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Commercial motor vehicle in Arizona Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session

In Arizona criminal law, “Commercial motor vehicle” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.

What does “Commercial motor vehicle” mean in Arizona criminal law?

"Commercial motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles used in commerce to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle either: (a) Has either a gross combined weight rating or a gross weight of twenty-six thousand one or more pounds inclusive of a towed unit with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross weight of more than ten thousand pounds, whichever is greater. (A.R.S. § 28-1301)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.