AZ DMV DUI and Impaired Driving Laws Flashcards

Arizona requires an ignition interlock device (IID) for which DUI offenders?

Answer: All DUI convictions, including first-time offenders

Arizona requires IID installation for all DUI convictions, including first-time offenses, upon license reinstatement.

Driving while impaired by prescription medication in Arizona is:

Answer: Illegal if the drug impairs your ability to drive safely

Arizona DUI law covers impairment by any drug, including legally prescribed medications, if it affects safe driving ability.

In Arizona, what does 'DUI per se' mean?

Answer: Being at or above the legal BAC limit is automatically a DUI offense, regardless of apparent impairment

DUI per se means reaching the legal BAC threshold (0.08%) is itself the offense — police do not need to prove you were visibly impaired.

A first-offense standard DUI conviction in Arizona may result in:

Answer: Minimum 10 days in jail (9 suspended with treatment), fines, and license suspension

A first standard DUI in Arizona carries a mandatory minimum of 10 days jail (9 of which can be suspended upon completing alcohol screening), plus fines and suspension.

In Arizona, can you be charged with DUI while sitting in a parked car with the engine running?

Answer: Yes — you are considered in actual physical control of the vehicle

Arizona's DUI law covers 'actual physical control,' meaning a driver in a running parked car can be charged with DUI.

What happens to an Arizona driver's license after a first DUI conviction?

Answer: Suspended for 90 days with restricted driving privileges possible

A first DUI in Arizona results in a 90-day license suspension, during which restricted driving privileges may be available.