The copy of the traffic citation given by a peace officer must contain a statement of the person’s right to take a driving safety course.

• A. True
• B. The offense is never eligible
• C. False
• D. Only if the driver requests it

Answer: (A)

The test is about informing drivers of their right to take a driving safety course (DSC) in lieu of conviction. Texas law requires the officer’s copy of a traffic citation to include a notice that the driver has the option to complete a DSC if eligible. This notice ensures the violator is aware of the pathway to avoid a conviction and potential points on their license by successfully finishing the course. The option is not something the driver must request first; the information must be provided up front. Many offenses are eligible for DSC, so stating that the offense is never eligible is inaccurate, and the requirement is not conditional on a request.