Arizona: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Arizona’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Arizona offers a citation dismissal mechanism for traffic violations, published with a frequency of once per twelve months. The program diverts violations, meaning participants who complete the requirements avoid points assessed to their driving record and prevent a conviction from being recorded.
Cost and course hours are not standardized statewide. Instead, approved providers and individual courts set their own fees and instructional hour requirements. Those seeking specific cost and duration information should consult the approved provider in their jurisdiction or contact their local court directly. Complete details are available through Arizona's official state resources.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Arizona |
| Mechanism | Citation dismissal |
| What that means | course dismisses/removes the citation (court diversion) |
| Eligibility / notes | Defensive Driving Diversion: civil moving violations only; not for CDL holders; 12 mo since last DDS dismissal. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | diverts (no points/conviction) |
| Governing statute | your state’s official statutes |
| Confidence | High |
Primary source: https://azcourts.gov/defensivedriving. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Traffic-school eligibility, point-reduction rules, and court procedures vary by state, by court, and by offense, and change over time. Nothing here is a specific statute citation or a determination about your case. Before you act, confirm the current rule with the traffic court handling your citation or your state DMV, and refer to your state’s official statutes for the governing law. For your specific situation, consult a licensed attorney.