Price and Payment

1. How much does the Defensive Driving Course cost?

The total cost to attend an Arizona defensive driving program consists of four fees:

  • Traffic School Fee
  • State Fee
  • State Surcharge Fee
  • Court Diversion Fee
To see the total cost to attend the course, click here.

NOTE: All licensed schools in Arizona are required to collect the same fees for the State and Court. Be sure to compare only compare a Traffic School Fees if you are shopping for a price. Also, beware of undisclosed fees hidden by some schools such as processing fees, excessive certificate delivery fees, audio upgrades, etc.

What are State fees? What are Court fees?

As an approved defensive driving school, we are obligated to collect fees on behalf of the State and Court and to deliver those fees to them according to strict guidelines.

State Fee An administrative fee that gives you the privilege of taking a defensive driving course.

Court Fee Another administrative fee charged to you that allows you to avoid paying the fine. We pay your court fee directly to the Court Clerk on your behalf.

Do I have to pay the fine for the violation too?

Your fine for the violation was waived when you chose the option of completing a defensive driving course. The State and Court fees are separate, mandatory, and are not fines.

2. Is there an exam fee?

Our defensive driving school does not require a final exam. Once you are done you will take a three question review quiz. There are no additional fees or charges.

3. What is your refund policy?

The state of Arizona regulates refund rules for the defensive driving course.

A full refund may be issued prior to you starting the course.

Once you start the course, if you fail to complete for any reason, we cannot issue you a refund of the State Fee and State Surcharge Fee.

About the Course

1. What is the course like?

Each chapter has a short optional video to watch (or you can skip and just go to the written material) and some material to read. At the end of the chapters, you will answer 2 or 3 multiple-choice questions based on material in this chapter. A completion certificate can be printed from your account when you successfully finish the course. We also notify the court electronically that you finished.

2. Do I have to finish in one sitting?

No. There is no limit to the number of times you can log in.

The system will remember where you left off and you can start from there. The only requirement is that you complete 240 minutes of instruction as required by the State.

3. How long does the online defensive driving course take?

240 Minutes. It's Arizona state law, and every school has to ensure that you comply with a minimum time requirement.

Each chapter has a minimum time requirement of 24 minutes.

4. When am I required to finish the course?

You must finish the course 7 days prior to your court appearance date.

On that day, you have until midnight Pacific Standard Time to finish the course.

After midnight, the system will not allow you to continue the course. If that happens, you will need to call the court to request an extension and call us to update your information. Please call our customer support at 800-660-8908 and let us know what the new date is. Then you can continue the course.

Registration and Eligibility

1. Is this the same as Traffic Survival School?

No. Defensive Driving School is not the same as Traffic Survival School.

We do not offer the Traffic Survival program. We only offer Defensive Driving School (a.k.a. Traffic School).

Click here for a list of Traffic Survival Schools.

2. Why should I pick Improv Traffic School?
  • Voted "Best Traffic School."
  • We are the only humorous defensive driving program approved in Arizona.
  • Dismiss the violation! No points on your license.
  • No increase in insurance rates.
  • You will learn valuable traffic information, driving techniques and laws - and have fun doing it!
3. How do I register to take the defensive driving course?

Register in just a few easy steps

  1. Find your court.
  2. Fill out a simple registration form and select how quickly you need to start the course.
  3. Send us a copy of the citation, your driver license and the signed registration agreement to verify your eligibility.
  4. Once eligibility is verified, you are ready to start!
4. Am I eligible to attend a defensive driving school?

Yes, if...

You have not completed a defensive driving course to dismiss a violation in the prior 24 months of the date of this citation.

You were not involved in a crash that resulted in death or serious physical injury.

You were not cited while driving with a commercial license.

If your violation is on this list of eligible violations, you can take traffic school to dismiss it.

5. Why do I need my eligibility verified - and how is it done?

Every licensed traffic school in Arizona is required to confirm your eligibility prior to allowing you to begin the course.

All you need to do is complete the online registration and send us your driver license and court documents via email, fax or send images with your smart phone. We do the rest.

It takes about 48 hours to verify your eligibility. However, you must complete the course 7 days prior to the day set by the court. If you are approaching that deadline, we offer an option of same day eligibility processing. For this option, select priority processing when prompted during the registration.

Watch for an email from us with the subject "Improv Traffic School Eligibility Verified."

Once eligibility is cleared, you can start the course.

6. How can I tell which court I should choose?

The court information can be found on your ticket/citation.

Each court in Arizona has a unique ID number. This is the most reliable way to identify your court since some court names look alike.


