Weight Change from 2,500 to 3,500 Lbs

This Bill has been introduced by Republican Senator Frank Carroll, district 28, and cosponsored by Republican Senator Davin Farnsworth, district 10, and Republican Representative David Cook, district 7. The proposed bill will amend sections 28-101, 28-1177, and 28-5801 of the Arizona Revised Statute to increase the weight limit that defines what OHVs must purchase an OHV sticker and pay a vehicle license tax.

Senate Bill 1052 aims to adjust the definition of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by increasing the maximum unladen weight from 2,500 pounds to 3,500 pounds.

Currently, an ATV is defined as a vehicle primarily designed for recreational nonhighway all-terrain travel. This includes motor vehicles up to 50 inches in width, with an unladen weight of 1,200 pounds or less, operating on three or more nonhighway tires and used on public highways. Additionally, recreational off-highway vehicles up to 80 inches in width, with an unladen weight of 2,500 pounds or less, traveling on four or more nonhighway tires and equipped with specific safety features, also fall under this category. Operating an ATV or off-highway vehicle in Arizona requires either a resident or nonresident off-highway vehicle user indicia issued by the Arizona Department of Transportation, provided the vehicle is designed primarily for travel over unimproved terrain and has an unladen weight of 2,500 pounds or less.

Provisions

1. Increase in Maximum Unladen Weight:
   • The bill raises the maximum unladen weight of ATVs and off-highway vehicles subject to registration and vehicle license tax from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds.
2. Modification of Definition:
   • The definition of an ATV is revised to require a recreational nonhighway all-terrain vehicle to have an unladen weight of 3,500 pounds or less, rather than 2,500 pounds or less.
3. Effective Date:
   • The bill becomes effective on the general effective date.

In summary, Senate Bill 1052 proposes an adjustment to the definition of ATVs by increasing the maximum allowable unladen weight, thereby impacting registration requirements and vehicle license tax for these vehicles in Arizona.

View the text of the Bill

Below is the actual text of the Bill from the State Legislature.