Compliance & Dismissal

If you remedy the defect and show proof of the correction before your first court appearance date, you may request a dismissal of your citation with a reimbursement fee if charged with one of the following offenses: 

Driver's License Offenses

  • Expired driver's license
  • Fail to report a change of address or name on driver's license.
  • Violate driver's license restriction or endorsement.

Vehicle Registration Offenses

  • Expired vehicle registration
    • Defendant must remedy the defect and show proof of payment of late registration fee to county assessor-collector.
  • Operate vehicle without valid registration insignia properly displayed.
  • Attach or display on a vehicle a registration insignia that is assigned for a period other than in effect.

Vehicle Operation Offenses

  • Operate vehicle without two valid license plates.
  • Attach or display on a vehicle a license plate that is assigned for a period other than in effect, or has:
    • blurring, reflective, coating, covering.
    • protective matter.
    • attached illuminated device.
    • sticker, decal or emblem that obscures, impairs, or interferes with the plate's readability.
  • Operate vehicle with defective required equipment (or in unsafe condition).
  • Operate a vehicle without complying with inspection requirements as certified (vehicle was located in another state at the time the applicant applied for registration or renewal, Section 548.256(b) of the Transportation Code).
  • Operate vessel with an expired certificate of number.

Request a Compliance Dismissal

You will need the following to request a compliance dismissal:

Request a Compliance Dismissal