Legal Question in Traffic Law in Arizona

I was cited in for unlicensed driver, uninsured driver and unregistered vehicle for riding my dirtbike through town to get gas. Since OHV don't have to be registered or insured and you don't have to have a license to ride one, should I not have been charged with some "non-legal method of transportation" on a road instead of all these other things?


Asked on 4/09/12, 7:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carrie Spiller Law Office of Carrie M Spiller, PLLC

In Arizona, it is not the case that off-road vehicles are not regulated at all. An off-highway vehicle is, by definition, not supposed to be driven on regular roadways. When any vehicle IS driven on a roadway, traffic regulations can be enforced. For example, even bicyclists have to follow traffic regulations when they are riding on roadways. There may be exceptions to certain statutes, but those depend on the circumstances. In Arizona, there are regulations that require the owner/operator of an off-highway vehicle to receive an official "indicia" of such from the MVD, and the fees and requirements can vary depending on the type and size of the vehicle.

Without knowing more specific facts of your situation, I am not able to answer your question with much detail. If you have been issued a citation, you need to appear in court as ordered. An experienced traffic attorney may be able to assist you with your case, and you can have an attorney, even in civil traffic court. Feel free to contact me if you need further assistance.

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Answered on 4/09/12, 8:35 pm


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