Do you have a ticket that was issued in Smith County? Did you know that by taking a defensive driving course you can erase your ticket and avoid getting points on your record?
Signing up for this driving safety course is easy, but before you can do so you will need to Request Permission from Smith County. The application and affidavit you need to fill out and sign can easily be downloaded on your computer and mailed in or you can do everything in person if you prefer.
After your application is approved you can sign up for the online defensive driving course and start dismissing your ticket. Since the course is web-based, you can access it anytime and from anywhere. This TDLR-approved course is designed to be done at your own pace too.
To qualify for a traffic ticket dismissal course in Smith, Texas:
- You may NOT have had a ticket dismissed within the previous twelve months
- You must admit guilt or sign a statement that you do not contest the citation
- 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 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
- the court administrative fee
- a copy of your insurance policy
- a copy of your Driving Record, if required
- Submit your certificate of completion to the course within 90 days once permission to take the course is granted
