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The civil penalty for a second or later violation of Arizona's hands-free driving law becomes $400, and an extra $150 applies when a violation results in an accident with a motorcycle.
Official title: distracted driving; penalties; motorcycles
- September 12, 2026
What changes
BeforeA second or later violation of the law against holding or texting on a phone or similar device while driving carried a civil penalty of at least $150 but not more than $250.
NowA second or later violation carries a civil penalty of $400.
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NowAn additional $150 civil penalty applies if a violation results in an accident with a motorcycle.
Who it affects
- Drivers of motor vehicles in Arizona
- Motorcyclists involved in accidents with drivers who violate the law
- Peace officers and courts handling these violations
What you need to do
Nothing.
What the law doesn't answer
- How it is determined that a violation "results in" an accident with a motorcycle
- Whether the extra $150 can be added to a first violation as well as a second or later one
- Where the penalty money goes
This summary describes the law as enacted. Later laws, court rulings or referendum petitions can change the picture. Check the official text for the current wording.