Williamson County
Municipal Court
Cedar Park
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.
Cedar Park Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
⚠ City ordinance (§6.200) authorizes a defensive driving administrative fee per the city fee schedule appendix; the court's FAQ explicitly states 'court costs, plus a $10 administrative fee.' Exact total court costs not itemized on public DSC page — call court to confirm current total.
How to Request DSC Approval
To Request Approval — Submit These
- •Completed Driver's Safety Request Form (required to initiate DSC request)
- •Signed Affidavit attesting you have not completed a Driver's Safety Course in the past 12 months
- •Copy of Texas Driver's License OR proof of active military duty
- •Copy of proof of insurance showing your name as an insured driver
- •Payment of court costs plus $10 administrative fee
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •AFTER COURSE — DSC Certificate of Completion (signed 'court copy' only; receipt or screen-print not accepted)
- •AFTER COURSE — Texas DPS Type 3 or 3A Driving Record (order early; mail requests take ~14 days)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •On or before your initial appearance date listed on the citation (failure to appear timely results in a $100 fine increase per Judicial Order)
- •You have 90 days from court approval to complete the course and submit all documents.
- •Plea required: Must enter a plea of No Contest or Guilty — cannot plead Not Guilty and receive DSC.
- •12-month rule: Must not have used a DSC to dismiss a citation in the previous 12 months.
- •Court copy of certificate required: 'The Court can only accept the signed court copy of the driver's safety certificate.' A receipt or screen-print from the internet will NOT be accepted.
- •Order driving record early: DPS Type 3 or 3A record may take up to 14 days if mailed; online print not always available.
Court Forms & Resources
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Cedar Park Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (512)260-4300 or visit www.cedarparktexas.gov/departments/municipal-court.
Court information last verified: May 2026
Texas Defensive Driving Course 6hr
+ $3.00 state processing fee
4.9 out of 5
