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AZ SB1168

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

John McComish

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-first Legislature - Second Regular Session (2014)

AI Summary

  • Adds prohibition on instruction permit holders (age 15.5+) from using wireless communication devices while driving, except in emergencies where stopping is impossible or creates additional hazard.

  • Adds prohibition on class G licensees (ages 16-18) from using wireless communication devices while driving for first six months of license, with same emergency exception.

  • Establishes peace officers cannot stop or cite drivers for wireless device violations unless they have reasonable cause to believe another motor vehicle law violation occurred.

  • Creates civil penalties for class G licensees violating wireless device restriction: $75 maximum for first violation with 30-day restriction extension, $100 maximum for second violation with 60-day extension, and 30-day license suspension for third or subsequent violation.

  • Restrictions on wireless communication devices expire when licensee turns 18 years old, though any penalties already imposed must be satisfied.

Legislative Description

Teenage drivers; communication devices prohibited

Last Action

Transmit to Senate

4/15/2014

Full Bill Text

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