What happens after you complete a defensive driving program in Arizona?
Dismiss AZ Traffic Tickets. You'll be eligible to use a defensive driving course to dismiss a traffic ticket if you: Have not used a defensive driving course to dismiss a ticket within the past 12 months. Are only dismissing 1 violation. Were not in an accident that involved a …
How many times can I attend a defensive driving school?
Previously, Arizona drivers were allowed to take a defensive driving course once every 24 months to have a citation dismissed. As of 7/3/2015, a new law enacted allows drivers to take this course for one violation every 12 months.
Are you eligible for the defensive driving program?
How often can I take defensive driving? The Arizona defensive driving course can be taken once every year, from violation date to violation date.
Do you have to go to traffic school in Arizona?
Previously, Arizona drivers were allowed to take a defensive driving course once every 24 months to have a citation dismissed. As of 7/3/2015, a new law enacted allows drivers to take this course for one violation every 12 months.
How many times can you take the defensive driving course in Arizona?
Can you do defensive driving school more than once a year in Arizona?
How do you check if you are eligible for defensive driving Arizona?
- You have not attended a Defensive Driving course for an eligible traffic citation issued within the past 12 months. ...
- Your violation must be on the list of eligible violations. ...
- If eligible, you can attend to have only one violation dismissed.
Does defensive driving remove ticket from record in Arizona?
How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record in Arizona?
| State | How long a speeding ticket stays on your record |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 1 year |
| Arkansas | 3 years |
| California | 3 years and 3 months (39 months) |
| Colorado | Can reduce points, but incident is permanent on record |
How long does an accident stay on your record in Arizona?
How long is Arizona defensive driving school online?
How much is defensive driving class in Arizona?
How many sections are on defensive driving in Arizona?
How long does it take to get points off your license in AZ?
Can I take defensive driving for a speeding ticket in Arizona?
How do you get a ticket dismissed in Arizona?
Is this course approved by my court?
Yes, this course is approved for all courts in the state of Arizona, as seen on azdrive.com. We are approved by the Arizona Supreme Court; our School Number is 090.
How long is the course and is there a final exam?
The course is designed to take between 4 - 4 ½ hours. The state of Arizona does not require that you take a final exam. There are three multiple-choice review quizzes along the way.
What is the cost of the course?
The cost of the course is $40.00. In addition to the course cost we will also collect all of the state and court fees and forward them to the appropriate agency on your behalf. The state and court fees vary by court.
How and when is my completion reported to the court?
Once you complete the course your completion is reported to the court the following business day.
When must I complete my course?
The state of Arizona requires that you complete the course at least 7 days prior to your due date. The course will allow you to log in and out at your convenience an unlimited amount of times up until 7 days prior to your due date.
Do I need to submit any documentation?
Yes, before your begin the course you will need to submit a legible copy of your Arizona traffic citation as well as a copy of your drivers license via upload, email, text or fax.
How often can I take defensive driving?
The Arizona defensive driving course can be taken once every year, from violation date to violation date.
What is defensive driving?
In Arizona, defensive driving is not the same as Traffic Survival School. Traffic Survival School is designed for motorists with serious violations or excessive points on their driving record.
Is your defensive driving course approved for Arizona?
Yes. We offer court-approved defensive driving for Arizona. See our approval here.
Will I get an insurance discount for taking this course?
Some insurance companies will provide an insurance discount for voluntarily taking defensive driving.
How often am I allowed to take this course for traffic violations?
Previously, Arizona drivers were allowed to take a defensive driving course once every 24 months to have a citation dismissed. As of 7/3/2015, a new law enacted allows drivers to take this course for one violation every 12 months.
What if I believe I am not guilty for the traffic violation?
You may go to court or you may take this defensive driving course. But, according to the Arizona Supreme Court, you may not do both. If you decide to attend defensive driving, it must be at least 7 days before the hearing is scheduled.
Can I get an extension if I cannot take the class before the court deadline?
You may ask for an extension to allow extra time, but the decision is at the judge's discretion. Only one continuance may be granted.
What do I need to begin the course?
Before your register, have your driver's license and traffic citation handy. You will need to submit both for approval prior to starting your course. Please note that review and approval of documentation can take up to 1 business day.
