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AZ SB1203

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bob Worsley

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-third Legislature - Second Regular Session (2018)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 28-1095 to clarify that damaged, disabled, or abandoned vehicles being towed by a tow truck are exempt from vehicle length and combination restrictions, referencing section 28-1108 instead of 41-1830.51

  • Adds new section 28-1108 establishing tow truck regulations including drawbar connection requirements (maximum 15 feet), white flag visibility requirements for chain/rope/cable connections, and permit requirements for tow truck operators registered with the Department of Public Safety

  • Exempts total weight of tow trucks towing damaged, disabled, or abandoned vehicles from maximum gross weight limits under section 28-1100

  • Modifies section 28-2153 to exempt unregistered motor vehicles being towed by registered and permitted tow trucks from registration requirements

  • Reorganizes section 41-1830.51 to consolidate tow truck regulations under Department of Public Safety authority, moving technical towing specifications from that section to the new section 28-1108

Legislative Description

Vehicle towing

Towing

Last Action

Chapter 147

4/5/2018

Full Bill Text

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