Don’t pay the ticket at the court
If you take the course, the state and court fees you pay at registration take the place of your fine. Paying the court too can count as a guilty plea and get your course completion rejected.
✓ Approved by the Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Defensive Driving School, 100% online
Dismiss an eligible traffic ticket and avoid points on your driving record. Take the 4-hour course online, at your own pace.
- Course fee
- $29.99
- Processing fee
- $9.99
- State and court fees
- Set by Arizona and your court. Every school collects them.
You’ll need a copy of your driver’s license and your citation to register.
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Total cost calculator
See your total before you sign up.
Your total is DDI’s $29.99 course fee and $9.99 processing fee, plus the state and court fees every Arizona defensive driving school has to collect. Pick the court on your ticket and we’ll add it all up.
It’s the court printed on your ticket.
Some courts changed their fee recently, so the date can matter.
Fee breakdownDefensive Drivers Institute
- Course feeDDI’s online Arizona defensive driving course
- $29.99
- State feeSet by Arizona. Every school collects it.
- $24.00
- State surchargeAlso set by Arizona.
- $45.00
- Court feeEach court sets its own diversion fee.
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- Processing feeCertificate processing and completion reporting.
- $9.99
- Your total
- Pick your court
No hidden fees. This is everything you pay.
We collect the state and court fees and send them to the court for you, so you don’t pay your ticket at the court.
Court fees: Arizona Supreme Court, Cost to Attend School, effective October 1, 2026. Don’t see your court? Call (833) 921-0217.
Why this course
Take care of your Arizona ticket online
Defensive Drivers Institute is an official provider in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Defensive Driving Program. When you finish the course, the court dismisses your eligible ticket and no points are assessed to your driving record.
- Approved by the Arizona Supreme Court
- 4-hour course; Arizona requires at least 4 hours
- Start and stop anytime; progress saves as you go
- Works on a phone, tablet, or computer
- We collect the state and court fees and send them to the court
- Completion reported to the Arizona courts within 24 hours
How it works
From your ticket to a dismissed ticket
Finish the course at your own pace, at least 7 days before your court date.
Register and send your documents
Send a copy of your driver’s license and your citation. Arizona law requires schools to validate your information before giving you access to the course. We usually approve accounts within minutes, but please allow up to 2 hours.
Take the 4-hour course
Arizona requires at least 4 hours in the course. Take as many breaks as you want; log in and out as often as you like and your progress saves.
We report to the court
We report your completion to the Arizona courts electronically within 24 hours of finishing. We also send your court and state fees to the court. Download your certificate when you finish.
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Before you start
A few Arizona rules to know
Finish 7 days before your court date
Arizona law requires you to finish at least 7 days before your court date. If you’re closer than that, ask the court on your ticket for an extension first, then tell us your new date.
Once every 12 months
You can take a defensive driving course to dismiss a ticket in Arizona once every 12 months. Your citation can’t involve a crash with serious injury or a death.
One violation per course
The course dismisses one eligible violation. If your citation lists more than one, handle the others with the court.
CDL holders
Since September 1, 2019, commercial license holders may be eligible if they were driving a vehicle that needs only a Class D or Class M license, for non-commercial purposes.
Not Traffic Survival School
Traffic Survival School is a separate 8-hour program required by ADOT, for example to reinstate a suspended license. DDI doesn’t offer it. See ADOT’s Traffic Survival School page.
Price
$29.99 for the online course
That’s DDI’s course fee, plus a $9.99 processing fee for certificate processing and completion reporting. Arizona also requires every school to collect a $24 state fee, a $45 state surcharge, and your court’s diversion fee. See your exact total.
Registration opens in a new tab. Questions? Call (833) 921-0217, email info@defensivedriversinstitute.com, or contact DDI support. We help by phone, live chat, and email.
- Course fee
- $29.99
- Processing fee
- $9.99
- Included
- The complete online Arizona defensive driving course and completion reporting to your court
- Refunds
- Not finished? You can get a refund. Refund policy
Quick answers
Arizona defensive driving questions
What does the course do for my ticket?
When you finish the course, the court dismisses your eligible ticket and no points are assessed to your driving record. The court still forwards the record of judgment to the Arizona MVD.
Is DDI approved in Arizona?
Yes. Defensive Drivers Institute is an official provider in the Arizona Supreme Court’s Defensive Driving Program, and the course is approved by the Arizona Supreme Court.
Why is my total more than $29.99?
Your total adds DDI’s $9.99 processing fee, plus the $24 state fee, $45 state surcharge, and court diversion fee that Arizona requires every school to collect. Use the total cost calculator to see your exact total.
Do I also pay my ticket at the court?
No. The state and court fees you pay at registration are the only fines and fees you pay to dismiss your ticket. Paying the court too can count as a guilty plea and get your course completion rejected.
How long is the course?
It’s a 4-hour course, and Arizona requires you to spend at least 4 hours in it. You can stop and come back as often as you like; your progress saves.
When do I have to finish?
At least 7 days before your court date. If you’re closer than that, contact the court on your ticket and ask for an extension. Most courts allow an additional 30 to 45 days on a first request.
How fast can I start?
Register, then send a copy of your driver’s license and citation. We usually approve accounts within minutes, but please allow up to 2 hours.
How often can I take it?
You can take a defensive driving course to dismiss a ticket in Arizona once every 12 months.
What if I change my mind?
Not finished? You can get a refund. See the refund policy.
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