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Police said he killed an Arizona officer while texting. But records say he wasn t on his phone
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The Arizona Capitol is illuminated in blue, along with other buildings and structures around the state as a symbol of support for Arizona s frontline medical workers and emergency responders battling the coronavirus in April. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
ARIZONA A new year brings with it new laws across the state of Arizona. From texting while driving to a slight increase in minimum wage, here s everything you need to know about three new laws as you head into 2021.
1. Hands-Free Arizona
Starting immediately on Jan. 1, law enforcement will be cracking down on distracted driving. While several Arizona cities have had similar laws of their own, the state legislature pushed a bill through after the death of Officer Clay Townsend, who was killed during a traffic stop by a distracted driver.
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PHOENIX Arizona drivers who have ignored a 2019 law that bans holding a cellphone behind the wheel be warned: Breaking the law is going to cost you starting Friday.
That’s when police statewide can stop drivers and issue tickets that come with fines between $75 and $149 for a first offense, plus other fees. A second or subsequent offense is even more pricey, with fines of $150 to $250.
Arizona was one of the last states in the nation without a cellphone ban until lawmakers passed the law. It came after years of failing to muster a majority vote in the Legislature because of opposition from many Republicans. They opposed what they saw as an unnecessary infringement on personal responsibility despite compelling testimony from families who lost loved ones in crashes caused by distracted drivers.
Grace period on Arizona s distracted driving law goes ends on New Year s Day azfamily.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from azfamily.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.