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AZ SB1624

AZ SB1624
Photo radar enforcement; civil penalty


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Introduced
02/03/2026
In Committee
03/23/2026
Crossed Over
02/27/2026
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
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 minority caucus: Do pass (on 03/24/2026)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/85257
Fiscal Note - FISCAL NOTE: As Amended by House TI https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541911
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/23/2026 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/541136
HOUSE - Transportation & Infrastructure https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540812
HOUSE - Transportation & Infrastructure https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540692
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/16/2026 Transportation & Infrastructure https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/540658
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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