Arizona § 49-557 - Government vehicles; emissions inspections; noncompliance; vehicle operation privilege suspension
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-557 — Government vehicles; emissions inspections; noncompliance; vehicle operation privilege suspension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-557. Government vehicles; emissions inspections; noncompliance; vehicle operation privilege suspension
A. Each vehicle that is owned by the United States government and that is domiciled in this state for more than ninety consecutive days and each vehicle that is owned by a state or political subdivision of this state shall comply with section 49-542. On compliance, the department shall issue a government entity compliance sticker for the vehicle. The government entity compliance sticker shall be placed on the vehicle as prescribed by rule adopted by the department.
B. If a vehicle described in subsection A of this section does not have a current government entity compliance sticker, a law enforcement officer shall issue a citation to the operator of the vehicle for a violation of this section. On receipt of the abstract of conviction for a violation of this section, the department of transportation shall immediately suspend the privilege to operate the vehicle on the highways of this state until that vehicle complies with section 49-542.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-557
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-557 cover?
Section 49-557 ("Government vehicles; emissions inspections; noncompliance; vehicle operation privilege suspension") 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 § 49-557?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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