The proposed bill would update current statutes by introducing a new section, 28-711, which allows courts to mandate the installation of a speed inhibiting device on vehicles operated by individuals whose licenses have been suspended for specific speeding violations, with the exception of those resulting from photo enforcement systems. This new provision would serve as an alternative to license suspension, contingent upon the individual's request, and would take effect on July 1, 2027. The bill outlines the responsibilities of individuals for the costs associated with the device, the requirements for manufacturers to report compliance to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), and the penalties for noncompliance, including the suspension of driving privileges if the device is not installed.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing statutes by replacing references to ignition interlock devices with speed inhibiting devices where applicable, and it establishes strict regulations on data collection by manufacturers. It prohibits renting or lending vehicles to individuals with limited driving privileges unless equipped with a functioning speed inhibiting device and requires those individuals to inform vehicle owners of their operational requirements. The bill also clarifies that manufacturers, distributors, or retailers of speed inhibiting devices would not be liable for damages unless they knowingly engaged in repairs that caused issues. Overall, these updates aim to enhance road safety by imposing stricter measures on repeat offenders and excessive speeding violations while providing a technological alternative to traditional license suspension.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 28-711, 28-3318, 28-3511, 28-3512, 28-4848, 28-693, 28-695, 28-708, 28-701.02, 28-3306, 28-2231, 28-1462, 28-448, 28-1383, 28-1464, 28-3473, 28-3320, 28-1301, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-3514, 28-2166, 28-4302, 28-854, 28-3513, 41-1830.51
House Engrossed Version: 28-711, 28-3318, 28-3511, 28-3512, 28-4848, 28-695, 28-701.02, 28-3306, 28-2231, 28-1462, 28-448, 28-1383, 28-1464, 28-3473, 28-3320, 28-1301, 28-693, 28-708, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-3514, 28-2166, 28-4302, 28-854, 28-3513, 41-1830.51
Chaptered Version: 28-711, 28-3318, 28-3511, 28-3512, 28-4848, 28-695, 28-701.02, 28-3306, 28-2231, 28-1462, 28-448, 28-1383, 28-1464, 28-3473, 28-3320, 28-1301, 28-693, 28-708, 13-2906, 4-244, 28-1382, 28-3514, 28-2166, 28-4302, 28-854, 28-3513, 41-1830.51