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Defensive-driving dismissal (TX C.C.P. art. 45.0511)

Legal basis

Tex. C.C.P. art. 45.0511 allows eligible defendants to complete an approved driving-safety course in exchange for dismissal of most moving violations under 25 mph over limit. Eligibility depends on license type, prior course completions, and charge.

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Pursuant to Tex. C.C.P. art. 45.0511 I request driving-safety-course dismissal. I affirm under penalty of perjury that (1) I hold a valid Texas driver license, (2) I have not taken this course for dismissal within the past 12 months, (3) the charge is not excluded under 45.0511(b). I will complete an approved course and submit certification within 90 days.
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