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Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guideform #46-4416 at azdot.gov/mvd and visitingany MVD or Authorized Third Party office.You will be required to show identification.Arizona’s Driver LicenseArizona Revised Statutes, section 28-3153(D)provides that the Motor Vehicle Division(MVD) must not issue or renew a driverlicense or identification (ID) card for a personwho does not submit proof satisfactory toMVD that the applicant’s presence in theUnited States is authorized under federallaw. MVD is required to determine that eachapplicant meets the requirements of thelaw. Identification requirements may changewithout notice.Road TestYou may now schedule an appointment tocomplete a road test! It is highly encouragedthat you schedule an appointment onlineto ensure you are able to take the testwhen you go to an office. You may schedulean appointment at AZMVDNow.gov for atime convenient for you. To get the earliestappointment possible, be sure to checkmultiple locations.Visit AZMVDNow.gov for more informationregarding what is needed to take theroad test or to schedule your roadtest appointment.If a road test is required, you may drive a testroute that has a variety of traffic situations.An examiner will ride with you in your vehicleand give you directions to follow. You willbe observed and graded on specific actionsand on your general ability to safely operatethe vehicle.Road tests may be suspended due to extremeweather or safety conditions.Before you can take the road test, youwill have to show that you understandthe meaning of Arizona traffic signs. Youwill also have to respond to the followingdirections in English:8 Stop Does your speedometer work?Slow downChange lanes left/rightDrive straight aheadTurn left/right at the next street,corner, stop sign or traffic lightFasten your seat beltYou must provide the vehicle to be usedfor the test. The vehicle must be in goodoperating condition: functioning brakes,brake lights, turn signals and horn, awindshield with no cracks, both inside andoutside rearview mirrors, and tires that arein good condition. Passenger and driverside windows must also be operational.The passenger and driver door must openand close properly. You must show proof ofcurrent registration and current automobileliability insurance. If your vehicle is a 1972model or newer, it must be equipped withseat belts, and these belts must be properlyfastened and adjusted.Vehicle InsuranceEvery motor vehicle operated on theroadways of this state must be covered by aninsurance liability policy issued by a companythat is licensed to do business in Arizona. Thepolicy must be an Arizona based policy thatreflects where the vehicle is predominantlybeing operated.Minimum levels of financial responsibility forprivate passenger vehicles are: 25,000 bodily injury liability for oneperson and 50,000 for two or morepersons. 15,000 property damage liability.It is important that you verify that the vehicleidentification number (VIN) supplied by yourinsurance company matches the VIN on yourvehicle registration. If it does not match, askyour insurance company to resubmit the

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guidecorrect VIN.Resident DefinitionYou must have proof of current insurance inthe vehicle when operating the vehicle. Lawenforcement officers will ask you for proofof insurance at the time of traffic stops orcrashes. Insurance companies notify MVDof all policy cancellations, non-renewals,and new policies. If your insurance companysends MVD a notice that your policy is nolonger active, we will send you an inquiry toverify insurance status.State law requires that you obtain an Arizonadriver license and registration immediately ifany one of the following applies. If you:Failure to maintain proper insurance witha correct VIN on file with MVD couldlead to the suspension of your vehicleregistration and/or driver license. To verifyyour insurance coverage on file with MVD,please visit AZMVDNow.gov and click on“Manage Insurance.”National Driver RegisterArizona is a member of the National DriverRegister, a nationwide computer systemproviding information about problemdrivers. When you apply for an Arizonadriver license, your information is checkedagainst this system. If you have outstandingor unresolved actions in another state, anArizona license will not be issued. If youprovide false information, your Arizona driverlicense may be canceled. Work in Arizona (other than forseasonal agricultural work). Place children in school withoutpaying the tuition rate ofa non-resident. Have a business with an office inArizona, that bases and operatesvehicles in this state. Obtain a state license or pay schooltuition fees at the same rate as anArizona resident. Have a business that operates vehiclesto transport good or passengerswithin Arizona. Remain in Arizona for a total ofseven months or more during anycalendar year, regardless of yourpermanent residence. Are registered to vote in this state.An “out-of-state student“ enrolled with sevenor more semester hours is not considered aresident, even if employed.Voter RegistrationYou may submit a voter registration format the same time you apply for a driverlicense or ID card by completing the voterregistration portion of the driver license/IDcard application.You are not required to register to votein order to obtain a license. If you declineto register to vote, the fact that you havedeclined will remain confidential. If youdo register to vote, the application willremain confidential and will be used onlyfor registration purposes. Submitting a falsevoter registration is a Class 6 felony.To register, you must be all of the following: 18 years of age or older, on or before9

