Hello!
We at Arizonas Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) are pleased to provide this comprehensive guide to
vehicle title and registration processes, driver licensing and basic motoring laws for our state.
Each driver and vehicle owner, whether relocating to Arizona, or a lifetime resident, interacts with
MVD. Our goal is to provide a high standard of customer service for those whose transaction
requires a visit to an oce, as well as integrating the latest technology to oer convenient, routine
services via Internet and telephone. In addition, MVD has partnered with others to provide addi-
tional locations to transact essential MVD business.
This guide provides a basic driver license manual for those who are new drivers, as well as a
customer service guide that answers most questions that even long-time residents may have.
MVD provides services for millions of Arizona motorists each year and the numbers are growing!
To keep pace with that growth, and to ensure fast, ecient service, we were the rst state in the
nation to provide electronic options for MVD services. Each year we continue to enhance those
services.
We look forward to providing you with outstanding customer service, whether you visit an MVD
oce, an MVD Authorized Third Party, or contact us by telephone or on the Internet.
Sincerely,
Stacey K. Stanton
Director
Motor Vehicle Division
All offices perform both driver license and title and registration services unless otherwise noted.
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The following offices require an appointment for a CDL Road Test. Written tests M-F 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. on walk-in basis.
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will have to show that you understand Licensee "Under 21" indicated next
the meaning of Arizona traffic signs. You to photo;
will also have to respond to the following Credential displays date when
directions in English: licensee reaches age 21.
Stop
Slow down
Left and right lane change
Drive straight ahead
Turn (left/right) at next street, corner,
stop sign, or traffic light
Honk your horn
Speedometer
Seat Belt
Turn Signal
National Driver Register
Arizona is a member of the National Driver
Register, a nationwide computer system
providing information about problem
drivers. When you apply for an Arizona
driver license, the information from your
application is checked against this system.
Resident Definition
If you have outstanding or unresolved
actions in any other state, an Arizona State law requires that you obtain an
license will not be issued. If you provide Arizona driver license and registration
false information, your Arizona driver immediately if any one of the following
license will be canceled. applies. If you:
Work in Arizona (other than for
Features of the License seasonal agricultural work).
Digital photo technology provides for Place children in school without
instant retrieval. paying the tuition rate of a non-
Security features designed to reduce resident.
fraud. Have a business with an office in
Credential type, e.g., Commercial Arizona, that bases and operates
Driver License, Instruction Permit, vehicles in this state.
is printed directly underneath the Obtain a state license or pay school
"Arizona" logo. tuition fees at the same rate as an
Arizona resident.
Have a business that operates vehicles
to transport goods or passengers
within Arizona.
Remain in Arizona for a total of 7
months or more during any calendar
year, regardless of your permanent
residence.
Are registered to vote in this state.
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The application must be signed by: Registering with Selective Service does
One natural/adoptive parent, if not mean that you are joining the military.
married to the other natural/adoptive Registration provides the federal government
parent, or with an accurate list of males who might be
called to military service if a return to the draft
Both natural/adoptive parents, if not is authorized by Congress and the President.
married to each other, but share joint
custody, or If you are 18 to 25 years of age, registration
information will immediately be sent to
One natural/adoptive parent with sole Selective Service. If you are under 18,
custody information will be stored and automatically
If neither parent is living: sent to the Selective Service when you
Legal guardian (proof required), or reach age 18. Selective Service will send
Foster parent living with the minor you a Registration Acknowledgment Card
(proof required), or when your registration is complete.
Employer of the minor (death For more information, call Selective Service
certificates must be shown). toll-free at 1.888.655.1825 or sss.gov.
The signatures must be witnessed by an Operator License (Class D)
MVD agent or by a notary public. Signatures
obtained for an instruction permit will be An operator license allows you to drive any
required again for a driver license. vehicle that does not require a motorcycle
or commercial license. You must be at least
The person who signed the application 18 years of age to apply for an operator
for the minor, as well as the person with license.
responsibility for the minor, may cancel
the minors license. The license may be Motorcycle License (Class M)
canceled by submitting a Driver License/
A motorcycle license or endorsement is
ID Cancellation Request available online
required to drive a motorcycle or motor-
or at any driver license office or by phone
driven cycle. You must be at least 16 to
(see numbers on page 1) or by sending a
notarized letter authorizing the cancellation apply for a motorcycle license.
