Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-147 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-147
Additional reporting before each regular session and each fiscal session - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Congested route" means a street or highway that is part of the state highway system and is: (A) A rural two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of nine thousand (9,000) or more vehicles each day; (B) An urban two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of thirteen thousand (13,000) or more vehicles each day; (C) A four-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of fifty thousand (50,000) or more vehicles each day; or (D) A six-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of eighty thousand (80,000) or more vehicles each day; (2) "Discretionary funds" means funds available for use by the State Highway Commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are not: (A) Designated for a specific use under law; (B) Required by law or by contract to be used for debt service; or (C) Required by law or by contract to be used as a source for matching funds; and (3) "Peak usage time" means the time of day during the week that the majority of people use streets and highways to travel to and from work or school, or both. (b) Upon the convening of the General Assembly at each regular session and each fiscal session, the Director of State Highways and Transportation shall provide the following information in report form to all members of the General Assembly: (1) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in urban areas; (2) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in rural areas; (3) For each county in the state, the five (5) locations that have the highest number of vehicle accidents and the five (5) locations that have the highest number of fatal vehicle accidents; (4) The expenditure per person of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, in each congressional district over the preceding ten (10) years; (5) The number of miles of the state highway system that are in each congressional district; and (6) The expenditures made per congressional district of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, for the preservation of the state highway system. (c) (1) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall request that the United States Congress amend 23 U.S.C. § 127 concerning the vehicle weight limitations on the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways to include the following language: (x) " Certain Logging Vehicles in the State of Arkansas. (1) In General. The United States Secretary of Transportation shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined. In this subsection, the term "covered logging vehicle" means a vehicle that- (A) is transporting unprocessed forest products; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 85,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 5 axles; (D) is operating on a segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas that is no more than 20 miles long; and (E) has received a permit to operate on the segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation." (2) (A) This subsection shall expire on the date the United States Congress amends 23 U.S.C. § 127 to include the language requested under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (B) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall notify the Bureau of Legislative Research and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research of the occurrence of congressional action that would cause the expiration of this subsection. Amended by Act 2023, No. 711,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Congested route" means a street or highway that is part of the state highway system and is: (A) A rural two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of nine thousand (9,000) or more vehicles each day; (B) An urban two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of thirteen thousand (13,000) or more vehicles each day; (C) A four-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of fifty thousand (50,000) or more vehicles each day; or (D) A six-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of eighty thousand (80,000) or more vehicles each day; (2) "Discretionary funds" means funds available for use by the State Highway Commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are not: (A) Designated for a specific use under law; (B) Required by law or by contract to be used for debt service; or (C) Required by law or by contract to be used as a source for matching funds; and (3) "Peak usage time" means the time of day during the week that the majority of people use streets and highways to travel to and from work or school, or both.

(1) "Congested route" means a street or highway that is part of the state highway system and is: (A) A rural two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of nine thousand (9,000) or more vehicles each day; (B) An urban two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of thirteen thousand (13,000) or more vehicles each day; (C) A four-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of fifty thousand (50,000) or more vehicles each day; or (D) A six-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of eighty thousand (80,000) or more vehicles each day;

(A) A rural two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of nine thousand (9,000) or more vehicles each day;

(B) An urban two-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of thirteen thousand (13,000) or more vehicles each day;

(C) A four-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of fifty thousand (50,000) or more vehicles each day; or

(D) A six-lane street or highway with an average daily traffic count of eighty thousand (80,000) or more vehicles each day;

(2) "Discretionary funds" means funds available for use by the State Highway Commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation that are not: (A) Designated for a specific use under law; (B) Required by law or by contract to be used for debt service; or (C) Required by law or by contract to be used as a source for matching funds; and

(A) Designated for a specific use under law;

(B) Required by law or by contract to be used for debt service; or

(C) Required by law or by contract to be used as a source for matching funds; and

(3) "Peak usage time" means the time of day during the week that the majority of people use streets and highways to travel to and from work or school, or both.

(b) Upon the convening of the General Assembly at each regular session and each fiscal session, the Director of State Highways and Transportation shall provide the following information in report form to all members of the General Assembly: (1) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in urban areas; (2) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in rural areas; (3) For each county in the state, the five (5) locations that have the highest number of vehicle accidents and the five (5) locations that have the highest number of fatal vehicle accidents; (4) The expenditure per person of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, in each congressional district over the preceding ten (10) years; (5) The number of miles of the state highway system that are in each congressional district; and (6) The expenditures made per congressional district of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, for the preservation of the state highway system.

(1) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in urban areas;

(2) The location of the ten (10) most congested routes in rural areas;

(3) For each county in the state, the five (5) locations that have the highest number of vehicle accidents and the five (5) locations that have the highest number of fatal vehicle accidents;

(4) The expenditure per person of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, in each congressional district over the preceding ten (10) years;

(5) The number of miles of the state highway system that are in each congressional district; and

(6) The expenditures made per congressional district of state and federal highway funds, including without limitation discretionary funds, for the preservation of the state highway system.

(c) (1) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall request that the United States Congress amend 23 U.S.C. § 127 concerning the vehicle weight limitations on the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways to include the following language: (x) " Certain Logging Vehicles in the State of Arkansas. (1) In General. The United States Secretary of Transportation shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined. In this subsection, the term "covered logging vehicle" means a vehicle that- (A) is transporting unprocessed forest products; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 85,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 5 axles; (D) is operating on a segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas that is no more than 20 miles long; and (E) has received a permit to operate on the segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation." (2) (A) This subsection shall expire on the date the United States Congress amends 23 U.S.C. § 127 to include the language requested under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (B) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall notify the Bureau of Legislative Research and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research of the occurrence of congressional action that would cause the expiration of this subsection.

(1) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall request that the United States Congress amend 23 U.S.C. § 127 concerning the vehicle weight limitations on the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways to include the following language: (x) " Certain Logging Vehicles in the State of Arkansas. (1) In General. The United States Secretary of Transportation shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section. (2) Covered logging vehicle defined. In this subsection, the term "covered logging vehicle" means a vehicle that- (A) is transporting unprocessed forest products; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 85,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 5 axles; (D) is operating on a segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas that is no more than 20 miles long; and (E) has received a permit to operate on the segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation."

(x) " Certain Logging Vehicles in the State of Arkansas.

(1) In General. The United States Secretary of Transportation shall waive, with respect to a covered logging vehicle, the application of any vehicle weight limit established under this section.

(2) Covered logging vehicle defined. In this subsection, the term "covered logging vehicle" means a vehicle that- (A) is transporting unprocessed forest products; (B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 85,000 pounds; (C) has not less than 5 axles; (D) is operating on a segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas that is no more than 20 miles long; and (E) has received a permit to operate on the segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation."

(A) is transporting unprocessed forest products;

(B) has a gross vehicle weight of not more than 85,000 pounds;

(C) has not less than 5 axles;

(D) is operating on a segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas that is no more than 20 miles long; and

(E) has received a permit to operate on the segment of the Interstate Highway System in the State of Arkansas from the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation."

(2) (A) This subsection shall expire on the date the United States Congress amends 23 U.S.C. § 127 to include the language requested under subdivision (c)(1) of this section. (B) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall notify the Bureau of Legislative Research and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research of the occurrence of congressional action that would cause the expiration of this subsection.

(A) This subsection shall expire on the date the United States Congress amends 23 U.S.C. § 127 to include the language requested under subdivision (c)(1) of this section.

(B) The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall notify the Bureau of Legislative Research and the Director of the Bureau of Legislative Research of the occurrence of congressional action that would cause the expiration of this subsection.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 711,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Added by Act 2019, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-14-2302
Issuance of damage certificate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the insurer shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the acquisition of the certificate of title to the salvage vehicle. (B) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a vehicle eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the insurer may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title. (2) (A) If a motor vehicle becomes a salvage vehicle and an insurer indemnifies under the insurance policy but the insurer does not take title to the salvage vehicle, the insurer shall notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle pursuant to the notification procedure required under this subsection. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall attach a note or stamp to any copy of a title issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or to any reissued or changed title. (C) The note or stamp shall state that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle and shall remain in place until the owner of the vehicle surrenders the certificate of title on the salvage vehicle and a salvage vehicle title or prior salvage vehicle title is issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) (A) If a person other than an insurer owns a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the owner shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the date that the motor vehicle became a salvage vehicle. (B) If a person other than an insurer owns a vehicle that is eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the owner may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title. (b) Upon receipt of the title, there shall be issued a new certificate of title with the word "salvage" printed in the remarks section on the face of the title. (c) (1) An Arkansas certificate of title issued from an out-of-state certificate of title or comparable ownership document that carries a designation such as "damaged", "salvaged", "water-damaged", "reconstructed", "rebuilt", or other similar classification shall have a brand notation printed in the remarks section on its face as would be required by this subchapter to be printed on an Arkansas certificate of title issued under the provisions of either subsection (b) or subsection (e) of this section. (2) (A) Provided, however, an Arkansas certificate of title shall not be issued from an out-of-state junking certificate or other ownership document bearing a designation of "junk", "parts only", "nonrepairable", or similar classification, it being the intent of this section that any motor vehicle damaged to the extent that it has been so designated shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and shall not be registered in the State of Arkansas but may receive a "parts only" title. (B) (i) An Arkansas title may be issued only if the state that placed the designation on the certificate of title or issued the junking certificate removes the designation or cancels the junking certificate and replaces it with a certificate of title. (ii) The designation placed on the certificate of title or issuance of junking certificate may be modified or removed only by that state. (iii) A court of this state shall not have jurisdiction to change or modify the designation or finding of another state issuing a certificate of title or the junking certificate. (d) (1) When any motor vehicle issued a "salvage" certificate of title or similar branded title by another state is rebuilt or reconstructed, the owner shall, within ten (10) working days, make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and issuance of a new certificate of title to the motor vehicle. (2) The application shall be accompanied by the "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state, a fee in the amount now or hereafter prescribed by law for the registration and issuance of a certificate of title, and a sworn statement executed by the rebuilder or restorer on a form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle describing the types of repairs performed, listing all parts replaced, and including the vehicle identification number of any parts bearing such a number or a derivative thereof. (e) (1) Upon receipt of such "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state and the sworn statement required to be submitted by subsection (d) of this section, there shall be issued a new certificate of title with the word "rebuilt" printed in the remarks section on the face of the title. (2) The brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles issued thereafter for the motor vehicle. (f) The sworn statement submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall be maintained by the Office of Motor Vehicle as a part of the permanent title record of the motor vehicle in question, and the information contained therein shall be made available to any prospective buyer or transferee upon request. (g) (1) If an insurer has the responsibility under this subchapter to surrender the certificate of title on a salvage vehicle for which it has taken title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that a motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle, prior salvage vehicle, or "parts only" vehicle, the insurer may delegate its responsibility to surrender the certificate of title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle to a servicing organization or to a buyer of the salvage vehicle from the insurer. (2) The insurer shall remain responsible under Arkansas law if the servicing organization or buyer fails to properly surrender the title or notify the Office of Motor Vehicle. (h) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may issue a "parts only" title to the owner of a salvage vehicle under the following conditions: (A) The owner of the salvage vehicle decides that the salvage vehicle has no resale value except as a source for parts or scrap; and (B) The owner surrenders the current certificate of title to the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) An owner under this subsection may be an insurer that owns the salvage vehicle. (3) (A) The salvage vehicle shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and issued a "parts only" title in the State of Arkansas. (B) The "parts only" brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles subsequently issued for the motor vehicle without regard to the claim of any person that the salvage vehicle has been rebuilt or reconstructed. Amended by Act 2017, No. 651,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 614, § 2; 2001, No. 328, § 2; 2007, No. 410, § 2; 2009, No. 445, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 483, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the insurer shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the acquisition of the certificate of title to the salvage vehicle. (B) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a vehicle eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the insurer may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title. (2) (A) If a motor vehicle becomes a salvage vehicle and an insurer indemnifies under the insurance policy but the insurer does not take title to the salvage vehicle, the insurer shall notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle pursuant to the notification procedure required under this subsection. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall attach a note or stamp to any copy of a title issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or to any reissued or changed title. (C) The note or stamp shall state that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle and shall remain in place until the owner of the vehicle surrenders the certificate of title on the salvage vehicle and a salvage vehicle title or prior salvage vehicle title is issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) (A) If a person other than an insurer owns a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the owner shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the date that the motor vehicle became a salvage vehicle. (B) If a person other than an insurer owns a vehicle that is eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the owner may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title.

