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Buckeye, AZ Public Conduct: Aggressive Panhandling (2026)

Significant Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified August 2026

Key Facts

Rule
No aggressive-manner panhandling in public
Bank/ATM buffer
150 feet, without consent
Transit ban
No soliciting on buses, stops
Citation
Buckeye City Code § 10-1-5

Summary

Buckeye bans aggressive-manner panhandling anywhere in public, plus all solicitation on transit vehicles and stops, within 150 feet of a bank or ATM entrance, and from drivers stopped in traffic.

It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit money or other things of value, or to solicit the sale of goods or services:1.In an aggressive manner in a public area.2.In any public transportation vehicle, bus or public transportation station or stop.3.Within one hundred fifty (150) feet of any entrance or exit of any bank or check cashing business or automated teller machine, without the consent of the owner or other person legally in control of such facilities. Provided however, that when an automatic teller machine is located within an automatic teller machine facility such distance shall be measured from the entrance or exit of the automatic teller machine facility.4.On private property if the owner, tenant or lawful occupant has asked the person not to solicit on the property, or has posted a sign clearly indicating that solicitations are not welcome on the property.5.From any operator of a motor vehicle that is in traffic on a public street, whether in exchange for cleaning the vehicles windows, or for blocking occupying or reserving a public parking space, or directing the occupant to a public parking space; providing however, that this paragraph shall not apply to services rendered in connection with emergency repairs or emergency assistance requested by the operator or passengers of such vehicle. (Ord. No. 34-10, § 2, 11-16-2010)

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 22 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

City Code § 10-1-5 defines soliciting in an 'aggressive manner' as touching a person without consent, blocking their path, following them, using threatening language or gestures, or re-soliciting within five feet after a refusal, each unlawful when intended to intimidate or make a reasonable person fear harm. Beyond aggressive solicitation in public areas, the section separately bans all begging on public transportation vehicles and at transit stops, within 150 feet of any bank, check-cashing business, or ATM entrance without the owner's consent, on private property after being told not to solicit, and from drivers of vehicles stopped in traffic (such as offering to wash windshields for money). Buckeye Police enforce the section citywide.

Violations & Fines

Violating Section 10-1-5 is a citable municipal offense enforced by Buckeye Police; aggressive or repeated solicitation near a bank, ATM, or transit stop can lead to arrest.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is all panhandling illegal in Buckeye?
No, passive solicitation isn't banned outright. Buckeye bans solicitation done in an 'aggressive manner' (touching, blocking, intimidating), plus all solicitation on transit and within 150 feet of banks or ATMs.
Can someone ask for money at a stoplight in Buckeye?
No. Section 10-1-5 bans soliciting money from drivers stopped in traffic, including offers to wash windshields, except for emergency roadside help.

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