The proposed bill, if enacted, would amend current statutes regarding speeding violations in Arizona. Specifically, it would allow individuals who exceed the posted speed limit by more than 20 miles per hour in a business or residential district to be issued a civil complaint instead of being charged with a class three misdemeanor. Additionally, it clarifies that exceeding a speed limit of 35 mph when approaching a school crossing remains a class three misdemeanor. The bill also modifies the definition of "business or residential district" to include arterial streets that provide direct access to homes or businesses without requiring traversal of another street or parking lot.

Furthermore, the bill updates the language in the current statutes by removing the provision that prohibits issuing a civil complaint for certain violations if they arise from the same circumstances. It also specifies that a person charged with violations related to exceeding speed limits in specified areas may still face civil complaints. Overall, these changes aim to streamline the handling of speeding violations and clarify the legal definitions associated with them.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-695, 28-701.02, 28-701, 28-644, 28-724, 28-729, 28-730, 28-144