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Leyes de Atropello y Fuga en Arizona: Penas y Que Hacer

Por Equipo Editorial de Recording Law11 min de lectura
Leyes de Atropello y Fuga en Arizona: Penas y Que Hacer

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Es el atropello y fuga un delito grave en Arizona?

Depende del resultado. Si solo ocurrieron daños materiales, darse a la fuga es un delito menor Clase 1 bajo ARS 28-662. Si alguien resultó herido o murió, se convierte en delito grave bajo ARS 28-661, que va desde un delito grave Clase 5 (lesión menor) hasta un delito grave Clase 2 (conductor culpable que causa la muerte o lesión grave).

¿Qué pasa si choco un auto estacionado en Arizona?

Bajo ARS 28-664, usted debe localizar y notificar al dueño o dejar una nota escrita con su nombre y dirección en un lugar visible del vehículo. No hacerlo es un delito menor Clase 2, sancionado con hasta 4 meses de cárcel y una multa de $750.

¿Cuánto tiempo tiene Arizona para presentar cargos por atropello y fuga?

Para el atropello y fuga como delito menor (solo daños materiales), los fiscales tienen 1 año. Para el atropello y fuga como delito grave (lesión o muerte), los fiscales tienen 7 años. Si el cargo involucra homicidio, no hay límite de tiempo. El plazo se pausa si el sospechoso no puede ser razonablemente localizado dentro de Arizona.

¿Perdere mi licencia por un atropello y fuga en Arizona?

Para solo daños materiales (ARS 28-662), el tribunal puede suspender su licencia por 1 año. Para accidentes con lesión grave (ARS 28-661), su licencia se revoca por 5 años. Para accidentes fatales, el periodo de revocación es de 10 años. El tiempo en prisión no cuenta para el periodo de revocación.

¿El seguro cubre los accidentes de atropello y fuga en Arizona?

Si usted es víctima, su cobertura de motorista sin seguro (UM) aplica cuando no se puede identificar al conductor culpable. Arizona no exige la cobertura UM, pero todas las aseguradoras deben ofrecerla. Sin cobertura UM, sus opciones de recuperación financiera pueden ser limitadas. Usted tiene 3 años para presentar un reclamo UM bajo ARS 12-555.

¿Lesionado en Arizona? Obtenga una revisión gratuita del caso con un abogado de lesiones personales

Si la negligencia de otra persona causó su lesión, podría tener derecho a compensación por gastos médicos, salarios perdidos y dolor y sufrimiento. Obtenga una revisión gratuita y sin compromiso de un abogado de lesiones personales en Arizona. La mayoría trabaja por honorarios contingentes, así que no hay costo inicial.

La ley detrás de este artículo

Este artículo se apoya en 12 disposiciones legales conservadas en nuestro propio registro jurídico, cada una obtenida de la fuente oficial. Toque una sección para leer el texto vigente.

Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 12 (Courts and Civil Proceedings), Chapter 5 (LIMITATIONS OF ACTIONS), Article 3 (Personal Actions)

§ 12-555Uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage; claims; time limitsVigente
A. An insurer is not liable for uninsured motorist coverage benefits unless the person making the claim gives written notice to the insurer of the person's intent to pursue the claim against the uninsured motorist portion of a motor vehicle policy within three years after the date of the accident that caused the bodily injury, except that a person may make an uninsured motorist claim within three years after the earliest of the following: 1. The date the person knew that the tortfeasor was uninsured. 2. The date the person knows or should have known that coverage was denied by the tortfeasor's insurer. 3. The date the person knows or should have known of the insolvency of the tortfeasor's insurer. B.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 4 opiniones judiciales2010s: 12020s: 3Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2025

Casos destacados: State Farm v. Frank (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2024) · Wallace v. Moffatt (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2014) · Creasman v. Farmers Casualty Insurance Company (District Court, D. Arizona 2023)

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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS)

