ETS Forum for Jackson in Missouri
Q&A by city / Towns
Browse by City Jackson
Still have questions?
Get a direct, official answer straight from an ETS representative.
All Questions of Jackson County
Independence Municipal Court vs Missouri Fine Collection Center ticket dismissal
I got a speeding ticket in Independence. Can I take defensive driving if I already received a Fine Collection Center notice?
Hello Cynthia, How you handle your ticket depends on whether the citation is pending with a municipal court or the state Fine Collection Center (FCC): - If you pay the FCC notice directly without court approval, you plead guilty and points are automatically assessed on your Missouri driver's license - To dismiss the citation or prevent points, you must request court appearance or contact the Independence Municipal Court to request driver improvement diversion - Once approved by the prosecutor or judge, complete our state-approved DIP course and file your completion certificate. Missouri Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Does the course read aloud?
I have a hard time reading on a screen. Does the Kansas City course read the text aloud?
Hello Lori, Yes — audio narration is included in every chapter of the course. You can toggle it on or off at the top of each page, and the narrator reads the full text exactly as it appears. A few extra accessibility options available: - Adjustable font size (Small / Medium / Large) - High-contrast color mode - Pause and replay any narration segment as many times as you need If you would like the audio set to start automatically when you sign in, reply and we will enable that on your account. Missouri Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!