FAQs • Decatur, TX • CivicEngage

I received a ticket for expired registration and I went and got my vehicle registered. Do I still have to pay the ticket?: In order to be eligible for a compliance dismissal for an expired registration ticket, you must tell the Tax Assessor or Registration office that you did receive a ticket for operating your motor vehicle with an expired registration. You must pay the penalty fee at the time that you renew your registration or you will not be eligible to request a compliance dismissal. You must appear in person or by mail by the due date on the bottom of your ticket. If you choose to appear by mail, you must include the proof of renewed registration, payment of penalty fee, and a $20 administrative fee.

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Municipal Court

1. I have a CDL, am I eligible for deferred disposition or driver's safety course?: No. Texas state law does not allow a CDL holder to take a driver's safety course or complete a deferred disposition.

2. I received a ticket for no insurance, then I went and bought insurance the next day. Can I still get ticket dismissed?: The Texas State Law states that a ticket for "no insurance" can only be dismissed if you can provide proof that you had valid insurance coverage on the same date and time you were given the ticket. Purchasing insurance after the ticket was issued cannot be dismissed.
TC 601.1983(a)

3. I received a ticket for expired registration and I went and got my vehicle registered. Do I still have to pay the ticket?: In order to be eligible for a compliance dismissal for an expired registration ticket, you must tell the Tax Assessor or Registration office that you did receive a ticket for operating your motor vehicle with an expired registration. You must pay the penalty fee at the time that you renew your registration or you will not be eligible to request a compliance dismissal. You must appear in person or by mail by the due date on the bottom of your ticket. If you choose to appear by mail, you must include the proof of renewed registration, payment of penalty fee, and a $20 administrative fee.

4. I received a ticket for expired driver's licence. I have renewed my driver's licence, do I still have to pay the ticket?: In order to qualify for a compliance dismissal for your expired driver's license you must show proof to the Court, either in person or by mail, that you have renewed your driver's license, and you must pay a $20 administrative fee. If you choose to appear by mail, your envelope must be postmarked on or before the due date on the bottom of the ticket.

5. I received a ticket for failure to display my driver's liscence but I have a driver's liscence. Do I still have to pay the ticket?: State law requires you to present your driver's license upon request by a peace officer. Since you were unable to show your driver's license at the time of the stop, you must provide proof of a valid driver's license to the Court on or before your due date printed on the bottom of your ticket and pay a $10 administrative fee.

6. I feel that I am not guilty. How do I contest my ticket?: You will need to appear in person at 201 E Walnut, or send an email through the "contact us" link, on or before the due date at the bottom of your ticket to notify the Court that you wish to contest your ticket. If sending an email, please make sure to include your ticket number, current mailing address, and a phone number where you may be reached.