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A.R.S. § 13-3720 — Dropping objects from overpass; classification; definition

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

Part of Chapter 37: Miscellaneous Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.

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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3720

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. § 13-3720Primary source, current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
A. A person on an overpass who with criminal negligence drops, throws, shoots or otherwise propels an object at or on the lower level street or highway or at or on a motor vehicle that is standing or being operated on the lower level street or highway is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. B. For purposes of this section, "overpass" means the upper level of a crossing, at different levels, of two streets or highways or a street or highway and a pedestrian path or railroad.

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Is dropping objects from overpass a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?

Dropping objects from overpass is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3720.

Which Arizona statute covers dropping objects from overpass?

Dropping objects from overpass is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3720 (Dropping objects from overpass; classification; definition).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.