Drivers in Hidalgo County who receive traffic citations have options when it comes to ticket dismissal. By taking a defensive driving course, you may be able to eliminate points from your driving record and keep the cost of your insurance premiums from increasing.
To successfully remove a traffic ticket from your driving record, you will first need to Request Permission from the County of Hidalgo either by visiting the County office in person or by a mail in request so that when you complete your driving safety course in Hidalgo County, you will be able to get credit for doing so.
When you request permission to take a driving safety course, you'll need to both complete an application and sign an affidavit. You can download both of these forms directly from their website.
Keep in mind, when you are ticketed in a county, you must request permission to enroll in a defensive driving course from that county, even if it different from your county of residence.
When you choose Texas Defensive Driving, you will receive the preparation materials, tools, and instructions that you need to successfully complete your driving course online. To make it even easier for you to receive credit for your course, choose our Course and Record combo. You'll receive a downloadable and printable copy of your driving record, as well as our course materials, all in one.
To qualify for a traffic ticket dismissal course in Hidalgo County, Texas:
- You must request permission to take the course by the appearance date shown on the ticket, in person or by mail, and submit:
- Proof of a valid non-commercial Texas driver's license
- A completed copy of the Affidavit form with notarized signature
- A copy of your Driving Record, if required
- A copy of your insurance policy
- The court administrative fee
- You submit the certificate of completion to the course within 90 days once permission to take the course is granted
- You must admit guilt or sign a statement that they do not contest their citation
- You may NOT have been cited for driving 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit
- You can NOT possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- You may NOT have had a ticket dismissed within the previous twelve months
