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.
| 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
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Yes, for instruction and intermediate permit holders under 18. Secondary Law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Until age 60
60 and over: renewal every 5 years, mail renewal requires passage of vision exam within the prior 3 months
70 and over: no mail renewal
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Secondary
8 and over
8-15 yrs: All
8 and over: Front
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
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 75 | 75 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
| Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
|---|---|
| 65 | 65 |
16 years, 6 months
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| 15 / 6 | 6 | 30 (10); 20 (6) with defensive driving course; 0 with driver's ed. |
|
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Midnight - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement) | First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18 (secondary enforcement) |
