[Huntress]

I'm in Kansas, but I handle a lot of traffic tickets for clients. You definitely do want to try to have your ticket amended to a non-moving violation. Most states are members of the Non-Resident Violator Compact and/or the Driver's License Compact, and will report a violation to the DMV in the violator's home state. If a violation is on your record, you can be sure your insurance company will know it and raise your rates because of it. Getting an amendment will cost you more up front, but it will almost certainly save you money in the long run.

Some jurisdictions will have you pay a larger fine for an amendment, and some will let you attend driving school. It may be possible for you to get an amendment without being represented by an attorney. Call the court (number should be on the back of your ticket) and ask the clerk.

[hsmomx3]

Now this is even more confusing.

I called our local Driver's School and they said that we needed permission from the state of OH to attend.

I called OH today and they told me that Arizona is not on the Non-Resident Violator Compact. As for the driving school, they were clueless about getting permission.

I called AZ DMV and they were baffled that OH does not report violations to AZ. Also, they told me that since we paid the ticket (the court date is/was set for today), that is the equivalent of admitting guilt. But if you don't show up in court, more $$$ are added to the ticket.

This sounds like a lose-lose situation. We didn't arrive home until the end of last week as we drove home.

I hate to call my our ins. company about this but instead, I may call others and of course, an atty.