Traffic Violations

If the charge filed against you is a criminal traffic violation or a misdemeanor, you MUST appear in court on the date and time specified on the traffic citation or complaint.

Civil traffic cases can be resolved prior to the appearance date on your complaint by one of the three following ways:

Options for Resolving Civil Traffic Violations:

[Option #1]  Successfully complete a Defensive Driving Class - Once you complete the class, the charge will be dismissed and no points will be placed on your driving record.

[Option #2]  Pay the fine - You waive your right to a hearing, you plead responsible and pay the sanction.  By doing this you won't need to appear in court.

[Option #3]  Request a hearing - You request a hearing, which is like a trial.  You may bring witnesses and present your case before a judge.  If you are found responsible, you lose the option of going to the Defensive Driving Class (Option #1).

*If you plead or are found responsible of A.R.S. 28-645A3A or 28-647.1 or are under age 18 (first offense) and are found responsible for any moving violation by the court, you will be required to attend a Traffic Survival School Class by the MVD pursuant to the requirements of the Arizona Revised Statutes.  If you are eligible for Defensive Driving and complete a class, the violation will be dismissed and you will not be subject to the requirement to attend a TSS class by MVD.

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