Court reminder
Longview had 2,150 crashes and 7 fatalities in TxDOT 2024 city crash data.
East Texas
Longview defensive driving and ticket dismissal.
Longview drivers should use the local municipal court procedure and East Texas court context before enrolling.
Start with the court on your citation.
For a ticket in Longview, 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: Gregg County
Nearby areas: Hallsville, Gladewater, Gilmer, Marshall, Kilgore, White Oak, Pine Tree, Lakeport, Tatum, Diana
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
Longview DSC requests can be made in person, online, or by certified mail and must arrive by the arraignment hearing.
Court reminder
Longview requests require a Texas driver license, insurance, and payment.
Court reminder
Approved Longview defendants have 90 days to submit the certificate and certified driving record.
Local driving context
Recent traffic and safety signals for Longview.
TxDOT 2024 city crash table
TxDOT recorded 2,150 crashes in Longview in 2024, including 7 fatal crashes and 37 suspected-serious-injury crashes.
TxDOT 2024 DUI city table
TxDOT counted 67 alcohol-involved crashes in Longview in 2024, including 1 fatal crash.
Longview Municipal Court
Longview's municipal court page identifies fine-only and Transportation Code jurisdiction along with payment, deferred-disposition, and driver-safety options.
Courts to check
Use the court named on the citation.
- Longview Municipal Court
- Gregg 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.
Longview defensive driving FAQ
Where do I send Longview completion proof?
Longview lists fax/email submission options, but the request itself must be approved first.
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.