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SB 1205

motor vehicle booting; fees; regulation

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by John Kavanagh

Arizona SB 1205 caps vehicle booting fees and establishes regulatory standards for when and how vehicles can be immobilized for unpaid parking violations or debts.

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Bill Summary · SB 1205

Legislative bill overview

SB 1205 regulates the practice of booting motor vehicles (immobilizing them with a device) by establishing fee caps, operational standards, and enforcement mechanisms. The bill addresses the authority and limitations of entities—primarily private parking enforcement and municipal authorities—that boot vehicles for unpaid parking violations or debts.

Why is this important

Vehicle booting is a common but controversial debt collection practice that can strand vehicle owners and create financial hardship. This bill attempts to balance property rights and debt collection with consumer protection by limiting fees and establishing clearer rules about when and how booting can occur.

Potential points of contention

  • Fee disputes: The specific cap on booting fees may be challenged as either too restrictive for enforcement agencies or insufficient protection for vehicle owners facing high removal costs
  • Private vs. public authority: Clarity on which entities can boot vehicles and under what circumstances could create conflicts between private parking companies and municipal authorities
  • Due process concerns: Whether vehicle owners have adequate notice and opportunity to cure violations before booting occurs, and what appeal mechanisms exist

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

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