to: Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 2100, Mail An applicant for a motorcycle license or
Drop 533M, Phoenix, AZ 85001. Indicate the endorsement who is under 18 must have
license number, full name and date of birth held an Arizona instruction permit for at
of the person whose license is to be canceled. least 6-months. The permit must be valid
at the time of application. An applicant
SelectiveService Registration must also have satisfactorily completed
Federal law requires that every male United a motorcycle driver education program
States citizen and male alien residing in the that is approved by MVD or the parent or
United States or its territories must register guardian must certify in writing that the
with the U.S. Selective Service System within applicant has completed at least 30 hours
30 days of his 18th birthday. Arizona law of supervised motorcycle driving practice.
requires that by submitting an application An applicant holding an out-of-state
for an original, renewal or reinstatement motorcycle license or endorsement may
driver license or identification card, male be exempt from the driver education/
applicants under 26 years of age consent
driving practice and instruction permit
to registration with the Selective Service
requirements.
as part of the application process. When
submitting an application for a duplicate For additional information, see the
driver license or identification card, male Motorcycle Operator Manual, available
applicants under 26 years of age have the online at azdot.gov/mvd or at any MVD or
option to consent to registration as part of Third Party office.
the application process.
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(If your license has been lost or stolen How much does it cost to title and
and you have reason to believe register my vehicle?
someone else is using it, the incident Title Fee..................................................... $4
should be reported to your local Registration Fee -
police department as an identity in air quality attainment areas............... $8
theft). in air quality non-attainment areas.... $8.25
Your address or name changes. Annual Air Quality Fee (AQF)............. $1.50
You wish to update your photo. Vehicle License Tax (VLT)............................ *
You wish to remove your Social *The VLT fee is based on an assessed value
Security number from your license. of 60% of the manufacturers base retail
You wish to convert a graduated price reduced by 16.25% for each year since
license to an under 21 driver license. the vehicle was first registered in Arizona
(15% before 8/1/98). The rate is calculated
You wish to convert an under 21 at $2.80 (new vehicles)/$2.89 (used vehicles)
license to a regular driver license. for each $100 of the assessed value.
You must provide two acceptable For example, in addition to registration/for
items of identification. If your name a new vehicle that costs $25,000, the first
has changed, you will need to present year assessed value would be $15,000 and
identification in both your new and the VLT would be $420.00. The second year
previous names (i.e., court document). the assessed value would be $12,562.50
A duplicate license may be obtained and the VLT would be $363.06.
online at ServiceArizona.com or by calling
Your vehicle may require an emission
toll-free 1.877.301.8093 and using a major
test. For information on emissions testing
credit card.
requirements, call 1.877.692.9227 or online
If your license was issued prior to July 1995, at myAZcar.com.
you must visit an MVD office to obtain
If the vehicle has commercial registration,
the duplicate so that your photo may be
additional weight and commercial
updated.
registration fees may apply.
Applying for a Title and Renewals can be completed online at
ServiceArizona.com via mail, in an MVD
Registration office, or an Authorized Third Party
When you buy a vehicle, Arizona law office. Renewals must be submitted or
requires that you apply for a title within 15 postmarked on or before midnight on
days of purchase or transfer. If your vehicle the due date (15th day of the month for
was registered in another state and you some, last day of the month for others)
wish to operate it in Arizona, you must or you will be subject to late penalty
register it here as soon as you become an fees. Review your registration document
Arizona resident (see Resident Definition carefully.
on page 7). If you do not receive a renewal notice
Most vehicles may be registered for before the end of the registration period,
either 1- or 2-year periods. (Some vehicles you must still renew by the expiration date.
must be emission tested every year and
are, therefore, not eligible for 2-year 90-Day Resident Registration
registration). An Arizona resident who does not have
A 5-year registration option is offered for complete documentation for issuance of
vehicles that do not require an emissions a title or registration may apply for a 90-
test during the five years of the registration day Resident Registration. This registration
period. allows you to operate the vehicle while
obtaining additional documentation. The
fee is $15. When complete documentation
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Temporary Registrations
Vehicle Inspection Program
A plate cannot be displayed on another The Vehicle Inspection Program provides
vehicle until the title and registration vehicle inspections for the purpose of
have been processed through MVD or an detecting stolen vehicles or stolen vehicle
Authorized Third Party. If it is necessary parts before the vehicle is titled and
to operate the vehicle to complete this registered in this state.
transaction, the owner must obtain a These inspections only apply to those
Restricted Use 3-Day Permit for private vehicles that are being registered for
sales or a Temporary Registration Plate the first time in Arizona or vehicles that
(TRP) for vehicles purchased from a have been restored, salvaged or are
licensed motor vehicle dealer. of questionable identity. The vehicle
inspection program consists of three levels
When You Sell Your Vehicle of inspections:
When you sell your vehicle, fill in the transfer Level I inspections are typically
information on the back of the vehicle title, performed on vehicles coming to
have it notarized and give it to the new Arizona from another country, or
owner. You must also complete a Sold Notice through either the bonded title
on the back of the registration or online at or abandoned vehicle verification
ServiceArizona.com. process. A Level I inspection may
be required for first-time Arizona
Plate and Fee To Owner (PFTO) registration of an out-of-state vehicle.
