Tarrant County
Municipal Court
Grapevine
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.
Grapevine Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ School zone speeding citation requires $169.00; all other moving violations $144.00. Acceptable forms of payment: cash, money order, Visa, Mastercard.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Driver License (required at time of request)
- •Proof of valid liability insurance (required at time of request)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •DSC Certificate of Completion (from a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation-approved driving safety course)
- •Type 3A Certified Driving Record from Texas DPS (cost: $12.00, obtainable at www.texas.gov)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before your appearance date shown on your citation — you lose the right to DSC if you do not notify the court by this date
- •You have 90 days from court approval to file proof of completion and driving record to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •You do NOT qualify for DSC if: you completed a driver safety course in the 12 months prior to the citation date; you were cited for speeding 25 mph or more above the posted limit; no insurance / failure to maintain financial responsibility; leaving the scene of a collision; passing a school bus; or cited in a construction zone.
- •Drivers age 24 or younger required to complete a defensive driving course as a condition of deferred disposition.
- •The Grapevine Municipal Court accepts e-filed certificates and driving records — submit to court@grapevinetexas.gov.
- •Driving safety course must be approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Grapevine Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (817) 410-3284 or visit www.grapevinetexas.gov/323/Municipal-Court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
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