Arizona § 28-121 - Violation; classification; exception; civil traffic violation; surcharge
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-121 — Violation; classification; exception; civil traffic violation; surcharge, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-121. Violation; classification; exception; civil traffic violation; surcharge
A. A person who violates a provision of this title or who fails or refuses to do or perform an act or thing required by this title is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor, unless the statute defining the offense provides for a different classification. This subsection does not apply to any provision or requirement of chapter 3, 5, 7 or 8 or chapter 9, article 4 of this title.
B. A violation of or failure or refusal to do or perform an act or thing required by chapter 3, 5, 7 or 8 or chapter 9, article 4 of this title is a civil traffic violation unless the statute defining the violation provides for a different classification. Civil traffic violations are subject to chapter 5, articles 3 and 4 of this title.
C. In addition to any other penalty assessment provided in this title, the court shall levy the surcharge as required by sections 12-116.01 and 12-116.02.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-121
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-121 cover?
Section 28-121 ("Violation; classification; exception; civil traffic violation; surcharge") 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.
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