Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Arlington
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Arlington Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call 817-459-6777 to confirm the exact amount before submitting payment.
Standard Texas DSC fee is typically $144 for moving violations and $169 for school zone violations, but varies by court.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas Class C Driver's License (copy)
- •Proof of current vehicle insurance / financial responsibility
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Course Completion (signed, from a TDLR-approved provider)
- •Certified Type 3A Texas Driving Record (from Texas DPS)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •You must request DSC approval BEFORE taking the course — do not enroll in a course until the court has granted approval.
- •DSC may only be used once every 12 months for ticket dismissal under Texas state law.
- •Ineligible violations include: speeding 25+ mph over the posted limit, no insurance/failure to maintain financial responsibility, leaving the scene of a collision, passing a stopped school bus, and citations issued in a construction zone.
- •Third-party sources indicate the request must be made by mail or in person; no online DSC request portal was confirmed on the official arlingtontx.gov site.
- •The court maintains a publicly posted weekly Driving Safety Class registration list at arlingtontx.gov, suggesting an internal DSC tracking system.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Arlington Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call 817-459-6777 or visit www.arlingtontx.gov/Government/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: August 2026
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