ArizonaHB 2417Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular SessionHouseWALLET

excessive speed; speed inhibiting device

Sponsored By: Quang H Nguyen (Republican)

Signed by Governor

effective dateexcessive speedingspeed inhibiting devicetransportation - title 28

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8 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 4 costs, 2 mixed.

Court-approved speed devices instead of suspension

Eligible drivers can ask a court to use a speed-inhibiting device instead of a license suspension. The option covers a first excessive-speeding conviction that requires suspension, a second such conviction within 24 months, points that trigger a one-year suspension, and a minor’s first specified excessive-speeding offense. A second-offense driver ordered to use a device has no minimum suspension. Photo-enforcement notices do not qualify; work and commercial vehicles are excluded, and a person whose offense involved a motorcycle or off-highway vehicle can use the device only on a motor vehicle.

Penalties for driving without speed devices

Driving without a required speed-inhibiting device is a class 1 misdemeanor, except during a defined substantial emergency. An officer must have the vehicle removed and held when a covered driver operates it without a working device. The vehicle is generally held for 20 days. After court notice, ADOT must suspend the driver for the original sentence length, with no credit for time already served under the earlier suspension.

Speed device costs and compliance checks

Drivers ordered to use a speed-inhibiting device pay its installation and maintenance costs. ADOT may also charge an installation fee, but the law sets no amount. The device provider must send ADOT proof that working devices are on every vehicle the driver operates, at least every 90 days. ADOT cannot restore driving privileges without proof and must suspend them when required proof is missing. Rules must allow 20 days to install a device on a replacement vehicle after the original is sold, lost, stolen, wrecked, or scrapped.

Privacy protections for speed device data

Speed-device makers can collect only data needed to check compliance, review the program, and improve device accuracy. They must limit storage of location data. They can share data only in listed cases, such as a court order, certain government matters, or depersonalized research. They cannot sell, license, or use the data for commercial purposes.

Rules for lending cars to restricted drivers

A person cannot knowingly rent, lease, or lend a vehicle to a driver with a limited privilege under this law unless the vehicle has a working speed-inhibiting device. An exception applies during a substantial emergency when no other driver is reasonably available. Drivers with a limited privilege must tell anyone who rents, leases, or lends them a vehicle about their operating requirements.

Less legal recourse for device injuries

Vehicle makers, distributors, and sellers are generally not liable for loss, injury, or damage caused by a speed-inhibiting device’s design, manufacture, installation, use, or misuse. That protection does not apply when a covered company knowingly repairs or updates the device and that work proximately causes the harm. The rule may limit how people harmed by a device can seek compensation.

Device proof and access for impounded cars

Beginning July 1, 2027, an owner must show that a working speed-inhibiting device is installed to get a vehicle released when ADOT requires one. The vehicle holder must allow access during normal business hours to install the device, without charging for access or installation. Device makers and ignition-interlock service providers can also access certain removed, impounded, or abandoned vehicles to remove a device. They must provide a written request and signed contract identifying the device and vehicle, and the holder cannot charge for access.

New standards for speed-limiting devices

ADOT must set standards and certify speed-inhibiting devices before they can be used. Manufacturers must carry $1 million in insurance per event and $3 million in total, indemnify Arizona, and use manufacturer-originated data for required reports. Repairs or changes must be limited to the device maker, and ADOT must set technician standards. A device override can be used up to three times in 30 days, for up to 60 seconds each, allowing speeds no more than 10 miles per hour above the posted limit.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Quang H Nguyen
Republican • House

Cosponsors

David Livingston
Republican • House
Frank Carroll
Republican • Senate
Justin Wilmeth
Republican • House
Kevin Volk
Democratic • House
Teresa Martinez
Republican • House
Tony Rivero
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 78 • No: 29

Senate vote • 6/9/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 24 • No: 5

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Public Safety: DP

Yes: 6 • No: 1

House vote • 2/25/2026

Third Reading: Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 21

House vote • 2/2/2026

Rules: C&P

Yes: 8 • No: 0

House vote • 1/28/2026

Judiciary: DPA

Yes: 7 • No: 2

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
6/19/2026Governor
Third Reading: Passed
6/9/2026Senate
Committee of the Whole: do pass
4/13/2026Senate
Rules: PFC
3/30/2026Senate
Public Safety: DP
3/25/2026Senate
Senate Second Reading
3/10/2026Senate
Senate First Reading
3/9/2026Senate
Third Reading: Passed
2/25/2026House
Committee of the Whole: do pass amended
2/23/2026House
Rules: C&P
2/2/2026House
Judiciary: DPA
1/28/2026House
House Second Reading
1/20/2026House
House First Reading
1/15/2026House

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