vehicle sales; emergency stop; prohibition

This Arizona bill prohibits the sale or lease of motor vehicles that include remote emergency shut-off mechanisms which allow someone without a key to stop the car without the owner's permission. The law specifically targets features that can remotely disable a vehicle, while explicitly exempting safety systems like automatic braking for inattentive drivers, emergency medical alerts, and automated driving safety features. It also clarifies that lienholders, such as banks, are considered owners for the purpose of these restrictions if their loan contracts include such mechanisms. Additionally, the bill ensures that vehicle manufacturers cannot be banned from selling cars in the state simply because they lack these specific remote shut-off capabilities.