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Does defensive driving dismiss a ticket in Texas?
I received a speeding ticket outside of Austin for going 12 mph over the speed limit. While I was bummed about the ticket, I read on a blog that I might be eligible to take a defensive driving course. Will a defensive driving class dismiss a ticket in Texas?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Speeding tickets
can wreak havoc on your driving record and car insurance rates. However, taking a defensive driving class may dismiss a ticket in Texas
if you’re eligible.To be eligible for a defensive driving class in the Lone Star State, you must:
- Not have taken a defensive driving course in the last 12 months
- Not currently be taking a defensive driving course for a different offense
- Not have been speeding more than 25 mph over the speed limit
Based on what you’ve said, you should be eligible to take defensive driving and have your ticket dismissed.
On top of your ticket dismissal, car insurance companies typically offer insurance discounts of 5% to 20% for a defensive driving class.
While you can have a ticket dismissed and reap the benefits of insurance discounts, shopping around can add another layer of savings. So if you haven’t reviewed your car insurance policy recently, download the
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