The Teen License and Its Curfew
A.R.S. 28-3174 — the first six months: no driving from midnight to 5:00 a.m., one young passenger
A person under eighteen can apply for a class G license after holding an instruction permit for at least six months, among the section's other requirements. The limits below run for the first six months on the license.
Who handles this in Arizona: Maricopa County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Arizona directory.
| The limit | Unless |
|---|---|
| The limitNo driving from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. | UnlessA licensed parent or guardian sits beside the driver, or the drive is straight to or from a school sponsored or religious activity, work, or a family emergency |
| The limitNo more than one passenger under the age of eighteen | UnlessThe passengers are the driver's siblings, or a licensed parent or guardian is along |
| The limitNo wireless device while driving | UnlessAs the section allows |
A first violation carries a civil penalty of up to $75 and adds thirty days to the restriction; a second, up to $100 and sixty days.
A curfew that keeps a minor off the street is set locally where it exists. A particular ticket is a question for a licensed Arizona attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- A.R.S. 28-3174 — Class G driver licenses; restrictions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Arizona attorney.