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 in a business or residential district by more than 20 miles per hour, or exceed 20 miles per hour in other locations, 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 miles per hour when approaching a school crossing remains a class three misdemeanor.

Furthermore, the bill expands 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. It also makes technical and conforming changes to the existing statutes, ensuring that the language aligns with the new provisions. Overall, these updates aim to streamline the handling of speeding violations while maintaining safety standards in specific areas.

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