§ 13-107Time limitationsVigentecitada en 2 de nuestros artículos
A. A prosecution for any homicide, any conspiracy to commit homicide that results in the death of a person, any offense that is listed in chapter 14 or 35.1 of this title and that is a class 2 felony, any violent sexual assault pursuant to section 13-1423, any violation of section 13-2308.01, 13-2308.03 or 13-3212, any misuse of public monies or a felony involving falsification of public records or any attempt to commit an offense listed in this subsection may be commenced at any time. B. Except as otherwise provided in this section and sections 28-672, 28-1381 and 28-1382, prosecutions for other offenses must be commenced within the following periods after actual discovery by the state or the political subdivision having jurisdiction of the offense or discovery by the state or the political subdivision that should have occurred with the exercise of reasonable diligence, whichever first occurs: 1. For a class 2 through a class 6 felony, seven years. 2. For a misdemeanor, one year. 3. For a petty offense, six months. C. For the purposes of subsection B of this section, a prosecution is commenced when an indictment, information or complaint is filed. D.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 45 opiniones judiciales1980s: 81990s: 92000s: 102010s: 112020s: 7Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2025

Casos destacados: State v. Jackson (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2004, 208 Ariz. 56) · Taylor v. Cruikshank (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2006, 214 Ariz. 40) · State v. Aguilar (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2008, 218 Ariz. 25)

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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 38 (MISCELLANEOUS), Article 13 (Trials)

§ 13-3981Compromise of misdemeanors and petty offenses; domestic violence; effect of order of dismissal; exceptions and limitationsVigente
A. When a defendant is accused of a misdemeanor or petty offense for which the person injured by the act constituting the offense has a remedy by a civil action, the offense may be compromised as provided in this section, except: 1. When the offense is committed by or upon any officer of justice while in the execution of the duties of his office. 2. When the offense is committed riotously. 3. When the offense is committed with intent to commit a felony. B. If a defendant is accused of an act involving assault, threatening or intimidating or a misdemeanor offense of domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601, the offense shall not be compromised except on recommendation of the prosecuting attorney. C. If the party injured appears before the court in which the action is pending at any time before trial, and acknowledges that he has received satisfaction for the injury, the court may, on payment of the costs incurred, order the prosecution dismissed, and the defendant discharged. The reasons for the order shall be set forth and entered of record on the minutes and the order shall be a bar to another prosecution for the same offense. D.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 9 opiniones judiciales1980s: 31990s: 32000s: 12010s: 2Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2015

Casos destacados: State v. Larson (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1988, 159 Ariz. 14) · State v. Superior Court (Arizona Supreme Court 1981, 130 Ariz. 256) · Norgord v. State Ex Rel. Berning (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2001, 201 Ariz. 228)

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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13 (Criminal Code), Chapter 7 (SENTENCING AND IMPRISONMENT)

§ 13-702First time felony offenders; sentencing; definitionVigentecitada en 10 de nuestros artículos
A. Unless a specific sentence is otherwise provided, the term of imprisonment for a first felony offense shall be the presumptive sentence determined pursuant to subsection D of this section.  Except for those felonies involving a dangerous offense or if a specific sentence is otherwise provided, the court may increase or reduce the presumptive sentence within the ranges set by subsection D of this section.  Any reduction or increase shall be based on the aggravating and mitigating circumstances listed in section 13-701, subsections D and E and shall be within the ranges prescribed in subsection D of this section. B.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 446 opiniones judiciales1970s: 31980s: 1081990s: 762000s: 1062010s: 892020s: 64Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2026

Casos destacados: State v. Shattuck (Arizona Supreme Court 1984, 140 Ariz. 582) · State v. Henderson (Arizona Supreme Court 2005, 210 Ariz. 561) · State v. Walton (Arizona Supreme Court 1989, 159 Ariz. 571)

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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 20 (Insurance), Chapter 2 (TRANSACTION OF INSURANCE BUSINESS), Article 2 (Kinds of Insurance; Reinsurance; Limits of Risk)

§ 20-259.01Motor vehicle liability policy; uninsured optional; underinsured optional; subrogation; medical payments liens; definitionsVigentecitada en 3 de nuestros artículos
A. Every insurer writing automobile liability or motor vehicle liability policies shall make available to the named insured thereunder and by written notice offer the named insured and at the request of the named insured shall include within the policy uninsured motorist coverage that extends to and covers all persons insured under the policy, in limits not less than the liability limits for bodily injury or death contained within the policy. The offer of limits to a named insured or applicant shall be made on a form approved by the director. An insurance producer that uses such a form in offering uninsured motorist coverage satisfies the insurance producer's standard of care in offering and explaining the nature and applicability of uninsured motorist coverage. The policy declarations page must be sent to the named insured, constitutes the final expression of the named insured's decision to purchase or reject uninsured motorist coverage and is valid for, extends to and covers all persons insured under the policy.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 230 opiniones judiciales1960s: 61970s: 311980s: 511990s: 572000s: 172010s: 372020s: 31Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2026

