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Arizona Teen Driver Insurance: Cost & Discount Guide

Arizona requires 25/50/15 liability coverage and is an at-fault state.

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Arizona at a Glance

25/50/15

Minimum liability limits, in thousands of dollars (per person / per accident / property)

At-fault

The at-fault driver's insurance pays for the damage they cause

Optional

PIP and uninsured motorist coverage are not required by law

15½

Minimum learner's permit age, 30 supervised driving hours

Source: state DMV, insurance department and statute records, verified July 2026

State Requirements

The state operates a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system: teens receive a learner's permit at age 15 years, 6 months after completing driver education, hold it for six months with supervised driving requirements, then progress to a Class G graduated license at 16 with passenger and nighttime restrictions that lift at 16 years, 6 months. Arizona law mandates that all insurers offer good student discounts to drivers under 25 who maintain a B average or better, making this one of the most accessible cost-reduction tools for parents adding teen drivers.

Bodily Injury Liability

Property Damage Liability

If a teen driver causes a multi-vehicle accident or hits a luxury vehicle, the parent's assets are exposed to the difference.

Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist

Arizona does not require UM/UIM coverage, but insurers must offer it at the same limits as your liability coverage. This coverage protects your teen if they're hit by an at-fault driver who lacks insurance or flees the scene — a particularly valuable safeguard given that teen drivers are statistically more likely to be involved in accidents during the first six months of independent driving.

Collision Coverage

Collision pays to repair your teen's vehicle after an at-fault accident, minus the deductible. For financed or leased vehicles, collision is required by the lender and non-negotiable.

Comprehensive Coverage

Comprehensive covers non-collision losses like theft, vandalism, hail, and animal strikes — all common in Arizona. Phoenix metro areas see elevated vehicle theft rates, and rural teen drivers face frequent deer and javelina collisions, especially on SR 260 and I-17 corridors.

Cost Overview

$238–$637/mo

Typical monthly rate in Arizona, adding a driver aged 16–19 to a parent's policy

Rate data: Insurify and ValuePenguin, 2025

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Rules for new drivers

Night driving

midnight-5am (secondary)

Passengers

no more than 1 passenger younger than 18 for first 6 months (secondary)

Source: IIHS and AZ MVD, verified July 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Arizona's graduated licensing restrictions for teen drivers?

Arizona issues a Class G graduated license at age 16 after six months on a learner's permit. For the first six months of the Class G license (until age 16 years, 6 months), teens cannot drive between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. except for work, school, or emergencies, and cannot transport passengers under age 18 unless accompanied by a licensed parent or guardian. These restrictions lift automatically at 16 years, 6 months, and most insurers begin reducing premiums at that milestone if the teen has a clean driving record.

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