4 MORE Reasons Police Can Pull You Over in Arizona

Drivers in the state to the west of Arizona seem to have their own interpretation of the laws on the road. Whenever I visit California, driving around stresses me out so much that I pine for the calmer Arizona drivers and roadways.

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Things are different in Arizona. Most drivers seem to be pretty good about obeying the law, and they're friendlier and more courteous than many places I've visited.

I'm proud to say that even in our bigger cities, like Tucson and the Phoenix Metropolitan area, drivers just seem nicer behind the wheel.

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"But, I Wasn't Speeding!" - 3 Reasons Police Can Pull Drivers Over in Arizona

Now and then, however, even good drivers make mistakes. In Arizona, police officers can pull you over for reasons other than speeding. Here are the most common ways you can attract the wrong kind of attention from local law enforcement in our state:

1. Distracted Driving: Did you know that in Arizona, using a mobile device while you're driving can get you pulled over? It's now a primary offense, and if a police officer sees you using your phone while your vehicle is in motion, you can get pulled over and handed an expensive citation. Even holding your phone can be grounds for a stop.
2. Vehicle Equipment Violations: Before you hit the road, check your vehicle's equipment. You can be pulled over if everything on your vehicle isn't in good working order, like broken taillights, headlights that aren't working properly, or faulty turn signals.
3. Dark-Tinted Windows: Do you have dark-tinted windows?  If your windows don't comply with Arizona's tinting laws, police can pull you over.

Not Wearing Your Seat Belt: While you can't be pulled over solely for not wearing your seatbelt, Arizona law requires all front-seat passengers and drivers to wear seat belts.

Click It Or Ticket: If a law enforcement officer sees that you're not wearing your seat belt after you've been pulled over, they can give you a ticket. According to the Cochise County Sheriff's Office, this is considered a secondary violation. If you're pulled over for another reason and not wearing your seatbelt, you can be ticketed. If your front seat passenger is riding sans seatbelt, they can get a ticket, too.

READ: Can You Legally Go 10 Miles Over the Speed Limit in Arizona?

Our hard-working police officers have enough to do in Arizona. These things can help us cut down on unnecessary conversations with law enforcement and keep our roads safer across Arizona.

Sources: AZ Pinnacle Law | Crime and Injury Law | AZLawHelp.org | Cochise County Sherrif's Office