Casos destacados: Calvert v. Farmers Ins. Co. of Arizona (Arizona Supreme Court 1985, 144 Ariz. 291) · State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Wilson (Arizona Supreme Court 1989, 162 Ariz. 251) · Lowing v. Allstate Insurance (Arizona Supreme Court 1993, 176 Ariz. 101)

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Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 28 (Transportation), Chapter 3 (TRAFFIC AND VEHICLE REGULATION), Article 4 (Accidents)

§ 28-661Accidents involving death or physical injuries; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehicles; failure to stop; violation; classification; driver license revocation; restricted privilege to drive; alcohol or other drug screeningVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident on public or private property resulting in injury to or death of a person shall: 1. Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident scene as possible but shall immediately return to the accident scene. 2. Remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 28-663. B. If the vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the fully autonomous vehicle or neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle stops at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident scene as possible and remains stopped at that location until the requirements of section 28-663 have been satisfied. C. A driver who is involved in an accident resulting in death or serious physical injury as defined in section 13-105 and who fails to stop or to comply with the requirements of section 28-663 is guilty of a class 3 felony, except that if a driver caused the accident the driver is guilty of a class 2 felony. D.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 35 opiniones judiciales1960s: 41970s: 11980s: 81990s: 62000s: 62010s: 42020s: 6Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2026

Casos destacados: State v. Tinajero (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1997, 188 Ariz. 350) · State v. Powers (Arizona Supreme Court 2001, 200 Ariz. 363) · State v. Phillips (Arizona Supreme Court 1987, 152 Ariz. 533)

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§ 28-662Accidents involving damage to vehicle; failure to stop; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehicles; violation; classification; driver license suspension; alcohol or other drug screeningVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident on public or private property resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall: 1. Immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident scene as possible but shall immediately return to the accident scene. 2. Remain at the scene of the accident until the driver has fulfilled the requirements of section 28-663. 3. Make the stop without obstructing traffic more than is necessary. B. If the first vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the fully autonomous vehicle or neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle: 1. Immediately stops at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident scene as possible. 2. Remains stopped at or as close as possible to the scene until the requirements of section 28-663 have been satisfied. 3. Makes the stop without obstructing traffic more than necessary. C. A person failing to stop or comply with this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor. D.

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Citada en 4 opiniones judicialesAplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2024

Casos destacados: State v. Porras (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1980, 125 Ariz. 490) · State v. Robertson (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2024) · State v. Nelson (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2016)

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§ 28-663Duty to give information and assistance; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehicles; violation; classification; alcohol or other drug screeningVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident on public or private property resulting in injury to or death of a person or damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by a person shall: 1. Give the driver's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle the driver is driving. 2. On request, exhibit the person's driver license to the person struck or the driver or occupants of or person attending a vehicle collided with. 3. Render reasonable assistance to a person injured in the accident, including making arrangements for the carrying of the person to a physician, surgeon or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if the carrying is requested by the injured person. B. If the first vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the requirements of this section are satisfied if both: 1.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 15 opiniones judiciales1960s: 11970s: 11980s: 31990s: 32000s: 12010s: 22020s: 4Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2024

Casos destacados: State v. Tinajero (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1997, 188 Ariz. 350) · State v. Milligan (Arizona Supreme Court 1960, 87 Ariz. 165) · Quinn v. Cardenas (Court of Appeals of Arizona 2023, 256 Ariz. 77)

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§ 28-664Duty on striking unattended vehicle; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehicles; violation; classificationVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle that collides with a vehicle that is unattended on public or private property shall immediately: 1. Stop. 2. Either: (a) Locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle. (b) In a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck, leave a written notice giving the name and address of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking. B. If the first vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the fully autonomous vehicle or neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle immediately stops and the vehicle owner or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner provides the notice prescribed in subsection A, paragraph 2 of this section. C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 3 opiniones judicialesAplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 2004

