GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Arizona. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Authorizes full deployment with or without a human operator depending on level of vehicle automation.
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Until age 65
65 and over: renewal every 5 years, mail renewal requires passage of vision exam within the prior 3 months
70 and over: no mail renewal
Zero tolerance for some drugs
Legal for medical use
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
75
75
65
65
65
65
0.15
90 days
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
4 yrs or under
5-7 yrs and under 57" tall
5-7 yrs and over 57" tall
Midnight - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18 (secondary enforcement)
16 years, 6 months
15 / 6
6
30 (10); 0 with driver's ed.
16
Secondary
8 and over
8-15 yrs: All
8 and over: Front
Yes. Primary law. (Warning period in effect through 01/01/2021)
Yes. Primary law.
Yes, for instruction and intermediate permit holders under 18. Secondary Law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
Statewide; not permitted on state highways; not permitted within 600 feet of posted speed limit change except near school crossing
Permitted by state law
Statewide; not permitted on state highways; not permitted within 600 feet of posted speed limit change except near school crossing
In the wake of anticipated increased highway traffic nationwide as states reopen for business and recreational activities, GHSA is urging motorists to be careful.
Story by Douglas Clark
May 22, 2020
Authorizes full deployment with or without a human operator depending on level of vehicle automation.
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Until age 65
65 and over: renewal every 5 years, mail renewal requires passage of vision exam within the prior 3 months
70 and over: no mail renewal
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
| Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
|---|---|---|
| .15 | 90 days | After 30 days |
Mandatory for all convictions
| Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
|---|---|
| Yes | Yes |
4 yrs or under
5-7 yrs and under 57" tall
5-7 yrs and over 57" tall
An overview of graduated driver's licensing laws and other laws pertaining to teen drivers in Arizona.