Plate stays with you when your There is no fee.
vehicle is sold. Level II inspections are performed on
Get credit for remaining fees when vehicles when a public or secondary
you transfer plate and fees to another vehicle identification number is
vehicle or apply for a refund. missing or appears to have been
tampered with. These inspections are
Processing fee required ($12).
also performed on reconstructed and
Arizona law provides that a license plate specially constructed vehicles. There
belongs to you, the vehicle owner. When is a $20 fee.
that vehicle is sold, you remove and retain
Level III inspections are performed
the plate.
on most salvage titled vehicles or
You must remove the plate upon sale of vehicles found to have salvage status
the vehicle, then within 30 days must take brands on major component parts.
one of the following actions through MVD There is a $50 fee.
or an authorized third party:
Transfer the plate to another vehicle, or; Items Needed for a Title and
Turn in the plate, or; Registration
Submit a signed statement that the The following steps must be taken in order
plate was destroyed, lost, stolen, or to obtain an Arizona title, registration and
mutilated. license plate for a vehicle previously titled
Don't wait. Credit reduces each month or registered in another state. This is general
not used unless you have taken one of the information only. Any title and registration
previously listed actions. action may present special requirements.
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Registration Laws (see page 9, Resident Third party partners are required to meet
Definition). MVD standards and meet established
To report a resident of Arizona who is not deadlines for reporting their activities.
in compliance with Arizona registration Examples of these e-government and
laws, call 1.800.657.4322 or report a violator partnership alternatives are:
online: azdot.gov/mvd/registration then ServiceArizona
click on the Registration Compliance
Violators tab. ServiceArizona is MVDs online service
option. Customers can use ServiceArizona.
Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV) com to conduct a variety of motor vehicle
and driver license transactions (see p.6 for a
AFVs are those vehicles exclusively list of services). ServiceArizona self-service
powered by liquified petroleum gas centers are available at many MVD offices,
(propane), natural gas (CNG/LNG), a providing a convenient option for faster
blend of 70% alternative fuel and 30% service.
petroleum-based fuel, hydrogen, solar In addition to online registration renewal,
or electric (excluding golf carts). Original customers may renew (toll free) by
equipment manufactured AFVs, less than telephone by following the voice prompts
two model years old, may be exempt from at 1.888.713.3031.
the emissions testing requirement.
Call the Arizona Department of
Third Party Title and Registration
Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at These third party partners are authorized
602.771.3954 to determine if your vehicle to provide a variety of MVD services, such
is exempt. Hydrogen, solar and electric as issuing vehicle titles, registrations,
vehicles are exempt from all emissions license plates and tabs. They often offer
testing requirements. convenient extended hours on weekends
and evenings. MVD monitors the quality
For more information about AFV
of third party work to ensure it meets state
exemptions, visit the ADEQ website
standards. For a list of MVD Third Party
myAZcar.com. If you have technical
offices, visit azmvdservices.com.
questions regarding AFV contact ADEQs
Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program by Driver Services
calling 602.771.3950 or visiting us online at Arizona residents can receive driver
vei.azdeq.gov. training and education from Professional
AFVs are eligible for a lower tax rate and Driver Training Schools. MVD licenses the
are issued a special license plate or decal schools and the instructors so that the
allowing the use of the HOV carpool training will help produce well-qualified
freeway lanes anytime regardless of the and safe drivers.
number of passengers.
Commercial Driver License Examiners
Partnership Programs Many public and private sector entities
in Arizona have MVD-certified examiners
Partnership programs coordinate MVDs who are authorized to administer the
e-government activities and oversee the demonstration skill test to applicants
authorization of public and private entities, for the commercial driver license (CDL).
known as third parties, to provide MVD These third parties include school districts,
services. These alternative service delivery government agencies at all levels and
methods provide convenience to Arizona businesses that have employees who
residents and businesses that need motor require the CDL, as well as driving schools
vehicle or driver license services while that specialize in CDL instruction.
keeping MVD's expenses in line, even as
the state continues to grow.
