Kaufman County
Municipal Court
Forney
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.
Forney Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court costs are due at the time of the DSC request, along with a guilty or no contest plea and proof of insurance. The $10 administrative fee is included in the totals.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Sworn affidavit that you were not taking a driving safety course at the time of the request
- •At time of request: proof of financial responsibility (insurance) and a Texas driver's license/permit or proof of active-duty U.S. military service
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (TDLR-approved course, or DPS-approved motorcycle operator course)
- •Certified copy of driving record from DPS showing no driver safety course within the preceding 12 months
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Written notice to the court within 20 calendar days of the date of the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days (case deferred for 90 days; certificate and documents must be presented to the court within that period).
- •Court is physically located at the Forney Justice Center, 331 S FM 548, Forney, TX 75126 (not City Hall); mailing address P.O. Box 826
- •If under 17, the request must be made in open court with a parent or guardian present
- •If cited for a child not secured in a seat belt/child safety seat, a special driving safety course with 4 hours of child passenger safety seat training is required
- •Ineligible if you hold (or held at time of offense) a commercial driver's license, or completed a driver safety course within the preceding 12 months
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Forney Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 552-6660 or visit www.forneytx.gov/268/Driver-Safety-Course.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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