(1) (A) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the insurer shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the acquisition of the certificate of title to the salvage vehicle. (B) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a vehicle eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the insurer may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title.

(A) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the insurer shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the acquisition of the certificate of title to the salvage vehicle.

(B) When an insurer acquires the ownership of a vehicle eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the insurer may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title.

(2) (A) If a motor vehicle becomes a salvage vehicle and an insurer indemnifies under the insurance policy but the insurer does not take title to the salvage vehicle, the insurer shall notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle pursuant to the notification procedure required under this subsection. (B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall attach a note or stamp to any copy of a title issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or to any reissued or changed title. (C) The note or stamp shall state that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle and shall remain in place until the owner of the vehicle surrenders the certificate of title on the salvage vehicle and a salvage vehicle title or prior salvage vehicle title is issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(A) If a motor vehicle becomes a salvage vehicle and an insurer indemnifies under the insurance policy but the insurer does not take title to the salvage vehicle, the insurer shall notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle pursuant to the notification procedure required under this subsection.

(B) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall attach a note or stamp to any copy of a title issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or to any reissued or changed title.

(C) The note or stamp shall state that the motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle and shall remain in place until the owner of the vehicle surrenders the certificate of title on the salvage vehicle and a salvage vehicle title or prior salvage vehicle title is issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(3) (A) If a person other than an insurer owns a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the owner shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the date that the motor vehicle became a salvage vehicle. (B) If a person other than an insurer owns a vehicle that is eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the owner may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title.

(A) If a person other than an insurer owns a salvage vehicle for which a salvage vehicle title has not been issued, the owner shall surrender the certificate of title for the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle within thirty (30) days following the date that the motor vehicle became a salvage vehicle.

(B) If a person other than an insurer owns a vehicle that is eight (8) or more model years old before the calendar year of the occurrence, the owner may surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle in exchange for a salvage certificate of title or a parts-only title.

(b) Upon receipt of the title, there shall be issued a new certificate of title with the word "salvage" printed in the remarks section on the face of the title.

(c) (1) An Arkansas certificate of title issued from an out-of-state certificate of title or comparable ownership document that carries a designation such as "damaged", "salvaged", "water-damaged", "reconstructed", "rebuilt", or other similar classification shall have a brand notation printed in the remarks section on its face as would be required by this subchapter to be printed on an Arkansas certificate of title issued under the provisions of either subsection (b) or subsection (e) of this section. (2) (A) Provided, however, an Arkansas certificate of title shall not be issued from an out-of-state junking certificate or other ownership document bearing a designation of "junk", "parts only", "nonrepairable", or similar classification, it being the intent of this section that any motor vehicle damaged to the extent that it has been so designated shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and shall not be registered in the State of Arkansas but may receive a "parts only" title. (B) (i) An Arkansas title may be issued only if the state that placed the designation on the certificate of title or issued the junking certificate removes the designation or cancels the junking certificate and replaces it with a certificate of title. (ii) The designation placed on the certificate of title or issuance of junking certificate may be modified or removed only by that state. (iii) A court of this state shall not have jurisdiction to change or modify the designation or finding of another state issuing a certificate of title or the junking certificate.

(1) An Arkansas certificate of title issued from an out-of-state certificate of title or comparable ownership document that carries a designation such as "damaged", "salvaged", "water-damaged", "reconstructed", "rebuilt", or other similar classification shall have a brand notation printed in the remarks section on its face as would be required by this subchapter to be printed on an Arkansas certificate of title issued under the provisions of either subsection (b) or subsection (e) of this section.

(2) (A) Provided, however, an Arkansas certificate of title shall not be issued from an out-of-state junking certificate or other ownership document bearing a designation of "junk", "parts only", "nonrepairable", or similar classification, it being the intent of this section that any motor vehicle damaged to the extent that it has been so designated shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and shall not be registered in the State of Arkansas but may receive a "parts only" title. (B) (i) An Arkansas title may be issued only if the state that placed the designation on the certificate of title or issued the junking certificate removes the designation or cancels the junking certificate and replaces it with a certificate of title. (ii) The designation placed on the certificate of title or issuance of junking certificate may be modified or removed only by that state. (iii) A court of this state shall not have jurisdiction to change or modify the designation or finding of another state issuing a certificate of title or the junking certificate.

(A) Provided, however, an Arkansas certificate of title shall not be issued from an out-of-state junking certificate or other ownership document bearing a designation of "junk", "parts only", "nonrepairable", or similar classification, it being the intent of this section that any motor vehicle damaged to the extent that it has been so designated shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and shall not be registered in the State of Arkansas but may receive a "parts only" title.

(B) (i) An Arkansas title may be issued only if the state that placed the designation on the certificate of title or issued the junking certificate removes the designation or cancels the junking certificate and replaces it with a certificate of title. (ii) The designation placed on the certificate of title or issuance of junking certificate may be modified or removed only by that state. (iii) A court of this state shall not have jurisdiction to change or modify the designation or finding of another state issuing a certificate of title or the junking certificate.

(i) An Arkansas title may be issued only if the state that placed the designation on the certificate of title or issued the junking certificate removes the designation or cancels the junking certificate and replaces it with a certificate of title.

(ii) The designation placed on the certificate of title or issuance of junking certificate may be modified or removed only by that state.

(iii) A court of this state shall not have jurisdiction to change or modify the designation or finding of another state issuing a certificate of title or the junking certificate.

(d) (1) When any motor vehicle issued a "salvage" certificate of title or similar branded title by another state is rebuilt or reconstructed, the owner shall, within ten (10) working days, make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and issuance of a new certificate of title to the motor vehicle. (2) The application shall be accompanied by the "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state, a fee in the amount now or hereafter prescribed by law for the registration and issuance of a certificate of title, and a sworn statement executed by the rebuilder or restorer on a form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle describing the types of repairs performed, listing all parts replaced, and including the vehicle identification number of any parts bearing such a number or a derivative thereof.

(1) When any motor vehicle issued a "salvage" certificate of title or similar branded title by another state is rebuilt or reconstructed, the owner shall, within ten (10) working days, make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle for the registration and issuance of a new certificate of title to the motor vehicle.

(2) The application shall be accompanied by the "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state, a fee in the amount now or hereafter prescribed by law for the registration and issuance of a certificate of title, and a sworn statement executed by the rebuilder or restorer on a form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle describing the types of repairs performed, listing all parts replaced, and including the vehicle identification number of any parts bearing such a number or a derivative thereof.

(e) (1) Upon receipt of such "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state and the sworn statement required to be submitted by subsection (d) of this section, there shall be issued a new certificate of title with the word "rebuilt" printed in the remarks section on the face of the title. (2) The brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles issued thereafter for the motor vehicle.

(1) Upon receipt of such "salvage" certificate of title or similar title issued by another state and the sworn statement required to be submitted by subsection (d) of this section, there shall be issued a new certificate of title with the word "rebuilt" printed in the remarks section on the face of the title.

(2) The brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles issued thereafter for the motor vehicle.

(f) The sworn statement submitted pursuant to subsection (d) of this section shall be maintained by the Office of Motor Vehicle as a part of the permanent title record of the motor vehicle in question, and the information contained therein shall be made available to any prospective buyer or transferee upon request.

(g) (1) If an insurer has the responsibility under this subchapter to surrender the certificate of title on a salvage vehicle for which it has taken title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that a motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle, prior salvage vehicle, or "parts only" vehicle, the insurer may delegate its responsibility to surrender the certificate of title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle to a servicing organization or to a buyer of the salvage vehicle from the insurer. (2) The insurer shall remain responsible under Arkansas law if the servicing organization or buyer fails to properly surrender the title or notify the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(1) If an insurer has the responsibility under this subchapter to surrender the certificate of title on a salvage vehicle for which it has taken title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle that a motor vehicle is a salvage vehicle, prior salvage vehicle, or "parts only" vehicle, the insurer may delegate its responsibility to surrender the certificate of title or to notify the Office of Motor Vehicle to a servicing organization or to a buyer of the salvage vehicle from the insurer.

(2) The insurer shall remain responsible under Arkansas law if the servicing organization or buyer fails to properly surrender the title or notify the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(h) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may issue a "parts only" title to the owner of a salvage vehicle under the following conditions: (A) The owner of the salvage vehicle decides that the salvage vehicle has no resale value except as a source for parts or scrap; and (B) The owner surrenders the current certificate of title to the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) An owner under this subsection may be an insurer that owns the salvage vehicle. (3) (A) The salvage vehicle shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and issued a "parts only" title in the State of Arkansas. (B) The "parts only" brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles subsequently issued for the motor vehicle without regard to the claim of any person that the salvage vehicle has been rebuilt or reconstructed.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle may issue a "parts only" title to the owner of a salvage vehicle under the following conditions: (A) The owner of the salvage vehicle decides that the salvage vehicle has no resale value except as a source for parts or scrap; and (B) The owner surrenders the current certificate of title to the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(A) The owner of the salvage vehicle decides that the salvage vehicle has no resale value except as a source for parts or scrap; and

(B) The owner surrenders the current certificate of title to the salvage vehicle to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2) An owner under this subsection may be an insurer that owns the salvage vehicle.

(3) (A) The salvage vehicle shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and issued a "parts only" title in the State of Arkansas. (B) The "parts only" brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles subsequently issued for the motor vehicle without regard to the claim of any person that the salvage vehicle has been rebuilt or reconstructed.

(A) The salvage vehicle shall be dismantled for parts or scrap and issued a "parts only" title in the State of Arkansas.

(B) The "parts only" brand shall be carried forward and printed in the remarks section on the face of all titles subsequently issued for the motor vehicle without regard to the claim of any person that the salvage vehicle has been rebuilt or reconstructed.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 651,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 614, § 2; 2001, No. 328, § 2; 2007, No. 410, § 2; 2009, No. 445, §§ 1, 2; 2009, No. 483, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-211
Toll rates on privately owned bridges in state highway system
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is empowered to fix and enforce the schedule or rate of tolls to be collected on any privately owned toll bridge located on any road embraced in the state highway system. (b) In fixing schedules or rates, regard shall be had to the interests of the owner and the public so that the owner shall be allowed to collect such rates as shall afford him or her a fair return on the value of his or her property, and the public shall not be required to pay more than is required to net such return. (c) As the state is spending millions of dollars in building roads, not only to serve its own citizens but to induce tourists to visit the state, and as a certain percent of tourists will buy land and become citizens, the state should protect the interests of the public against those who operate toll bridges that injure the state as a whole by charging tolls to pay interest and dividends on watered bonds and stock. One of the purposes of this section is to grant protection to the state and the public. (d) All suits involving the validity of this section or any portion thereof shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment. Appeals in these suits must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment or decree. Acts 1929, No. 71, §§ 4-6; Pope's Dig., §§ 6595-6597; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-602 -- 76-604.