Don't be confused by the strange names and locations. For example:

  • Sometimes the court name on the citation is not the name the Arizona State Supreme Court uses.
  • Cochise County Justice Court Precinct 5 is also called Sierra Vista JP (ID number 0205).
  • The words 'Magistrate Court' and 'City Court' mean 'Municipal Court'.
  • Maricopa Municipal Court is in Pinal County ... not Maricopa County.

7. What do you need to verify eligibility and how do I get paperwork to you?

Arizona requires that we have 3 items:

  1. A copy of your citation.
  2. A legible copy of your driver license.
  3. A signed registration agreement.

Chose one of three ways to send the clear, legible documents to us:

  1. Email or Text
    • Scan documents and send as an attachment
    • Take a good picture with your phone. Make sure all edges of the paper are visible in the photo. Text to us per the instructions found on the Eligibility form.
  2. Fax
    • Fax the front of the citation.
    • Lighten and enlarge your driver license before faxing
    • Make sure the officer's writing is legible. It's okay to use a pencil to darken in the writing.
  3. Mail
    • You may mail the documents to us.
    • Make sure you have enough time for the mail to arrive and be processed
8. When do I have to finish the course?

The State of Arizona requires that you finish the course 7 calendar days prior to your court appearance date.

Call the Court if you need an extension (also called a continuance).

What if I'm close to or past my court date? How can I get a continuance?

You must get specific instructions from the Court about your options and to request more time to finish the course. You will find the Court's phone number on the citation.

9. My due date is approaching. What should I do?

Your certificate will be available immediately after completion of the course.

However, the State of Arizona requires you to complete the course 7 days prior to the court appearance date shown on the citation. This processing time is needed to dismiss your case. If you do not have enough time to get the course completed within this time period, call the Court to ask for a continuance and to get instructions from them. The Court's number is on the citation.

Select Priority Processing options during registration if you are running short of time. Once we verify your eligibility it is up to you to complete the course in a timely manner.

Tests and Quizzes

1. How does it work?

At the end of each chapter you will be asked 2-3 review questions, total 25 throughout the course.

The answers are in the chapter you just read.

You can miss up to 5 review questions during the duration of the entire course and still pass.

There are NO final tests required by our course.

2. Is it possible to fail?

You will need to answer 20 out of 25 chapter review questions correctly to pass the course.

Easy questions make it simple to pass the course. As long as you read chapter material YOU WILL PASS.

Score at least 80% (20 out of 25 multiple-choice chapter quiz questions) to pass.

You will not be able to re-take chapter quizzes so read carefully and go back to review if you are not certain.

We refer you to a classroom if you score less than 80%.

3. When does the court get my money?

We mail checks to the court once a week. They usually arrive at the court house in 7 days or less after completion.

Completion

1. How does the court know I finished the course?

We notify the court electronically that you passed the course.

2. When do I get my completion receipt?

You can print a copy of your Certificate of Completion for your records immediately after you complete the course.

3. Will the court tell me when my citation is dismissed?

To check on the status of your citation, please call the court at the phone number on your citation.

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What Do Improv Comedy Club And Traffic School Have In Common?

Edutainment! "A form of entertainment designed to educate as well as to amuse." -- Wikipedia

How does it work?...

Step One

Watch an optional intro video.

Step Two

Review Chapter Material - Only 10 Chapters, 24 min. each.

Step Three

Finish by taking a Simple Multiple Choice Quiz.



Improv Traffic School was created over 20 years ago...

Founded in partnership with the World Famous Improv Comedy Club, our convenient, fun and cost-effective Defensive Driving Courses are never dry or boring. Improv Online Defensive Driving courses won copious accolades from students and the media, and were voted "Best Traffic School." Written by professional Hollywood writers to make your traffic school experience fun and simple.

Fun! Fast! Done!

NO CLASSROOMS - NO PROCTORED EXAMS - NO HASSLE

  • ONLY 10 SHORT CHAPTERS - 24 MINUTES EACH

  • NO FINAL EXAMS

  • SAME DAY PROCESSING AVAILABLE

100% ONLINE - UNLIMITED LOGINS - NO PROCTORED EXAMS - NO HIDDEN FEES

Improv Traffic School and Defensive Driving courses are 100% online. You complete them:

  • at YOUR OWN PACE
  • on YOUR OWN TIME
  • at YOUR OWN PLACE

Finish your course on the same day or take a month, as long as you complete it prior to any due date you may have. You decide how much time you want to spend on each session. You can login at any time and just pick up where you left off.

