Legal Question in Native American Law in Arizona

It depends on the tribal jurisdiction. Some tribes have agreed to take civil jurisdiction over non-Indians in civil and non-jail-possible traffic matters. However, anyone charged with what is classified as a criminal traffic offense still has to be a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe to be tried tribally. If they are non-tribal the feds can take it if it is what is considered a "major crime" under the. Federal Major Crimes Act.

However, driving recklessly in a school zone likely will warrant just a fine in tribal court , or if they haven't elected to exercise civil traffic jurisdiction over nons, then in the nearest muni or county traffic court.