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Attitude and Awareness lot or other open area with little traffic.
Courtesy and consideration toward others Practice will sharpen your basic skills and
are the most important driving attitudes you build your confidence.
can develop. They are the key to safe driving. Experienced drivers, on the other hand,
Concentration and alertness are other often face the problems of carelessness,
important elements. You must develop overconfidence and bad driving habits
the habit of keeping your mind on driving. that develop over time. Driving rules
Driving when you are drowsy, or under and techniques have changed over the
emotional distress, can be just as dangerous years. The amount of traffic is constantly
as driving drunk. increasing. Your ability to adjust and adapt
to these changes will determine how safe
Foresight a driver you really are. Your knowledge
In driving terms, foresight means being should include recognition of the hazards
able to size up traffic situations as quickly of driving and how to protect yourself, and
as possible and being prepared to take others.
corrective action. Safe driving requires A skill is a well rehearsed driving strategy
exercising good judgment and recognizing that involves anticipation, reaction and the
the proper choices to make in any given constant changing of the space between
traffic situation. your vehicle and other vehicles. You
Even the most experienced drivers make must continually strive for improvement.
mistakes. Regardless of how many years Improvement can be measured in your
youve been driving, at some point you elimination of risk-taking, your adherence
will face equipment failures, bad weather to speed limits and your ability to take
conditions, unskilled drivers on the road, and corrective action when necessary.
drivers who ignore traffic regulations.
The best way to prepare yourself for Distractions
unpredictable events is to drive defensively. Minor distractions can take your attention
away from driving. There is a potential
Always maintain good vision ahead and
crash in every minor distraction. It is your
around your vehicle.
responsibility to pay full attention to your
Stay alert and be prepared to react to driving. Avoid minor distractions while
the unexpected. driving, such as:
Obey speed limits and know when to Reading a GPS unit or road map.
slow down and stop for unexpected
events. Using a phone, texting or other
electronic handheld device.
Always wear your safety belt.
Searching for an item dropped on the
seat.
As a defensive driver, you should constantly Tending to children.
look ahead of you and around you, and
always check your mirrors. Be aware of the Fastening a safety belt while driving.
road conditions or possible hazards that lie Cell Phones/Texting
in front, to the sides, and behind you.
Pull off the road safely and stop if you
Knowledge and Experience are going to use a cell phone or send/
The beginning driver should learn through receive a text message. Use of such
instruction, observation, and practice. If devices while driving results in distracted
you are not enrolled in a driver training driving behavior and is dangerous. While
program, ask an experienced, skilled, operating a motor vehicle, both hands
licensed driver for help. After you obtain should be on the steering wheel, allowing
your instruction permit, practice starting, the driver full control of the vehicle.
stopping, and vehicle control in a parking
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Entering/Crossing Traffic
Communicating
Communicating means clearly showing
other drivers and pedestrians what you LEFT TURN
plan to do early enough to avoid a collision.
Any time you plan to change directions,
use your turn signals whether you are
changing lanes, turning at an intersection,
entering a freeway, pulling away from a
curb or pulling off to the side of the road. SLOW DOWN/STOP
Develop the habit of using your turn signals
even when you do not see other vehicles
on the road. The vehicle you do not see is
the most dangerous one. Here are some Passing
rules to follow:
When you want to pass a vehicle traveling in
Signal at least 4 seconds before you
the same direction, pass on the left. Signal
turn so other drivers will have time to
that you are about to change lanes. Make
react.
sure you have time and room to get all the
If you plan to turn beyond an way in front of the vehicle you are passing
intersection, do not signal until you without creating danger for vehicles
are in the intersection (drivers in the coming toward you. Move into the left lane
intersection may pull into your path). and pass the vehicle. When you can see
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the entire front or both headlights of the island. Approaching vehicles must yield
vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, to the traffic in the circle. Always yield to
look over your shoulder to be sure the lane pedestrians and bicyclists that are crossing
is clear, signal that you are changing lanes, the road. Always enter a roundabout to
then return to the lane on the right. This the right of the central island. Traffic in the
procedure also applies to passing slow- roundabout always has the Right of way.
moving bicycles and mopeds. Know Where Youre Headed Know
When another vehicle comes up behind where you want to go as you approach the
you and sounds its horn or flashes its lights, intersection. Follow the signs and get in the
move to the right when safe and let it pass. appropriate lane.
