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HB 2409

excessive speeding

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Rachel Keshel and 3 co-sponsors

HB 2409 modifies Arizona's excessive speeding penalties and enforcement procedures to address traffic safety through revised violation consequences.

House Second Reading
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Bill Summary · HB 2409

Legislative bill overview

HB 2409 addresses excessive speeding violations in Arizona by modifying penalties and enforcement procedures for drivers significantly exceeding posted speed limits. The bill is currently in early stages of the legislative process, having passed first reading on January 27, 2025.

Why is this important

Excessive speeding is a major contributor to traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Legislative modifications to how these violations are handled can affect public safety outcomes, insurance rates, and the balance between traffic enforcement and individual driving freedoms.

Potential points of contention

  • Penalty severity: Whether proposed fines, license suspensions, or other consequences are proportionate and effective as deterrents versus punitive
  • Enforcement equity: Concerns about disparate impact on different communities or whether automated vs. manual enforcement creates fairness issues
  • Threshold definition: What speed differential constitutes "excessive" speeding and whether thresholds differ reasonably between road types (residential, highway, school zones)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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