The following is important information for you to know if you have received a driver license and/or registration suspension for driving without insurance pursuant to ARS 28-4135A, 28-4135B or 28-4135C.

Effective August 12, 2005, Arizona Revised Statue 28-4135 increased the minimum fine for driving without insurance to following:

$500 + surcharges and court fees, for a first offense
$750 + surcharges and court fees, for a second offense
$1000 + surcharges and court fees, for a third offense
In all cases in which a mandatory penalty is imposed, the Court shall direct the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) to suspend the driver license of the person and the registration and license plate of the motor vehicle, for three months (first offense) six months (second offense) or one year (third offense).

When the Court orders the mandatory suspension of your driver license/registration/plates, the Court will send an abstract ordering the driver license/registration/ plate suspension to MVD. MVD is responsible for entering the suspension of your driver license and/or registration/plates into their system. In order to ensure that you are in compliance with the suspension and to receive timely notification from MVD, you must ensure that MVD has your current address.

Remember, the suspension of your driver license/registration/plates is not effective until MVD mails the Corrective Action Notice to your address of record. Service of notice is considered complete upon the mailing of the Corrective Action Notice. The Corrective Action Notice will provide information in regards to the suspension effective dates and reinstatements (e.g., fees, SR22 proof of insurance, etc).

You may be eligible for a MVD issued restricted license if you obtain SR22 insurance. You must comply with all criteria established by the Motor Vehicle Department.

To determine your eligibility and for any other questions regarding your suspension, you should contact MVD at: