Can I request to take a driving safety course to resolve my case?
Requests to take a driving safety course may be made in person, by mail or online on or before your scheduled court date. SEARCH CASE to see if you are eligible to submit your request online.
I was ordered to complete a driving safety course, where can I take the course?
The driving safety course can be taken online or at any driving school that provides a driving safety course approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation or a course under the motorcycle operator training and safety program approved by the designated state agency under Chapter 662, Transportation Code.
I’ve completed the driving safety course, what documents do I submit to the court in order for the case to be dismissed?
In order for your case to be disposed (closed), you need to submit the following:
1) copy of driving license or permit
2) uniform certificate of completion of the driving safety course or verification of completion of the motorcycle operator training course
3) driving record as maintained by the Department of Public Safety (select option 3A)
4) proof of financial responsibility (insurance) that shows coverage on the date the citation was received
5) payment of court costs and fees
6) affidavit stating the defendant was not taking a driving safety course or motorcycle training course on the date the request was made and has not completed such a course that is not shown on the defendant’s driving record within the 12 months preceding the date of the offense. Affidavit can be found the document received by the court the date of your court appearance. Sign and return to the court.
Payment can be made online at CASE SEARCH or by phone by calling 1-888-291-1852.
To submit documents:
In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.
Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041
Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.
What if I am unable to comply with the courts’ order?
If you are unable to comply with the courts’ order you will need to make an appearance in court. There are several options to make an appearance in court. You can appear in person at the courthouse, in writing by mail or drop box located outside the front of the courthouse, or appear virtually via Zoom. Click for court session schedule.
In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.
Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041
Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.
Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate. Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted. If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.
What if I need more time to comply with the courts order? Need an extension?
If you need more time to comply with the courts’ order, court personnel with authorized by the judge to grant one (1) thirty (30) day extension. Requests for 30-day extensions must be made on or before the due date and may be made in person at the courthouse, by mail, or via the drop box. After your request has been processed, you will receive documentation stating the new due date.
For any additional extensions or to request more than a 30-day extension, you will need to make an appearance in court. There are several options to make an appearance in court.
Click for court session schedule.
In person – Courthouse is located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, Texas 78041.
Mail – Mail your request to the courthouse at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041
Drop box – Drop off your request in the drop box located outside the front of the courthouse located at 4610 Maher Ave. Laredo, TX 78041.
Virtually – Preregistration is required to participate. Once you pre-register, you will receive a text with a link and passcode to log in via Zoom. Please log in via Zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time, no late arrivals will be accepted. If presenting documents (proofs) to the court, please email them before your scheduled time to laredomunicipalcourt@ci.laredo.tx.us. Virtual court session schedule and instructions/guidelines how to participate can be found at virtual court.
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