(a) The State Highway Commission is empowered to fix and enforce the schedule or rate of tolls to be collected on any privately owned toll bridge located on any road embraced in the state highway system.

(b) In fixing schedules or rates, regard shall be had to the interests of the owner and the public so that the owner shall be allowed to collect such rates as shall afford him or her a fair return on the value of his or her property, and the public shall not be required to pay more than is required to net such return.

(c) As the state is spending millions of dollars in building roads, not only to serve its own citizens but to induce tourists to visit the state, and as a certain percent of tourists will buy land and become citizens, the state should protect the interests of the public against those who operate toll bridges that injure the state as a whole by charging tolls to pay interest and dividends on watered bonds and stock. One of the purposes of this section is to grant protection to the state and the public.

(d) All suits involving the validity of this section or any portion thereof shall be deemed matters of public interest and shall be advanced and disposed of at the earliest possible moment. Appeals in these suits must be taken and perfected within thirty (30) days from the date of the judgment or decree.

Acts 1929, No. 71, §§ 4-6; Pope's Dig., §§ 6595-6597; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-602 -- 76-604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-109
Operator instruction
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to prescribe and offer a course in motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operator instruction to be conducted as a part of the driver education program. (b) (1) The course in motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operation may be conducted both at the elementary and high school levels. (2) The course should include classroom instruction, actual operation of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and other matters that the division may determine to be necessary to properly equip the student to safely operate a motorcycle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2409, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1975, No. 176, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1713; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 4.

(a) The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is authorized to prescribe and offer a course in motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operator instruction to be conducted as a part of the driver education program.

(b) (1) The course in motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operation may be conducted both at the elementary and high school levels. (2) The course should include classroom instruction, actual operation of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and other matters that the division may determine to be necessary to properly equip the student to safely operate a motorcycle.

(1) The course in motorcycle and motor-driven cycle operation may be conducted both at the elementary and high school levels.

(2) The course should include classroom instruction, actual operation of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and other matters that the division may determine to be necessary to properly equip the student to safely operate a motorcycle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2409, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 176, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1713; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-66-505
Prohibition on use of heavily loaded vehicles during emergencies
Status: in_force

(a) The county court of each county acting through the county judge is given the authority in times of emergency caused by unusually heavy or long-continued rainfalls or by freezes, thaws, snows, and other unusual conditions caused by the elements to prohibit vehicles having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) from operating on or over the county highways whereon such conditions exist until the time that the county judge shall determine that the emergency has passed. (b) Whenever, in the judgment of the county judge, an emergency arises in his or her county, as described in subsection (a) of this section, he or she shall cause notice to be posted in the county courthouse to the effect that until further notice the operation of vehicles having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) over the highways described in the notice is prohibited. Notice shall also be posted in at least ten (10) of the most prominent and public places in the county and be published in a newspaper in the county if practicable. Notice may also be given by mail, telephone, or personal contact to persons operating vehicles, and notice by mail, telephone, or personal contact shall be sufficient notice for the purposes of this section. (c) If any person, after having knowledge that the operation of vehicles over the county highways or any designated part thereof having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) has been prohibited by the county judge during an emergency as described in this section, violates this section by using the roads contrary to the order of the county judge, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200). Acts 1949, No. 172, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-126 -- 76-128.

(a) The county court of each county acting through the county judge is given the authority in times of emergency caused by unusually heavy or long-continued rainfalls or by freezes, thaws, snows, and other unusual conditions caused by the elements to prohibit vehicles having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) from operating on or over the county highways whereon such conditions exist until the time that the county judge shall determine that the emergency has passed.

(b) Whenever, in the judgment of the county judge, an emergency arises in his or her county, as described in subsection (a) of this section, he or she shall cause notice to be posted in the county courthouse to the effect that until further notice the operation of vehicles having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) over the highways described in the notice is prohibited. Notice shall also be posted in at least ten (10) of the most prominent and public places in the county and be published in a newspaper in the county if practicable. Notice may also be given by mail, telephone, or personal contact to persons operating vehicles, and notice by mail, telephone, or personal contact shall be sufficient notice for the purposes of this section.

(c) If any person, after having knowledge that the operation of vehicles over the county highways or any designated part thereof having a net load of more than three thousand five hundred pounds (3,500 lbs.) has been prohibited by the county judge during an emergency as described in this section, violates this section by using the roads contrary to the order of the county judge, the person shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction, he or she shall be fined in any sum not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200).

Acts 1949, No. 172, §§ 1-3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-126 -- 76-128.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-51-1305
Removal of motor vehicles parked without authority in parking lots
Status: in_force

(a) Consistent with the procedures of § 27-50-1101 , the owner of a parking lot, his or her agent, or the lessee of a space in a parking lot may cause any motor vehicle which is parked on the lot without the consent of the owner of the lot or of his or her agent or which is parked in the space of the lessee without the consent of the lessee to be removed and stored at the expense of the owner or operator of the vehicle if a readable sign is prominently placed at each entrance to the lot specifying those persons who may park in the lot and prohibiting parking therein by all others. (b) The owner of a lot or the lessee of a space in a lot who has an unauthorized vehicle removed and stored under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be liable for damages incurred by the owner or operator of an unauthorized vehicle as a result of removal or storage if the vehicle is removed by an insured vehicle wrecker service and stored by an insured storage company. Acts 1971, No. 200, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-651.1, 75-651.2; Acts 2005, No. 2211, § 7.

(a) Consistent with the procedures of § 27-50-1101 , the owner of a parking lot, his or her agent, or the lessee of a space in a parking lot may cause any motor vehicle which is parked on the lot without the consent of the owner of the lot or of his or her agent or which is parked in the space of the lessee without the consent of the lessee to be removed and stored at the expense of the owner or operator of the vehicle if a readable sign is prominently placed at each entrance to the lot specifying those persons who may park in the lot and prohibiting parking therein by all others.

(b) The owner of a lot or the lessee of a space in a lot who has an unauthorized vehicle removed and stored under the provisions of subsection (a) of this section shall not be liable for damages incurred by the owner or operator of an unauthorized vehicle as a result of removal or storage if the vehicle is removed by an insured vehicle wrecker service and stored by an insured storage company.

Acts 1971, No. 200, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-651.1, 75-651.2; Acts 2005, No. 2211, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-801 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-24-801
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the Constitutional Officer special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, to honor the elected members of each constitutional office in the State of Arkansas and to make the parking rules for the State Capitol more enforceable by the State Capitol Police. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the Constitutional Officer special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005, to honor the elected members of each constitutional office in the State of Arkansas and to make the parking rules for the State Capitol more enforceable by the State Capitol Police.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-104
Insurance required - Minimum coverage - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle within this state unless the motor vehicle and the person's operation of the motor vehicle are each covered by: (A) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (B) An insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state. (2) (A) There is a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle or its operation is uninsured if: (i) The driver or the insured fails to present proof of current insurance coverage in the form of a proof-of-insurance card issued under § 23-89-213 at the time of the traffic stop or arrest; or (ii) The online insurance verification system fails to show current insurance coverage for the driver or the insured. (B) (i) (a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form. (b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (ii) The presentment of proof of insurance in electronic form does not: (a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation. (b) The policy shall provide at a minimum the following coverage: (1) Not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for bodily injury or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident; (2) Not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for bodily injury or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident; and (3) If the accident results in damage to or destruction of property, not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the damage to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident. (c) (1) For purposes of this subsection, "operating motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is actually driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power. (2) A government-owned and government-operated storage facility for motor vehicles may refuse to release an operating motor vehicle from the storage facility if the owner of the motor vehicle cannot establish that the motor vehicle is covered by insurance as required under this section. (3) The following are exempt from the requirements of this subsection: (A) A motor vehicle that is considered salvage; (B) A motor vehicle when an insurer holds the title to the motor vehicle; and (C) A motor vehicle that is not driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1987, No. 442, § 1; 1987, No. 474, § 1; 1991, No. 988, § 4; 1993, No. 357, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 2; 1999, No. 1527, § 6; 2005, No. 2246, § 1; 2007, No. 485, §§ 3-5, 9; 2009, No. 313, § 1; 2011, No. 1046, § 2.

(a) (1) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle within this state unless the motor vehicle and the person's operation of the motor vehicle are each covered by: (A) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (B) An insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state. (2) (A) There is a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle or its operation is uninsured if: (i) The driver or the insured fails to present proof of current insurance coverage in the form of a proof-of-insurance card issued under § 23-89-213 at the time of the traffic stop or arrest; or (ii) The online insurance verification system fails to show current insurance coverage for the driver or the insured. (B) (i) (a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form. (b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (ii) The presentment of proof of insurance in electronic form does not: (a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(1) It is unlawful for a person to operate a motor vehicle within this state unless the motor vehicle and the person's operation of the motor vehicle are each covered by: (A) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or (B) An insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state.

(A) A certificate of self-insurance under § 27-19-107 ; or

(B) An insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state.

(2) (A) There is a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle or its operation is uninsured if: (i) The driver or the insured fails to present proof of current insurance coverage in the form of a proof-of-insurance card issued under § 23-89-213 at the time of the traffic stop or arrest; or (ii) The online insurance verification system fails to show current insurance coverage for the driver or the insured. (B) (i) (a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form. (b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (ii) The presentment of proof of insurance in electronic form does not: (a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(A) There is a rebuttable presumption that the motor vehicle or its operation is uninsured if: (i) The driver or the insured fails to present proof of current insurance coverage in the form of a proof-of-insurance card issued under § 23-89-213 at the time of the traffic stop or arrest; or (ii) The online insurance verification system fails to show current insurance coverage for the driver or the insured.

(i) The driver or the insured fails to present proof of current insurance coverage in the form of a proof-of-insurance card issued under § 23-89-213 at the time of the traffic stop or arrest; or

(ii) The online insurance verification system fails to show current insurance coverage for the driver or the insured.

(B) (i) (a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form. (b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (ii) The presentment of proof of insurance in electronic form does not: (a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(i) (a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form. (b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company.

(a) A proof-of-insurance card or any temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company that meets the requirements of § 23-89-213 may be presented in either paper form or electronic form.

(b) As used in subdivision (a)(2)(B)(i) (a) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required under § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company.

(ii) The presentment of proof of insurance in electronic form does not: (a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or (b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(a) Authorize a search of any other content of an electronic device without a search warrant or probable cause; or

(b) Expand or restrict the authority of a law enforcement officer to conduct a search or investigation.

(b) The policy shall provide at a minimum the following coverage: (1) Not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for bodily injury or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident; (2) Not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for bodily injury or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident; and (3) If the accident results in damage to or destruction of property, not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the damage to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident.

(1) Not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for bodily injury or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident;

(2) Not less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) for bodily injury or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident; and

(3) If the accident results in damage to or destruction of property, not less than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for the damage to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident.

(c) (1) For purposes of this subsection, "operating motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is actually driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power. (2) A government-owned and government-operated storage facility for motor vehicles may refuse to release an operating motor vehicle from the storage facility if the owner of the motor vehicle cannot establish that the motor vehicle is covered by insurance as required under this section. (3) The following are exempt from the requirements of this subsection: (A) A motor vehicle that is considered salvage; (B) A motor vehicle when an insurer holds the title to the motor vehicle; and (C) A motor vehicle that is not driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power.

(1) For purposes of this subsection, "operating motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle that is actually driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power.

(2) A government-owned and government-operated storage facility for motor vehicles may refuse to release an operating motor vehicle from the storage facility if the owner of the motor vehicle cannot establish that the motor vehicle is covered by insurance as required under this section.

