traffic violations; photo radar; penalties

This Arizona bill establishes a new process for handling traffic violations captured by photo radar systems, allowing drivers to contest tickets without needing to identify themselves or respond to the initial notice. It mandates that law enforcement agencies, rather than private companies, must review the evidence before issuing a citation and requires specific warnings on notices that failure to respond could lead to additional fees. The legislation also introduces a $100 civil penalty option; if paid within ten days, the violation will not affect the driver's license status or auto insurance rates. Finally, the law changes how legal documents are served in these cases, permitting alternative methods like posting on a property door and explicitly prohibiting license suspension based solely on citations served this way.