If you get involved in a car accident, you may be facing a mountain of medical bills and property damage costs. The price of your car accident may be overwhelming, but it is critical not to accept a fast settlement from a car insurance company.
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If you get convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Arizona, part of your sentence will most likely be the requirement to have an ignition interlock device (IID) installed in your vehicle. This device requires you to blow an alcohol-free breath before your vehicle’s engine will start.
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If you own a golf cart in Arizona, there are circumstances when you can operate it on public roads. However, you must follow state laws to make your golf cart street-legal. You must also abide by all road rules that apply to you, as well as be vigilant to prevent motor vehicle accidents.
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Putting up a no trespassing sign on your property could prevent law enforcement officers from being able to search your home. Without a search warrant, the police are no more privileged to enter private property than the general public. This means they must respect no trespassing signs, in most cases.
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Arizona has several laws pertaining to the consumption of alcoholic beverages, especially in public places and on roadways. One of these laws prohibits operating or riding as a passenger in a motor vehicle with an open container of alcohol in the car.
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Driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a crime that is taken very seriously in Arizona. If you get convicted of a DUI, you can face penalties that have the power to change your life. One of the methods that law enforcement officers use to discourage drunk driving and screen for intoxicated drivers is sobriety checkpoints.
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In Arizona, being convicted of certain offenses can result in having your vehicle impounded for 30 days. Vehicle impoundment means holding a vehicle in a storage lot or tow yard for a mandatory amount of time. It is important to know what to do if your vehicle gets impounded in Arizona, including how to get your car back.
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If you get sent to jail or prison in Arizona, you will no longer have the same access to your bank accounts or assets. If there are still bills to be paid while you are incarcerated, this needs to be arranged ahead of time.
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Every motor vehicle driver in Arizona is legally required to carry car insurance. Driving without insurance is a moving violation. While you will not face criminal charges for this offense in Arizona, you could be fined up to $1,000 and be required to pay for more expensive insurance in the future, known as SR-22 certificate insurance.
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If you get taken in for questioning by a law enforcement officer in Arizona, the best thing you can do for yourself is to use your right to remain silent. If you lie to a police officer or make a false report during an interview or after an arrest, you could face criminal charges.
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One of the decisions that you will need to make after getting involved in a car accident is whether or not to hire a lawyer. You are not legally required to hire an attorney to help you with a car accident insurance claim or even file a personal injury lawsuit after a motor vehicle collision.
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Work zones and roadside construction projects are necessary to keep Arizona’s roads functioning in good condition. Unfortunately, construction zones can pose numerous dangers to drivers and workers alike. Work zones can come with crash risks such as equipment left in the road, dangerous detours, and distracted and inattentive drivers.
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Some form of car insurance or proof of financial responsibility is required in all 50 states. Motor vehicle collisions can cost thousands of dollars in property damage and medical care. Insurance guarantees that a motor vehicle driver has the means to pay for an accident that he or she causes.
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