R17-4-401. Definitions

In addition to the definitions provided under A.R.S. §§ 28-101, 28- 1301, and 28-3001, the following definitions apply to this Article unless otherwise specified: “Division” means the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division. “Financial responsibility (accident) suspension” means a suspension, by the Department, of: The Arizona driver license or driving privilege of an owner of a vehicle that: Lacks the coverage required under A.R.S. § 28- 4135, and Is involved in an accident in Arizona; and The Arizona registration of a vehicle, unless the Department receives proof the vehicle was sold. “Gore area” is defined under A.R.S. § 28-644. “Proof the vehicle was sold” means a written statement to the Department from an owner that includes the following: The seller’s name; The VIN; The sale date; and The purchaser’s name and address. “Restricted permit” means written permission from the Department for: A person subject to a financial responsibility (accident) suspension to operate a motor vehicle only: Between the person’s home and workplace, During the person’s work-related activities, or Between the person’s home and school; and A vehicle with an Arizona registration subject to a financial responsibility (accident) suspension to be operated by a person specified under R17-4-402 only: Between the person’s home and workplace; During the person’s work-related activities; or Between the person’s home and school. “State” means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. “SR22” means a certificate of insurance that complies with requirements under A.R.S. § 28-4077(A). “Thirty-six-month period” means the time measured from the date of the most recent violation with assigned points for which a driver has a conviction or judgment to that day and month three years before the date of the violation. “Twelve-month period” means the time measured from the date of the most recent violation with assigned points for which a driver has a conviction or judgment to that day and month one year before the date of the violation. “Twenty-four-month period” means the time measured from the date of the most recent violation with assigned points for which a driver has a conviction or judgment to that day and month two years before the date of the violation. “VIN” or “vehicle identification number” is defined under A.R.S. § 13-4701(4). “Withdrawal action” means a Department action that invalidates a person’s Arizona driving privilege or a vehicle’s Arizona registration, which includes: A cancellation; A suspension; A revocation; Any outstanding warrant; or Any unresolved citation.