Traffic Survival School (TSS) is an 8‑hour educational course required by the Arizona MVD for drivers who commit serious traffic violations, accumulate 8 or more points, or receive a Corrective Action Letter. It is designed to improve driving behavior and prevent license suspension. TSS is not the same as Defensive Driving; it is mandatory and ordered by the state.

Traffic Survival School in Arizona is a single 8‑hour class, completed either online or in person. The Arizona MVD requires the full 8 hours to be completed in one session, and attendance is reported directly to the state.

Yes. Arizona allows TSS to be completed online through an ADOT/MVD‑approved provider. Online classes offer the same certification as in‑person sessions, and completion is reported to the MVD the same day.

If you fail to complete Traffic Survival School by the deadline on your Corrective Action Letter, the Arizona MVD will suspend your driver’s license until the course is finished and reported. Missing the deadline can also lead to additional fees and delays in reinstatement.

Ignition interlock pricing in Arizona typically includes:

Installation: $145–$245 depending on vehicle year

Monthly service/calibration: $50–$135

Removal: Usually included or low‑cost

Costs vary by provider, but all devices must be Arizona MVD‑certified.

Arizona requires ignition interlock devices for most DUI convictions. Typical timeframes include:

Standard DUI: 12 months

Extreme DUI (0.15+): 12–18 months

Super Extreme DUI (0.20+): 18–24 months

Aggravated DUI: 24 months or more

Exact duration depends on the offense and MVD requirements.

To reinstate your license after a DUI in Arizona, you must:

Complete all court‑ordered requirements

Install an MVD‑approved ignition interlock device

Pay all MVD reinstatement fees

Provide proof of SR‑22 insurance if required

Wait out any mandatory suspension period

Once all steps are completed, the MVD restores your driving privileges.

A Corrective Action Letter is a notice from the Arizona MVD informing you that you must complete Traffic Survival School due to a serious violation or accumulating 8 or more points on your driving record. The letter includes your deadline and warns that failure to complete TSS will result in license suspension.