Civil Traffic

You may be eligible for the Defensive Driving Diversion Program if:

• Your citation is for a civil traffic moving violation. 
• You do not want to contest your moving violation.
• You have not attended a Defensive Driving Course for a moving violation issued in Arizona within the past 12 months. 
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Holders — eligibility depends on the violation. Contact the Defensive Driving School for details. 

Benefits of Attending:

• No fine payment required.
• No points added to your driving record.
• No court appearance required.
• Refresh your safe driving skills, reducing the chance of future violations.

How to Enroll:

 👉 azdrive.com

📞 1-888-334-5565 

📧 ddrive@courts.az.gov 

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

You must complete the class and pay all fees at least 7 days before the court date listed on your citation. 

If your citation is for A.R.S. § 28-645A3A, A.R.S. § 28-647, or if you are under 18 and charged with a first-time moving violation, the Arizona MVD may require you to attend Traffic Survival School (TSS).

Since civil traffic violations do not require a personal appearance for a responsible plea, you may enter a plea by mail.

Instructions Plea Responsible:

Complete Civil Traffic Bond Plea Form, and send it to:

Bullhead City Municipal Court
1255 Marina Blvd.
Bullhead City, AZ 86442

Acceptable payments are money order, cashier/certified check (personal checks are not accepted), or completed credit card information on form.

Instructions Plea NOT Responsible:

Complete Civil Traffic Bond Plea Form, and send it to:

Bullhead City Municipal Court
1255 Marina Blvd.
Bullhead City, AZ 86442

You will be contacted with a day to appear in court for a Civil Traffic Hearing.  A Civil Traffic Hearing is your opportunity to present evidence, witnesses, and your explanation to the judge. 

You may pay your citation online before your court appearance date if you:

• Do not want to contest your ticket,
• Do not want to appear in court, and
• Do not plan to attend the Defensive Driving Diversion Program.

👉 azcourtpay.com

Follow the instructions to complete your transaction. 

You may choose to appear in person at:

1255 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442

On or before the court date listed on your citation.

If you plead Not Responsible, the court will schedule a Civil Traffic Hearing where you may present evidence, witnesses, and your explanation to the judge.

If you plead Responsible, you must either:

• Pay the fine at that time, or
• Set up a payment contract with the Court.

An extension of time may be given to provide necessary proof for your charge or complete Defensive Driving School for your moving violation. 

To request an extension: 

Appear in person

Complete the Civil Traffic Extension Request and email it to bullheadcitymunicipalcourt@courts.az.gov

OR

Mail the completed Civil Traffic Extension Request to Bullhead City Municipal Court, 1255 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, AZ 86442

⚠️ IMPORTANT:

The court MUST receive your extension request prior to your appearance date.