One who holds a Class C driver license and who is charged with a Class C traffic violation may be eligible to request of the court to take a Texas-approved driving safety course.

He/she must:

Enter a plea of no contest or guilty before the appearance date on the notice to appear;
Present to the court a valid Texas driver license;
Present to the court proof of financial responsibility (automobile insurance);
Present to the court a certified copy of his/her driver record from the Department of Public Safety;
Present to the court a uniform certificate of completion of a driving safety course from a Texas Education Agency approved course within 90 days from the request; and,
Pay court costs of $107.00.
 
He/she is NOT eligible, if he/she:

• Was driving 95 miles per hour or more
• Was driving 25 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit;
• Failed to remain at the scene of an accident;
• Failed to give information and aid;
• Was passing a school bus;
• Committed an offense in a construction or maintenance work zone while workers were present;
• Committed a serious traffic violation (involves driving a commercial motor vehicle).

The court may dismiss only one charge for each driver safety course.