How Do You Start the Arizona Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
To start the Arizona Defensive Driving Course, visit drivinglogic.com, select the Arizona Defensive Driving Course, complete registration with your citation information, upload your required documents, and pay all required fees. The course begins after Driving Logic verifies your eligibility.
What You Need Before Enrolling
Before you register, have the following ready:
A copy of your traffic citation — the original ticket or a copy from the court
A valid government-issued photo ID — driver's license or equivalent
Your court appearance date — so you can confirm the 7-day deadline
Payment for all required fees — state fee, state surcharge, court diversion fee, and Driving Logic's school fee
Step-by-Step Enrollment
Go to drivinglogic.com and select the Arizona Defensive Driving Course
Select your court from the list to see your total cost
Complete the registration form with your personal information and citation details
Upload a copy of your citation and photo ID
Pay all required fees — payment is collected before the course begins
Wait for eligibility verification — Driving Logic confirms your eligibility with the Arizona court system
Once verified, log in and begin the course
Important: Do Not Pay Your Fine to the Court
Do not pay your traffic fine directly to the court before or during this process. Paying the fine to the court eliminates your eligibility for diversion. All fees — including the court diversion fee — are collected by Driving Logic and submitted to the court on your behalf after you complete the course.
The 7-Day Rule
You must complete the course at least 7 days before your court appearance date. Make sure you enroll with enough time to finish. If your court date is approaching quickly, contact your court to request an extension before you enroll.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Enrollment URL | drivinglogic.com |
Documents required | Citation copy + government-issued photo ID |
Payment required before starting | Yes — all fees collected upfront |
Eligibility verified by | Driving Logic before course access granted |
7-day rule | Must complete 7 days before court appearance date |
Do not pay fine to court | Doing so eliminates diversion eligibility |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I start the course immediately after paying? Not immediately — Driving Logic verifies your eligibility with the Arizona court system first. Once verified, you can begin the course.
What if I do not have a copy of my citation? Contact the court that issued your citation and ask for a copy. Some courts can email or fax it to you. Do not enroll without your citation.
What if my court date is in less than 7 days? Contact your court before enrolling and request an extension. Many courts can grant extensions by phone. Enter the extension date as your new court date when you register.
Why does Driving Logic collect the court fee? Arizona law requires certified schools to collect all fees — including the court diversion fee and state fees — and remit them to the court and state on the student's behalf. You do not pay the court directly.
What if I am not verified as eligible? If Driving Logic cannot verify your eligibility, you will be notified. Let us know and we can help determine your options.