Dallas County
Municipal Court
Sunnyvale
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Sunnyvale Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ Court and administrative fees of $144 (or $169 for school zone violations) must be paid in full at the time of the DSC request — before enrolling in any course.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Valid Texas driver's license
- •Current proof of liability insurance naming defendant as covered driver
- •Plea of Guilty or No Contest (signed affidavit)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Official Type 3A driving record from the Texas Department of Public Safety
- •DSC certificate of completion (submitted after course, within 90-day window)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC before your appearance date (within 30 days of citation date for initial appearance); phone calls do NOT count — request must be submitted in person or online.
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval; no extensions granted..
- •Do NOT enroll in a Driver Safety Course until the court has approved your request and you have paid court costs — early enrollment is not accepted.
- •DSC is only available once every 12 months for citation dismissal purposes.
- •Defendants under age 25 must select DSC to keep a moving violation off their driving record.
- •Court hearings are held each Thursday at 3:00 PM.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Sunnyvale Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (972) 203-4144 or visit www.townofsunnyvale.org/73/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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