Court reminder
Tyler had 3,396 crashes and 16 fatalities in TxDOT 2024 city crash data.
East Texas / Pineywoods
Tyler defensive driving and ticket dismissal.
Tyler-area drivers should use East Texas court instructions rather than assuming Dallas or Houston deadlines apply.
Start with the court on your citation.
For a ticket in Tyler, ask the court whether you are eligible for defensive driving before you enroll. TexDDS provides the TDLR-licensed online course after the court allows it.
County: Smith County
Nearby areas: Whitehouse, Lindale, Bullard, Noonday, Chandler, Flint, Troup, Winona, New Chapel Hill, Jacksonville
Provider: Texas Defensive Driving School, TDLR license CP411
Statewide availability: TexDDS serves eligible drivers in every Texas county, subject to court approval for ticket dismissal.
Local court reminders
Check these details before you enroll.
Court reminder
The City of Tyler says about 45,000 cases are filed annually in Tyler Municipal Court.
Court reminder
Tyler requires appearance no later than 20 calendar days from citation.
Court reminder
Tyler's defensive-driving request must be within the 20-day window, with 90 days after court order and no extensions.
Local driving context
Recent traffic and safety signals for Tyler.
TxDOT 2024 city crash table
TxDOT recorded 3,396 crashes in Tyler in 2024, including 13 fatal crashes and 58 suspected-serious-injury crashes.
TxDOT 2024 DUI city table
TxDOT counted 79 alcohol-involved crashes in Tyler in 2024, including 3 fatal crashes.
Tyler traffic ticket resource
Tyler's traffic-ticket page gives drivers a direct local starting point for ticket lookup, payment, and court contact.
Tyler Traffic Operations
Tyler also publishes traffic-operations responsibilities for signals, signs, school-zone beacons, and local roadway safety controls.
Courts to check
Use the court named on the citation.
- Tyler Municipal Court
- Smith County Justice Courts
Municipal courts and county justice courts are separate entities. Use the court named on your citation for the clerk, deadline, submission method, and mailing address.
Tyler defensive driving FAQ
Can I wait until after the 20-day appearance window?
Tyler states the request must be timely, and late certificate/driving-record extensions are not granted.
Which court should I check?
Use the court named on your citation. A city ticket and a county ticket can have different clerks, deadlines, and submission rules.