Under which conditions can a vehicle be impounded in Arizona?

A vehicle can be impounded in Arizona primarily if it is used in connection with driving without a valid driver's license or insurance. This is critical because these violations pose significant risks to public safety and are serious offenses under Arizona law. When a driver operates a vehicle without the legal authority provided by a valid license or fails to maintain the required insurance coverage, law enforcement may deem the vehicle a potential hazard on the roadway. Therefore, to enforce traffic laws and ensure public safety, officers can impound the vehicle to prevent the driver from continuing to operate it illegally.

Other scenarios outlined, such as improper parking or expired registration, may lead to different types of enforcement actions, but they typically do not warrant immediate impoundment in the same way as driving without a license or insurance. Speeding, while a traffic violation, does not usually lead to vehicle impoundment unless linked to additional serious offenses.