In 2022, legislators passed a new law in Arizona that permits motorcyclists to lane filter for the first time. Within certain parameters, two-wheeled motorcycles can now drive on the line between two lanes of same-direction traffic to pass stopped vehicles. Lane filtering must be done safely, prudently and within the confines of Arizona law.
Emergency vehicles are defined as those used by law enforcement, medical technicians, fire departments and other authorized emergency personnel. In Arizona, there are laws in place to help facilitate the movement of an emergency vehicle through traffic to better serve those in need of their services, as well as to prevent roadside accidents involving parked emergency vehicles.
Every year, thousands of drivers get involved in car accidents in the State of Arizona. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to understand basic car accident laws and how to navigate them in a way that protects your legal rights.
Until recently, driving under the influence (DUI) convictions could not be expunged, or effectively erased, from an individual’s criminal record in Arizona. As of 2023, however, Arizona law allows certain qualifying individuals to have their DUI records expunged. Find out if you qualify to have your DUI record sealed from public view by consulting with an attorney about your individual circumstances.
If you get injured in a preventable accident in Arizona and wish to pursue financial compensation with a personal injury claim, it is important to understand a law called the statute of limitations. Arizona’s statute of limitations gives most claimants no more than two years from the date of an accident to file a personal injury claim.
