subject: Understanding The Texas Defensive Driving Laws [print this page] Getting a ticket can really ruin a person's day, but in Texas in some cases you can dismiss that ticket provided you can meet all of the conditions of the Texas defensive driving laws. This can be a great way to make sure that the ticket you go does not end up on your driving record but it also provides those that cannot afford a ticket a way to take care of their ticket in a more affordable way.
Not everyone can qualify for this program, If you have a commercial driving license you will not be able to take a defensive driving class in Texas. Furthermore if your ticket is for more than 25 miles an hour over the speed limit you also will not be able to take the class. The best thing for anyone to do is to check with their local court to see if they qualify for the Texas defensive driving program beforehand, to ensure that you are complying with the law.
In years past the Texas defensive driving classes were state run, because of budgetary constraints, Texas no longer runs this program but has opened up the way for private companies to offer programs that are approved by the state of Texas. This has been a good thing as it allows most Texans access to the program and with the help of the internet there are few Texans that will not be able to take advantage of these classes and the ability to drop their ticket.
As with anything else there are of course rules that you must meet in order to qualify for this program. You will be required to sign a statement that proves that you do not contest the ticket, admitting guilt and waiving your right to any further action on this ticket. You are only able to get a ticket dismissed once in a twelve month period, and you must have a certificate of completion for the violation, this certificate can only be used one time and if you have more than one violation you will not be able to get more than one of them removed, and you will need to settle with the courts on the other violations.
You must take a class that is approved by the state of Texas, and the class must be 6 hours long. If you are taking the class in person then you will to either sit through the entire class in a 6 hour stretch with a break for lunch in between or the class can be split up into 2 three hours classes in the evenings.
For those with time constraints there is an online class as well, this is the budget friendly option as well, but it also allows you to break your class up into as many segments as you need to in order to take it all. The companies providing the online classes must go through certain steps to verify that the person taking the class is the one that is supposed to be taking it, this means you need to be prepared to verify your identity and you will need to listen to the class as you will be asked questions along the way to ensure that you were paying attention.
One you have completed either class you will receive your certificate, this certificate has a piece that must be removed and turned into to the courts in order to complete the dismissal of your ticket. You can also in some cases use this certificate to get a discount on your insurance, this will depend on your insurance company and the amount of the discount will depend on you, the car you have and any other previous accidents or tickets that you might have on your record.
Taking a Texas Defensive Driving class can be a good way to keep your record clean, avoid having to pay high ticket prices and what you might learn might even be something that can help you avoid getting another ticket or getting into an accident. If you are currently searching for a defensive driving class that is approved for Texas, you should take the time to check out Comedy Driving School, in addition to being fully state approved and offering both online and classroom classes for your convenience, you will also enjoy this class for its entertainment value, comedians will keep you focused and your 6 hours will be done before you know it.
