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    Question Improper Backing in a Parking Lot

    My question involves a traffic accident in the State of: Arizona

    I recently backed into a parked vehicle in a parking lot. There was no damage to either vehicle, but it was his company truck so a police report need to be filed. I agreed and an officer came out. I ended up being cited for improper backing.

    I plan on fighting the ticket as I don't believe I can be cited for this on private property. Am I wrong?

    I did not leave the scene
    I was not under the influence
    The was no damage to either vehicle
    Nobody was injured

    I did some research and also found out the following, which I think will be my plan of attack.

    Chapter 3, Article 2, 28-621 states:
    The provisions of this chapter and chapter 5 of this title relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to the operation of vehicles on highways except:

    1. If a different place is specifically provided by statute.

    2. Article 4 of this chapter and section 28-693 apply on highways and elsewhere throughout this state.


    My violation, which is part of Chapter 3 states this:

    28-891.a -The driver of a vehicle shall not back the vehicle unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety and without interfering with other traffic.

    Am I on track or way off? Thanks

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    Default Re: Improper Backing in a Parking Lot

    My interpretation of the statutes (and note, I'm not an Arizona judge or lawyer, so it's quite possible that my interpretation is worth only what you're paying for it) accords with yours.

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