Casos destacados: David G. v. Pollard Ex Rel. County of Pima (Arizona Supreme Court 2004, 207 Ariz. 308) · Pinto v. Superior Court (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1978, 119 Ariz. 612) · State v. Seats (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1981, 131 Ariz. 102)

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§ 28-665Striking fixtures on a highway; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehicles; violation; classificationVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally on or adjacent to a highway shall: 1. Take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of: (a) The fact of the accident. (b) The driver's name and address. (c) The registration number of the vehicle the driver is driving. 2. On request, exhibit the driver's driver license. B. If the vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the requirements of this section are satisfied if the vehicle owner or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner takes reasonable steps to notify the owner or person in charge of the property of all of the following: 1. The fact of the accident. 2. The vehicle owner's name and address. 3. The vehicle's registration number. C. A person who violates this section is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 1 opiniones judicialesAplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 1984

Casos destacados: Litak v. Scott (Arizona Supreme Court 1984, 138 Ariz. 599)

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§ 28-666Notice of vehicle accident; autonomous vehicles; neighborhood occupantless electric vehiclesVigente
A. The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of a person shall give notice of the accident immediately by the quickest means of communication, whether oral or written, to either: 1. The local police department if the accident occurs within a municipality. 2. The office of the county sheriff. 3. The nearest office of the highway patrol. B. If the vehicle described in subsection A of this section is a fully autonomous vehicle operating without a human driver or a neighborhood occupantless electric vehicle, the notice described in this section may be provided by the vehicle owner or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner.

Texto oficial (extracto) · al 2026-08-04 · Lea la sección completa en azleg.gov

Citada en 1 opiniones judicialesAplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 1994

Casos destacados: Washington v. Superior Court (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1994, 180 Ariz. 91)

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§ 28-667Written accident report; definitionVigentecitada en 2 de nuestros artículos
A. A law enforcement officer or public employee who, in the regular course of duty, investigates a motor vehicle accident resulting in bodily injury, death or damage to the property of any person in excess of $2,000 or the issuance of a citation shall complete a written report of the accident as follows: 1. Either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or after the accident by interviewing participants or witnesses. 2. Within twenty-four hours after completing the investigation. B. Every law enforcement officer or public employee who, in the regular course of duty, investigates a motor vehicle accident that results in damage to the property of any person in an amount of $2,000 or less, but that does not result in the issuance of a citation or bodily injury or death, shall complete a portion of the written report of the accident.  The portion of the written report shall: 1. Be completed either at the time of and at the scene of the accident or after the accident by interviewing participants or witnesses. 2. Be completed within twenty-four hours after completing the investigation. 3.

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Citada en 7 opiniones judiciales1960s: 41970s: 11980s: 11990s: 1Aplicada por un tribunal por última vez: 1996

Casos destacados: State v. Richcreek (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1996, 186 Ariz. 459) · Chase v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance (Court of Appeals of Arizona 1982, 131 Ariz. 461) · State v. Stone (Arizona Supreme Court 1969, 104 Ariz. 339)

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Fuentes y referencias

  1. ARS 28-661: Accidentes con Muerte o Lesiones Físicas(azleg.gov).gov
  2. ARS 28-662: Accidentes con Daños al Vehículo(azleg.gov).gov
  3. ARS 28-663: Deber de Dar Información y Asistencia(azleg.gov).gov
  4. ARS 28-664: Deber al Chocar un Vehículo Sin Vigilancia(azleg.gov).gov
  5. ARS 28-665: Chocar Accesorios en una Carretera(azleg.gov).gov
  6. ARS 28-666: Notificación de Accidente de Vehículo(azleg.gov).gov
  7. ARS 28-667: Reporte Escrito del Accidente(azleg.gov).gov
  8. ARS 13-107: Limitaciones de Tiempo (Plazo de Prescripción)(azleg.gov).gov
  9. ARS 13-702: Infractores Primerizos de Delito Grave; Sentencia(azleg.gov).gov
  10. ARS 13-3981: Arreglo de Infracciones de Delito Menor(azleg.gov).gov
  11. ARS 12-555: Cobertura de Motorista Sin Seguro y Con Seguro Insuficiente; Reclamos; Plazos(azleg.gov).gov
  12. ARS 20-259.01: Póliza de Responsabilidad de Vehículo Motorizado; Cobertura de Motorista Sin Seguro(azleg.gov).gov
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