Collin County
Municipal Court
Fairview
Use this page to see how your court handles Texas Defensive Driving Courses (Driver's Safety Course). Always follow your court's instructions if they differ from what is listed here.
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Fairview Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Listed on the court's page as '$144.00 non school zone' and '$169.00 in school zone.'
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license or permit (must NOT be a CDL; exception for active-duty US military and immediate family)
- •Proof of insurance listing you as an insured driver
- •Notarized request/affidavit form (if requesting by mail)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •certificate of completion from a six (6) hour Texas-approved driver safety course
- •copy of your driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: On or before the answer deadline on your citation — within 15 business days after the issue date of the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days to complete the 6-hour Texas-approved course and obtain your DPS driving record.
- •The court must approve your request BEFORE you start a driving safety course.
- •Defendants under 25 years old given a citation are required to take a driving safety course.
- •Not eligible if charged with speeding 25+ mph over the limit or driving 95 mph or more, or if you completed a DSC for dismissal within the 12 months prior to the citation.
- •Additional disqualifying violations include construction-zone offenses, passing a school bus, and reckless driving.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Fairview Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 886-4240 or visit fairviewtexas.org/index.php/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
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