Webb County
Municipal Court
Laredo
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.
Laredo Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call 956-794-1680 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
- •Plea of guilty or no contest
- •Valid Texas Driver's License (or active duty military ID)
- •Proof of financial responsibility (auto insurance valid at time of offense)
- •Signed Affidavit stating defendant was not taking a DSC/motorcycle training course on the date of request and has not completed such a course within the 12 months preceding the offense date (affidavit provided by the court at time of appearance)
- •DSC Completion Certificate (TDLR-approved course)
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Certified Type 3A Driving Record (from Texas DPS) — confirming no DSC taken in prior 12 months
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •You have 90 days from DSC approval/court order (60 or 90 days — court determines at time of approval) to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •DSC can only be requested if a plea of guilty or no contest is entered on or before the court appearance date.
- •DSC is not available if the defendant has completed a driving safety course within the last 12 months preceding the date of the offense.
- •Juveniles (17 and under) must appear in person with a parent or legal guardian; they cannot submit DSC requests online.
- •Arrangements on cases CANNOT be made over the telephone.
- •The affidavit required for DSC is provided by the court at the time of the court appearance — not available as a standalone download on the court's website.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Laredo Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call 956-794-1680 or visit www.cityoflaredo.com/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
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