(3) The following are exempt from the requirements of this subsection: (A) A motor vehicle that is considered salvage; (B) A motor vehicle when an insurer holds the title to the motor vehicle; and (C) A motor vehicle that is not driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power.

(A) A motor vehicle that is considered salvage;

(B) A motor vehicle when an insurer holds the title to the motor vehicle; and

(C) A motor vehicle that is not driven out of the government-owned and government-operated storage facility under its own power.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 6, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 175,§ 2, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1987, No. 442, § 1; 1987, No. 474, § 1; 1991, No. 988, § 4; 1993, No. 357, § 1; 1997, No. 991, § 2; 1999, No. 1527, § 6; 2005, No. 2246, § 1; 2007, No. 485, §§ 3-5, 9; 2009, No. 313, § 1; 2011, No. 1046, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Parkway" means and includes parkway areas of varying widths principally through rural areas with sightly, landscape, scenic, safety, and wayside development grants and easements, with minimum frontage and private access rights, featuring a parkway road designed primarily for passenger car traffic and specifically adapted to leisurely travel as a tourway for outdoor recreation and market-to-farm use by tourists, including service and recreational facilities and the preservation of scenic, historic, and scientific features; (2) "Scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety easement" means a servitude devised to permit land to remain in private ownership for its normal agricultural, residential, or other use consistent with parkway purposes determined by the United States Secretary of the Interior and at the same time placing a control over the future use of the area to maintain its scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety values for the parkway in this state; and (3) "Secretary" means the United States Secretary of the Interior. Acts 1939, No. 45, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1804.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Parkway" means and includes parkway areas of varying widths principally through rural areas with sightly, landscape, scenic, safety, and wayside development grants and easements, with minimum frontage and private access rights, featuring a parkway road designed primarily for passenger car traffic and specifically adapted to leisurely travel as a tourway for outdoor recreation and market-to-farm use by tourists, including service and recreational facilities and the preservation of scenic, historic, and scientific features;

(2) "Scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety easement" means a servitude devised to permit land to remain in private ownership for its normal agricultural, residential, or other use consistent with parkway purposes determined by the United States Secretary of the Interior and at the same time placing a control over the future use of the area to maintain its scenic, landscape, sightly, or safety values for the parkway in this state; and

(3) "Secretary" means the United States Secretary of the Interior.

Acts 1939, No. 45, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1804.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-102
Construction
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter shall be supplemental to and cumulative to the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq. Acts 1987, No. 442, § 5.

The provisions of this chapter shall be supplemental to and cumulative to the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq.

Acts 1987, No. 442, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-301
Penalty for misdemeanor
Status: in_force

(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter unless the violation is, by this chapter or other law of this state, declared to be a felony. (b) Unless another penalty is in this chapter or by the laws of this state provided, every person convicted of a misdemeanor for the violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 86; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-186.

(a) It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of this chapter unless the violation is, by this chapter or other law of this state, declared to be a felony.

(b) Unless another penalty is in this chapter or by the laws of this state provided, every person convicted of a misdemeanor for the violation of any provisions of this chapter shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 86; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-186.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-223 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-223
Motorcycle headlamp modulation systems - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "motorcycle equipped with a headlamp modulation system" means a motorcycle that is wired to modulate either the upper or lower headlamp beam from its maximum intensity to a lesser intensity. (b) The operator of a motorcycle equipped with a headlamp modulation system shall use the headlamp modulation system only during daylight hours. (c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation of this section is guilty of a violation. Acts 2011, No. 781, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "motorcycle equipped with a headlamp modulation system" means a motorcycle that is wired to modulate either the upper or lower headlamp beam from its maximum intensity to a lesser intensity.

(b) The operator of a motorcycle equipped with a headlamp modulation system shall use the headlamp modulation system only during daylight hours.

(c) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation of this section is guilty of a violation.

Acts 2011, No. 781, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-103
Members
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor. (b) One (1) of the members shall be appointed from each of the four (4) congressional districts, and three (3) members shall be appointed from the state at large. (c) Appointments shall be for terms of five (5) years. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 636, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 2; 1961, No. 155, § 1; 1965, No. 456, § 1; 1973, No. 64, § 1; 1985, No. 257, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-102, 74-102.1.

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall be composed of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor.

(b) One (1) of the members shall be appointed from each of the four (4) congressional districts, and three (3) members shall be appointed from the state at large.

(c) Appointments shall be for terms of five (5) years.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 636, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 2; 1961, No. 155, § 1; 1965, No. 456, § 1; 1973, No. 64, § 1; 1985, No. 257, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 74-102, 74-102.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-20-208
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate such rules as necessary to implement this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3124, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4699, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate such rules as necessary to implement this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3124, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4699, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-115 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-115
Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers
Status: in_force

(a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state shall be deemed to have given consent to take a test or tests of that person's breath, saliva, or urine for the purpose of determining that person's blood alcohol concentration or the presence of other drugs. (b) (1) One (1) or more chemical tests may be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer who, after stopping or detaining the commercial motor vehicle driver, has probable cause to believe that driver was driving a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol or a controlled substance in his or her system. (2) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in this chapter for any person so stopped or detained to refuse to submit to the chemical test or tests to determine that person's blood alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance. (c) A person requested to submit to a chemical test as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be warned by the law enforcement officer requesting the test that a refusal to submit to the test will result in that person's being disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle under §§ 5-65-402 and 27-23-112 . (d) If the person is under arrest and refuses testing, no test shall be given, and the person's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit shall be seized by the law enforcement officer. The officer shall immediately deliver to the person whose license or permit was seized a temporary commercial driving permit as provided by § 5-65-402 and shall cite the person for his or her refusal to submit to the test. (e) The arresting officer shall remit the seized commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit to the Office of Driver Services as provided by § 5-65-402 . (f) The Office of Driver Services shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period specified in § 27-23-112 under the procedure set forth in § 5-65-402 , and the disqualified person shall have the same right to administrative and judicial review provided by § 5-65-402 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 735,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 17, eff. 7/8/2014. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 15; 1991, No. 643, § 3; 1999, No. 1077, § 8.

(a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this state shall be deemed to have given consent to take a test or tests of that person's breath, saliva, or urine for the purpose of determining that person's blood alcohol concentration or the presence of other drugs.

(b) (1) One (1) or more chemical tests may be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer who, after stopping or detaining the commercial motor vehicle driver, has probable cause to believe that driver was driving a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol or a controlled substance in his or her system. (2) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in this chapter for any person so stopped or detained to refuse to submit to the chemical test or tests to determine that person's blood alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance.

(1) One (1) or more chemical tests may be administered at the direction of a law enforcement officer who, after stopping or detaining the commercial motor vehicle driver, has probable cause to believe that driver was driving a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol or a controlled substance in his or her system.

(2) It is unlawful and punishable as provided in this chapter for any person so stopped or detained to refuse to submit to the chemical test or tests to determine that person's blood alcohol concentration or the presence of a controlled substance.

(c) A person requested to submit to a chemical test as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be warned by the law enforcement officer requesting the test that a refusal to submit to the test will result in that person's being disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle under §§ 5-65-402 and 27-23-112 .

(d) If the person is under arrest and refuses testing, no test shall be given, and the person's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit shall be seized by the law enforcement officer. The officer shall immediately deliver to the person whose license or permit was seized a temporary commercial driving permit as provided by § 5-65-402 and shall cite the person for his or her refusal to submit to the test.

(e) The arresting officer shall remit the seized commercial driver license or commercial learner's permit to the Office of Driver Services as provided by § 5-65-402 .

(f) The Office of Driver Services shall disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period specified in § 27-23-112 under the procedure set forth in § 5-65-402 , and the disqualified person shall have the same right to administrative and judicial review provided by § 5-65-402 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 735,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 17, eff. 7/8/2014.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 15; 1991, No. 643, § 3; 1999, No. 1077, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-109
Driver's instruction manual
Status: in_force

(a) The driver's instruction manual issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police shall include information related to organ and tissue donation education. (b) The division may coordinate with the Department of Health and the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Inc. in developing information to include in the manual. (c) Information regarding organ donation education shall be included in the manual in the first reprinting and subsequent reprintings of the manual following passage of this section, § 6-16-501 , and § 21-4-215 . Acts 2003, No. 546, § 2.

(a) The driver's instruction manual issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police shall include information related to organ and tissue donation education.

(b) The division may coordinate with the Department of Health and the Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency, Inc. in developing information to include in the manual.

(c) Information regarding organ donation education shall be included in the manual in the first reprinting and subsequent reprintings of the manual following passage of this section, § 6-16-501 , and § 21-4-215 .

Acts 2003, No. 546, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1019 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1019
Changes of address
Status: in_force

(a) Every owner of a motor vehicle subject to this subchapter shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration any change of address from that listed when the vehicle was registered. (b) The willful failure or neglect of an owner to report the change of address shall be a misdemeanor and shall subject the owner to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 and shall relieve the secretary of any obligation of notifying the owner of expiration of his or her motor vehicle license and registration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4568, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.23.

(a) Every owner of a motor vehicle subject to this subchapter shall report to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration any change of address from that listed when the vehicle was registered.

(b) The willful failure or neglect of an owner to report the change of address shall be a misdemeanor and shall subject the owner to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 and shall relieve the secretary of any obligation of notifying the owner of expiration of his or her motor vehicle license and registration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4568, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.23.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-24-1206
Issuance - Renewal - Replacement
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of a motor vehicle who meets the following criteria may apply for and annually renew a special license plate under this subchapter: (1) Is a certified member or alumni member of the African American fraternity or sorority for which he or she is seeking a special license plate; (2) Is a resident of the State of Arkansas; (3) Is otherwise eligible to license a motor vehicle in this state; and (4) Pays the additional fees for the special license plate as required under this subchapter. (b) An applicant for a special license plate under this subchapter shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to be determined by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to cover the design-use contribution by the African American fraternity or sorority or for fundraising purposes; and (3) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (c) To renew a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees under subsection (b) of this section. (d) To replace a special license plate issued under this subchapter: (1) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fee stated in subdivision (b)(3) of this section if the registration has not expired; or (2) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section if the registration has expired. (e) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall remit the fees collected under subdivision (b)(2) of this section on a monthly basis as provided under § 27-24-1207 . (f) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the division. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (g) The registration of a special license plate issued under this section may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . (h) If an owner of a motor vehicle who was previously issued a special license plate under this subchapter fails to pay the fees required in subsection (c) of this section at the time of renewal, the owner shall be issued a permanent license plate as provided under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 . (i) Upon the expiration of the registration of a special license plate under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle may replace the special license plate with: (1) A permanent license plate under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 ; (2) A personalized license plate; (3) A different special license plate under this subchapter; or (4) Any other special license plate that the person is entitled to receive under this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4762, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) An owner of a motor vehicle who meets the following criteria may apply for and annually renew a special license plate under this subchapter: (1) Is a certified member or alumni member of the African American fraternity or sorority for which he or she is seeking a special license plate; (2) Is a resident of the State of Arkansas; (3) Is otherwise eligible to license a motor vehicle in this state; and (4) Pays the additional fees for the special license plate as required under this subchapter.

(1) Is a certified member or alumni member of the African American fraternity or sorority for which he or she is seeking a special license plate;

(2) Is a resident of the State of Arkansas;

(3) Is otherwise eligible to license a motor vehicle in this state; and

(4) Pays the additional fees for the special license plate as required under this subchapter.

(b) An applicant for a special license plate under this subchapter shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to be determined by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to cover the design-use contribution by the African American fraternity or sorority or for fundraising purposes; and (3) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

(1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle;

(2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to be determined by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to cover the design-use contribution by the African American fraternity or sorority or for fundraising purposes; and

(3) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

(c) To renew a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees under subsection (b) of this section.

