Arizona Driving Laws



Drivers in Arizona must be familiar with Arizona driving laws. On this page you will find a brief summary of Arizona traffic laws.

The Arizona Driver Improvement Process

When you receive your Arizona driver license, it comes with the obligation for you to be a responsible driver. "Driver Improvement" refers to the process of identifying those who are not driving responsibly and either correcting their behavior or removing their privilege to drive in Arizona.

Driver License Revocation

Revocation refers to the removal of your privilege to drive. It is required by Arizona driving laws upon conviction of certain driving offenses. Once your revocation period has ended, your driving privileges will remain revoked until an investigation is completed.

The purpose of this investigation is to determine that all withdrawal actions have ended and that all statutory requirements have been met. You will be required to pay the appropriate application fee and a $20 reinstatement fee, and you may be required to file a Certificate of Insurance (commonly known as an SR-22). Under Arizona traffic laws, a written, vision and road test may be required.

Under Arizona Traffic Laws, your driving privilege will be revoked for:

  • Any felony in which a vehicle is used
  • Perjury relating to the ownership or operation of a vehicle
  • Failure to stop and render aid at the site, if you are involved in a traffic accident
  • Drive-by shooting

Your driving privilege will be revoked for two or more convictions for violations of Arizona driving laws for:

  • Reckless driving
  • Racing on the highways

Your driving privilege may also be revoked for:

  • Failure to take and pass a required driving retest
  • Medically, psychologically or physically incapable of operating a motor vehicle or continued operation of a motor vehicle which would endanger the public health, safety and welfare


Driver License Suspension and Traffic School

Suspension refers to the temporary removal of your driving privilege. It is an action that may be taken after a review of your driving record. The suspension remains in effect until application for reinstatement is made.

In addition to the reinstatement fee, you must pay the appropriate license application fee for your age group.

Points are assessed against your permanent driving record each time you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving violation. In accordance with Arizona traffic laws, if you accumulate 8 or more points within any 12-month period, you may be required to attend Traffic Survival School (TSS), or your driving privilege may be suspended up to 12 months.

In accordance with Arizona driving laws, points are assessed as follows:

  • DUI - 8
  • Extreme DUI - 8
  • Reckless driving - 8
  • Racing on highways - 8
  • Aggressive driving - 8
  • Leaving the scene of accident - 6
  • Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or to yield the right-of-way, causing death - 6
  • Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop sign or to yield the right-of-way, causing serious injury - 4
  • Speeding - 3
  • All other moving violations - 2

Arizona driving laws stipulate that MVD may suspend or revoke your driving privilege or require you to attend and successfully complete an approved TSS if you:

  • Have been convicted of frequent, serious offenses which show disrespect for Arizona driving laws and a disregard for the safety of others
  • Have been convicted of reckless driving or are a repeat reckless or negligent driver
  • Are medically unsafe to drive a motor vehicle
  • Have committed or permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of your driver license
  • Have an unresolved judgment from another state
  • Have committed an offense for which mandatory revocation of the driving privilege is required upon conviction

Once the suspension or revocation period of your license has ended, you must pay the appropriate application fee to regain your license. In addition, you may be subject to an investigation and you may be required to file an SR-22 Insurance Certificate in accordance with Arizona driving laws.

For more information on Arizona driving laws, please visit the Arizona Motor Vehicle Department.

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