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guidethe next General Election date. A United States citizen.A resident of Arizona.Have not been convicted of a felony,unless your civil rights have beenrestored.Have not been adjudicatedincompetent.You may also register to vote online atServiceArizona.com or by completing aseparate voter registration form, which canbe obtained at an MVD office or by calling602.542.8683 or toll free 1.877.THEVOTE.You must be registered to vote 29 daysbefore an election in order to qualify to votein the upcoming election. There is no fee toregister vote.If you change your address, you mustre-register to vote. You may register onlineat ServiceArizona.com.Organ Donation ProgramA Donor Registry has been established inArizona. To indicate your decision to be adonor, simply visit ServiceArizona.com andclick on the “Organ Donor” logo to registeronline or call 1.800.94.DONOR.The application for a driver license oridentification card includes a box for youto check if you would like to be added tothe Donate Life AZ Registry as an organ andtissue donor.Medical Condition IndicatorSpace is provided on your license to indicatemedical conditions that may requireimmediate attention. You must present astatement about the medical condition,signed by a licensed physician or registerednurse practitioner to obtain a medical codeon your license.Proof of Social Security NumberState and federal laws require you provideproof of a valid Social Security number.Your Social Security number will be usedto verify your identity and to comply withchild support laws. It will not be used as yourdriver license number.Classes of LicensesLicenses are issued by “class”: Class G(graduated), Class D (operator), Class M(motorcycle) and Class A, B, C (commercial).If the Class M license is combined withany other class of license, it will be addedas an “endorsement” on the back ofthe current license.Instruction PermitIf you are at least 15 years and 6 months ofage you may be issued a graduated and/or amotorcycle instruction permit. You must beat least 18 for an operator permit.Graduated or operator permit: you must beaccompanied by a Class A, B, C or D licenseddriver at least 21 years of age, who occupiesthe seat beside you. These permits are validfor 12 months.10

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service GuideMotorcycle permit: you are prohibitedfrom carrying passengers or operatinga motorcycle on freeways or interstatehighways between sunset and sunrise, at anytime when there is not enough light to clearlysee persons or vehicles at a distance of 500feet. The motorcycle permit is valid for 7months and can be renewed only one timewithin a 24-month period.To practice taking the written test, pleasevisit our website at azdot.gov/mvd.Graduated License (Class G)A graduated driver license is issued to anapplicant who is at least 16, but less than18, years of age and is valid to operate anyvehicle that does not require a motorcycle orcommercial license.RestrictionsFor the first 6 months, a driver with agraduated driver license shall not drive amotor vehicle between the hours of midnightand 5:00 a.m. unless: A parent or legal guardian with a validClass A, B, C or D license occupies thefront passenger seat or:Driving directly to or from asanctioned school-sponsored activity,place of employment, a sanctionedreligious activity or a family emergency.For the first 6 months, a driver with agraduated driver license shall not drive amotor vehicle containing more than onepassenger under the age of 18, unless: The passengers are the teen driver’ssiblings or The teen driver is accompanied by aparent or legal guardian with a validClass A, B, C or D driver license whooccupies the front passenger seat.Applicants will be required to pass theDivision’s written test before being issuedan Arizona instruction permit. This doesnot apply to Commercial Learner’s Permits.Arizona will give applicants credit for the timethey have held their instruction permit inanother state.An applicant for a graduated license musthave held an Arizona instruction permitfor at least 6 months. The permit must bevalid at the time of application. An applicantmust also have satisfactorily completed anArizona driver education program approvedby MVD or the parent or guardian mustcertify in writing that the applicant either hascompleted at least 30 hours of superviseddriving practice, including at least 10 hoursat night, or 20 hours of supervised drivingpractice with at least six (6) hours at night ifthe minor completed a Traffic Survival Schoolor Defensive Driving course.An applicant holding a current and valid outof state driver license may be exempt fromthe driver education/driving practice andinstruction permit requirements.The holder of a graduated license is notrequired to obtain an operator license at age18, but may choose to obtain one.PenaltiesIf you receive a citation, you may be eligibleto attend the Arizona Supreme Court’sDefensive Driving Program. Please read theinformation provided with your citationcarefully for information about your options.The following penalties are for drivers who areunder age 18, have a graduated driver license,and are convicted of a traffic violation.First conviction of a traffic violation: Must attend Traffic Survival School.Violation goes on driving record.Second conviction of a traffic violation: 3-month suspension ofdriving privilege. Violation goes on driving record.11

