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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session
motorcycles; reckless driving
Purpose
Classifies operating a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic or to overtake and pass a vehicle in the same lane as a class 2 misdemeanor, except as prescribed.
Background
All motorcycles are entitled to the full use of a lane. However, the operator of a motorcycle may not overtake and pass in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken or operate a motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles, unless the operator is: 1) overtaking and passing a vehicle that is stopped in the same lane and direction of travel as the operator; or 2) operating the motorcycle between lanes of traffic if the movement may be made safely and the operator operates the motorcycle at a speed that does not exceed 15 miles per hour on a street that is divided into at least two adjacent traffic lanes in the same direction of travel and has a speed limit of up to 45 miles per hour (A.R.S. § 28-903)
A person who drives a vehicle in reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving and, if convicted, guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor (A.R.S. § 28-693).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Classifies the following as reckless driving, except as prescribed:
a) an operator of a motorcycle who overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle being overtaken; and
b) a person who operates a motorcycle between the lanes of traffic or between adjacent rows of vehicles.
2. Makes conforming changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
House Action
JUD 2/3/26 W/D
TI 2/11/26 DP 7-0-0-0
3rd Read 3/2/26 56-0-3-0-1
Prepared by Senate Research
March 16, 2026
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