Arizona legal term
Vehicle identification number in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Vehicle identification number” 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 “Vehicle identification number” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Vehicle identification number" means the number that the manufacturer or the United States or a state department of transportation assigns to a motor vehicle for the purpose of identifying the motor vehicle or a major component part of the motor vehicle. (A.R.S. § 13-4701)
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