A.R.S. § 28-1557: Traffic Complaint Form
Traffic complaint form; use of social security number prohibited
What is Arizona's uniform traffic ticket and complaint form?
In Arizona, every traffic enforcement agency must use a uniform traffic ticket and complaint form, and each complaint must warn that failing to appear can lead to an arrest warrant and license suspension for a criminal charge, or a default judgment, a civil penalty, and license suspension for a civil violation. The head of each agency must be responsible for issuing the ticket books, keep a record of every book and complaint issued to individual members, and keep a receipt for each book. A complaint given to an individual may not contain a person's social security number, though copies kept by law enforcement and the courts are exempt from that rule.
Full statute text
Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
28-1557. Traffic complaint form; use of social security number prohibited
A. Each traffic enforcement agency in this state shall use a uniform traffic ticket and complaint form for traffic complaints pursuant to the rules of procedure in traffic cases adopted by the supreme court of Arizona that is issued in books meeting the requirements of this article.
B. Each traffic complaint shall contain the following notice:
1. If you fail to appear as directed in this complaint on a criminal charge, a warrant will be issued for your arrest and your license will be suspended.
2. If you fail to appear as directed in this complaint on a civil traffic violation:
(a) A default judgment will be entered against you.
(b) A civil penalty will be imposed.
(c) Your license or nonresident operating privilege will be suspended until the civil penalty is paid.
C. The chief administrative officer of each traffic enforcement agency:
1. Is responsible for the issuance of the books.
2. Shall maintain a record of every book and each complaint contained in the book issued to individual members of the traffic enforcement agency.
3. Shall require and retain a receipt for each issued book.
D. A traffic complaint that is issued to an individual shall not contain a person's social security number. This subsection does not apply to copies of the traffic complaint that are retained by law enforcement and the courts.
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