Chapter 11: The Arizona Driver License
Chapter 11 - The Arizona Driver License
Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right! Driving is a privilege, granted and revocable by the State at any time.
Driving is a privilege, granted and revocable by the State at any time. It is a common misconception that driving in the State of Arizona is your "right," but in reality, it is a privilege to drive in this state because you must meet prescribed criteria to be licensed. The Motor Vehicle Division has been empowered by the state to oversee all licensing of motor vehicles and drivers. They control applications, suspensions, revocations, and probations of licenses. You must have a driver license issued by the Motor Vehicle Division to drive on any public road, street, or highway, and the license …show more content…
•If you have children in school without paying the nonresident tuition rate.
•If you have a business with an office in Arizona, and it operates vehicles in Arizona.
•If you obtain an Arizona State license.
•If you have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or people within Arizona.
•If you remain in Arizona for a total of seven months or more during any one calendar year, regardless of where your permanent residence is. Note: If you are an out-of-state student enrolled with 7 or more semester hours, you will not be considered a resident, even if employed.
•You may work in the State of Arizona for up to 90 days without obtaining an Arizona drivers license, as long as the following are met:
◦Your principal residence is in another state or country.
◦You have a valid license from another state or country.
◦You operate a vehicle that needs a Class D driver license.
◦You are an employee, agent, or consultant of an organization which operates in Arizona and at least one other state or country.
Types of …show more content…
To be eligible for a commercial license, you must be at least 21 years of age.
Things You Will Need When You Apply For a License
In order to obtain a license in the State of Arizona, you must show proof of identification and age. You must present two forms of ID from the primary and secondary lists; one document must have a photo. If you do not have one with a photo, you will need to provide three forms. One of the IDs must be from the primary list, and all forms must be originals or certified copies and be in English.
Driver License Testing
The Motor Vehicle Division is in charge of screening and testing all driver license applicants. This screening process helps to ensure that an applicant has the proper knowledge and skills to operate a vehicle on the roads of Arizona. You will be required to pass three tests to obtain an Arizona Driver License: a vision test, a written test, and a road skills test. If you are new to the state and have a valid driver license from another state, you will only be required to have your vision screened. The three tests are described
Driving is a Privilege, Not a Right! Driving is a privilege, granted and revocable by the State at any time.
Driving is a privilege, granted and revocable by the State at any time. It is a common misconception that driving in the State of Arizona is your "right," but in reality, it is a privilege to drive in this state because you must meet prescribed criteria to be licensed. The Motor Vehicle Division has been empowered by the state to oversee all licensing of motor vehicles and drivers. They control applications, suspensions, revocations, and probations of licenses. You must have a driver license issued by the Motor Vehicle Division to drive on any public road, street, or highway, and the license …show more content…
•If you have children in school without paying the nonresident tuition rate.
•If you have a business with an office in Arizona, and it operates vehicles in Arizona.
•If you obtain an Arizona State license.
•If you have a business that operates vehicles to transport goods or people within Arizona.
•If you remain in Arizona for a total of seven months or more during any one calendar year, regardless of where your permanent residence is. Note: If you are an out-of-state student enrolled with 7 or more semester hours, you will not be considered a resident, even if employed.
•You may work in the State of Arizona for up to 90 days without obtaining an Arizona drivers license, as long as the following are met:
◦Your principal residence is in another state or country.
◦You have a valid license from another state or country.
◦You operate a vehicle that needs a Class D driver license.
◦You are an employee, agent, or consultant of an organization which operates in Arizona and at least one other state or country.
Types of …show more content…
To be eligible for a commercial license, you must be at least 21 years of age.
Things You Will Need When You Apply For a License
In order to obtain a license in the State of Arizona, you must show proof of identification and age. You must present two forms of ID from the primary and secondary lists; one document must have a photo. If you do not have one with a photo, you will need to provide three forms. One of the IDs must be from the primary list, and all forms must be originals or certified copies and be in English.
Driver License Testing
The Motor Vehicle Division is in charge of screening and testing all driver license applicants. This screening process helps to ensure that an applicant has the proper knowledge and skills to operate a vehicle on the roads of Arizona. You will be required to pass three tests to obtain an Arizona Driver License: a vision test, a written test, and a road skills test. If you are new to the state and have a valid driver license from another state, you will only be required to have your vision screened. The three tests are described