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If you’re a resident of Arizona, it’s time to take a step back and reconsider your driving habits. 

ARS 28-910 : Driving through flooded roads, including ones with barricades. Ignoring flooded road warnings and barricades will be held reliable for rescue and emergency fees. Barricades are not a suggestion.

ARS 28-651: Using private property to avoid traffic, construction traffic, traffic control devices, even though you might feel it's convenient for you - you won't be feeling that way if you end up being pulled over for this swift move. Depending on the area and situation, it may be illegal. 

ARS 28-891: It is frowned upon to drive in reverse on any road way UNLESS it can be done safely. Reversing on a freeway ramp or a freeway entrance is illegal. This is considered an Arizona stupid driver law. If you missed your exit, do the smart thing and go the long way around. 

ARS 28-721 & ARS 28-725: Do NOT camp in the left lane.  The left lane in the state of Arizona is a passing lane open. Camping in this lane keeps first responders from arriving to their emergency calls in a timely manner. If you are not passing, you belong in the right lane. Camping in the left lane CAN get you pulled over, it can be a ticket able offense.

ARS 28-775: This law requires that when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens are approaching, you must immediately put your blinker on and move to the right hand edge or curb and come to a complete stop, not yield - Until they pass.

ARS 28-959.01: This code prohibits the driver of the vehicle to drive with objects hanging from the rear view mirror. This includes anything hanging, placed, displaced, installed etc. causing an obstruction of view or is a distraction to the driver. Most people don't know but you can be pulled over for this. If you are lucky enough not to be pulled over for this; but you end up pulled over for something unrelated, the officer can cite you for this! Move things like your air freshers etc to your drive stick! Better safe than sorry.

ARS 28-956: If you have a passenger in your vehicle that is obstructing your view or you have a vehicle load that obstructs our view through your mirrors or in/out your windows, you could be in violation. Make sure that your vehicle is not overloaded and that when you pack your vehicle, you do not over stack, etc.

ARS 28-956:You must have working mirrors on your vehicle that are not shattered, hanging, broken and allows viewing. 

If you have any easily forgotten driver laws in Arizona or from another state or maybe even a law that is considered a "Stupid driver" law we would love to add it to our list. Please send it in to us along with the State code! You can send it to Drivealertus@gmail.com

 Drive responsibly, respect the road and the lives of others on it!

Driving 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit is considered criminal speeding under Arizona Revised Statute ARS 28-701B. Here’s what you need to know:

Felony Speeding Violations in Arizona:

• Exceeding 35 mph in a school zone
   
• Exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 mph in business or residential areas
   
• Driving over 45 mph in a business or residential area without a posted speed limit
   
• Traveling over 86 mph on any roadway in Arizona
   

ARS 28-701-02 outlines these violations, and criminal speeding is classified as a Class 3 misdemeanor.

If you’re convicted for criminal speeding, the penalties can include:

• A $500 fine
   
• 3 points added to your driver’s license
   
• Possible suspension of your driver’s license
   
• Up to 30 days in jail
   
• Up to 1 year of probation
   
• Community service
   

Although jail time for a first offense is rare, it can occur when additional charges—such as DUI, reckless driving, road rage, or drag racing—are involved.

In Arizona, using your vehicle to intimidate, threaten, or harm another individual can result in serious charges, including felony or misdemeanor penalties. If you make persistent threats, you could face harassment charges under ARS 13-2921.

Furthermore, threatening or intimidating someone with your vehicle is a punishable offense under ARS 13-1202, which can result in:

• Class 1 misdemeanor charges, carrying up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $2,500
   
• Class 3 felony charges in more severe cases, leading to 2.5 to 7 years in prison and fines up to $10,000
   

If you use your vehicle in a manner that endangers another person—similar to wielding a weapon like a gun or knife—you could be charged with vehicular assault. Prosecutors take these charges very seriously, and mandatory prison sentences may be imposed, even if you have no prior criminal record.

Driving is a privilege, not a right. It's essential to follow traffic laws, not only for your safety but for the safety of others on the road. Arizona has specific laws that are in place to protect all of us—whether we’re driving, walking, or responding to emergencies. Let’s all do our part to drive safely and responsibly.