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The Municipal Court hears alleged
traffic infractions, ordinance violations, and Class C misdemeanors that
occur inside the City Limits of Hill Country Village. Court meets once a
month.
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The
Court no longer accepts cash. you may pay by check or money order or
credit card in person.
When using trafficpayment.com, please search using your
license plate number.
View Court fines here. NOTE: Court
fees changed for citations issued on or after January 1, 2010.
DRIVING
SAFETY COURSE
You MAY be able to request that
this charge be dismissed by taking a Driving Safety Course for speeding or
stop sign violations if you appear in person or if you send by
certified or regular mail the completed form on the back and:
1. Enter a plea of “guilty” or
“no contest” to the charge, and mark the line to request to take the
course;
2. Mail in fee of $107.10 with a check/money order made payable to “The
City of Hill Country Village”.
3.
Mail in a photocopy of your valid
Texas
driver license and liability insurance in your name valid on the date of
the ticket.
Once payment is received, the Court
will mail you the necessary forms.
Driving Safety Course cannot be
taken to dismiss the charge if the defendant (ticket holder) has taken the
course within the past twelve months, was speeding 25 mph or more over the
speed limit, or holds a Commercial driver license.
Do NOT take course prior to Court
approval. If you fail to request a Driving Safety Course on or before your
appearance date, you lose your right to take the course.
Use form on other side.
Once permission is granted, the
course must be completed within 90 days.
Send the Court the ‘Uniform Certificate of Completion’ (signed
Court copy) and your driving record, obtainable from DPS for $10.
The Court will supply this form, or you may visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us.
FINE
SCHEDULE **NO CASH ACCEPTED**
Payment plans available if
requested in person to the Judge on your appearance date.
For fines not listed below, contact the Court, or visit this
page.
Speeding $172.10 for the first ten (10) mph over the posted limit
PLUS $5.00 for each additional mph up to 25 miles over the speed
limit.
No liability insurance (FTMFR)
$314.00
(2nd & subsequent violations
for no insurance)
$564.00
Passing School Bus
violations
$1122.10
Driver License Violations:
Expired; Fail to change name/address,
Fail to Display
$164.00
Expired Registration
(Expired License Plates)
$164.00
Expired Motor Vehicle Inspection
Sticker
$197.00
Disregard stop sign
$162.10
Alcohol/Tobacco violations by minors
(Must
see Judge)
City ordinance violations
$164.00
- $2064.00
NOTE: If the Judge hears your case and you are found guilty, the
fine may be set anywhere within the limits provided by law.
Dismissal Options
$20
Expired Driver's License, if remedied within 20 working days after
the
offense or before 1st
court appearance, whichever is later
$20
Expired Inspection Sticker (expired less than 60 days), if remedied
within 20 working days after offense or before 1st court
appearance,
whichever is later
$20
Expired License Plates/Registration (if penalty paid upon renewal), if
remedied within 20 working days after the offense or before 1st
court appearance, whichever is later
These three tickets may be
dismissed ONLY with proof (receipt with vehicle and date stated on it) of
renewal within 20 working days after the offense or before 1st
court appearance, whichever is later AND payment of $20.00 dismissal fee
for EACH violation.
No charge
Proof of valid insurance at time of ticket qualifies for dismissal.
NOTE: If the Judge hears your
case and you are found guilty, the fine may be set anywhere within the
limits provided by law.
Court
Dates
April 19, 2011
May 17, 2011
June 14, 2011
July 19, 2011
August 16, 2011
September 13, 2011
Information
updated 3-2011 |
