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Driving Safety Information (Defensive Driving)
You are eligible to take a Driving Safety class to keep a ticket off of your record if:
- You have a valid Texas driver's license (driver's with commercial license are ineligible)
- You have current proof of Texas liability insurance
- You have not taken a defensive driving class within the last twelve (12) months immediately preceding the date of the alleged offense
- You are not currently taking the course for another traffic violation
- You request a driving safety course on or before your appearance date
- Speeding 25 miles per hour (or more) over the posted limit
- Passing a stopped school bus
- Moving violation within a posted construction zone while workers are present
- Leaving the scene of an accident
- Fleeing police
- Penal Code or City Ordinance offenses
In order to request Driving Safety Class by mail, you must:
- Submit a valid Texas Driver's License
- Provide proof of Texas liability insurance in your name (valid on the day of request)
- Submit a check or money order, made payable to the City of Buda, in the amount of the appropriate court fees:
$129.00 Court Cost Fee if offense occurred BEFORE January 1st, 2020 ; $144 Court Cost Fee if offense occurred ON or AFTER January 1st, 2020 ; $154.00 for offenses in school zone if offense occurred BEFORE January 1st, 2020 ; $169.00 for offenses in school zone if offense occurred ON or AFTER January 1st, 2020;
- Submit a written request to take a driving safety course (you may utilize the back of your ticket for this purpose or complete a Driving Safety form)
- Enter a plea of guilty or no contest (you may utilize the back of your ticket for this purpose or complete a Driving Safety form)
Your instructions will include the following:
- It is your responsibility to locate, pay for and attend a Driving Safety Course
- You have a 90 day period (from the date of judgment) to complete a driving safety course
- You must obtain your driving record online at www.texasonline.com for a $12.00 fee. Your Driving Record must be returned to the Court along with your Course Completion Certificate.
Effective 01-01-2004 CCP ART. 45.0511
If you request the defensive driving class and are eligible to take it for ticket dismissal, It is mandatory that:
- All paperwork must be in the office within 90 days. This does include the completed drivers safety certificate.
- Please make sure you complete your class at least 3 weeks prior to your due date so you will have the certificate of completion to this office on time.