SB1333 Summary

• Adds new definition of "neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle" (NOEV) to Arizona law, defined as a neighborhood electric vehicle not designed, intended or marketed for human occupancy.

• Modifies accident reporting and duty requirements in sections 28-661 through 28-666 to allow NOEVs (like fully autonomous vehicles) to satisfy accident duties through vehicle owner notification to law enforcement and providing vehicle information to affected parties.

• Allows NOEVs to operate on highways with posted speed limits up to 45 miles per hour, compared to regular neighborhood electric vehicles which are limited to 35 miles per hour or less.

• Establishes operational restrictions for NOEVs on 35-45 mph highways including right-lane operation, slow-moving vehicle signage, pullover requirements to allow traffic to pass, and prohibits operation on roadways with minimum speed limits over 25 mph.

• Prohibits NOEVs from operating on public airport roadways without express permission and from transporting hazardous materials requiring federal placarding.