Information on defensive driving eligible violations is normally included with your citation.  You can find more information and determine your eligibility on the azcourts.gov website.

To find out more information on Traffic Survival Schools visit the Arizona Motor Vehicles Division.

A civil traffic moving violation is a traffic violation that results from the operation (or movement) of a vehicle, such as speeding, failure to yield, unsafe lane changes, etc. Arizona law provides that major violations like DUI, reckless driving, or other criminal violations are not eligible for defensive driving class, nor are citations that are issued to you as a result of a collision that seriously injured or killed any person.  Your citation has a check box by each violation that indicates whether it is criminal or civil.

If you choose to attend defensive driving school, and you are eligible to attend, do not pay your citation. You can attend defensive driving school before your scheduled court date or request permission to attend on your scheduled court date. The court clerk will be able to process your request.  You can register over the phone and make arrangements to attend class at one of the schools listed below or at any State certified school listed on the azcourts.gov website.

The benefits for attending and completing a defensive driving class are:

• No points on your license
• Your insurance rates do not go up
• You will learn valuable traffic information, driving techniques, and laws

1. Students must provide the required paperwork (traffic citation) and pay the class fee prior to beginning the class.  All participants must provide adequate government issued drivers license or identifications card and affirm they are eligible to attend.
2. All participants must conduct themselves appropriately and not disrupt the class.
3. Students are expected to be attentive and participate in the class while respecting the rights of others.
4. Outside activities are not allowed.  Students may not read personal materials, use electronic devices, or be out of the classroom except for the use of restrooms, while class is in session.
5. All students must complete the entire class in order to receive a completion certificate.

Registration and eligibility questions are best directed to the defensive driving school you have selected.  In most cases, your attendance is totally arranged and handled by the school, and they report your attendance to the court.  You should not find it necessary to deal with the court unless the court has given you specific instructions to do so.