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service GuideThird conviction of a traffic violation: 6-month suspension ofdriving privilege. Violation goes on driving record.There are additional penalties for violationsof curfew and passenger restrictions,including fines and mandatory extension ofthe 6-month restricted driving period.Suspension of driving privilege results for athird conviction of curfew and/or passengerviolations, convictions of other violationsincluding alcohol-related convictions.Parent/Guardian Approval forApplicants Under 18If you are under 18, your application for aninstruction permit or driver license must besigned by at least one adult. The adult willbe responsible for any negligence or willfulmisconduct when you are driving.The application must be signed by: One natural/adoptive parent, ifmarried to the other natural/adoptiveparent Both natural/adoptive parents, if notmarried to each other, but share jointcustody One natural/adoptive parent with solecustody Legal guardian (proof required) Employer of the minor (parents’ deathcertificates must be shown).Foster parent living with the minor(proof required), orThe signatures must be witnessed by anMVD agent or by a notary public. Signaturesobtained for an instruction permit will berequired again for a driver license.The person who signed the application for theminor, as well as the person with responsibilityfor the minor, may cancel the minor’s license.The license may be canceled by submitting12a “Driver License/ID Cancellation Request”available online, at any driver license office,or by sending a notarized letter authorizingthe cancellation to Motor Vehicle Division ,P.O. Box 2100, Mail Drop 533M, Phoenix, AZ85001. Indicate the license number, full nameand date of birth of the person whose licenseis to be canceled.Selective Service RegistrationFederal law requires that every male UnitedStates citizen and male alien residing in theUnited States or its territories must registerwith the U.S. Selective Service System within30 days of his 18th birthday. Arizona lawrequires that by submitting an applicationfor an original, renewal or reinstatementdriver license or identification card, maleapplicants under 26 years of age consent toregistration with the Selective Service as partof the application process. When submittingan application for a duplicate driver licenseor identification card, male applicants under26 years of age have the option to consent toregistration as part of the application process.Registering with Selective Service doesnot mean that you are joining the military.Registration provides the federal governmentwith an accurate list of males who might becalled to military service if a return to the draftis authorized by Congress and the President.If you are 18 to 25 years of age, registrationinformation will immediately be sent toSelective Service. If you are under 18,information will be stored and automaticallysent to the Selective Service when you reachage 18. Selective Service will send you aRegistration Acknowledgment Card when youRegistration is complete.For more information, call Selective Servicetoll-free at 1.888.655.1825 or sss.gov.Operator License (Class D)An operator license allows you to drive anyvehicle that does not require a motorcycle orcommercial license. You must be at least 18

