Arizona Strictest in the Nation When it Comes to DUI Laws, But is Lax Concerning Distracted Driving
Arizona has one of the strictest DUI laws in the nation.
According to a study by WalletHub, Arizona ranks as the harshest state for penalties against drunk drivers.
Their laws state that first time offenders with a blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08 or above will be sentenced to 10 days in jail and a minimum $750 fine. Second time offenders will serve 90 days in a federal penitentiary and must pay $1,750. Third time criminals will be served with an automatic felony.
Even after the payment is processed and the criminal serves their time, a person convicted of a first-time DUI offense is required to install an ignition interlock device in any and all vehicles they drive for one full year.
In the study, WalletHub ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia after taking 15 key ...