(d) To replace a special license plate issued under this subchapter: (1) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fee stated in subdivision (b)(3) of this section if the registration has not expired; or (2) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section if the registration has expired.

(1) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fee stated in subdivision (b)(3) of this section if the registration has not expired; or

(2) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section if the registration has expired.

(e) The Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration shall remit the fees collected under subdivision (b)(2) of this section on a monthly basis as provided under § 27-24-1207 .

(f) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the division. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) The fee remitted under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the division.

(2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(g) The registration of a special license plate issued under this section may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 .

(1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and

(2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 .

(h) If an owner of a motor vehicle who was previously issued a special license plate under this subchapter fails to pay the fees required in subsection (c) of this section at the time of renewal, the owner shall be issued a permanent license plate as provided under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 .

(i) Upon the expiration of the registration of a special license plate under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle may replace the special license plate with: (1) A permanent license plate under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 ; (2) A personalized license plate; (3) A different special license plate under this subchapter; or (4) Any other special license plate that the person is entitled to receive under this chapter.

(1) A permanent license plate under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 ;

(2) A personalized license plate;

(3) A different special license plate under this subchapter; or

(4) Any other special license plate that the person is entitled to receive under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4762, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-304
Registration and licensing - Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of an autocycle may register and license it as a motorcycle under § 27-20-105 . (b) In addition to the application to register the autocycle, the owner of an autocycle shall provide proof of insurance as required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq. (c) The fee for registering and licensing an autocycle shall be five dollars ($5.00). Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

(a) The owner of an autocycle may register and license it as a motorcycle under § 27-20-105 .

(b) In addition to the application to register the autocycle, the owner of an autocycle shall provide proof of insurance as required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.

(c) The fee for registering and licensing an autocycle shall be five dollars ($5.00).

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-106
Employer responsibilities
Status: in_force

(a) Each employer must require the applicant to provide the information specified in § 27-23-105(c) . (b) No employer may knowingly allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period: (1) In which the driver has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle; (2) In which the driver has more than one (1) driver license; or (3) In which the employee, the motor carrier, the driver, or the vehicle operated by the employee or driver is subject to an out-of-service order. (c) (1) Any employer who once violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of five hundred dollars ($500), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such. Any employer who violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or (2) of this section a second or subsequent time shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such. (2) An employer convicted of a violation of subdivision (b)(3) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (3) An employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of federal, state, or local law or regulation pertaining to one (1) or more of the offenses listed in § 27-23-112(d) at a railroad-highway grade crossing is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Acts 1989, No. 241, § 6; 1995, No. 921, § 3; 2005, No. 879, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 7.

(a) Each employer must require the applicant to provide the information specified in § 27-23-105(c) .

(b) No employer may knowingly allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period: (1) In which the driver has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle; (2) In which the driver has more than one (1) driver license; or (3) In which the employee, the motor carrier, the driver, or the vehicle operated by the employee or driver is subject to an out-of-service order.

(1) In which the driver has a driver license suspended, revoked, or cancelled by a state, has lost the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in a state, or has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(2) In which the driver has more than one (1) driver license; or

(3) In which the employee, the motor carrier, the driver, or the vehicle operated by the employee or driver is subject to an out-of-service order.

(c) (1) Any employer who once violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of five hundred dollars ($500), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such. Any employer who violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or (2) of this section a second or subsequent time shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such. (2) An employer convicted of a violation of subdivision (b)(3) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000). (3) An employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of federal, state, or local law or regulation pertaining to one (1) or more of the offenses listed in § 27-23-112(d) at a railroad-highway grade crossing is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(1) Any employer who once violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or subdivision (b)(2) of this section shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of five hundred dollars ($500), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such. Any employer who violates the provisions of subdivision (b)(1) or (2) of this section a second or subsequent time shall, upon conviction, be fined a sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), and each day's violation and each driver's violation shall constitute a separate offense and shall be punished as such.

(2) An employer convicted of a violation of subdivision (b)(3) of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

(3) An employer who knowingly allows, requires, permits, or authorizes a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of federal, state, or local law or regulation pertaining to one (1) or more of the offenses listed in § 27-23-112(d) at a railroad-highway grade crossing is subject to a civil penalty of not less than two thousand seven hundred fifty dollars ($2,750) but not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 6; 1995, No. 921, § 3; 2005, No. 879, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-226 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-226
Delta Rhythm and Bayous Highway
Status: in_force

(a) The route along U.S. Highway 65 South from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the border between Arkansas and Louisiana is designated the "Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway". (b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along U.S. Highway 65 South from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the border between Arkansas and Louisiana designating the route as the "Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway", including without limitation a sign in or near each of the following cities: (1) Dermott; (2) Dumas; (3) Gould; (4) Lake Village; (5) Pine Bluff; and (6) Tillar. (c) If the Arkansas Department of Transportation does not have the funds available to erect the signs required under subsection (b) of this section, the Arkansas Department of Transportation may accept and use gifts, grants, and donations received from private, public, and nonprofit sources, including without limitation a city street department or a county road department for: (1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section. Added by Act 2017, No. 451,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The route along U.S. Highway 65 South from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the border between Arkansas and Louisiana is designated the "Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway".

(b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall erect appropriate signs along U.S. Highway 65 South from Pine Bluff, Arkansas, to the border between Arkansas and Louisiana designating the route as the "Delta Rhythm & Bayous Highway", including without limitation a sign in or near each of the following cities: (1) Dermott; (2) Dumas; (3) Gould; (4) Lake Village; (5) Pine Bluff; and (6) Tillar.

(1) Dermott;

(2) Dumas;

(3) Gould;

(4) Lake Village;

(5) Pine Bluff; and

(6) Tillar.

(c) If the Arkansas Department of Transportation does not have the funds available to erect the signs required under subsection (b) of this section, the Arkansas Department of Transportation may accept and use gifts, grants, and donations received from private, public, and nonprofit sources, including without limitation a city street department or a county road department for: (1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section; and (2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section.

(1) Acquiring and installing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section; and

(2) Maintaining, replacing, or reconstructing the signs required under subsection (b) of this section.

Added by Act 2017, No. 451,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-205
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall examine the following factors to determine whether to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter: (1) Whether an application for the creation of an additional special license plate under this subchapter has been filed by either: (A) The Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas for a special license plate related to members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or (B) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a special license plate related to veterans or any other branch of the United States Armed Forces; and (2) Whether there has been a recent armed conflict or war in which members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or the reserve components of the armed services have served. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6337, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall examine the following factors to determine whether to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter:

(1) Whether an application for the creation of an additional special license plate under this subchapter has been filed by either: (A) The Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas for a special license plate related to members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or (B) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a special license plate related to veterans or any other branch of the United States Armed Forces; and

(A) The Adjutant General of the State of Arkansas for a special license plate related to members of the National Guard and reserve components of the armed forces; or

(B) The Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs for a special license plate related to veterans or any other branch of the United States Armed Forces; and

(2) Whether there has been a recent armed conflict or war in which members of the United States Armed Forces, the National Guard, or the reserve components of the armed services have served.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6337, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-307
False evidences of title or registration
Status: in_force

It is a felony for a person to commit any of the following acts: (1) To alter, with fraudulent purpose, any certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, manufacturer's certificate of origin, or permit issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle; (2) To forge or counterfeit any such document or plate purporting to have been issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or by the manufacturer; or (3) To alter or falsify, with purpose to defraud or mislead, or with purpose to evade the registration laws, any assignment upon a certificate of title or upon a manufacturer's certificate of origin. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1082,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 78; 1957, No. 368, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-178.

It is a felony for a person to commit any of the following acts:

(1) To alter, with fraudulent purpose, any certificate of title, registration certificate, registration plate, manufacturer's certificate of origin, or permit issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle;

(2) To forge or counterfeit any such document or plate purporting to have been issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle or by the manufacturer; or

(3) To alter or falsify, with purpose to defraud or mislead, or with purpose to evade the registration laws, any assignment upon a certificate of title or upon a manufacturer's certificate of origin.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1082,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 78; 1957, No. 368, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-178.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-301
Vehicles to be driven on right side of roadway - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left half of the roadway, except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; (2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; (3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; (4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic; (5) When the right half of the roadway is in disrepair or is in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or (6) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the roadway on the left. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left lane of a multilane highway, except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; (2) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are closed to traffic while under construction or repair; (3) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are in disrepair or are in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or (4) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the multilane highway on the left. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1090,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 350, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 965,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 56; Pope's Dig., § 6714; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-607; Acts 1997, No. 854, § 1.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left half of the roadway, except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; (2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair; (3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon; (4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic; (5) When the right half of the roadway is in disrepair or is in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or (6) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the roadway on the left.

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement;

(2) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic while under construction or repair;

(3) Upon a roadway divided into three (3) marked lanes for traffic under the rules applicable thereon;

(4) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic;

(5) When the right half of the roadway is in disrepair or is in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or

(6) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the roadway on the left.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left lane of a multilane highway, except as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement; (2) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are closed to traffic while under construction or repair; (3) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are in disrepair or are in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or (4) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the multilane highway on the left.

(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement;

(2) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are closed to traffic while under construction or repair;

(3) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are in disrepair or are in an otherwise undrivable or unsafe condition; or

(4) When a vehicle is preparing to exit the multilane highway on the left.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1090,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 350, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 965,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 56; Pope's Dig., § 6714; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-607; Acts 1997, No. 854, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-38-103
Certain sales exempted
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to apply to sales of methanol by or to pharmacists or to sales by the manufacturer or dealer of methanol directly to other manufacturers for manufacturing purposes. Acts 1931, No. 165, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 3455; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1303.

Nothing contained in this subchapter shall be construed to apply to sales of methanol by or to pharmacists or to sales by the manufacturer or dealer of methanol directly to other manufacturers for manufacturing purposes.

Acts 1931, No. 165, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 3455; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1303.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1008 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1008
Organization of records
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall file each application received and issue a certificate of title if all the requirements are properly satisfied and shall register the motorboat with a certificate of number and keep a record of the application by suitable methods ensuring the records will be available as follows: (1) Under a distinctive certificate of number assigned to the motorboat; (2) Alphabetically, under the name of the owner; (3) Under the hull identification number, if available, otherwise any other identifying number of the motorboat; and (4) In any other manner to be decided at the discretion of the Office of Motor Vehicle. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall file each application received and issue a certificate of title if all the requirements are properly satisfied and shall register the motorboat with a certificate of number and keep a record of the application by suitable methods ensuring the records will be available as follows:

(1) Under a distinctive certificate of number assigned to the motorboat;

(2) Alphabetically, under the name of the owner;

(3) Under the hull identification number, if available, otherwise any other identifying number of the motorboat; and

(4) In any other manner to be decided at the discretion of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-217 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-217
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 6675; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-417.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 17; Pope's Dig., § 6675; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-417.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1001 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-51-1001
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 27-51-1004(d) , a person who violates the provisions of this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or confined in the county jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both fined and imprisoned. (ii) In addition to the penalties so prescribed, the court may order community service for not more than four hundred (400) hours and shall suspend the person's driver's license for a period of not less than twenty-one (21) days nor more than one (1) year. (B) There is hereby created a rebuttable presumption that shall arise in any criminal action under this subchapter to the effect that if it can be proven that a person is the registered owner of a vehicle that is driven in a manner which violates the provisions of this subchapter, the person is presumed to have been the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation. (2) If death results to any person, caused either directly or indirectly by noncompliance with or violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the offending party shall be punished as is provided by law. (b) In a proceeding for a violation of this subchapter, proof that the particular vehicle described in the citation, complaint, or warrant was in violation of this subchapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the citation, complaint, or warrant was at the time of the violation a registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a justifiable inference that the registered owner of the vehicle was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation. (c) A photograph or video recorded by an automated school bus safety camera authorized by § 6-19-131 : (1) Is admissible as evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding to the extent permitted by the rules of evidence of this state; and (2) Is not required for the prosecution of a violation of an offense under this subchapter. (d) A person who violates the provisions of § 27-51-1004 shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). Amended by Act 2021, No. 264,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 398,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 356, § 4; 1975, No. 255, § 2; 1985, No. 1078, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-659; Acts 1999, No. 1516, § 1; 2005, No. 2128, § 3.

