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Most officers won't pull you over JUST because you have air fresheners or items hanging from your rear view mirror, however...it IS a ticket-able offense. It blocks view and is a distraction. Move it to your blinker or shifter.

Driving 20 MPH above the posted speed limit is considered criminal speeding. Arizona revised statue ARS 28-701B

**Felony speeds in Arizona**
Exceeding 35 in a school zone.
Exceeding posted 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 above 86 on any roadway in Arizona.
ARS-28-701-02

Criminal speeding in Arizona is a class 3 Misdemeanor

Speeding in a school zone and residential areas can result in charges.

1st time conviction in Arizona, may land the criminal speeder facing one or more of the following: $500 fine, 3 points on your DL, Suspended DL, Up to 30 days in jail, up to one year probation and or community service.

Jail for a 1st offense with misdemeanor criminal speeding charges are rare. If a judge imposes jail time it is usually due to being in conjunction with additional, egregious charges such as a DUI, reckless driving, road rage and drag racing.

If you use your vehicle to intimidate, scare or try to harm someone in the state of Arizona can lead to a felony or misdemeanor charges.

In Arizona persistent or repetitive threats can lead to harassment charges under ARS 13-2921

Threats or intimidation with your vehicle can be considered an offense covered by ARS-13-1202 Punishable by Class 1 misdemeanor up to 6 months jail time and or $2,500.00 fines or even a class 3 felony  with 2.5 - 7 years in jail and/or fines up to $10,000.00.

Vehicular Assault is a charge that can be used against you if you use your vehicle in a dangerous manner, similar to a gun or a knife. Prosecutors take these charges very serious and mandatory prison time may be imposed even if there are no prior criminal record.