What are the Arizona State Driving Laws?
Answer:
In the state of Arizona, you will be issued
a driver’s license that does not expire until you turn 65 if you pass the driver’s license testing. While you will not have to renew your license, you will have to update your photo and vision screening every 12 years.

Arizona operates under a points system. Any time you violate a law in the state of Arizona, you will be issued points for that violation. If you accumulate eight or more points in a year, you will have to attend Traffic Survival School and your driving privileges may be suspended for up to a year. Here are some point values for common violations:

· DUI – 8 points
· Aggressive driving – 8 points
· Leaving the scene of an accident – 6 points
· Speeding – 3 points 

The state of Arizona operates under a seatbelt law. All passengers or drivers who are in the front seat of a vehicle must have their safety belts fastened. Also, anyone under the age of 16 who is in the vehicle must be properly restrained, either with safety belts or a child safety seat. Children must be in child safety seats until age five. Violators will receive a $10 fine plus surcharges and points in their records. Anyone younger than age 18 who is riding on a motorcycle must wear a helmet.

In Arizona you must always follow the posted speed limit. Some areas are commonly given the same speed limit. Rural interstates have a speed limit of 75 mph. Some open highways have a speed limit of 65 mph, while others and most city freeways have a speed limit of 55 mph. Business or residential areas have a 25 mph speed limit, and school zones have a 15 mph speed limit. Violating the speed limit will add points to your record and earn you a fine for reckless driving.

If you violate certain laws in Arizona, you will be asked to attend Traffic Survival School. Sometimes this is in lieu of a court appearance. For instance, if you run a red light but do not cause an accident, your punishment will be to attend the program. All red light violators, regardless of whether or not there was an accident, must attend the school. Those who cause accidents will be issued citations and other punishments as well.

You must yield the right of way to emergency vehicles. If you are traveling in town, move to the right hand side of the road. If you are traveling on a four-lane highway, move your vehicle into the right hand lane of traffic, or slow down if you cannot change lanes. However, if you are approaching a police officer or other emergency vehicle that is stopped on the side of the road, you must move to the left to stay out of the way if possible.
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