Dismiss Your Austin Speeding Ticket Online
Most Austin speeding citations under 25 mph over the limit qualify for defensive driving dismissal. Confirm in 60 seconds, then start the course online.
Free eligibility check · 10 modules · ~6 hours
Whether you were clocked on I-35, MoPac, US 183, or a city street, the dismissal path works the same way: request defensive driving from the issuing court before your appearance date, take the course, submit the certificate. The complication is that Austin spans Travis and Williamson Counties — and the issuing court tells you which JP precinct handles your citation.
The cost of doing nothing
I-35 runs the entire length of Austin — DPS speeding citations there go to Travis or Williamson County JP courts, not Austin Municipal.
Austin Municipal Court has a busy docket. Submit your request early to avoid timing pressure.
Williamson County and Travis County JP courts have different filing portals.
Where Austin speeding citations actually land
APD speeding citations within city limits go to Austin Municipal Court at 6800 Burleson Rd. DPS troopers on I-35, MoPac, US 183, and Toll 130 file with Travis County or Williamson County JP precincts depending on the stop location. The county boundary on I-35 is roughly at the Austin/Round Rock line — north of there is Williamson County, south is Travis County.
- APD speeding (city-limit stops) → Austin Municipal Court at 6800 Burleson Rd.
- DPS speeding (I-35 in Travis County, MoPac, 183, Toll 130) → Travis County JP courts.
- DPS speeding (I-35 north of central Austin) → Williamson County JP courts.
- Citation always names the specific issuing court.
I-35 and MoPac enforcement
I-35 through Austin is one of the most heavily patrolled stretches in Central Texas. MoPac, US 183, and Toll 130 also see steady DPS speeding enforcement. Speeding citations on these corridors typically go to Travis or Williamson County JP precincts. Submitting to the wrong precinct delays processing and can blow past the deadline — verify the precinct on your citation before filing.
The 25 mph hard line
Texas requires the cited speed to be less than 25 mph over the posted limit. At or above 25 over, defensive driving dismissal is unavailable by statute. The cited speed (on the citation) is what counts.
From "uh-oh" to certificate in four steps
No classroom, no waiting list, no shipping a DVD.
- 1
Check eligibility
60-second quiz tells you whether your court will accept defensive driving for your ticket.
- 2
Start the course
Enroll, sign in, and begin your first module in under a minute.
- 3
Complete modules
Self-paced lessons with quick quizzes. Pause and resume on any device.
- 4
File your certificate
Pass the final exam, download your certificate, submit to your court.
Built for busy Texas drivers
Help avoid points
Help keep moving-violation points off your Texas driving record.
Help prevent insurance increases
Many Texas insurers raise rates after a ticket. Completion may help avoid surcharges.
Complete online
No classroom, no DVDs. The full course works in your browser.
Mobile-friendly
Take it on your phone during a lunch break and finish on your laptop tonight.
Austin Municipal Court (6800 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744) handles in-city APD citations. I-35, MoPac, and other DPS-issued speeding citations typically go to a Travis County or Williamson County JP precinct.
60 seconds · No card required
Important disclaimer
DefensiveDrivingPlus is an online course platform. Ticket dismissal eligibility and court acceptance depend on your court, violation, and state requirements. Always confirm provider approval with the court that issued your citation before enrolling.
Quick answers
Always confirm with your specific Texas court that the issuing provider is approved before enrolling in any defensive driving course.