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How can I clean my driving record in Texas?

I’ve been living in Texas my whole life, and I haven’t always been the smartest driver. I’ve got quite a few points on my record. Is there a way to clean them off?

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Sarah Gray · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We all make mistakes, and when we make them behind the wheel of a car, they often result in points on our driving record. Luckily, there are a couple of methods to clean your driving record up in Texas:
  • Complete a defensive driving course
  • Avoid accumulating additional points during a 12-month period
Completing a defensive driving or driver-safety course allows drivers to remove points from their record—and possibly even have a traffic ticket dismissed. Plus, if a driver avoids accumulating additional points during a 12-month period, they can have one point removed from their record.
One of the worst side effects of a poor driving record is increased
Texas car insurance costs
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