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AZ HB2600

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2019

Primary Sponsor

Frank Carroll

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fourth Legislature - First Regular Session (2019)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new offense for operating a motor vehicle while distracted, defined as engaging in activities unrelated to vehicle operation that interfere with the driver's ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control.

  • Imposes escalating civil penalties for violations within a 12-month period: up to $50 for first violation, up to $125 for second violation, and up to $50 plus mandatory traffic survival school for third violation.

  • Requires mandatory driver's license suspension of at least 3 months but not more than 6 months for a fourth violation within 12 months of the first violation.

  • Changes the article heading of Title 28, Chapter 3, Article 5 from "Reckless and Aggressive Driving" to "Driving Violations."

Legislative Description

Distracted driving; penalties

Transportation - Title 28

Last Action

House read second time

2/12/2019

Full Bill Text

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