unlawful flight; reckless endangerment; violation.
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Create an account to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Senate Bill 1502 amends Arizona law regarding unlawful flight from a pursuing law enforcement vehicle. It clarifies the penalties for fleeing police, specifying that a felony charge is triggered if the vehicle is marked and pursuing, or if the driver knows the vehicle is an official law enforcement vehicle when it is unmarked. The bill also increases the severity of the felony charge if the flight involves reckless endangerment or causes injury.
Key provisions
- Increases the penalty for fleeing a pursuing law enforcement vehicle to a class 5 felony when the vehicle is marked and pursuing.
- Establishes a class 4 felony charge if fleeing a pursuing vehicle when the vehicle is unmarked and the driver knows it's an official vehicle.
- Creates a class 2 felony charge if fleeing a pursuing vehicle causes serious physical injury or involves a minor under 15.
- Adds a felony charge if the driver has previously been convicted of a traffic violation under sections 28-1381 or 28-1382.
Who is affected
- Motor vehicle drivers
- Law enforcement officers
- Individuals potentially injured during pursuits
Notable changes
- Specifies conditions under which a driver must be charged with a felony for unlawful flight.
- Increases penalties for reckless endangerment during a flight from law enforcement.
Bill text
Read the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Text extraction is in progress. View the official source.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
1 on record
Primary sponsor
Arguments
Reasons offered for and against this legislation.
Arguments in favor
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yours