  • Start at work (it will be our little secret)
  • Do a little at lunch
  • Come back another day over a cup of coffee at
    your favorite coffee shop
  • And you can always do it at home!

BECAUSE OF OUR UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY, WE ARE NOT REQUIRED TO ADMINISTER PROCTORED FINAL EXAMS.

Improv Traffic School is defensive driving made easy!

How long does the online defensive driving course take?

Only 10 easy chapters, 24 minutes each - It's a state law, and every school has to ensure that you comply with a minimum time requirement.

Am I eligible to attend a defensive driving school?

Yes, if...

  • You have not completed a defensive driving course to dismiss a violation in the prior 24 months of the date of this citation.
  • You were not involved in a crash that resulted in death or serious physical injury.
  • You were not cited while driving with a commercial license.
  • Your violation is on this list of eligible violations, you can take traffic school to dismiss it.
  • You are NOT a holder of a commercial driver license or if you are attending for a violation which occurred while driving a commercial vehicle which requires a commercial driver license.

What is the difference between the Voluntary and Court Ordered course?

The course itself is exactly the same. The only difference is who is responsible for collecting required court/state fees. We are required to collect both state and court fees on the Voluntary course. When the course is Court ordered, Court fees are collected in the Court and we only collect $65 state fees. Court diversion fees vary from one Court to the other. You can find a chart of total fees for each Court here.

To get proper credit for ticket dismissal it is important that you select the appropriate option for your situation. If correct fees are not collected, you will not get proper course credit and your ticket will not be dismissed. If you are not sure which option is right for you, call and we will help you select the appropriate course.

How does the court know I finished the course?

We notify the court electronically that you passed the course.

How do I enroll?

We are required to have a copy of your citation, a legible copy of your driver license and the signed registration agreement.

  • Complete the online registration Sign Up Now!
  • Enter payment information (your credit card WILL NOT be charged until we confirm your eligibility and you are ready to start). Payment must be complete before you begin the course.
  • Submit court required paperwork (a copy of your citation, copy of your driver license and the signed eligibility form). More details will be provided once you complete online registration
  • We confirm your eligibility FREE of charge and notify you that you are ready to proceed. SAME DAY PROCESSING SERVICE AVAILABLE if you are running against a deadline.
  • Proceed to the Course
  • Once you complete the course, we issue you an instant certificate and notify the court.

NOTE: ALL ARIZONA APPROVED SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO COLLECT ADDITIONAL STATE/COURT FEES. THESE FEES ARE REQUIRED BY THE STATE AND DO NOT VARY FROM SCHOOL TO SCHOOL. FEES ARE SET BY STATE/COURT. EXACT FEES WILL BE DISPLAYED ONCE YOU SELECT THE COURT THAT ISSUED YOUR CITATION.

How do I submit my documents?

  • Scan your documents and send us an email with the images attached.
  • Fax the front of the citation and an enlarged, lightened copy of your driver license.
  • Mail copies to our office - make sure you have enough time for the mail to arrive!

No Fax or Scanner - No problem! Take a good picture with your phone and text it to us. See instructions on the Eligibility form.

Suggestions for successful submissions:

  • If you choose email a digital photo of a document, make sure that you can see all of the edges of the paper in the picture.
  • Faxes are often hard to read because the officer's writing is too faint. It's okay to use a pencil and darken in all of the writing.

The officer wrote my information wrong. Should I correct it?

No. Leave the information the way they wrote it, but let us know. We'll call the court and find out what they want us to do.

My due date is approaching - What should I do?

State rules require you to complete the course 7 days before the due date marked on your court paperwork. This allows courts to properly process your completion and dismiss your case.

If you are up against your deadline, make sure to pick one of the Priority Eligibility Options during the registration.

Some courts may grant due date extensions if you can't comply with the ordered completion time frame. You will need to contact the court that issued your citation in order to obtain a continuance.

Course is available 24 hours a day - 7-days a week.

For more information about Arizona Defensive Driving Program see our complete FAQ Section or visit the Arizona Supreme Court website at http://www.azdrive.com or call the court toll free at 1-888-334-5565.

Can I get more info on Arizona defensive driving program?

For more information, visit the Arizona Supreme Court website at http://www.azdrive.com or call the court toll free at 1-888-334-5565.

