Question about Defensive Driving

Musclestang721 · 09-03-2003, 10:07 AM

If i take it for the heck of it for an insurance discount does it show up on my tx driving record?

redrum · 09-03-2003, 10:29 AM

i think you can retake it later.. like 3 months later. for example, if you take it now, and get an insurance deduction, then you get a ticket 3 months from now, you can take it again... atleast thats what hear-say is. not too sure though, might be worth the time to go to the DPS/DMV and ask them...

Musclestang721 · 09-03-2003, 11:44 AM

i need to take it for a stupid acceleration ticket anyway.. but i was wondering if it went on the record if i didnt report it to DPS for a ticket.. just to my insurance.

**bandit** · 09-03-2003, 02:12 PM

you have to let the DPS know tht you are going to take defensive driving to take care of the ticket. in fact.... you kinda have to request it.

drew and i took it around a year ago and from what i can remember, there was some paper work that you have to send in to DPS prior to taking the class, then they send you something back that you need to take to the class to get verified.

try to take the "funny-bone" one. that's what me and drew took, and it was actually kinda funny

VIC · 09-03-2003, 02:22 PM

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Originally posted by Musclestang721
If i take it for the heck of it for an insurance discount does it show up on my tx driving record?

If you take it for insurance purposes only, it does not show up on the driving record. A copy is sent to your insurance co. Nothing goes to the state.

It is good for three years of insurance discounts. Then you can take it again.

" need to take it for a stupid acceleration ticket anyway"

If you have to take for clearing up a ticket...then do it.

You can do it for both purposes at the same time.

Firstlady · 09-03-2003, 02:52 PM

When I took it they gave me a form that had a copy to send to my insurance, and a copy to send to the DPS....I know each place does it different, but it worked for me!

Musclestang721 · 09-03-2003, 02:59 PM

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Originally posted by topless95
When I took it they gave me a form that had a copy to send to my insurance, and a copy to send to the DPS....I know each place does it different, but it worked for me!

ive already been athorized to take it for my ticket.. like a month ago, it was no problem cause the last thing i have on my record was in jun of 2000. i have till dec.. but im gonna not procrastinate this time...

teh reason i was asking was for the previous ticket. when i was stopped the jerk of a state trooper said " so looks like you have a record" i was like what... he said " seems like youve had a ticket before cause you took def. driving in 2000." i said ive had one ticket and it was 3 years ago, and that like this one was a minor infraction.

Considering ive owned since i was 16 a red grand prix, a red Trans Am and a mustang i think im doin pretty good in the not getting a ticket area.

The Blue Beast · 09-03-2003, 03:44 PM

Yeah they can't tell, he's just BS ing you....

Musclestang721 · 09-03-2003, 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by The Blue Beast
Yeah they can't tell, he's just BS ing you....

well then it was a damn good guess.. cause i hadnt been stopped since 2000.

JMG680 · 09-03-2003, 06:09 PM

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Originally posted by The Blue Beast
Yeah they can't tell, he's just BS ing you....

I know on base when I pull someone over I can see any moving violation for the last 5 years. Even if you take a class for it, the ticket can still be seen by law enforcement. The class only takes it off your Insurance record not your State (i.e. Offical) record.

The Blue Beast · 09-04-2003, 01:02 AM

But you shouldn't be able to see the fact that they took def driving, or even if they deferred (probation), can you.

My assumption was no, which is why he prolly just ASSUMED that you took def driving.

JMG680 · 09-04-2003, 02:48 AM

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Originally posted by The Blue Beast
But you shouldn't be able to see the fact that they took def driving, or even if they deferred (probation), can you.

My assumption was no, which is why he prolly just ASSUMED that you took def driving.

Right. We just see the ticket and that it was taken care of. Def. drivin, and defered judifacation (SP) are almost always taken in place of paying the fine.

Musclestang721 · 09-04-2003, 09:40 AM

he just treated me like i was some hardcore drunken criminal... and i was being all nice... turned the car off and the interior lights on...ect.

Drew · 09-04-2003, 10:00 AM

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Originally posted by bandit
you have to let the DPS know tht you are going to take defensive driving to take care of the ticket. in fact.... you kinda have to request it.

drew and i took it around a year ago and from what i can remember, there was some paper work that you have to send in to DPS prior to taking the class, then they send you something back that you need to take to the class to get verified.

try to take the "funny-bone" one. that's what me and drew took, and it was actually kinda funny

Yes, the funnybone class was as painless as could be i think. My favorite part is when jeff told them he was there for racing and gave a good story to boot.

Musclestang721 · 09-04-2003, 10:53 AM

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Originally posted by Drew
Yes, the funnybone class was as painless as could be i think. My favorite part is when jeff told them he was there for racing and gave a good story to boot.

as long as there is some eye candy and food included.. im good lol
even though it sucks to give up a saturday, maybe ill meet the next g/f in there lol :emb:

jason10mm · 09-04-2003, 11:55 AM

I took it at the laugh one, sponsered by the comedy club. Not too bad, though at 9 am on a sunday morning, there isn't much to be funny about

You have to state whether or not it is for insurance or for a ticket, since it costs less for a insurance only. I'm saving almost $100 a year! There was one slicked up hootchie in the class, the instructor kept hitting on her until she said that she had her "fiances" name tattooed on her thigh. Bit of a romance killer, if you ask me!

