| The Scottsdale City Court allows Defensive Driving Classes for persons who receive tickets for certain moving traffic violations. There are several requirements that must be met before you are deemed eligible for Defensive Driving Class. |
| Am I Eligible? |
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To be eligible, you must be able to answer "yes" to all of the following statements: |
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- I am not presently enrolled, nor have I completed any other traffic class for dismissal of a ticket in the State of Arizona in the last two years. I understand that if I have any questions regarding the date of a past violation, or past participation in this program, that a written statement evidencing a search of my prior record must be obtained from the traffic school to assure my eligibility for this program.
- My ticket did not result from an accident involving death or a life-threatening or serious injury.
- I was at least 18 years old at the time of my violation. (Juvenile violations need to be handled by the Court directly).
- The charge for which I wish to attend traffic school is designated as a civil traffic moving violation.
- I further agree that if I complete the traffic school for my current ticket, and a subsequent record check reveals that I do not comply with the five requirements listed here, that my traffic ticket violation will not be dismissed and this matter will be set for a court hearing. Notice of the hearing date will be sent to the address listed on my ticket. The class fee will be forfeited.
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| How Do I Enroll? |
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If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, you may enroll in the defensive driving class by contacting one of the providers listed below. If attending class, you do not pay the fine to the court. All fees for attendance must be paid directly to the driving school.
Effective 09/01/2007, the Scottsdale City Court accepts On-line Defensive Driving Classes offered by the schools listed below:
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Arizona Defensive Driving School
602-569-2332 or 1-800-279-2477
www.azdds.com |
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AZ Chapter National Safety Council
Defensive Driving School
602-222-3360 or 1-800-293-0112
www.ddcaz.org |
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Effective 01/01/2006, you MUST bring your driver license, citation, pencil and paper for instructions, and a money order in the amount of $124.00 with you on the day of class. |
| The Driving School Will Not Accept Cash or Personal Checks. |
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If you lost your citation, you must return to the Court to get a copy. If you fail to bring a copy of your citation to class, you will not be permitted to attend. |
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You must complete the class at least 3 days before your assigned court date. Upon completion of the class, the school will notify the Court. If the citation had only one charge, your case will be deemed complete. However, if other charges remain, you are responsible for them and may need to visit the Court to satisfy the fines/sanctions imposed on your case. |
| What are the advantages to attending Defensive Driving Class? |
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There are several advantages to attending Defensive Driving Class: |
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- In most cases, you are not required to visit the Court.
- The charge will be dismissed.
- A fine will not be assessed.
- Points will not be assessed to your driving record.
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