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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Third Legislature, Second Regular Session
Purpose
Background
A person is prohibited from driving in the HOV lane if there are fewer than two people in the vehicle unless the person is: 1) a tow truck operator driving a tow truck during operational duties; 2) riding a motorcycle; 3) driving an authorized public transportation vehicle; or 4) driving a qualified vehicle that has a special Energy Efficient Plate or an alternative fuel special plate or sticker. A violation subjects the person to a civil penalty of 200 dollars (A.R.S. §§ 28-737; 28‑2416; and 28-2416.01).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact on the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Allows an on-duty police officer to drive a marked police vehicle in the HOV lane.
2. Makes technical and conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
TI 1/17/18 DPA 7-0-0-1
3rd Read 2/12/18 49-9-1-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 1, 2018
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