Arizona § 28-4139 - License plate display violation; civil penalty; disposition

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-4139 — License plate display violation; civil penalty; disposition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 28-4139. License plate display violation; civil penalty; disposition

A. Display of a license plate on a motor vehicle if the registration or license plate has been suspended pursuant to this article shall subject the person involved to a civil penalty of not less than two hundred fifty dollars.

B. The court shall impose the penalty pursuant to this section in addition to any other penalties imposed pursuant to this article.

C. Suspended license plates shall be confiscated at the time of citation, and all penalties imposed pursuant to this section shall be paid to the general fund of the state agency or political subdivision of the citing officer.

D. The department shall provide information on suspended license plates to law enforcement agencies.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 28-4139

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-4139 cover?

Section 28-4139 ("License plate display violation; civil penalty; disposition") 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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Is this the official text of Arizona law?

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