(a) (1) (A) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 27-51-1004(d) , a person who violates the provisions of this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or confined in the county jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both fined and imprisoned. (ii) In addition to the penalties so prescribed, the court may order community service for not more than four hundred (400) hours and shall suspend the person's driver's license for a period of not less than twenty-one (21) days nor more than one (1) year. (B) There is hereby created a rebuttable presumption that shall arise in any criminal action under this subchapter to the effect that if it can be proven that a person is the registered owner of a vehicle that is driven in a manner which violates the provisions of this subchapter, the person is presumed to have been the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation. (2) If death results to any person, caused either directly or indirectly by noncompliance with or violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the offending party shall be punished as is provided by law.

(1) (A) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 27-51-1004(d) , a person who violates the provisions of this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or confined in the county jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both fined and imprisoned. (ii) In addition to the penalties so prescribed, the court may order community service for not more than four hundred (400) hours and shall suspend the person's driver's license for a period of not less than twenty-one (21) days nor more than one (1) year. (B) There is hereby created a rebuttable presumption that shall arise in any criminal action under this subchapter to the effect that if it can be proven that a person is the registered owner of a vehicle that is driven in a manner which violates the provisions of this subchapter, the person is presumed to have been the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(A) (i) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 27-51-1004(d) , a person who violates the provisions of this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or confined in the county jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both fined and imprisoned. (ii) In addition to the penalties so prescribed, the court may order community service for not more than four hundred (400) hours and shall suspend the person's driver's license for a period of not less than twenty-one (21) days nor more than one (1) year.

(i) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section and § 27-51-1004(d) , a person who violates the provisions of this subchapter shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or confined in the county jail not to exceed ninety (90) days, or both fined and imprisoned.

(ii) In addition to the penalties so prescribed, the court may order community service for not more than four hundred (400) hours and shall suspend the person's driver's license for a period of not less than twenty-one (21) days nor more than one (1) year.

(B) There is hereby created a rebuttable presumption that shall arise in any criminal action under this subchapter to the effect that if it can be proven that a person is the registered owner of a vehicle that is driven in a manner which violates the provisions of this subchapter, the person is presumed to have been the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(2) If death results to any person, caused either directly or indirectly by noncompliance with or violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the offending party shall be punished as is provided by law.

(b) In a proceeding for a violation of this subchapter, proof that the particular vehicle described in the citation, complaint, or warrant was in violation of this subchapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the citation, complaint, or warrant was at the time of the violation a registered owner of the vehicle, shall constitute in evidence a justifiable inference that the registered owner of the vehicle was the driver of the vehicle at the time of the violation.

(c) A photograph or video recorded by an automated school bus safety camera authorized by § 6-19-131 : (1) Is admissible as evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding to the extent permitted by the rules of evidence of this state; and (2) Is not required for the prosecution of a violation of an offense under this subchapter.

(1) Is admissible as evidence in a criminal or civil proceeding to the extent permitted by the rules of evidence of this state; and

(2) Is not required for the prosecution of a violation of an offense under this subchapter.

(d) A person who violates the provisions of § 27-51-1004 shall be fined not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500).

Amended by Act 2021, No. 264,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 398,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 356, § 4; 1975, No. 255, § 2; 1985, No. 1078, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-659; Acts 1999, No. 1516, § 1; 2005, No. 2128, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-14-102
Construction
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 89; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-189.

This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 89; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-189.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1112 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1112
Expiration of identification card when the applicant is not a United States citizen
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant for an identification card under this chapter is not a citizen of the United States as provided under § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(ii) -(xi), the expiration date of the identification card shall be the shorter of: (1) The period provided for under § 27-16-805(b) ; or (2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student. (b) The Office of Driver Services may renew the card only if it is demonstrated that the applicant's continued presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. (c) This section shall not limit the Office of Driver Services from issuing an identification card valid for the life of the applicant if he or she is sixty (60) years of age or older as provided under § 27-16-805(b)(2) . Amended by Act 2013, No. 1493,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.

(a) If an applicant for an identification card under this chapter is not a citizen of the United States as provided under § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(ii) -(xi), the expiration date of the identification card shall be the shorter of: (1) The period provided for under § 27-16-805(b) ; or (2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(1) The period provided for under § 27-16-805(b) ; or

(2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or

(i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp.

(ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or

(B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(b) The Office of Driver Services may renew the card only if it is demonstrated that the applicant's continued presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.

(c) This section shall not limit the Office of Driver Services from issuing an identification card valid for the life of the applicant if he or she is sixty (60) years of age or older as provided under § 27-16-805(b)(2) .

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1493,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1005 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1005
Failure to affix or display license plates, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The failure of the motor vehicle owner to affix and display the permanent license plates, the tab or decal, or the registration card, in the places designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 . (b) The owner of a commercial motor vehicle registered with the International Registration Plan is not required to affix or display a tab or decal on a commercial motor vehicle's license plate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4541, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 8, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.29.

(a) The failure of the motor vehicle owner to affix and display the permanent license plates, the tab or decal, or the registration card, in the places designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 .

(b) The owner of a commercial motor vehicle registered with the International Registration Plan is not required to affix or display a tab or decal on a commercial motor vehicle's license plate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4541, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 8, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 19; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.29.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-51-702
Obedience to signals at crossings required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Whenever a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely. (2) The requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section apply when: (A) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (B) A crossing gate is lowered or a human flagger gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (C) A railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and the railroad train or other on-track equipment, by reason of the speed or nearness to the crossing of the railroad train or other on-track equipment, is an immediate hazard; and (D) An approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing. (b) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed. Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 84; Pope's Dig., § 6742; Acts 1951, No. 182, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-637.

(a) (1) Whenever a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely. (2) The requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section apply when: (A) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (B) A crossing gate is lowered or a human flagger gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (C) A railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and the railroad train or other on-track equipment, by reason of the speed or nearness to the crossing of the railroad train or other on-track equipment, is an immediate hazard; and (D) An approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

(1) Whenever a person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing under any of the circumstances stated in this section, the driver of the vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.

(2) The requirements under subdivision (a)(1) of this section apply when: (A) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (B) A crossing gate is lowered or a human flagger gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment; (C) A railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and the railroad train or other on-track equipment, by reason of the speed or nearness to the crossing of the railroad train or other on-track equipment, is an immediate hazard; and (D) An approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

(A) A clearly visible electric or mechanical signal device gives warning of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;

(B) A crossing gate is lowered or a human flagger gives or continues to give a signal of the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment;

(C) A railroad train or other on-track equipment approaching within approximately one thousand five hundred feet (1,500') of the highway crossing emits a signal audible from such distance and the railroad train or other on-track equipment, by reason of the speed or nearness to the crossing of the railroad train or other on-track equipment, is an immediate hazard; and

(D) An approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment is plainly visible and is in hazardous proximity to the crossing.

(b) No person shall drive any vehicle through, around, or under any crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 84; Pope's Dig., § 6742; Acts 1951, No. 182, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-637.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-24-1204
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for an African American fraternity or sorority that exists at a college or university in the State of Arkansas under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4758, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for an African American fraternity or sorority that exists at a college or university in the State of Arkansas under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4758, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-23-206
Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse - Maintenance of information - Confidentiality
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon receipt of an application to issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit, the Office of Driver Services shall request the driver's record from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. (2) If the query indicates that the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the application for a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will be denied. (3) A driver may resubmit his or her application to the Office of Driver Services after complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's return-to-duty process, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 40, Subpart O, as in effect on January 1, 2023. (4) The Office of Driver Services shall not approve an application unless a negative return-to-duty test result has been reported to the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. (b) (1) (A) If the Office of Driver Services is notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. § 382.501(a) , as in effect on January 1, 2023, the Office of Driver Services shall revoke the driver's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit. (B) A revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be effective immediately upon receipt of the notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) The revocation of the commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will result in a downgrade to a standard driver's license. (3) The Office of Driver Services shall complete and record the downgrade on the driver's record within sixty (60) days of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (c) The Office of Driver Services: (1) Shall only use the information received from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine a driver's qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and (2) May not divulge or permit any other person or entity to divulge any information from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to any person or entity not directly involved in determining a driver's qualifications to operate a motor vehicle. Amended by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.

(a) (1) Upon receipt of an application to issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit, the Office of Driver Services shall request the driver's record from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. (2) If the query indicates that the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the application for a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will be denied. (3) A driver may resubmit his or her application to the Office of Driver Services after complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's return-to-duty process, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 40, Subpart O, as in effect on January 1, 2023. (4) The Office of Driver Services shall not approve an application unless a negative return-to-duty test result has been reported to the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

(1) Upon receipt of an application to issue, renew, transfer, or upgrade a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit, the Office of Driver Services shall request the driver's record from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

(2) If the query indicates that the driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle, the application for a commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will be denied.

(3) A driver may resubmit his or her application to the Office of Driver Services after complying with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's return-to-duty process, as set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 40, Subpart O, as in effect on January 1, 2023.

(4) The Office of Driver Services shall not approve an application unless a negative return-to-duty test result has been reported to the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

(b) (1) (A) If the Office of Driver Services is notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. § 382.501(a) , as in effect on January 1, 2023, the Office of Driver Services shall revoke the driver's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit. (B) A revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be effective immediately upon receipt of the notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. (2) The revocation of the commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will result in a downgrade to a standard driver's license. (3) The Office of Driver Services shall complete and record the downgrade on the driver's record within sixty (60) days of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(1) (A) If the Office of Driver Services is notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. § 382.501(a) , as in effect on January 1, 2023, the Office of Driver Services shall revoke the driver's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit. (B) A revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be effective immediately upon receipt of the notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(A) If the Office of Driver Services is notified by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a driver is prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle under 49 C.F.R. § 382.501(a) , as in effect on January 1, 2023, the Office of Driver Services shall revoke the driver's commercial driver license or commercial learner permit.

(B) A revocation under subdivision (b)(1)(A) of this section shall be effective immediately upon receipt of the notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(2) The revocation of the commercial driver license or commercial learner permit will result in a downgrade to a standard driver's license.

(3) The Office of Driver Services shall complete and record the downgrade on the driver's record within sixty (60) days of notification from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

(c) The Office of Driver Services: (1) Shall only use the information received from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine a driver's qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and (2) May not divulge or permit any other person or entity to divulge any information from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to any person or entity not directly involved in determining a driver's qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.

