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A.R.S. § 13-1803 — Unlawful use of means of transportation; classification

Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

Part of Chapter 18: Theft, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-1803

Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.

A.R.S. § 13-1803Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person commits unlawful use of means of transportation if, without intent permanently to deprive, the person either: 1. Knowingly takes unauthorized control over another person's means of transportation. 2. Knowingly is transported or physically located in a vehicle that the person knows or has reason to know is in the unlawful possession of another person pursuant to paragraph 1 or section 13-1814. B. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section is a class 5 felony. C. A violation of subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section is a class 6 felony.

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Is unlawful use of means of transportation a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

It depends on the circumstances: unlawful use of means of transportation ranges from a Class 6 Felony to a Class 5 Felony in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-1803.

Unauthorized control over means of transportation: Class 5 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1803B) · Knowingly transported in unlawfully possessed vehicle: Class 6 Felony (A.R.S. § 13-1803C)

Which Arizona statute covers unlawful use of means of transportation?

Unlawful use of means of transportation is governed by A.R.S. § 13-1803 (Unlawful use of means of transportation; classification).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.