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guideyears of age to apply for an operator license.Motorcycle License (Class M)A motorcycle license or endorsement isrequired to drive a motorcycle or motordriven cycle. You must be at least 16 to applyfor a motorcycle license.An applicant for a motorcycle license orendorsement who is under 18 must have heldan Arizona motorcycle instruction permit forat least six months. An applicant must alsohave satisfactorily completed a motorcycledriver education program that is approved byMVD or the parent or guardian must certifyin writing that the applicant has completedat least 30 hours of supervised motorcycledriving practice.including the driver, or is used in thetransportation of hazardous materialsrequiring placarding. A Passenger(P) or a Hazardous MaterialsEndorsement (HME) is required toobtain a Class C CDL.For more information and requirements,please see our website azdotgov/mvd or obtain a copy of the CDL DriverLicense Manual.Identification (ID) CardAn applicant holding an out-of-statemotorcycle license or endorsement maybe exempt from the driver education/driving practice and instructionpermit requirements.For additional information, see the MotorcycleOperator Manual, available online atazdot.gov/mvd or any MVD or Third Party office.Commercial Driver License (Class A, B or C)A commercial driver license (CDL) is requiredfor operating a commercial motor vehiclegrouped by the following classes: Class A: Any combination of vehicleswith a gross combination weightrating (GCWR) of 26,001 or morepounds, provided the GVWR of thevehicle(s) being towed is in excess of10,000 lbs.Class B: Any single vehicle with aGVWR of 26,001 lbs or more, or anysuch vehicle towing a vehicle not inexcess of 10,000 lbs GVWRClass C: Any single vehicle, orcombination of vehicles, that meetsneither the definition of Group Anor that of Group B, but is designedto transport 16 or more passengersThe identification card is available to all ages(including infants) for 12. Persons overthe age of 65 or anyone receiving FederalSupplemental Security Income disabilitychecks receive the card free of charge.You may not possess an identification cardand a driver license at the same time.An Arizona ID Card with a photo allows lawenforcement agencies to rapidly distributeyour child’s information and photograph inthe event of an AMBER ALERT.A new photo will be needed as your child growsand changes. Photo updates are available atMVD offices. A duplicate identification cardwith the new photo costs 12.What do I need to bring to MVD?Before you visit, complete your application13

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guidefor a driver license or identification cardonline at AZMVDNow.gov. The websitewill also assist you with determining whatdocuments you may need to bring with youfor your visit. For more information on driverlicense or identification cards, please visitazdot.gov/driver-services.Travel DL/IDThe Arizona Travel ID is the credential thatcomplies with the federal REAL ID Act of2005. The Travel ID is available as both adriver license and identification card.The Travel ID will serve as valid identificationto pass through airport security to boardcommercial aircraft as well as access somerestricted areas in federal facilities, nuclearpower plants and military bases. CurrentArizona credentials will be sufficient untilMay 3, 2023.The Federal REAL ID act of 2005 requiresArizona to distinguish between compliant andnon-compliant credentials and clearly stateon all non-federally compliant credentials“Not for Federal Identification.” All federallycompliant credentials will be printed witha yellow star shape insignia near the upperright corner of the credential.The Travel ID cost is 25 for first timeissuance and renewals. In most instances, itwill be valid for eight years.The Travel ID can be obtained at MVD officesand Authorized Third Party Driver Licenseproviders. For more information on locations,please visit azdot.gov/mvdlocations.Required for a Travel DL/IDOne of the following is required:14 Valid, unexpired U.S. Passport orPassport Card Original or certified copy of a birthcertificate filed with a state office ofVital Statistics or equivalent agency inthe individual’s State of Birth (Hospitalrecords/certificates and CaliforniaCertified Abstracts of Birth are notacceptable). Consular Report of Birth Abroadissued by the U.S. Department ofState Form FS-240, DL-1350 or FS-545 Valid, unexpired Permanent ResidentCard Form I-551 issued by DHS or INS Unexpired employment authorizationdocument (EAD) issued by DHS, FormI-766 or Form I-688B. Unexpired foreign passport witha valid unexpired U.S. vi

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