Is it legal for an officer to give me a verbal warning instead of a ticket?

In Arizona, it is legal for an officer to give you a verbal warning instead of a ticket. This is because Arizona does not follow a strict “zero tolerance” policy when it comes to traffic violations. Instead, the officer has discretion and may choose to issue you a written ticket or give you a verbal warning. However, the officer must first assess the situation and determine if the violation is serious enough for a written ticket. The officer may take into consideration whether your violation was minor or unintentional. For example, if you are pulled over for speeding, but the officer determines that you were only going 1-5 miles over the speed limit, they may choose to give you a verbal warning rather than a ticket. Other things an officer may consider include whether you show understanding of the laws and drive safely in the future. If you do receive a verbal warning, make sure to thank the officer for being lenient and take it as a chance to improve your driving habits. Remember that if you commit the same violation again, you most likely won’t receive a verbal warning and will instead get a written ticket.

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