Never speed up when another vehicle is How to drive in a roundabout:
passing you.
Slow down as you approach the
Passing on the Right intersection; roundabouts are
Passing on the right is permitted only when designed for speeds of 15-20 mph.
it is safe and: Enter the roundabout when there is a
The driver of the other vehicle is making gap in traffic. Once inside, do not stop.
a left turn (never pass to the left of a Follow directions on signs or pavement
driver who has signaled a left turn). markings about which lane to use.
An open highway is clearly marked You may exit at any street or continue
for two or more lanes of vehicles around if you miss your exit.
moving in the same direction as you
are going. Yield Vehicles in the roundabout have
You are in a business or residential the right-of-way.
district where the pavement is Watch Out for Large Trucks Dont try
marked for two or more lanes of to pass large trucks in the roundabout.
vehicles moving in the direction you
Emergency Vehicles Proceed with
are going.
caution in the roundabout when you see
You must never pass on the right by an emergency vehicle exit if you can, or
driving off the paved or main portion pull over to the right.
of the roadway.
Pedestrians Use crosswalks and use
Do Not Pass caution.
You must not pass when: Bicyclists Be aware of traffic rules or
There is a double sided line or a solid walk your bike and use the crosswalks.
dividing line on the lane in which you are ST RAIGHT
driving.
Approaching a curve or the top of a LEFT TURN
hill where you cannot see ahead to be
sure of safe passing. ONE WAY
RIGHT TURN
crossing.
Approaching within 100 feet of a
railroad crossing.
Within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or
underpass where your view is blocked.
Roundabouts U-TURN
A roundabout is an intersection control As you approach the roundabout,
device with traffic circulating around an slow down and YIELD until there
is a safe gap before entering.
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GORE AREA
A 3-point penalty on TRAFFIC FLOW
driving record if crossed.
WRONG CORRECT
OBEY RAMP
1 SPEED ACCELERATE TO
2 FREEWAY 3 SIGNAL AND CAREFULLY
LIMIT SPEED MERGE INTO TRAFFIC
Figure B: How to exit a freeway.
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Entering and Exiting the Highway or raise the hood of the car. To signal after
Make sure you are in the proper lane well dark, turn on your inside dome light and/or
in advance so you can safely enter or exit set out flares or portable warning signals.
the highway. Wait for help. Do not walk along the freeway.
Yield the right-of-way to drivers While driving on the freeway, watch
already on the highway. for disabled vehicles. If you approach a
As you approach and enter a highway disabled vehicle, reduce your speed, move
travel lane, increase your speed to over, and proceed around the disabled
match that of vehicles already on the vehicle with caution (See page 32 Move
road. Over AZ).
If you miss your exit, do not stop. Freeway Restrictions
NEVER back up on a highway. Get off
the highway at the next exit and look High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV) Lanes
for signs showing you how to rejoin HOV lanes are indicated by white diamonds
the road in the other direction. in the roadway as seen here.
Be sure to signal your exit before you
reach the exit ramp. HOV
Lane Use
The right lane is used for entering and
exiting, and for slow traffic. The left lane is
used by higher-speed traffic.
On the freeway, you may not:
Avoid the right lane of a freeway during
rush hour. This will leave room for vehicles Drive a vehicle carrying fewer than
entering and exiting. two persons, including the driver, in
an HOV lane at the posted times
Be alert for other vehicles attempting Monday through Friday. At those
to merge into your lane, and use proper times, the HOV lanes are restricted to
signals to let other drivers know if you are car pool vehicles, motorcycles, buses
changing lanes. Do not exceed the posted or vehicles displaying alternative fuel
speed limits. Avoid tailgating (following license plates (below). A motorist who
the car ahead of you too closely). violates this restriction is subject to
Gore Area substantial fines and penalties.
It is against the law to drive over or park in Alternative Fuel License Plate Hybrid License Plate
any part of a gore area. A gore area is the
space between a through roadway and an
entrance or exit ramp. (See figures A and AF 0000 0L N00
B on page 27).
Always signal and use caution when
Should you be convicted of violating this
merging across the solid white line
traffic rule, three points would be assessed
into and out of the HOV lane.
on your driving record.
Stopping on the Freeway
If you need assistance, pull over onto the
right shoulder as far as possible. Avoid
stopping your vehicle on or near freeway
ramps.
