New Year, New Arizona Traffic Laws — What Changed in 2025

Every year, new legislation takes effect in Arizona that affects drivers, accident victims, and personal injury claims. Here’s what changed heading into 2025 and what it means for you.

The Big Picture

Arizona’s legislature has been active on traffic safety issues in recent sessions, driven by the alarming trend in our crash data — Maricopa County fatal crashes increased 67% between 2015 and 2022. Whether new laws translate into safer roads depends on enforcement and driver behavior.

What Hasn’t Changed

The fundamentals of Arizona personal injury law remain the same: negligence requires proving duty, breach, causation, and damages. Comparative fault under A.R.S. § 12-2505 still allows recovery even if you’re partially at fault. The two-year statute of limitations still applies to most personal injury claims. And the hands-free law remains in full effect.

Stay Informed

The Law Badgers stay current on every legislative change that affects our clients’ cases. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in 2025, the legal framework is in your favor — Arizona’s comparative fault system is one of the most plaintiff-friendly in the country. But you need an attorney who understands the current state of the law to maximize your recovery.

Call us at (833) DTF-IGHT for a free consultation.