What Is the Deadline to Complete the Arizona Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
You must complete the Arizona Defensive Driving Course at least 7 calendar days before your court appearance date. This deadline is set by the Arizona Supreme Court and applies to all certified providers. Missing it means your citation will not be diverted.
Why 7 Days Is Required
The 7-day rule exists to give the court database time to receive your completion record before your arraignment date. The requirement is set by Arizona Supreme Court rules — it is not a Driving Logic policy and cannot be waived by the course provider.
How to Calculate Your Deadline
Count back 7 calendar days from your court appearance date — that is the last day you can complete the course. For example, if your court date is October 15, you must complete the course by October 8 at the latest. To be safe, complete it by October 7 or earlier to give Driving Logic's 1-business-day reporting window a comfortable buffer.
What to Do If Your Deadline Is Close
If your court date is fewer than 8 days away, contact your court before enrolling and request an extension. Many Arizona courts can grant extensions by phone. Once you have a new court date, enroll with the updated date and complete the course at least 7 days before it.
If You Already Missed the Deadline
If your court date has passed or is within the next 7 days and you have not completed the course, contact your court immediately. Driving Logic cannot override the deadline — only the court can issue an extension. Do not enroll without first confirming a new court date.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Deadline | At least 7 calendar days before court appearance date |
Set by | Arizona Supreme Court — applies to all certified providers |
Can Driving Logic waive it | No |
What happens if missed | Citation not diverted — court processes normally |
If deadline is close | Contact your court for an extension before enrolling |
Extension date | Becomes your new court date — same 7-day rule applies |
Course access window | 120 days from enrollment |
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly is the 7-day rule? You must complete the course at least 7 full calendar days before your court appearance date. The day of your court appearance does not count as one of the 7 days.
What if I enroll and cannot finish in time? Contact your court immediately to request an extension. Many courts can grant this by phone. Update Driving Logic with your new court date once confirmed.
Can I enroll if my court date is in 3 days? You should contact your court for an extension before enrolling. Completing the course in 3 days would not satisfy the 7-day rule even if you finish quickly.
Does weekends count in the 7 days? Yes. The 7-day rule is 7 calendar days — weekends and holidays are included.
What if the court granted an extension but I did not finish 7 days before the new date? The same 7-day rule applies to the extension date. You must complete the course at least 7 days before your new court date.