Pinetop/Lakeside Municipal: defensive driving course cost
Here is the complete, itemised cost of an Arizona Supreme Court certified defensive driving course for a citation issued by Pinetop/Lakeside Municipal in Navajo County: every fee, with nothing added at checkout.
Cost breakdown
- Avanza course fee
- $38.95
- Arizona state fee
- $24.00
- Arizona state surcharge
- $45.00
- Court diversion fee
- $150.00
Heads up: the State’s published figures for this court don’t add up, so we won’t quote you a number we can’t stand behind. Contact us and we’ll confirm the exact amount with the court before you pay.
Arizona requires every approved school to collect all fees before you start the course. No instalments, no fees added later.
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Why these four fees?
Arizona law sets this structure. Only our course fee is ours: the state fee, the surcharge, and your court’s diversion fee are set by the state and your court, and we pass them through at cost.
Court diversion fee published by the Arizona Supreme Court under A.R.S. §28-3395(A)(2). Fees may change each April and October. Your court may also charge separate fees (such as notary or collection fees) that are not part of this schedule.
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Arizona Supreme Court, Cost to Attend School
Other courts in Navajo County
- Holbrook Justice $207.95
- Holbrook Municipal Needs confirmation
- Kayenta Justice Needs confirmation
- Pinetop Justice $257.95
- Show Low Justice $240.95
- Show Low Municipal $240.95
- Snowflake Justice $207.95
- Winslow Justice $217.95
- Winslow Municipal $217.95
Questions people actually ask
Will this keep the points off my licence?
Yes. When you complete an approved defensive driving course for an eligible citation, the citation is dismissed, so no points are assessed against your driving record for it.
Is there a final exam?
No. Arizona does not require a final exam for defensive driving school. You complete short review quizzes throughout the 240-minute course.
How long does the course take?
240 minutes, or four hours. That is the shortest length Arizona law allows, and it is what Avanza offers. You can start and stop as often as you like.
Why do I have to pay everything upfront?
Arizona requires every approved defensive driving school to collect all fees before a student begins the course. That is state rule, not a policy of ours, which is why we show you the full total before you commit.
Why does the price change depending on my court?
Three of the four fees are fixed statewide: our course fee, the $24 state fee, and the $45 state surcharge. The fourth, the court diversion fee, is set by each court’s presiding judge under A.R.S. §28-3396, and it varies from $50 to $250 across Arizona.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The whole course works on a phone, tablet, or computer, and your progress is saved as you go.
What documents do I need?
Two: a copy of your traffic citation, and a valid government-issued driver’s licence or identification card. A clear phone photo of each is fine.
How often can I use defensive driving school?
Arizona lets you dismiss a citation through defensive driving school once every 12 months. If you have already attended within the past year, this citation is not eligible for dismissal. Check before you enrol so you are not paying for something you cannot use.
Is the course available in Spanish?
Yes. Avanza is available in English and Spanish.
Get your exact total and next steps
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