Arizona § 28-953 - Brakes on all-terrain vehicles and motor driven cycles

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-953 — Brakes on all-terrain vehicles and motor driven cycles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-953. Brakes on all-terrain vehicles and motor driven cycles

A. The director may:

1. Require an inspection of the brake on an all-terrain vehicle or a motor driven cycle.

2. Disapprove a brake that does not comply with the performance ability standard provided in section 28-952 or that is not so designed or constructed to ensure reasonable and reliable performance in actual use.

B. The director may refuse to register or may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle referred to in this section if the director determines that the brake on the vehicle does not comply with this section.

C. A person shall not operate on a highway a vehicle referred to in this section if the director has disapproved the brake equipment on the vehicle or type of vehicle.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-953

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-953 cover?

Section 28-953 ("Brakes on all-terrain vehicles and motor driven cycles") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Arizona § 28-953?

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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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