Arizona § 28-3159 - Restricted licenses
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-3159 — Restricted licenses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-3159. Restricted licenses
A. With good cause, the department may issue the following restricted driver licenses:
1. A driver license with any of the following:
(a) Restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability for the type of motor vehicle or special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle that the licensee may operate.
(b) Restrictions suitable to the licensee's ability to drive a motor vehicle in areas, at locations or on highways or during certain times.
(c) Other restrictions as the department determines appropriate to ensure the safe operation of a motor vehicle by the licensee.
2. A class A, B or C driver license that restricts the driver from operating:
(a) A commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes, if the applicant either fails the air brake component of the knowledge examination or performs the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes.
(b) A vehicle in interstate commerce, if the applicant is not subject to 49 Code of Federal Regulations part 391.
(c) A motor vehicle for the purposes of interstate commerce, if an applicant for a class A, B or C license is at least eighteen years of age.
3. A class A, B or C driver license with other restrictions that the department determines are appropriate to ensure the safe operation of a commercial motor vehicle by the licensee.
4. A class M license that restricts the driver from driving a vehicle other than a motorcycle, motor driven cycle or moped with a maximum piston displacement of one hundred cubic centimeters or less, if the applicant performs the driving examination with a motorcycle, motor driven cycle or moped with a maximum piston displacement of one hundred cubic centimeters or less.
5. A special ignition interlock restricted driver license pursuant to chapter 4, article 3.1 of this title.
6. A license restricting the travel of the driver as provided in section 25-518.
B. The department may either issue a special restricted license or display the restrictions on the usual driver license form.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-3159
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-3159 cover?
Section 28-3159 ("Restricted licenses") 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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