**bandit** · 09-04-2003, 12:38 PM

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Originally posted by Drew
Yes, the funnybone class was as painless as could be i think. My favorite part is when jeff told them he was there for racing and gave a good story to boot.

heh, oh yeah remember that one guy went before us and was like... "yeah i'm here cause i was driving along in my mom's eclipse when a mustang came up next to me, so i decided to race him. and i shifted mad quick y0 and owned him!"

so then when it came to my turn i was like... "oh reallys?" and i made up some bs story about smoking an eclipse in my stang soo bad that i lost him in my rear view mirror. the look on the guy's face was priceless.

The Blue Beast · 09-04-2003, 01:34 PM

Musclestang721 · 09-04-2003, 01:48 PM

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Originally posted by jason10mm
I,...her until she said that she had her "fiances" name tattooed on her thigh. Bit of a romance killer, if you ask me!

even if i was her fiance i think that is unattractive

09-03-2003, 10:07 AM	#1
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09-03-2003, 10:29 AM	#2
redrum ...So I dub thee Unforgiven. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Aggieland & SATX Posts: 8,255 Trader Rating: (0)	i think you can retake it later.. like 3 months later. for example, if you take it now, and get an insurance deduction, then you get a ticket 3 months from now, you can take it again... atleast thats what hear-say is. not too sure though, might be worth the time to go to the DPS/DMV and ask them... __________________

09-03-2003, 11:44 AM	#3
Musclestang721 MODIFIED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ATX/DFW Posts: 1,474 Trader Rating: (0)	i need to take it for a stupid acceleration ticket anyway.. but i was wondering if it went on the record if i didnt report it to DPS for a ticket.. just to my insurance. __________________ 00 White Wingless 5speed- Modified MAC CAI, Spintech Dual Side exit exhaust, Prokit, 99 GT Rear Swaybar, AGX 5 way Adj., FRPP Clutch, MM Firewall Adjuster, MM Clutch Quadrant, ASP U/D Pullies,MGW Short Shifter, MGW Billet A/C knobs, MGW Locking Fuel Door, Upgraded Seats, Custom Interior Paint, Interior LED Setup, MM C/C Plates, MM STB, Cobra Brakes, Sequential Turn Signals, Saleen Front Facia, Stalker Hood, Sonic Blue DD Bullitts.

09-03-2003, 02:12 PM	#4
bandit Just another slow V6 ;) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 15,167 Trader Rating: (0)	you have to let the DPS know tht you are going to take defensive driving to take care of the ticket. in fact.... you kinda have to request it. drew and i took it around a year ago and from what i can remember, there was some paper work that you have to send in to DPS prior to taking the class, then they send you something back that you need to take to the class to get verified. try to take the "funny-bone" one. that's what me and drew took, and it was actually kinda funny __________________

09-03-2003, 03:44 PM	#8
The Blue Beast xploder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 2,388 Trader Rating: (0)	Yeah they can't tell, he's just BS ing you.... __________________ -Patrick

09-03-2003, 02:52 PM	#6
Firstlady Blessed Again Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 4,400 Trader Rating: (0)	When I took it they gave me a form that had a copy to send to my insurance, and a copy to send to the DPS....I know each place does it different, but it worked for me!

09-04-2003, 01:02 AM	#11
The Blue Beast xploder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 2,388 Trader Rating: (0)	But you shouldn't be able to see the fact that they took def driving, or even if they deferred (probation), can you. My assumption was no, which is why he prolly just ASSUMED that you took def driving. __________________ -Patrick

09-04-2003, 09:40 AM	#13
Musclestang721 MODIFIED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ATX/DFW Posts: 1,474 Trader Rating: (0)	he just treated me like i was some hardcore drunken criminal... and i was being all nice... turned the car off and the interior lights on...ect. __________________ 00 White Wingless 5speed- Modified MAC CAI, Spintech Dual Side exit exhaust, Prokit, 99 GT Rear Swaybar, AGX 5 way Adj., FRPP Clutch, MM Firewall Adjuster, MM Clutch Quadrant, ASP U/D Pullies,MGW Short Shifter, MGW Billet A/C knobs, MGW Locking Fuel Door, Upgraded Seats, Custom Interior Paint, Interior LED Setup, MM C/C Plates, MM STB, Cobra Brakes, Sequential Turn Signals, Saleen Front Facia, Stalker Hood, Sonic Blue DD Bullitts.

09-04-2003, 11:55 AM	#16
jason10mm SassyCassy's guy :P Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 574 Trader Rating: (0)	I took it at the laugh one, sponsered by the comedy club. Not too bad, though at 9 am on a sunday morning, there isn't much to be funny about You have to state whether or not it is for insurance or for a ticket, since it costs less for a insurance only. I'm saving almost $100 a year! There was one slicked up hootchie in the class, the instructor kept hitting on her until she said that she had her "fiances" name tattooed on her thigh. Bit of a romance killer, if you ask me! __________________

09-04-2003, 01:34 PM	#18
The Blue Beast xploder Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Helotes, Texas Posts: 2,388 Trader Rating: (0)	__________________ -Patrick

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