How Often Can You Take the Arizona Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
You can use the Arizona Defensive Driving Course for citation diversion once every 12 months. The 12-month period is measured from your previous citation date to your current citation date — not from when you enrolled or when you completed the course.
How the 12-Month Window Is Calculated
The eligibility clock is based on citation dates, not completion dates. If you took a defensive driving course for a citation dated June 1, 2024, you are not eligible for diversion again until a new citation is dated June 1, 2025 or later. The date you enrolled in or completed the course does not affect this calculation.
The Arizona Court Database Tracks Your History
The Arizona statewide defensive driving database records all completions. When you register for the course, Driving Logic queries the database to verify you have not completed a course within the past 12 months based on citation date. If the database shows a completion within the window, you are not eligible for diversion.
Voluntary Enrollment Is Not Subject to the 12-Month Rule
The 12-month frequency limit applies to court diversion enrollment — using the course to dismiss a citation. If you are enrolling voluntarily for an insurance discount or employer requirement rather than for citation diversion, different rules may apply. Contact Driving Logic to confirm before enrolling.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
Frequency limit for diversion | Once every 12 months |
How it is measured | Citation date to citation date |
Who tracks it | Arizona statewide defensive driving database |
Verified at | Registration — before course access is granted |
Voluntary enrollment | Different rules — contact Driving Logic to confirm |
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the 12-month period counted? It is counted from your previous citation date to the date on your current citation. The dates of your enrollments or completions are not used for this calculation.
What if I took a course 11 months ago? You are not eligible for diversion if fewer than 12 months have passed between your previous citation date and your current citation date.
Can I take the course twice in one year if I get two tickets? Only if the citation dates are more than 12 months apart. If you received two citations within the same 12-month window, only the first one is eligible for diversion through the course.
What if I took a defensive driving course with a different provider? The 12-month restriction applies regardless of which certified provider you used. All completions are recorded in the Arizona statewide database.
Can I take the course just for the insurance discount without using it for a ticket? Voluntary enrollment options may be available. Contact Driving Logic to confirm eligibility and pricing for non-diversion enrollment.