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 traffic safety program available once every 12 months. Eligible drivers who complete the program successfully have the citation dismissed rather than receiving points on their driving record or a conviction. The specific costs and course hour requirements vary by approved provider and court, as these are not standardized statewide. Drivers should consult Arizona's official state resources and their local court for accurate pricing and course duration information specific to their jurisdiction.
| 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 | A.R.S. § 28-3392 |
| Confidence | High |
Primary source: https://azcourts.gov/defensivedriving. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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