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    Top Seatbelts

    Anyone sitting in the front seat of a vehicle built after 1972 must at least have their lap belt properly adjusted and fastened. If a shoulder belt is also available, that must be properly adjusted and fastened, as well.

    Drivers may be nailed with a citation if a front-seat passenger under the age of 16 is not wearing a seat belt.

    Those with a physical or medical disability waiver are exempt from this rule.

    Top Child Car Seat Laws

    When riding in a vehicle, all children under the age of five must be properly secured in a child restraint device meeting federal standards. The driver can be assessed with a $50 penalty for failing to take this action.

    However, this law doesn't apply to children riding in a vehicle manufactured before 1972, school bus, public transportation vehicle, or a recreational vehicle.

    Although that is the extent of the Arizona law, protecting a child in a vehicle doesn't stop there. The state provides helpful information on how to protect child passengers.

    Additionally, if you spot a vehicle with a passenger under eight years old who appears not to be properly restrained, you can report the driver by calling (800) 505-BABY. Be sure to know the vehicle's license plate number and state, the location, and where the child was sitting.

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    Top Motorcycles

    Anyone operating a motorcycle must wear protective glasses, goggles, or a transparent faceshield. Drivers are exempt from this, though, if their bike has a protective windshield.

    Drivers and riders under 18 must wear a helmet.

    Top Cell Phones

    School bus drivers aren't allowed to use cell phones when driving a school bus, unless it's for emergency purposes.

    No driver may send text messages while behind the wheel, unless they're communicating with emergency personnel.

    Top Headlights

    Drivers must have their headlights on between sunset and sunrise.

    Top Aggressive Drivers

    You may report an excessively aggressive driver by contacting the local police department, or calling 911 if it's an emergency.

    Top Impaired Drivers

    If you spot a driver who appears to be driving while under the influence, call 911 if it appears to be an emergency situation. If it isn't, report the driver by calling the Department of Public Safety at (602) 223-2000.

    Before calling, try to get information such as the vehicle's license plate number, make, model, and current location, if possible.

    Top Unattended Animals

    If you intentionally or recklessly leave an animal in your vehicle in a situation where injury or death is likely to occur, you may be cited for a criminal offense. Authorities are allowed to take action to open the vehicle in situations where such action is merited.

    If you notice an unattended animal in a vehicle and believe the animal may be in danger, call the local authorities and report it. Be sure to have the proper information ready, such as the location and description of the vehicle.

     
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