Wise County
Municipal Court
Runaway Bay
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Runaway Bay Municipal Court — Driver Safety Course Instructions
DSC Court Fees
This court does not publish its DSC fee schedule online. Call (940) 575-4745 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
- •Completed DSC request (before or by appearance date)
- •Proof of completion certificate from a TDLR-approved Driver Safety Course
- •Court admin fee payment
After Completing the Course — Submit These
- •Copy of current Texas driving record (Type 3A)
Important Deadlines & Local Rules
- •Request deadline: Must request DSC dismissal on or before your appearance date printed on the citation
- •Completion window: 90 days from court approval (Texas standard — confirm with court).
- •Runaway Bay is a small city (pop. ~1,500) in Wise County on Lake Bridgeport, approximately 10 miles west of Bridgeport along US-380.
- •The court phone listed on the seed (940-575-2511) may be a police/city hall line; the official court extension confirmed on runawaybaytexas.com is (940) 575-4745 ext. 105.
- •The court accepts cash and most major credit cards for in-person payments.
- •No DSC admin fee is published on the official city website; call or email the court to confirm before submitting.
Always verify DSC requirements directly with Runaway Bay Municipal Court before submitting anything. Court fees, deadlines, and procedures can change. Call (940) 575-4745 or visit runawaybaytexas.com/live/government/municipal_court/index.php.
Court information last verified: June 2026
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