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Defensive driving for a Austin Municipal Court ticket

Got a traffic ticket from the Austin Police Department? Here is how the Austin Municipal Court handles a driving safety course request, taken from the court's own instructions.

See the courseOfficial court page
When to ask

Before the initial appearance date on your citation.

The court decides. We are a course provider, not the court.

Who the court says can ask

  • You have not taken a driving safety course in the past 12 months
  • You do not hold a commercial driver license and were not driving a commercial vehicle
  • You were not cited for 95 mph or more, or for 25 mph or more over the limit
  • You have current car insurance
  • You have a Texas driver license, or you are active military living in Texas or a dependent

Steps for this court

01
Send the request first

Fill in the court's Driver Safety Request form and get it to the court before you take any course. The court says not to take the course before it has your request.

02
Pay the court

The October 2025 request form lists $144.00, or $169.00 if the offense happened in a school zone.

03
Take an approved course

The certificate must show it is for the Austin Municipal Court.

04
Send the proof

A copy of the certificate plus your Texas driving record, version 3 or 3A, from the Department of Public Safety.

Court contact

  • Main courthouse: 6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 175, Austin, TX 78744
  • Mail: P.O. Box 2135, Austin, TX 78768
  • Phone: (512) 974-4800
  • Email: court@austintexas.gov

Source: City of Austin Municipal Court, checked November 10, 2026. Courts change fees and rules, so confirm with the court before you act.

Questions about Austin Municipal Court

Can I take the course before the court answers?

No. The court's form says not to take a driving safety course before you submit the request and required items.

Which driving record does Austin want?

Version 3 or 3A from the Texas Department of Public Safety.

How can I send the certificate?

The court's form says the copy may be submitted in person, by fax, by mail or by email.

How it works

Defensive driving in 3 simple steps

01Driving Safety
Step 1

Check before you pay

Three quick questions confirm this is the course your court or insurer wants.

02Unit 3 of 6Progress saved
Step 2

Watch or read

Every lesson comes as a captioned video and as text. Switch whenever you like.

03COURT / AGENCYCertificate ready
Step 3

Finish and deliver

Your time and place are saved on our side, so you can change devices. Pass the final exam, review your details, and get the certificate with delivery instructions.