SB1408 introduces a new offense called "aggravated unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle." This bill amends the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding section 28-622.02, which defines the offense as willfully operating a motor vehicle in a manner that recklessly endangers another person while attempting to flee or elude an official law enforcement vehicle. The bill classifies aggravated unlawful flight as a class 4 felony but escalates it to a class 2 felony if the offense results in serious physical injury to another, if a minor under fifteen years of age is being transported by the driver at the time of the offense, or if the driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a person convicted under the provision related to driving under the influence is not eligible for probation, pardon, commutation, or suspension of sentence, or any other form of release until they have served at least four months in prison. The bill is set to become effective on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-622.02
Senate Engrossed Version: 28-622.02