Vehicular Crimes in Arizona
11. Reckless Driving §28-693
A person who drives a vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. This is a Class 2 misdemeanor that could result in up to four months in jail.
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12. Racing on Highways §28-708
Any race or exhibition of speed or contest could lead to this serious charge. Racing is a Class 2 misdemeanor that could result in up to four months in jail. There is also eight points on your driver's license.
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13. Excessive Speed §28-701.02
This is a serious criminal charge that occurs only in the following speeding situations:
Speeding over 85 mph
Speeding over 20 mph over the posted limit in residential or business districts
Speeding over 35 mph approaching school zones.
A conviction for Excessive Speed is a Class 3 misdemeanor and could result in up to thirty days in jail and three points against your driver's license.
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