(1) Shall only use the information received from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to determine a driver's qualifications to operate a commercial motor vehicle; and

(2) May not divulge or permit any other person or entity to divulge any information from the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to any person or entity not directly involved in determining a driver's qualifications to operate a motor vehicle.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1402
Existing special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) The following special license plates that represent various special interests and that were in existence or authorized by law on or before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to a motor vehicle owner who is otherwise eligible to license a motor vehicle in this state and who pays the additional fees for the special license plate unless other eligibility requirements are specifically stated in this subchapter: (1) Ducks Unlimited; (2) Committed to Education; (3) Choose Life; (4) Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness; (5) Boy Scouts of America; (6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation; (7) Organ Donor Awareness; and (8) Arkansas Realtors Association. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue to collect the fee for the design-use contribution or for fundraising purposes, and the following organizations shall continue to receive funds and be authorized to use the funds from the fee for the design-use contribution for special license plates that were in effect before April 13, 2005, and that are continued under this subchapter: (1) Ducks Unlimited, Inc., for the Ducks Unlimited special license plate; (2) Arkansas Committed to Education Foundation for the Committed to Education special license plate; (3) Arkansas Right to Life for the Choose Life special license plate; (4) Arkansas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness special license plate; (5) Boy Scouts of America, Quapaw Area Council of Arkansas, for the Boy Scouts of America special license plate; (6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation for the Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation special license plate; and (7) Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency for the Organ Donor Awareness special license plate. (c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after April 13, 2005, the secretary shall notify the organizations listed in subsection (b) of this section that received the funds or were authorized to use the funds from a design-use contribution fee for a special license plate that is continued under this chapter and that was in effect before April 13, 2005, and the State Highway Commission of a change in the law regarding special license plates. (2) (A) The organization shall submit to the secretary an application that includes the following: (i) The organization's financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate; and (ii) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application. (B) (i) The organization shall submit the information required under this subsection within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005. (ii) If the organization fails to comply with this subdivision (c)(2)(B) within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005, then the secretary shall notify the organization that proceeds from the special license plate design-use contribution fee will no longer be remitted to the organization or the organization will no longer be able to use the proceeds until the organization complies with this subdivision (c)(2)(B). (C) The department shall not remit funds to the organization or allow the organization to use the proceeds from the special license plate unless the organization complies with the provisions of this section. (d) Every special license plate continued under this subchapter shall be discontinued on April 7, 2007, unless an application is submitted to and approved by the secretary ninety (90) days prior to April 1, 2007, that establishes the organization's compliance with the following conditions: (1) The organization is a state agency or a nonprofit organization that has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2005; (2) The organization is based, headquartered, or has a chapter in Arkansas; (3) The purpose of the organization is for social, civic, entertainment, or other purposes; (4) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(4)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not the name of a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) Subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use; (5) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(5)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not interpreted by the department as promoting a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) This condition shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use; (6) The organization is not a political party; (7) The organization was not created primarily to promote a specific political belief; and (8) The organization shall not have as its primary purpose the promotion of any specific religion, faith, or anti-religion. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4770, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4769, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4768, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4767, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4766, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 451, § 1.

(a) The following special license plates that represent various special interests and that were in existence or authorized by law on or before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to a motor vehicle owner who is otherwise eligible to license a motor vehicle in this state and who pays the additional fees for the special license plate unless other eligibility requirements are specifically stated in this subchapter: (1) Ducks Unlimited; (2) Committed to Education; (3) Choose Life; (4) Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness; (5) Boy Scouts of America; (6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation; (7) Organ Donor Awareness; and (8) Arkansas Realtors Association.

(1) Ducks Unlimited;

(2) Committed to Education;

(3) Choose Life;

(4) Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness;

(5) Boy Scouts of America;

(6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation;

(7) Organ Donor Awareness; and

(8) Arkansas Realtors Association.

(b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue to collect the fee for the design-use contribution or for fundraising purposes, and the following organizations shall continue to receive funds and be authorized to use the funds from the fee for the design-use contribution for special license plates that were in effect before April 13, 2005, and that are continued under this subchapter: (1) Ducks Unlimited, Inc., for the Ducks Unlimited special license plate; (2) Arkansas Committed to Education Foundation for the Committed to Education special license plate; (3) Arkansas Right to Life for the Choose Life special license plate; (4) Arkansas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness special license plate; (5) Boy Scouts of America, Quapaw Area Council of Arkansas, for the Boy Scouts of America special license plate; (6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation for the Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation special license plate; and (7) Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency for the Organ Donor Awareness special license plate.

(1) Ducks Unlimited, Inc., for the Ducks Unlimited special license plate;

(2) Arkansas Committed to Education Foundation for the Committed to Education special license plate;

(3) Arkansas Right to Life for the Choose Life special license plate;

(4) Arkansas Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Education, Research, and Awareness special license plate;

(5) Boy Scouts of America, Quapaw Area Council of Arkansas, for the Boy Scouts of America special license plate;

(6) Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation for the Arkansas Cattlemen's Foundation special license plate; and

(7) Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency for the Organ Donor Awareness special license plate.

(c) (1) Within thirty (30) days after April 13, 2005, the secretary shall notify the organizations listed in subsection (b) of this section that received the funds or were authorized to use the funds from a design-use contribution fee for a special license plate that is continued under this chapter and that was in effect before April 13, 2005, and the State Highway Commission of a change in the law regarding special license plates. (2) (A) The organization shall submit to the secretary an application that includes the following: (i) The organization's financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate; and (ii) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application. (B) (i) The organization shall submit the information required under this subsection within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005. (ii) If the organization fails to comply with this subdivision (c)(2)(B) within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005, then the secretary shall notify the organization that proceeds from the special license plate design-use contribution fee will no longer be remitted to the organization or the organization will no longer be able to use the proceeds until the organization complies with this subdivision (c)(2)(B). (C) The department shall not remit funds to the organization or allow the organization to use the proceeds from the special license plate unless the organization complies with the provisions of this section.

(1) Within thirty (30) days after April 13, 2005, the secretary shall notify the organizations listed in subsection (b) of this section that received the funds or were authorized to use the funds from a design-use contribution fee for a special license plate that is continued under this chapter and that was in effect before April 13, 2005, and the State Highway Commission of a change in the law regarding special license plates.

(2) (A) The organization shall submit to the secretary an application that includes the following: (i) The organization's financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate; and (ii) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application. (B) (i) The organization shall submit the information required under this subsection within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005. (ii) If the organization fails to comply with this subdivision (c)(2)(B) within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005, then the secretary shall notify the organization that proceeds from the special license plate design-use contribution fee will no longer be remitted to the organization or the organization will no longer be able to use the proceeds until the organization complies with this subdivision (c)(2)(B). (C) The department shall not remit funds to the organization or allow the organization to use the proceeds from the special license plate unless the organization complies with the provisions of this section.

(A) The organization shall submit to the secretary an application that includes the following: (i) The organization's financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate; and (ii) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application.

(i) The organization's financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate; and

(ii) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states that the proceeds from the special license plate will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application.

(B) (i) The organization shall submit the information required under this subsection within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005. (ii) If the organization fails to comply with this subdivision (c)(2)(B) within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005, then the secretary shall notify the organization that proceeds from the special license plate design-use contribution fee will no longer be remitted to the organization or the organization will no longer be able to use the proceeds until the organization complies with this subdivision (c)(2)(B).

(i) The organization shall submit the information required under this subsection within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005.

(ii) If the organization fails to comply with this subdivision (c)(2)(B) within one hundred twenty (120) days after April 13, 2005, then the secretary shall notify the organization that proceeds from the special license plate design-use contribution fee will no longer be remitted to the organization or the organization will no longer be able to use the proceeds until the organization complies with this subdivision (c)(2)(B).

(C) The department shall not remit funds to the organization or allow the organization to use the proceeds from the special license plate unless the organization complies with the provisions of this section.

(d) Every special license plate continued under this subchapter shall be discontinued on April 7, 2007, unless an application is submitted to and approved by the secretary ninety (90) days prior to April 1, 2007, that establishes the organization's compliance with the following conditions: (1) The organization is a state agency or a nonprofit organization that has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2005; (2) The organization is based, headquartered, or has a chapter in Arkansas; (3) The purpose of the organization is for social, civic, entertainment, or other purposes; (4) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(4)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not the name of a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) Subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use; (5) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(5)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not interpreted by the department as promoting a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) This condition shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use; (6) The organization is not a political party; (7) The organization was not created primarily to promote a specific political belief; and (8) The organization shall not have as its primary purpose the promotion of any specific religion, faith, or anti-religion.

(1) The organization is a state agency or a nonprofit organization that has been approved for tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) , as in effect on January 1, 2005;

(2) The organization is based, headquartered, or has a chapter in Arkansas;

(3) The purpose of the organization is for social, civic, entertainment, or other purposes;

(4) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(4)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not the name of a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) Subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use;

(A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(4)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not the name of a special product, a trademark, or a brand name.

(B) Subdivision (d)(4)(A) of this section shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use;

(5) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(5)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not interpreted by the department as promoting a special product, a trademark, or a brand name. (B) This condition shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use;

(A) Except as provided under subdivision (d)(5)(B) of this section, the name of the organization is not interpreted by the department as promoting a special product, a trademark, or a brand name.

(B) This condition shall not apply to a trademark if the organization or entity with control of the trademark has provided a written authorization for its use;

(6) The organization is not a political party;

(7) The organization was not created primarily to promote a specific political belief; and

(8) The organization shall not have as its primary purpose the promotion of any specific religion, faith, or anti-religion.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4770, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4769, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4768, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4767, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4766, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 451, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 21 / Section 27-14-2101
Provisions supplemental
Status: in_force

This subchapter is in no respect to be considered as a repeal of any of the motor vehicle laws already in effect, specifically § 27-18-101 et seq., but shall be construed as supplementary thereto. Acts 1955, No. 111, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.4.

This subchapter is in no respect to be considered as a repeal of any of the motor vehicle laws already in effect, specifically § 27-18-101 et seq., but shall be construed as supplementary thereto.

Acts 1955, No. 111, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-609 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-609
Optional posting of bond or bond card - Exception - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) When any law enforcement officer in this state arrests or issues a citation for any traffic law violation or motor vehicle accident and the officer is authorized by law to take possession of and retain the operator's or chauffeur's license of the person so charged or cited, the person arrested or to whom the citation is issued shall have the option to either surrender his or her operator's or chauffeur's license or post a bond or a bond card to assure his or her appearance in court on the offense charged. (b) The option to post a bond card shall not be available to a person charged with driving while intoxicated. (c) As used in this section, the term "law enforcement officer" shall mean any member of the Division of Arkansas State Police, a sheriff or a deputy sheriff, a member of a municipal police force, or a constable. Acts 1981, No. 499, § 1; 1983, No. 411, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.4.

(a) When any law enforcement officer in this state arrests or issues a citation for any traffic law violation or motor vehicle accident and the officer is authorized by law to take possession of and retain the operator's or chauffeur's license of the person so charged or cited, the person arrested or to whom the citation is issued shall have the option to either surrender his or her operator's or chauffeur's license or post a bond or a bond card to assure his or her appearance in court on the offense charged.

(b) The option to post a bond card shall not be available to a person charged with driving while intoxicated.

(c) As used in this section, the term "law enforcement officer" shall mean any member of the Division of Arkansas State Police, a sheriff or a deputy sheriff, a member of a municipal police force, or a constable.

Acts 1981, No. 499, § 1; 1983, No. 411, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-16-606
When residents and nonresidents to obtain state registration and license
Status: in_force

(a) Within thirty (30) calendar days of becoming a resident, any person who is a resident of this state shall obtain an Arkansas driver's license in order to drive upon the streets and highways of this state. (b) Any nonresident who has been physically present in this state for a period of six (6) months shall obtain an Arkansas driver's license in order to drive upon the streets and highways of this state. Acts 1993, No. 445, § 43; 1999, No. 912, § 3.

(a) Within thirty (30) calendar days of becoming a resident, any person who is a resident of this state shall obtain an Arkansas driver's license in order to drive upon the streets and highways of this state.

(b) Any nonresident who has been physically present in this state for a period of six (6) months shall obtain an Arkansas driver's license in order to drive upon the streets and highways of this state.

