All the key numbers from the Arizona Driver License Manual (Revised March 2026). Memorize these before your test.
| Situation | Limit / Rule |
|---|---|
| BAC limit — drivers 21+ | 0.08% |
| BAC limit — drivers under 21 | Zero tolerance — any alcohol Under-21 DUI |
| BAC limit — CDL / commercial drivers | 0.04% |
| Extreme DUI threshold | 0.15% BAC |
| Under-21 drug / alcohol violation | License suspended 2 years |
| Reinstatement fee | $20 (plus license application fee) |
| Implied Consent refusal (1st) | 12-month suspension |
| Implied Consent refusal (2nd within 84 months) | 24-month suspension |
| Ignition Interlock Device | Required after DUI conviction |
| Offense | Fine | Jail | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st DUI | ≥$1,250 | ≥10 consecutive days | ≥90-day suspension |
| 2nd DUI | ≥$3,000 | ≥90 days | 12-month revocation |
| Extreme DUI (0.15%+) 1st | ≥$2,500 | ≥30 days (≥45 if 0.20%+) | Suspension + interlock |
| Extreme DUI (0.15%+) 2nd | ≥$3,250 | ≥120 days (≥180 if 0.20%+) | Revocation |
| Aggravated DUI (3rd in 7 yrs, on suspended/revoked license, or minor <15 in vehicle) | Court-set | Up to 2 years prison | 1-year revocation |
| Road Type | Speed Limit |
|---|---|
| School crosswalk | 15 mph |
| Business or residential district | 25 mph |
| Open highways / city freeways | 55 mph |
| Designated open highways | 65 mph |
| Rural freeways | 75 mph |
| Work zones (signs posted) | Fines doubled |
| Slow-moving vehicle triangle | ≤ 25 mph |
| Roundabout | Designed for 15–20 mph |
| Situation | Distance |
|---|---|
| Signal before turn / lane change | At least 100 feet (≈ 4 seconds) |
| Following distance (any speed) | 3-second rule |
| Following distance (bad weather / slippery) | Double to 6 seconds or more |
| Stop at railroad crossing | No closer than 15 feet from nearest track |
| Parking — fire hydrant | 15 feet MEMORIZE |
| Parking — crosswalk at intersection | 20 feet |
| Parking — railroad crossing | 50 feet |
| Parking — freeway / interstate | Prohibited (except emergency) |
| Parking — driveway, bridge, tunnel | Always prohibited |
| Follow fire department (responding) | Stay at least 500 feet behind |
| Follow police (responding) | Stay at least 300 feet behind |
| Low beams — oncoming vehicle | Switch within 500 feet |
| Low beams — when following | Switch within 200 feet |
| Outside driver-side mirror | View at least 200 feet to rear |
| Horn must be audible | 200 feet |
| Passing bicyclist — minimum clearance | 3 feet |
| Do not pass — approaching intersection / railroad / bridge | Within 100 feet |
| Motorcycle permit — no riding when visibility < 500 feet | Sunset to sunrise only |
| Headlights required | Sunset to sunrise + low visibility (rain, dust, sun glare) |
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Instruction permit minimum age | 15 years 6 months |
| Instruction permit fee | $7 |
| Permit valid | 12 months |
| Minimum hold before road test | 6 months |
| Supervisor requirement | Class A/B/C or D licensed driver, at least 21, in front passenger seat |
| Required practice | Arizona driver-education program OR 30 hrs supervised (10 at night); 20 hrs (6 at night) with TSS/Defensive Driving |
| Graduated License (Class G) age | 16 to under 18 |
| Nighttime curfew (first 6 months) | No driving midnight–5 a.m. (exceptions: parent/guardian in front seat; school, work, sanctioned religious activity, or family emergency) |
| Passenger restriction (first 6 months) | No more than 1 passenger under 18 (siblings or parent/guardian in front seat excepted) |
| Under-18 violation — 1st conviction | Traffic Survival School + record |
| Under-18 violation — 2nd conviction | 3-month suspension |
| Under-18 violation — 3rd conviction | 6-month suspension |
| Operator (Class D) age | 18 |
| Motorcycle (Class M) age | 16 |
| Motorcycle lane filtering | Speed limit ≤ 45 mph AND motorcycle ≤ 15 mph AND 2+ adjacent same-direction lanes |
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years old | Child passenger restraint system required |
| 5 to under 8 years old | Child restraint required until at least 4 feet 9 inches tall |
| Children 12 and under | Should never ride in the front seat (airbag risk); turn off airbag if unavoidable |
| Front-seat occupants | Lap/shoulder belt properly fastened (vehicles 1972 or newer) |
| Driver responsible for | All passengers under 16 being properly buckled |
| Unrestrained child reporting | Call 1-800-505-BABY with plate, city, location |
| Coverage | Minimum Required |
|---|---|
| Bodily injury — 1 person | $25,000 |
| Bodily injury — 2 or more persons | $50,000 |
| Property damage | $15,000 |
| Proof of insurance | Must be in vehicle; shown at traffic stops and crashes |
| Insurance lapse | Registration / license may be suspended |
| No insurance — suspension | 3 months (1st) / 6 months (2nd in 36 months) / 1 year (3rd+ in 36 months) |
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Operator / Motorcycle license — ages 16–39 | $25 |
| Operator / Motorcycle license — 40–44 | $20 |
| Operator / Motorcycle license — 45–49 | $15 |
| Operator / Motorcycle license — 50 and over / 5-year | $10 |
| Limited license | $10 |
| Instruction permit | $7 |
| Motorcycle endorsement | $7 |
| Restricted instruction permit | $3 |
| Replacement driver license | $12 |
| Replacement instruction permit | $2 |
| Out-of-state skill test | $15 |
| Out-of-state vision screening | $5 |
| Travel ID / Travel Driver License | $25 (valid up to 8 years) |
| Identification Card — ages 0–64 | $12 |
| Identification Card — 65 and over | No fee |
| Returned check fee | $25 |
| MVR — uncertified 39-month | $3 |
| MVR — certified 5-year | $5 |
| Name / address change deadline | Within 10 days (notify MVD) |
| Title application after purchase | Within 15 days |
| Points for TSS / suspension review | 8+ points in 12 months |
| Organ donor registry | DonateLifeAZ.org · 1-800-94-DONOR |
| Travel & road info | Dial 511 or az511.com |
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