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  • What Criminal Offenses Will Preclude You from Obtaining a Fingerprint Clearance Card in AZ?

    From 41-1758.03. Fingerprint clearance cards; issuance; immunity A person who is subject to registration as a sex offender in this state or any other jurisdiction or who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of committing or attempting, soliciting, facilitating or conspiring to commit one or more of the following offenses in this…

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  • Will Your Fingerprint Clearance Card Be Suspended or Revoked?

    41-1758.04. Denial, suspension or revocation of fingerprint clearance card The division shall deny the issuance of a fingerprint clearance card to any person who is awaiting trial on or who has been convicted of an offense listed in section 41-1758.03, subsection B or C or section 41-1758.07, subsection B or C. The division shall revoke…

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  • Medical Alternatives to an Ignition Interlock Device (Update 06/2015)

    You may apply for use of a CAMP device (ankle bracelet) instead of an ignition interlock device for medical reasons if unable to provide a breath sample. To apply, please follow the guidelines below: ALCOHOL MONITORING DEVICE APPLICATION The ignition interlock device is a breath alcohol sensing instrument installed in a motor vehicle and connected…

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  • How Long is SR22 Insurance Required?

    Typically, you must maintain SR22 for three years from the date of suspension in Arizona.

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  • What is SR22 Insurance?

    An SR-22 is an endorsement (certificate) of insurance that is issued by an insurer to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or to the Secretary of State. An SR-22 is generally required after a driver has been cited for driving without proper insurance. It can also be required for traffic-related offenses such as DUIs and…

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  • How Can I Reinstate My Revoked License?

    If your license is revoked, you must submit a Revocation Investigation Packet. The MVD will then conduct an investigation. If your reinstatement request is approved, you will pay the necessary reinstatement and reapplication fees and your privileges will be restored. If your request is denied you are eligible to request an Administrative Hearing. An investigation…

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  • How to Reinstate a Suspended License

    Depending on the reason for the suspension, the manner in which you reinstate may vary. For example, court ordered suspensions require a clearance from the court. Other suspensions may require an SR-22. Once any required documentation is obtained, take the documents to your local driver license facility and pay the appropriate reinstatement and reapplication fees.…

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  • When Can You Apply for a SPECIAL Driving Permit?

    Provided you meet the necessary requirements, a special driving permit can be issued to you if you install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Necessary requirements would include when an arrest for DUI has occurred, you consented to a breath/blood test, it is the first DUI within SEVEN years, the DUI did not result in serious physical injury or…

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  • What is the Difference Between a Suspension and a Revocation?

    A suspension has a specific start and end date.  When the suspension period ends, the licensee pays the reinstatement fee and any reapplication fees to restore his/her driving privilege. Revocations are indefinite. There is a minimum length of time, usually one to three years, but the action does not automatically end on that date. The…

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  • How to Find Out the Amount of Points on Your Driver’s License

    In Arizona, the amount of points on your driving record depends on your violations. You can contact the Arizona Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) for this information. Click here to access the MVD’s contact information

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