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MVD NOTICE – NEW VEHICLE WRITTEN REMOVAL AUTHORIZATION FORM REQUIRED
The Arizona MVD has released an updated Vehicle Written Removal Authorization Form (Form 40-0206) that must be used effective May 29, 2026.
Please ensure that all drivers print and begin using the updated form immediately. The previous Vehicle Removal Authorization Form is no longer valid and will not be accepted.
Important: Per MVD requirements, cases submitted using the old form will be rejected.
The new form can be downloaded directly from the Arizona MVD website:
https://apps.azdot.gov/files/mvd/mvm/abandoned-vehicle-suitex/default.htm
Please distribute this information to all drivers and personnel involved in vehicle removals to ensure compliance and avoid rejected cases.

Helpful Arizona Towing Information
Tow Truck Application | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)
Tow Service Program | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)
AZ MVD Now
Arizona Revised Statutes (azleg.gov)
Public Services Portal | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)
Fingerprint Clearance Card | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)
Arizona Travel ID | Department of Transportation (azdot.gov)
| GHSA
Home | Arizona Department of Revenue (azdor.gov)
Arizona Business Know How – Arizona Commerce Authority Helps With Business Development (azcommerce.com)
Arizona Corporation Commission (azcc.gov)
Home - Todd Equipment Inc. (towtrx.com)

Have question or concerns regarding Electric Vehicles?

Contact the Energy Security Agency Home - Energy Security Agency

Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) | PHMSA (dot.gov)

Other helpful, interesting links.
50 Causes of Distracted Driving - brownandcrouppen.com/50-causes-of-distracted-driving/
Move Over Law | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)

Arizona cell phone & texting laws – distracted driving (handsfreeinfo.com)

Towing and Recovery Association of America, Inc. (TRAA) (traaonline.com)

Home | International Towing Museum

NMVTIS Reporting www.vehiclehistory.gov

CARFAX™ - Shop, Buy, Own, & Sell Used Cars

Every year, across our country and around the world, men and women are killed in the line of service while working in the towing and recovery industry.

The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum Survivor Fund provides financial assistance to the families of our fallen in their time of need.

You do not have to be a member of the museum to qualify.

Survivor Fund - International Towing Museum

National Move Over Day

The third Saturday in October is National Move Over Day. APTRA holds a parade and events to create awareness for the move over law.

Move Over Law | Department of Public Safety (azdps.gov)

Video of Interest:
Towbook Slow Down Move Over National Television Commercial: (youtube.com)

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