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Defensive Cycling at UT Austin

Cyclists: Dismiss your UT traffic or parking ticket by taking an online course.

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Did you receive a traffic or parking ticket on campus from the UT Police Department or Parking and Transportation Services? You may be eligible to have your ticket dismissed and your fine waived in exchange for taking part in an online Defensive Cycling course.

Details below.

  • Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Trigger an unresponsive traffic light on your bike.
  • Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Improve your daytime (and nighttime) visibility.
  • Move away from the curb to make yourself more visible & gain maneuverability. Experienced rider? Make your next ride even better. New to riding in traffic? Put years of experience in your tool kit right now.
    Move away from the curb to be more visible & maneuverable.
  • Pass parked cars without concern. Seasoned rider? New to cycling in traffic? Add years of experience to your tool kit right now.
    Pass parked cars without concern.

In this 2-hour, interactive offering from The Center for Cycling Education, not only will you learn valuable traffic skills, but you will become familiar with the laws that apply to you on the campus, within Austin, and throughout Texas. You can access the material on your own schedule, all at once or a bit at a time.

  • Cost: $24.95
  • Time: Approximately 2 hours

Become a safer, more confident, and more skilled cyclist.

Q: “What if I haven’t received a ticket? Can I still take the course?”

A: Absolutely. We offer a similar course to students, staff and faculty. Learn how to ride more safely and comfortably, and reduce your chances of getting a traffic or parking citationlink opens in a new window on campus or in town.

(Note that this other course is not eligible for dismissing a traffic or parking ticket.) Get quick access here.

To dismiss your traffic or parking ticket:

Steps to take:

  1. Submit an appeal to Parking and Transportation Services.link opens in a new window
    • The appeal must be submitted within 12 days of the date of the ticket.
    • This provides you with a 30-day extension beyond your 12-day deadline in which you can complete the course.
    • State that you would like to take the Defensive Cycling class to dismiss your ticket.
    • Submit your appeal using the online form of by sending an email. Details here.link opens in a new window
  2. Sign up for the course.
    • Register and pay for the course.
    • Provide your citation (ticket) number and necessary contact information.
  3. Successfully complete the course.
    • This must be done within your 30-day extension period.
    • A Certificate of Completion will be prepared and emailed to Parking and Transportation Services. You will be copied on this email.
    • Once this is processed, the fine will be waived and the ticket dismissed.

For more information on the appeals process, please visit the appeals pagelink opens in a new window.

Please note: It is your responsibility to complete the course before your deadline. After the deadline, the fine must be paid, and no refund is issued for the online course.

Register here

Why take the Defensive Cycling course?

By taking part in the course, you will:

  • qualify to have your citation dismissed and your fine waived by Parking and Transportation Services;
  • gain valuable techniques that will help you increase your safety and comfort in traffic, even if you are an experienced cyclist;
  • learn the laws that apply to you as a cyclist, reducing the likelihood of getting a future ticket.

Q: “I got a parking ticket for running a stop sign. Will I save money by taking this course?”

A: Yes. The fine is $75, so you will get your ticket dismissed and save $50. You will also get get 6 months of access to valuable training.

Q: “I got a parking ticket for $25. Why would I want to pay $24.95 for this course instead of just paying my fine?”

A: For the same price, you’ll not only get your ticket dismissed, but will get 6 months of access to valuable training.

Register here

If you have any questions, or would like to have a similar course customized for your university, college or organization, please contact us.

The Center for Cycling Education developed the training materials and manages the course delivery. Parking and Transportation Services manages the issues relating to processing the citation(s).

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A worthwhile article. Thanks very much to Ron Richings for sharing.

"Cycling alone in the dark is still a privilege."

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Framing things in the right way. This is fun to watch.

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1 years ago

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Superb individual, master designer and builder of bikes and trailers, philanthropist, activist, and professional cyclist. Above all, a truly decent and caring person.

Tomorrow it will be two weeks since I and many others lost our good friend, Tony Hoar. It has taken me some time to come to grips with this loss, and to write this post.

I had the distinct fortune of knowing Tony as a good friend for nearly twenty years. We spoke several times a week, about life, the world, and our respective vocations.

This man was singularly farsighted, caring, and influential. He gave so much of himself on a regular basis, and devoted his life to reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. His bike trailers transformed the way that I view transportation, and helped me live my life and do my work by bike instead of by car.

Tony my friend, you will be deeply missed, and always remembered. I promise you this, and to continue working on the things we both know to be so important. Thank you for everything you are, and always will be.

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The Center for Cycling Education updated their cover photo.

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Let's be honest. When you ride in traffic:
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2) How often do you have negative interactions with drivers?

Many riders have become accustomed to daily frustrations and near-misses. That doesn't equate to comfort.

There are ways to address these.

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