Arizona’s Distracted Driver Law
The Distracted Driver law went into effect one second past midnight on December 31. This is a state-wide law that is subject to enforcement immediately.
It will be against the law, while driving to:
- Hold or support a device with your body.
- Read, write or send a message via any portable communication device.
- Scroll through social media, watch videos, record videos, or any other use of the device that causes a distraction and requires use of your body.
You will be allowed to:
- Engage and disengage a function on the device such as GPS route to start and answer or ending a call.
- Talk on the portable wireless communication device with an earpiece, headphone device, or device worn on the wrist to conduct a voice-based communication.
- Use a device for navigation of the vehicle.
- Use a device in an emergency situation to summon help or report crime.
A person who violates this law is subject to the following civil penalty:
- First violation: $75-149 fine, plus court fees.
- Second or subsequent violation: $150-$250 fine, plus court fees.