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My card keeps getting declined at checkout
I am trying to sign up for the Alabama driver improvement course but my card keeps getting declined even though I know there are funds on it. What is going on?
Hello Sarah, Thanks for letting us know. Declines at checkout almost always come from one of three places: - Your bank flagged the charge as out-of-pattern — call the number on the back of the card and approve the merchant 'ETS Traffic School' - The billing address you entered does not match what your bank has on file — re-enter it exactly as it appears on your statement - The card number, CVV, or expiration was mistyped — re-enter all four fields carefully You can also try a different debit or credit card, or pay with PayPal. None of the declined attempts will hold funds. Alabama Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!
Court still shows my ticket as unresolved
I finished the Alabama defensive driving course and got my certificate, but when I called the Birmingham court they still show my ticket as unresolved. What should I do?
Hello James, Thank you for reaching out. We submitted your certificate to the Birmingham Municipal Court on 3/4/2026. Please call the court directly to confirm what they show on your file. Common reasons a certificate may not yet be processed include: - Unpaid Fines: Outstanding bail, administrative, or court fees still owed - Eligibility: Court permission to attend was not granted at registration - Incorrect Information: Wrong citation number or driver's license number entered - Late Completion: Course finished after the court's due date If anything looks off, reply with your case number and we will re-verify the submission on our end. Alabama Defensive Driving Course Please let us know if you have any further questions!