Who is required to report convictions and bond forfeitures of traffic offenses to the Department of Public Safety?

• A. The Department of Public Safety
• B. Clerks, judges, and magistrates
• C. Clerks only
• D. Judges only

Answer: (B)

Convictions and bond forfeitures on traffic offenses must be reported to the Department of Public Safety. The people who carry that responsibility are clerks, judges, and magistrates. Clerks typically handle recording the disposition and transmitting it to DPS, while judges and magistrates render the judgment and set or enforce bond forfeiture and must ensure the report goes to DPS. DPS uses these reports to update driving records, which can affect license status, points, and related actions. This duty isn’t limited to just one role or to DPS itself, so including all three groups reflects who is responsible for timely reporting.