Can you go to court for defensive driving?
No, you may go to court or you may attend a defensive driving school, not both. One of the purposes of the defensive driving program is to reduce court caseloads. You must complete a defensive driving school at least 7 days before a hearing is scheduled.
What is the phone number for the Arizona Supreme Court?
You may contact us on this line by calling (602) 452-3545. If you call, ask to speak with a representative of the Defensive Driving Program in the Certification and Licensing Division.
How long is defensive driving in Arizona?
The Arizona Defensive Driving course meets the state-mandated 4-hour length requirement. You may work through those 4 hours all in one day if you choose, or you may spread it out over a longer period of time. How long it takes is completely up to you!
Is defensive driving school approved by the Arizona Supreme Court?
Course Information. Is this course approved by the Arizona DMV? Yes! Our Arizona defensive driving school course is state-approved by the Arizona Supreme Court to meet all court and DMV requirements.
How long is the Arizona Online Defensive Driving course?
The Arizona Online Defensive Driving course is a four-hour class. You can take the course completely online and finish at your own pace. The course is timed, so you must meet each module's minimum time requirement before you can proceed to the next section.
How often can I take the Defensive Driving course in Arizona?
If you are taking the course for ticket dismissal, you may take the course once every 12 months to keep points off your record and avoid an insurance rate increase. The 12-month eligibility period is based on violation dates and not the dates of course completion.
Can drivers with a commercial driver license take the Arizona Defensive Driving course?
No, you may not take this course for ticket dismissal purposes if you hold a commercial driver license (CDL).
How much does traffic school cost in Arizona?
The total cost of the Arizona defensive driving program includes the cost of your course and some additional court and state fees required by Arizona. The fees include a court diversion fee, a state fee and a state surcharge.
How can the Arizona Defensive Driving course keep points off my record?
After you successfully complete an Arizona Supreme Court-certified defensive driving course, the court will prevent you from receiving the point penalty for one eligible violation. We will automatically report your course completion to the court.
Is there a deadline to complete the Arizona defensive driving course?
You must complete the Arizona Online Defensive Driving course no later than 7 days prior to the court date on your ticket.
What information do I need to provide to take the Arizona Defensive Driving course?
Students are required to submit copies of the above documents by email, mail or fax before they start the course.
Can you take defensive driving online?
You can voluntarily take the defensive driving course online for an insurance discount. If you choose this option, you can still use the course to dismiss a citation. Make sure you check with your insurance agent to find out what type of discount you’ll receive.
Is it good to go to traffic school in Arizona?
While there are many benefits to attending traffic school in Arizona, the main benefit is becoming a safer driver. Yes, keeping the traffic violation off your record is important. Getting an insurance discount is nice, too. Both will save you money, but the main benefit of defensive driving can save you even more.
What are the types of traffic violations?
Some of the types of violations requiring you to complete traffic survival school include: 1 Red-light running 2 Aggressive driving 3 Reckless driving 4 Flashing red-light running 5 First moving violations for drivers under 18 years of age 6 Any moving violation resulting in a serious injury or death
How to remove a traffic violation from your record?
If you want to use defensive driving to remove one traffic violation from your record, you will need to meet the following requirements: 1 You cannot have taken the course in the past 12 months 2 It can only be used for one violation 3 The citation needs to be found on the eligible citations list 4 You have permission from the court to attend 5 You were cited while operating a vehicle requiring a Class D or Class M license
What do you need to do when you need to get a ticket dismissed?
When you need to get a traffic ticket dismissed or you get in trouble for a major violation, you might need to take defensive driving or traffic survival school online. These two courses are different and used for different reasons.
Is traffic survival school mandatory?
Traffic Survival School will be mandated, which means there is no true eligibility requirement. This specific course will not be voluntary. You’ll be required by the court to complete it by the date on the letter.
Who is Brandon Myers?
Brandon Myers is a Drivers Education and Safe Driving enthusiast. After a rollover vehicle crash and DUI, Myers has dedicated his life and career to the Drivers Education industry. Believing safe driving techniques save lives, Myers has spent over 5 years improving the industry with IDriveSafely, Aceable, and DriversEd.com .