A.R.S. § 28-622: Obey Traffic Officers
Failure to comply with police officer; classification
Is it a crime to disobey a police officer directing traffic in Arizona?
In Arizona, it is a class 2 misdemeanor to willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order or direction of a police officer who has authority to direct, control, or regulate traffic.
Full statute text
Official text last checked against azleg.gov:
28-622. Failure to comply with police officer; classification
A. A person shall not wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of a police officer invested by law with authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.
B. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
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