Traffic School Q&A for Independence
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!