Been ticketed in Tarrant County? Did you know that if you complete a defensive driving course, you might be able to keep points from appearing on your driving record as a result of your driving violation?
Act now and take advantage of the ticket dismissal options available to you. The first step is to Request Permission from the County of Tarrant. This permission to enroll in and complete a defensive driving course in order to qualify for ticket dismissal is done either by filling out the required forms in person or by downloading them from the County website and mailing them in.
As the third most populous county in Texas, Tarrant County serves many towns and cities in the region. Citations issued in Arlington, Hurst, Lakeworth Trophy Club, North Richland Hills, Flower Mound, Euless, River Oaks, Saginaw, or a neighboring city or town, you must request formal permission directly from the Tarrant County office.
By choosing our online defensive driving course, you'll be able to take advantage of the convenience of online learning by studying for and taking the course exam at your own pace.
For a complete online solution, choose our Record and Course combination. You'll get access to a copy of your driving record as well as all of our online course prep materials.
To qualify for a traffic ticket dismissal course in Tarrant County, Texas:
- You may NOT have had a ticket dismissed within the previous twelve months
- You must admit guilt or sign a statement that they do not contest their citation
- You submit the certificate of completion to the course within 90 days once permission to take the course is granted
- You must request permission to take the course by the appearance date shown on the ticket, in person or by mail, and submit:
- A completed copy of the Affidavit form with notarized signature
- Proof of a valid non-commercial Texas driver's license
- A copy of your insurance policy
- A copy of your Driving Record, if required
- The court administrative fee
- You can NOT possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- You may NOT have been cited for driving 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit
