Arizona Revised Statutes

Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 28-626 (2026)

Uniform application of laws throughout state; local ordinances or regulations

✓ current as of May 2026
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A. The provisions of this chapter and chapters 4 and 5 of this title are applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions in this state.

B. A local authority:

1. Shall not enact or enforce an ordinance or regulation in conflict with this chapter or chapter 4 or 5 of this title unless expressly authorized by this chapter or chapter 4 or 5 of this title.

2. May adopt additional traffic regulations that are not in conflict with this chapter or chapter 4 or 5 of this title.

3. Shall adopt ordinances or regulations relating to the control and movement of traffic, including parking or standing ordinances or regulations that provide for the imposition of civil penalties on the violation of the ordinance or regulation.

C. Unless a local ordinance or regulation provides for the imposition of a criminal penalty, a violation of the ordinance or regulation constitutes a civil traffic violation.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1970–1978 · leading case: State v. Jacobson, 588 P.2d 358 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1978).
State v. Jacobson, 588 P.2d 358 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1978). · cites it 2× “Appellant directs our attention to A.R.S. § 28-626, which provides that “no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this chapter unless expressly authorized by this chapter.”
Phoenix Respirator & Ambulance Serv., Inc. v. McWilliams, 468 P.2d 951 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1970). · cites it 2× “This statute, A.R.S. § 28-626, reads as follows: “The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein and no local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule or regulation in…”
Fendler v. Texaco Oil Co., 499 P.2d 179 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1972). · cites it 2× “36-7 of the Phoenix City Code is thus made subordinate to the provision of the Uniform Act, A.R.S. § 28-626, which provides : “The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein and no…”
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