This course is awesome and I would recommend it to everyone!
Samantha D., Catalina, AZ



Fun and easy to do at the convenience of my schedule.
Josh T., Mesa, AZ



I couldn't be more thankful for this online defensive driving course. I really did get laughs and its was incredibly helpful with my unbelievably busy schedule. I completed it by 11:14 pm the night it was due. If you have the slightest bit of brains, you can do this.
Tabitha L., Youngtown, AZ



This traffic school course is great! I hate that I had to take it, but I had a lot of fun doing it. An awesome solution to a unfavorable situation.
Jarrell M., Prescott, AZ



This process allows me to go through the course at my own pace and makes the entire experience more enjoyable.
James M., Tucson, AZ



Very good defensive driving course. Very easy to understand and complete.
Robert R., Mesa, AZ



This online traffic school course was fun, easy to complete, and educational!
Noel W., Prescott, AZ



The light humor is a nice touch and it's just enough to NOT overshadow the purpose of the course. I even learned a few new tips. Great Job!
Thomas L., Tucson, AZ



I loved the convenience of doing the defensive driving course online and as a visual learner I liked being able to read the material as opposed to listening to an instructor.
James L. Chandler, Arizona



I liked everything very much. Did a very nice job covering the essentials defensive driving techniques, highlighting the main points, throwing in some breaks, and jokes. Really did make this enjoyable and entertaining. Would recommend to anyone. Most definitely beats sitting in the old 6hr classroom, swearing at the clock and ripping my hair out. Much obliged.
Kevin, L., Bisbee, Az.



This internet defensive driving course should be advertised more, it is very interesting, informative, educational and should be a course given to every Arizona driver.
Jacques D. Scottsdale, Az.



Great traffic school site, held my attention. Some funny things added in!
Philip C. Phoenix, Arizona



This is a MUCH better alternative to having to appear in court AND I learned more than I thought I would!
Robert S., Chandler, AZ



Will be recommending to my friend who just got a ticket :)
Carol P., Surprise, AZ



I thought the course was engaging and forced me to pay attention. I learned many interesting facts and now have printed material to reference! Thank you!
Toini M., Paradise Valley, AZ



I feel I made the right choice with Improv Traffic School. I actually enjoyed the class and learned a few things - thanks!
Barry M., Kingman, AZ



Improv Traffic School was so very easy and convenient. Especially taking the Final Quiz part, being able to take it via internet was my deciding factor. I will use this exact traffic school in the future. I will also highly recommend this to my friends & family.
Alicia C., Scottsdale, AZ



Great course! Thank you for making it fun and engaging at the same time, a tough task!
Daniel K., Peoria, AZ



It was great, had never attended traffic school before and i didn't know what to expect. I learned new and interesting facts and feel i will drive safer.
Dylan D., Glendale, AZ



I think this was a very effective way of taking the Arizona Defensive Driving course. I probably would have fallen asleep in an all day class. This let me take it in small pieces where I could really pay attention.
Kathryn G., Gilbert, AZ



This school was very informative and seriously made it painless! Thank you for making my mistake into a wonderful learning experience and refresher on the rules of the road!
John M., San Manuel, AZ



I appreciated your Improv approach to the course. It made it a pleasant experience.
Dana R., Gilbert, AZ



I really learned a lot. It was fun and convenient. I was able to complete the defensive driving school course without having to find babysitting for my small children.
Alyson S., Mesa, AZ



This was the best online course I could have chosen, other classes required you to leave your home to take your test. Being able to take the test home was the most selling part of the course. Great course, very informative.
Lorraine S., Tucson, AZ



Improv Traffic School was a GREAT alternative to sitting in the class on a sunny Saturday morning. The comic strips and jokes made learning fun and allowed me to really relate to the information. I actually learned things I didnt know and I did it while having fun! Thanks Improv Traffic School for keeping my speeding ticket off my record! I will definitely recommend this defensive driving course to anyone needing to take traffic school.
Amanda B., Chandler, AZ



This is the best traffic school course/class I have completed by far. I attended a class in person a few years back and was kind of skeptical of an online course class being boring and dull. This course was very informative and entertaining all at the same time. Great course! Kudos to the Improv Online Traffic School! :)
Connie M., Florence, AZ



I appreciated being able to print each chapter for reveiw. I really liked the cartoons, and hilarious video clips!
Melissa P., Flagstaff, AZ



Thanks for not making this any more difficult than it needs to be, and thanks for having great customer service! Other traffic schools are unorganized and can't get their act together.
Lana O., Mesa, AZ



The jokes are the easiet way to remember a specific point. This was sooo much better than taking a class - I didn't fall asleep once!
Cathy R., Phoenix, AZ



Great.. Loved being able to test at my own pace. I've already used some of the knowledge I learned on the road and with others. Thank you.
Jan T., Peoria, AZ