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Does defensive driving remove a ticket from your record in Texas?
I really want to lower my insurance premiums, which skyrocketed after I got a speeding ticket. I was told I should look into defensive driving courses. In Texas, will taking a defensive driving course remove a ticket from my driving record?
Rob Shapiro · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear about your ticket! Yes, completing a defensive driving course can remove a ticket from your record in Texas. However, it will not eliminate the fees associated with the ticket or any court costs you incurred.
The most common traffic tickets in Texas are:
- Speeding
- Driving while using a cellphone
- Running a red light
- Driving under the influence
- Aggressive road rage
Being convicted of one or more of these offenses could result in legal penalties and other consequences like jail time, harsh fines, suspension of license, car impoundment, higher insurance rates, points added to your driving record, or community service.
If convicted, you should do whatever you can to get the ticket removed. In addition to a defensive driving course, options include fighting the ticket in court, attending traffic school, and maintaining a clean record going forward.
Don’t forget that just because you don’t have a clean driving record doesn’t mean you can’t find cheaper
Texas car insurance rates
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