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Defensive driving may not be requested or paid via the Internet. You may request defensive driving in
person or through regular mail. Juveniles under the age of 17, however, must
appear in open court with a parent or guardian. Please mail defensive driving requests
to:
COURT PROCEDURE
In order to request defensive driving by mail you must submit the following items:
FIRST: A letter in writing requesting defensive driving.
You must reference your ticket number in your letter. Download a copy of the
Request for Defensive Driving form using Adobe Reader.
SECOND:
A photocopy of your Texas Liability Insurance. The proof of insurance must either be in your name or
state that you are a policy member.
THIRD:
Mail a check or money order made payable to the City of San Antonio; in the amount of the appropriate
court fees listed below. Additional fees will apply if a warrant has been issued.
For violations occurring on or after September 1, 2003:
Speeding in a school zone $120.00
All other violations $95.00
For violations occurring before September 1, 2003:
Speeding in a school zone $90.00
All other violations $65.00
Defensive driving court costs may not be paid through the on-line fine payment
system.
YOUR REQUEST MUST BE RECEIVED BY YOUR SCHEDULED APPEARANCE DATE. ONCE
YOU ARE APPROVED BY THE MUNICIPAL COURT, YOU WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION LETTER ALONG
WITH FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING YOUR
REQUIREMENTS.
PLEASE DO NOT TAKE A DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE UNTIL YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED TO DO SO BY
THE COURT.
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COURT REQUIREMENTS
Upon approval by the court for defensive driving, you will receive a confirmation of approval with a list of requirements and your due date. Please do not complete any requirements until you have been approved by the court for defensive driving.
For proper ticket dismissal, you will be required to return three(3) items to the court on or before your due date.
- The first requirement is the court copy of your defensive driving certificate of completion. If you have not received or you have lost your defensive driving certificate, you may contact the Texas Education Agency at (512) 997-6523 for a duplicate copy. The Texas Education Agency will not be able to help you obtain a duplicate certificate until the 21st day has passed since you have taken the defensive driving course.
- The second requirement is a copy of your Texas Driving Record. If you have lost your Request for Driving Record form, you may download the request form using Adobe Reader. You may also request your driving record through Texas Online.
- The third requirement is a photocopy of proof of Texas Liability Insurance either in your name or stating that you are a policy member.
YOUR REQUIREMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY YOUR SCHEDULED DUE DATE. YOU MAY RETURN YOUR REQUIREMENTS IN PERSON OR MAIL THEM TO:
San Antonio Municipal Court
Attn: Defensive Driving Office
401 S. Frio St.
San Antonio, TX 78207
For more information, review the defensive driving frequently asked questions page.
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