To signal for assistance on the freeway, turn
on your emergency flashers and tie a white
handkerchief or scarf to the radio antenna,
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Red Arrow
A lighted red arrow means that you may
not turn in the direction of the arrow. You
must stop and wait for the green arrow to Stop line only: Crosswalk with a
stop line:
Stop at the line.
appear before making the turn. Stop at the stop line.
Yellow Arrow
A yellow arrow warns that the light is about Figure 2
to change to red. If you have not entered
the intersection, you must stop and wait
for a green arrow. If you are already in the
intersection, you should continue your turn
and clear the intersection safely.
Green Arrow
A green arrow appearing alone or with
another signal light means that you may
proceed in the direction of the arrow, if you 2
are in the proper lane and the roadway is
clear.
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T Intersections
At a T intersection, the driver on the street
which ends must yield the right-of-way to
Red Light Running
vehicles on the cross street. (Figure 3) If you run a red light (or a flashing red
light) and receive a traffic citation, upon
Pedestrians conviction of that violation, you will be
required to attend Traffic Survival School.
You must yield the right-of-way to Upon completion, no court appearance is
pedestrians crossing the street in any marked required.
or unmarked crosswalk. When the light turns
green, you must still yield to pedestrians If you run a red light and cause a crash that
and vehicles in intersections. The law also results in life-threatening injuries to another
requires vehicles to come to a complete stop driver or passenger, you may be fined up
at any school crossing when the crosswalk to $500 and your driving privilege may be
is occupied by any person. In the interest of suspended for 3 months. Additionally, you
safety, if you see persons crossing any street, may be ordered to perform community
give them the right-of-way. service.
If you cause a crash that results in the
death of another driver or passenger,
you may be fined up to $1,000 and your
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Regulating Speed
Below is an example of a divided roadway
and you may proceed if the school bus is in
approaching lanes but not if it is stopped in NO
your direction of traffic. PASSING
ZONE
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Triangle
This shape requires that you
yield the right-of-way to cross
traffic or to merging traffic.
Low Clearance Slippery When Wet Side Road
Rectangular
These signs regulate traffic and direct the
drivers speed and direction.
Pennant
This sign marks the
beginning of a no passing
zone.
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FINES DOUBLE
Fines double when traffic violations
occur in work zones on Arizona
streets and roadways. Cones, Drums, and Barricades
These devices are used to alert you and to
Construction and Maintenance Signs guide you safely through the work area. At
night, they may be equipped with warning
Construction and maintenance signs are lights. You must slow down when you drive
used to notify drivers of possible danger through these areas.
in or near work areas. Most signs used
in highway and street work areas are
diamond-shaped.
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Use of Lanes
White Lane Lines
Some travel lanes are designed to carry
White lane lines separate lanes of traffic traffic in one direction at certain times and
moving in the same direction. Single white in the opposite direction at other times.
lines may also mark the right edge of the These lanes are usually marked by double-
pavement. dashed yellow lines. Before you start driving
Broken White Lines in them, check to see which lanes you can
use at that time. There may be signs posted
A broken white line separates two lanes by the side of the road or overhead.
traveling in the same direction. Once you
have signaled, and if it is safe to do so, you Turning
may cross this line when changing lanes.
Rules for turning apply at all locations,
Solid White Line even driveways and alleys, not just at
intersections. Signal, reduce your speed and
turn smoothly. As you turn, make sure to
check for pedestrians, mopeds and bicycles.
In some areas, turns
may be made from
more than one lane. If
this is allowed, signs
A solid white line marks the right edge of and pavement markings
the roadway and separates lanes of traffic will tell you. At some
moving in the same direction. Only cross locations, turns may be
the solid line on the right edge of the prohibited by signs.
roadway in case of emergency or to avoid
a road hazard. Vehicles may cross a solid Right Turns
white line when merging into and out of As you prepare to turn right, stay close to
the High Occupancy (HOV) lane. the right curb or edge of the road. Do not
Double Solid White Line swing wide before or while turning.
A double solid white line separates two Right on Red
lanes of traffic going in the same direction. When making a right turn at a red light,
Crossing a double solid white line is you must first come to a complete stop
prohibited. before reaching the marked or unmarked
Yellow Lane Lines crosswalk. Look for No Right On Red signs.
Yellow lane lines separate lanes of traffic Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians,
moving in opposite directions. Single bicyclists and, oncoming traffic. Unless signs
yellow lines may also mark the left edge direct you otherwise, turn into the right lane
of the pavement on divided highways and of the road you enter.
one-way streets.
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Signals at frontage roads. Frontage The ends of a light rail train are
roads near the tracks are controlled identical. White headlights show a
with traffic signals and are designed train approaching, red taillights show
to handle large trucks and emergency it moving away.
vehicles.
