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Arizona Court: Drivers Must Comply With Police During Traffic Stops

An Arizona Court says a state law requiring people to comply with lawful orders by police during traffic stops is constitutional.

The case was brought before the state court of appeals by a man who drove off when an officer told him to not move his vehicle during a traffic stop. He argued the law is unconstitutionally vague and couldn't be the basis for a criminal conviction.

But a three-judge panel denied his appeal. Their ruling said that the law is clear enough by requiring that violations be made willfully and presuming that citizens should know what's lawful.

Stina Sieg was a senior field correspondent at KJZZ from 2013 to 2018.