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.
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
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
Legal for medical use
Zero tolerance for THC and metabolites
Zero tolerance for some drugs
75
75
65
65
65
65
0.15
90 days
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
4 yrs or under 5-7 yrs and under 57" tall
5-7 yrs and over 57" tall
First 6 months: no more than 1 under 18 (secondary enforcement)
16 years, 6 months
15 / 6
6
30 (10); 20 (6) with defensive driving course; 0 with driver's ed.
16
Midnight - 5 a.m. (secondary enforcement)
Secondary
8 and over
8-15 yrs: All 8 and over: Front
Yes. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Yes, for instruction and intermediate permit holders under 18. Secondary Law.
All drivers. Primary 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
Permitted by state law
Ford Motor Company Fund, the philanthropic arm of Ford, & GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices & announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
Ford Motor Company Fund and GHSA are extending their 18-year commitment to improving teen driving skills by awarding grants totaling $135,000 to six State Highway Safety Offices and announcing the return of Ford Driving Skills for Life hands-on driver training clinics.
In the wake of anticipated increased highway traffic nationwide as states reopen for business and recreational activities, GHSA is urging motorists to be careful.
Story by Douglas Clark
May 22, 2020
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
Until age 60
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
Zero tolerance for some drugs.
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
4 yrs or under
5-7 yrs and under 57" tall