Vehicle design. Cameras inside and Walking
outside allow METRO operators Dont walk on or stand near the
to ensure that passengers clear tracks.
the doors while boarding and Cross only at crosswalks and obey the
deboarding. Doors must close before crosswalk signs.
the vehicle can move. Smooth stops Be alert near the tracks: light rail
mean that no wheelchair tie downs is quiet. Look for flashing train
are needed. headlights and listen for warning bells
Light rail coupler design. To minimize and horns.
injuries in the event of a collision, Adults should hold the hands of
the couplers that connect light rail small children near the tracks and on
vehicles are covered in an energy station platforms.
absorbing material.
Kids: Be Smart, Be Safe
Train Approaching Sign Stop, look and listen around light rail
These electronic signs are tracks.
posted at all METRO light Cross intersections only in a crosswalk
rail intersections and flash and obey the crosswalk signs.
when a train is approaching
the intersection. At crosswalks, get off bikes and
skateboards and walk them through
Combined U-Turn and the crosswalk.
Left Turn Sign Never play near the tracks, and dont
U-turns are permitted at climb trees or fly kites or airplane
almost all of the 148 light models near the overhead power
rail intersections in the 20- lines.
mile METRO system to Skateboarding, rollerblading and
allow vehicles to cross the riding bikes on the tracks or on light
tracks. Left turns and rail platforms is not safe and is not
U-turns are controlled with permitted.
traffic signals.
To learn more about METRO light rail safety,
Driving and Bike Riding please visit MetroLightRail.org/safety.
Never stop or park your car or bike on
light rail tracks.
Stop on red. A red arrow means Do
Not Turn.
Look both ways before crossing the
tracks by car or bike.
Never drive your car or ride a bike in
the area in which the train operates.
Light rail trains are quiet. Pay
attention near the tracks: look for
flashing train headlights and listen for
warning bells and horns.
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may be charged for emergency response distance you need to stop by at least 6
expenses if you or your vehicle needs to be seconds. On slippery surfaces, you have the
removed from a flooded road. most traction and control when the front
Driving through water must be done at tires are rolling; therefore, your vehicle will
a slow and steady speed. Applying the respond better to steering than to braking.
brakes gently with your left foot may help If you decide to brake on ice or other
keep them dry. Check your brakes after slippery surfaces, apply the brakes gently,
leaving the water to see if they will stop increasing the pressure as you feel the tires
the car. If the brakes are wet, they may grip the road. Do not brake to the point
suddenly grab or pull to one side. Dry them that the wheels lock. If the wheels should
by accelerating slowly while gently holding lock, ease slightly off the brakes, but do not
down the brake pedal. release them completely. This action may
unlock them without losing brake power
Liability for Emergency Responses entirely. Then apply the brakes and ease off
in Flood Areas again, repeating the process.
A driver of a vehicle who drives around Here are some other suggestions for safe
barricades set up due to flooding is winter driving:
liable for the expenses of any emergency Before you start driving, clear snow or
response that is required to remove the ice from all windows and lights so you
driver or any passenger in the vehicle that can see and be seen.
becomes inoperable on a public street or
highway. Equip your car with snow tires or
chains to help prevent skidding and
Expenses of an emergency response reduce stopping distances.
means reasonable costs directly incurred
Drive with caution, do not change
by agencies that make an appropriate
speed or direction suddenly.
emergency response to an incident.
Slow down before stopping or
Fog turning (driving on packed snow is
Fog reflects light and can reflect your own much like driving on ice).
headlights into your eyes. When driving in Watch for ice on bridges and in shady
fog, use low beams only and look for road areas (bridge surfaces freeze before
edge markings to guide you. Even light fog other road surfaces).
reduces visibility and your ability to judge
distance, so it is very important to slow Headlight Use
down. Since conditions may change from Night Driving
moment to moment as you pass through
areas of even thicker fog, you should Reduced visibility, glare from oncoming
adjust your speed and be prepared for headlights, and unseen objects in the
emergency maneuvers. If necessary, pull road all combine to make night driving
off the road and turn your headlights off, hazardous. In the late afternoon, as soon
then stay there until the fog lifts. as the light begins to fade, turn on your
headlights not parking lights - to make
Snow and Ice your vehicle more visible to others. You
Snow limits visibility, so turning on your must use headlights from sunset to sunrise,
headlights is necessary to see and to be but be aware that other drivers may not
seen. Often, snow will completely cover have turned on their headlights.
