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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
02/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
Bill Summary
AN ACT amending section 28-1602, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to civil traffic violations.
AI Summary
This bill amends Arizona law regarding photo radar enforcement, which uses cameras to detect traffic violations like speeding or running red lights. Key provisions include clarifying that a notice of violation received through this system is not a court document and the recipient is not obligated to identify the driver or respond to the initial notice, though failure to respond could lead to official service with additional fees. The bill also states that a private photo enforcement company cannot determine if a violation occurred for the purpose of issuing a citation, with violations of this rule being a class 1 misdemeanor. Importantly, if a person is found responsible for a civil traffic violation from a photo enforcement system, they will face a civil penalty of no more than $75, and this violation cannot be used by state agencies to suspend or revoke a driver's license, nor can it be sent to the Department of Transportation or considered by insurance companies when setting rates or determining insurability, preventing policy cancellations or non-renewals due to such violations.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House read second time (on 03/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85257 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1624s.htm |
| Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/09/2026 PS | https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/536492 |
| BillText | https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2r/bills/sb1624p.htm |
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