Arizona § 28-1591 - Traffic violations; civil matters; service
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1591 — Traffic violations; civil matters; service, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-1591. Traffic violations; civil matters; service
A. A violation of a statute relating to traffic movement and control, including a statute governing parking or standing requirements, shall be treated as a civil matter as provided in chapter 3 of this title or this chapter, unless the statute provides for a different classification as a criminal offense.
B. This article does not require that either the initial notification or a subsequent summons and complaint for a parking or standing violation be issued or served as required by this article.
C. If it is necessary to issue a summons and complaint because there is not a satisfactory response to the initial notice of a parking or standing violation, the summons and complaint may be sent by regular mail to the address provided to the department by the individual made responsible for the alleged violation by the applicable statute or ordinance. Service of the summons and complaint is complete on mailing.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-1591
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1591 cover?
Section 28-1591 ("Traffic violations; civil matters; service") 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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