lane markings. Drivers may tend to move Headlights are a poor substitute for
away from the edge of the road, thus daylight. Never drive so fast that you
passing closer to each other. Snow or ice cannot stop within the distance you can
between your tires and the road greatly see ahead with your lights. Use low beams
reduces your traction and increases the when driving on city or town streets. Use
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Each time you are convicted or forfeit bail test (alcohol/drug content). The
for a moving traffic violation, points are penalty for refusal or unsuccessful
assessed against your permanent driving completion is a 12-month suspension
record. If you accumulate 8 or more points of your driver license, or 2 years for a
within any 12-month period, you are second or subsequent refusal within a
required to attend Traffic Survival School 7-year period.
(TSS), or your driving privilege may be Have an unresolved judgment from
suspended. another state.
Violation points are assessed as follows: Have committed an offense for which
DUI............................................................... 8 mandatory revocation of the driving
Extreme DUI ............................................... 8 privilege is required upon conviction.
Reckless driving......................................... 8 Are under 21 and have been convicted
Racing on highways................................... 8 of receiving, consuming or possessing
Aggressive driving..................................... 8 alcohol.
Aggravated DUI.......................................... 8 Are under 21 and have been
Leaving the scene of a crash..................... 6 convicted of any illegal drug violation.
Failure to stop for a traffic signal stop
Are medically unsafe to drive a motor
sign or to yield the right-of-way,
vehicle.
causing death............................................. 6
Failure to stop for a traffic signal, stop Have been convicted as a driver in a
sign or to yield the right-of-way, causing crash, resulting in death or personal
serious injury.............................................. 4 injury or serious property damage.
Speeding..................................................... 3 Have been convicted of violating a
Driving over or parking in a gore area..... 3 driver license restriction.
All other moving violations...................... 2 Have failed to comply with a certified
Ignition Interlock Device order.
MVD may suspend or revoke your driving Are under 18 and have been
privilege or require you to attend and convicted of your first moving civil
successfully complete an approved Traffic traffic violation or certain criminal
Survival School (TSS) if you: traffic offenses.
Have been convicted of running a Following the suspension or revocation
red light (or flashing red light). TSS is period of your license, you must pay the
mandatory in addition to paying all appropriate application fee to reinstate
court fines/fees. your license. In addition, you may be
Have been convicted of frequent subject to an investigation and you may
serious offenses for violations of traffic be required to file an SR-22 Certificate of
laws and a disregard for the safety of Insurance.
others.
Driving on a Suspended or Revoked
Have been convicted of reckless driving
or are a repeat reckless or negligent
License
driver. If you are cited for driving on a revoked
or suspended license, your vehicle may
Have committed or permitted an
be impounded by the law enforcement
unlawful or fraudulent use of your
agency for up to 30 days. If you are
driver license.
convicted of driving on a suspended or
Have been convicted of driving revoked license, you may be eligible for a
a motor vehicle while under the restricted driver license.
influence of alcohol, drugs, or toxic
vapors. A person that is convicted of not having
or failing to produce evidence of current
Have been arrested for refusal to take financial responsibility within the vehicle
or successfully complete a chemical
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Always Be Prepared
Be prepared for emergencies. Consider
packing an emergency kit containing some
of the items listed below:
Blankets
Gloves
Maps
First Aid kit
Sunglasses
Food
Can opener
Paper towels
Tire chains
Gasoline can
Rope
Water containers/drinking water
Electrical tape
Flares
Jumper cables
Flashlight
Absorbent cloths
Mirror
Motor oil
Fire extinguisher
Note pad and pencil
Jack, lug wrench and spare tire
Hand tools (screwdriver, pliers,
wrenches)
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1. W
hen do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles?
2. W
hat is the best way to bring your car out of a skid?
5. W
hat does a flashing red traffic light mean?
6. What does a green arrow appearing with a red traffic light mean?
8. You have arrived at a red light and intend to make a right turn. Your car is in
the right (outside) lane. You should...?
9. When driving in traffic, you should stay far enough behind the vehicle ahead
to...?
10. What does a solid yellow line painted on your side of a highway center line
mean?
11. W
hat are the rights of a person riding a bicycle in the street?
12.
When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off
passengers, you must...?
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13. H
ow many days do you have to report a change of address?
18. W
hat should you do in a dust storm?
21. W
here are your blind spots?
22. W
hat is aggressive driving?
23. W
hen can you make a left turn on red?
Notes
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