If you've received a traffic ticket in the Collin County area, knowing your options for ticket dismissal and fee reduction is crucial. Here's the good news: by enrolling in and completing a defensive driving course, you will most likely be able to keep your citation from adding points to your driving record and increasing your insurance premiums.
In Collin County, removing a traffic ticket from your driving record requires you to first Request Permission from the County of Collin. You can do this either by mail or by making an appointment and visiting the County office in person.
To formally request permission to enroll in a driving safety course, you must complete both an application and sign an affidavit. These forms are available directly from the County website.
Request for ticket removal for tickets issued in Collin County, including McKinney, Murphy, Melissa, Parker, Plano, Allen, Blue Ridge, Lucas, and nearby cities, must be made through the Offices Of Collin County.
By choosing our course, you will be able to prepare, study, complete, and pass your defensive driving course online. Additionally, by choosing our Course and Record combination package option, you'll be able to receive a copy of your driving record, and all of our course materials in one simple step
To qualify for a traffic ticket dismissal course in Collin County, Texas:
- 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
- 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
