HB 2786 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - First Regular Session

excessive speed; speed inhibiting device

HB 2786 requires courts to order drivers convicted of specific speeding offenses to install certified speed-limiting devices on their vehicles instead of imposing license suspensions. It directly affects drivers convicted of first-time excessive speeding (90 days), high-speed offenses (180 days), or repeat violations within 12-24 months (up to 1 year). The bill mandates device installation, regular calibration reports from manufacturers to the state, and prohibits tampering - violations are punishable as misdemeanors. Drivers must pay for installation/maintenance, and the state will not reinstate driving privileges until proof of compliance is submitted.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Feb 2025

Committee Review

Feb 2025

House Failed

Mar 2025

Governor

Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 11, 2025

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What changed between versions

Introduced Version → House Engrossed Version · 6 edits · Mar 6, 2025

MODERATE

The bill was renumbered from an Introduced Version to a House Engrossed Version, indicating it has passed the first reading. The core policy changes focus on modifying how speed inhibiting devices are used as a penalty for excessive speeding. The new version removes specific minimum timeframes for device installation, replacing them with a requirement that the device be installed for a duration equivalent to the license suspension that would have otherwise occurred. It also adds new rules regarding device overrides, liability protections for vehicle manufacturers, and exemptions for fleet and commercial vehicles.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include fleet vehicles and commercial vehicles as entities exempt from certain requirements, and it added liability protections for vehicle manufacturers and distributors regarding the installation and use of speed inhibiting devices.

REQUIREMENT

Removed fixed minimum installation periods (e.g., 90 days, 1 year) and replaced them with a requirement that the device be installed for a duration equivalent to the license suspension that would have been imposed.

Added a requirement for vehicle manufacturers to include an 'override feature' allowing drivers to exceed the speed limit by up to 10 mph for 60 seconds, limited to three times per 30 days.

Added rules requiring the department to establish procedures for early removal of devices and timeframes for installing devices on new vehicles if the original vehicle is sold or lost.

SCOPE

Added exemptions for fleet vehicles and commercial vehicles, meaning they are not subject to the speed inhibiting device requirements under this section.

DEFINITION

Added liability protections stating that vehicle manufacturers, distributors, or retailers are not liable for damages caused by the design, installation, or misuse of speed inhibiting devices.

ENFORCEMENT

Changed the enforcement trigger for suspending driving privileges from a failure to submit proof of compliance to an immediate suspension upon notification from the court.

Floor votes · House Mar 11, 2025

How they voted

26–31

Failed · 3 other

Total votes 60

Mar 11, 2025

D Democratic27

5 Yea 21 Nay 1

77% Nay

R Republican33

21 Yea 10 Nay 2

63% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Amendments

Mar 11, 2025

Vote failed

House Vote: fail (26-31-3)

house

Mar 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Mar 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

DPA

lower

Mar 3, 2025

Lower · Passed

PASSED

lower

Feb 19, 2025

Lower · Passed

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors