ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-fourth Legislature

Second Regular Session

HB 2055: civil traffic violations; community restitution

Sponsor: Representative Biasiucci, LD 5

Committee on Judiciary

Overview

Allows an offender of a civil traffic penalty to perform court-approved community restitution instead of paying a fine. Restricts a court from assessing a $20 time payment fee when imposing a civil penalty.

History

A person who violates title 28, chapter 3 (Traffic and Vehicle Regulation) is subject to a civil penalty unless the statute defining the offense provides for a criminal classification. (A.R.S § 28-1521) Unless otherwise stated, a civil penalty imposed will not exceed $250 and the court may levy surcharges under sections 12-116.01 and 12.-116.02. (A.R.S § 28-1598) An offender of some civil traffic penalties may also attend a defensive driving school, pay a court diversion fee and a $45 surcharge to attend the defensive driving school. (A.R.S § 28-3396)

Provisions

1. Allows an offender of a civil penalty involving a traffic or vehicle regulation to perform court-approved community restitution instead of paying a traffic penalty, surcharge, assessment or fee. (Sec. 1)

2. Restricts the court from assessing the time payment fee of $20 for a penalty not paid in full and on time for a civil penalty. (Sec. 2)

3. Contains technical changes. (Sec. 2)

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