If a defendant's driving record shows the defendant was eligible and the defendant completed the driving safety course timely, but the defendant fails to file the required affidavit, the court may not dismiss the traffic charge.

If a defendant's driving record shows the defendant was eligible and the defendant completed the driving safety course timely, but the defendant fails to file the required affidavit, the court may not dismiss the traffic charge.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Only if the judge approves

Answer: (A)

The ability to dismiss a traffic charge through the Driving Safety Course hinges on proof being filed with the court that the defendant was eligible and actually completed the course. Even if the driving record shows eligibility and the course was completed on time, the court must have an affidavit of driving safety course completion in the record to grant a dismissal. Without that sworn affidavit, the court does not have the required documentation to dismiss, so the charge cannot be dismissed under this provision. The affidavit serves as the formal verification that both eligibility and timely completion occurred, which is why its absence means the dismissal cannot be granted.

The ability to dismiss a traffic charge through the Driving Safety Course hinges on proof being filed with the court that the defendant was eligible and actually completed the course. Even if the driving record shows eligibility and the course was completed on time, the court must have an affidavit of driving safety course completion in the record to grant a dismissal. Without that sworn affidavit, the court does not have the required documentation to dismiss, so the charge cannot be dismissed under this provision. The affidavit serves as the formal verification that both eligibility and timely completion occurred, which is why its absence means the dismissal cannot be granted.