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ARIZONA STATE SENATE

Fifty-Seventh Legislature, Second Regular Session

REVISED

FACT SHEET FOR H.B. 2941

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 reckless driving, which is a class 2 misdemeanor, except when authorized.

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 when authorized:

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.

Revisions

1. Corrects the purpose statement to classify the act as reckless driving, which is a class 2 misdemeanor, rather than a class 2 misdemeanor.

2. Clarifies the purpose statement and provisions to classify the act as reckless driving, except when authorized, rather than as prescribed.

House Action Senate Action

JUD                 2/3/26        W/D                               PS                    3/18/26      DP     5-1-1                                  

TI                    2/11/26      DP       7-0-0-0

3^rd Read          3/2/26                    56-0-3-0-1

Prepared by Senate Research

March 24, 2026

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