Arizona § 28-3169 - Possession and display of driver license; defense
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-3169 — Possession and display of driver license; defense, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-3169. Possession and display of driver license; defense
A. A licensee shall have a legible driver license in the licensee's immediate possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle. On demand of a justice of the peace, a police officer or a field deputy or inspector of the department, a licensee shall display the license.
B. A person who is served a complaint for violating this section is not responsible if the person produces in court or the office of the police officer or field deputy or inspector of the department a legible driver license or an authorized duplicate of the license issued to the person that was valid at the time of the alleged violation of this section.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-3169
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-3169 cover?
Section 28-3169 ("Possession and display of driver license; defense") 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 § 28-3169?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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