Acts 1993, No. 445, § 43; 1999, No. 912, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-24-904
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter. (2) The commission shall submit with the request for an additional special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary. (b) When considering a request from the commission for an additional special license plate, the secretary shall consider the following factors: (1) The current supply and demand of the existing commission special license plates; (2) The administrative cost to the Department of Finance and Administration for issuance of an additional commission special license plate; and (3) The estimated demand for the additional special license plate requested by the commission. (c) (1) If the request is approved, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates. (2) (A) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4744, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4743, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4742, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter. (2) The commission shall submit with the request for an additional special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter.

(2) The commission shall submit with the request for an additional special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary.

(b) When considering a request from the commission for an additional special license plate, the secretary shall consider the following factors: (1) The current supply and demand of the existing commission special license plates; (2) The administrative cost to the Department of Finance and Administration for issuance of an additional commission special license plate; and (3) The estimated demand for the additional special license plate requested by the commission.

(1) The current supply and demand of the existing commission special license plates;

(2) The administrative cost to the Department of Finance and Administration for issuance of an additional commission special license plate; and

(3) The estimated demand for the additional special license plate requested by the commission.

(c) (1) If the request is approved, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates. (2) (A) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) If the request is approved, the secretary shall determine: (A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates.

(A) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates;

(B) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or

(C) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1)(A) and (B) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates.

(2) (A) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(A) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(B) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(C) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4744, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4743, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4742, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-50-903
Responsibility to properly file conviction reports
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the Office of Driver Services to properly file all traffic violation convictions received from the courts of this state or any other state and assign the conviction report to the named driver in the report. (b) In the event a conviction report is improperly filed or reported, it shall be the responsibility of the Office of Driver Services to correct the record and to notify the driver and any other party who has received the report of the incorrect filing and the fact that the record in question has been corrected. Acts 1977, No. 465, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.2.

(a) It shall be the responsibility of the Office of Driver Services to properly file all traffic violation convictions received from the courts of this state or any other state and assign the conviction report to the named driver in the report.

(b) In the event a conviction report is improperly filed or reported, it shall be the responsibility of the Office of Driver Services to correct the record and to notify the driver and any other party who has received the report of the incorrect filing and the fact that the record in question has been corrected.

Acts 1977, No. 465, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-51-1503
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Access, read, or post to a social networking site" means using a wireless telecommunications device to interact with a web-based service that allows a person to: (A) Construct a profile within a bounded system; (B) Articulate a list of other members with whom the person shares a connection; and (C) Communicate with other members of the site; (2) (A) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" means operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway. (B) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" does not include driving or operating a motor vehicle that has been pulled over to the side of or off of a public road, street, or highway and stopped by the driver in a location where the motor vehicle may safely remain stationary; (3) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; (4) "Texting" means reading from or manually entering data into a wireless telecommunications device, including doing so for the purpose of SMS texting, emailing, instant messaging, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication; and (5) (A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from the vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input. (B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device or any device with push-to-talk capabilities used in a similar manner as a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; or (v) Hands-free wireless telecommunications device. Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 577,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Access, read, or post to a social networking site" means using a wireless telecommunications device to interact with a web-based service that allows a person to: (A) Construct a profile within a bounded system; (B) Articulate a list of other members with whom the person shares a connection; and (C) Communicate with other members of the site;

(A) Construct a profile within a bounded system;

(B) Articulate a list of other members with whom the person shares a connection; and

(C) Communicate with other members of the site;

(2) (A) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" means operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway. (B) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" does not include driving or operating a motor vehicle that has been pulled over to the side of or off of a public road, street, or highway and stopped by the driver in a location where the motor vehicle may safely remain stationary;

(A) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" means operating a motor vehicle on a public road, street, or highway.

(B) "Operate a motor vehicle" or "operating a motor vehicle" does not include driving or operating a motor vehicle that has been pulled over to the side of or off of a public road, street, or highway and stopped by the driver in a location where the motor vehicle may safely remain stationary;

(3) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ;

(A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or

(B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ;

(4) "Texting" means reading from or manually entering data into a wireless telecommunications device, including doing so for the purpose of SMS texting, emailing, instant messaging, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication; and

(5) (A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from the vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input. (B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device or any device with push-to-talk capabilities used in a similar manner as a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; or (v) Hands-free wireless telecommunications device.

(A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from the vehicle and is used to write, send, or read text or data through manual input.

(B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device or any device with push-to-talk capabilities used in a similar manner as a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; or (v) Hands-free wireless telecommunications device.

(i) Citizens band radio;

(ii) Citizens band radio hybrid;

(iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device or any device with push-to-talk capabilities used in a similar manner as a citizens band radio or a citizens band radio hybrid;

(iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; or

(v) Hands-free wireless telecommunications device.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 577,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-306
Other nonemergency vehicles - Funeral processions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A funeral escort vehicle engaged in leading or escorting a funeral procession shall be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights. (2) Except as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a motor vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession may be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights. (3) The flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights allowed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall not be activated except during a funeral procession. (b) The flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights shall be a warning to other motorists of the approach of the funeral procession. Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2001, No. 322, § 1.

(a) (1) A funeral escort vehicle engaged in leading or escorting a funeral procession shall be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights. (2) Except as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a motor vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession may be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights. (3) The flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights allowed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall not be activated except during a funeral procession.

(1) A funeral escort vehicle engaged in leading or escorting a funeral procession shall be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights.

(2) Except as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section, a motor vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession may be equipped with flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights.

(3) The flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights allowed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section shall not be activated except during a funeral procession.

(b) The flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple lights shall be a warning to other motorists of the approach of the funeral procession.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2001, No. 322, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6666; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-408.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 6666; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-408.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-415 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-415
Conditions for use of state aid
Status: in_force

A municipality is entitled to receive state aid and to expend state aid moneys in conjunction with moneys furnished by the municipality on state aid streets in the municipality on projects approved for construction in the municipality, provided: (1) The state aid system in the municipality has been designated and approved as provided in this subchapter; (2) (A) The municipality has employed or retained an engineer who is a registered professional engineer to act for and on behalf of the municipality as a whole. (B) However: (i) If any mayor or chief executive officer is a registered professional engineer, the mayor or chief executive officer may perform the duties provided under this section for the municipal engineer; and (ii) A municipality may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services in lieu of employing or retaining a municipal engineer. (C) The cost of employing or retaining a municipal engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services shall be paid from the municipal street funds of the municipality and shall not be payable from the State Aid Street Fund. (D) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects; and (3) The municipality has complied with all rules promulgated by the state aid engineer. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 422, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

A municipality is entitled to receive state aid and to expend state aid moneys in conjunction with moneys furnished by the municipality on state aid streets in the municipality on projects approved for construction in the municipality, provided:

(1) The state aid system in the municipality has been designated and approved as provided in this subchapter;

(2) (A) The municipality has employed or retained an engineer who is a registered professional engineer to act for and on behalf of the municipality as a whole. (B) However: (i) If any mayor or chief executive officer is a registered professional engineer, the mayor or chief executive officer may perform the duties provided under this section for the municipal engineer; and (ii) A municipality may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services in lieu of employing or retaining a municipal engineer. (C) The cost of employing or retaining a municipal engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services shall be paid from the municipal street funds of the municipality and shall not be payable from the State Aid Street Fund. (D) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects; and

(A) The municipality has employed or retained an engineer who is a registered professional engineer to act for and on behalf of the municipality as a whole.

(B) However: (i) If any mayor or chief executive officer is a registered professional engineer, the mayor or chief executive officer may perform the duties provided under this section for the municipal engineer; and (ii) A municipality may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services in lieu of employing or retaining a municipal engineer.

(i) If any mayor or chief executive officer is a registered professional engineer, the mayor or chief executive officer may perform the duties provided under this section for the municipal engineer; and

(ii) A municipality may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services in lieu of employing or retaining a municipal engineer.

(C) The cost of employing or retaining a municipal engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services shall be paid from the municipal street funds of the municipality and shall not be payable from the State Aid Street Fund.

(D) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects; and

(3) The municipality has complied with all rules promulgated by the state aid engineer.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 422, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-53-305
Reports to be public records
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under § 27-53-202(b)(2)(B) , all traffic accident investigating officers' reports are public records and open to public inspection at all reasonable times. (b) Photostatic or written copies of the reports may be obtained from the Division of Arkansas State Police in the same manner and for the same fees as prescribed by § 27-53-210 for the motor vehicle accident reports made by members of the division. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2015. Acts 1967, No. 246, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-926.

(a) Except as provided under § 27-53-202(b)(2)(B) , all traffic accident investigating officers' reports are public records and open to public inspection at all reasonable times.

(b) Photostatic or written copies of the reports may be obtained from the Division of Arkansas State Police in the same manner and for the same fees as prescribed by § 27-53-210 for the motor vehicle accident reports made by members of the division.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 6, eff. 1/1/2015.

Acts 1967, No. 246, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-926.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-14-1103
Design
Status: in_force

The color of the background and the color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized prestige license plates shall be identical to the colors on the regular license plates issued for the same year. Acts 1967, No. 194, § 1; 1979, No. 440, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.3.

The color of the background and the color of the numbers or letters on the special personalized prestige license plates shall be identical to the colors on the regular license plates issued for the same year.

Acts 1967, No. 194, § 1; 1979, No. 440, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-704
Motor vehicles registered in foreign states
Status: in_force

(a) Any motor vehicle or motorcycle belonging to any person who is a nonresident of this state who has registered the motor vehicle or motorcycle in and who has complied with all the laws of the state, territory, District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada in which the owner resides with respect to the registration of motor vehicles and the display of registration numbers and who shall conspicuously display the registration number as required may be operated in this state as follows: (1) If the motor vehicle is operated for the sole purpose of marketing farm products raised exclusively by the owner or other growers of the products associated with the owner in the raising of the farm products; (2) A privately owned and duly registered motor vehicle not operated for hire but for the purpose of going to and from the owner's place of regular employment and the making of trips for the purchasing of goods, wares, and merchandise if the owner lives outside of this state; (3) (A) Any motor vehicle operated by a nonresident only making an occasional trip into this state shall have the right to make an occasional trip without the payment of any motor vehicle license fee to this state, if the motor vehicle is not operated for hire. (B) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue temporary permits without payment of license fees for motor vehicles operated for hire by a nonresident into and across the highways of this state when the vehicles are operated upon charters for casual, irregular, occasional, and nonscheduled sightseeing trips; and (4) The secretary is authorized and empowered to enter into any agreement or issue any permit for the operation of any motor vehicles upon the highways of this state without payment of license fees when the motor vehicles are operated under and by the supervision of the proper authorities of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps during any period of emergency. (b) The provisions of this section shall be operative as to a motor vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state only to the extent that under the laws of the state, territory, District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada, or other place of residence of the nonresident owner, like exemptions are granted to motor vehicles registered under the laws of, and owned by, residents of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4530, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4529, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1931, No. 246, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6633, 6634; Acts 1941, No. 392, § 1; 1943, No. 143, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-238, 75-239; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 41; 2003, No. 832, § 1.

(a) Any motor vehicle or motorcycle belonging to any person who is a nonresident of this state who has registered the motor vehicle or motorcycle in and who has complied with all the laws of the state, territory, District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada in which the owner resides with respect to the registration of motor vehicles and the display of registration numbers and who shall conspicuously display the registration number as required may be operated in this state as follows: (1) If the motor vehicle is operated for the sole purpose of marketing farm products raised exclusively by the owner or other growers of the products associated with the owner in the raising of the farm products; (2) A privately owned and duly registered motor vehicle not operated for hire but for the purpose of going to and from the owner's place of regular employment and the making of trips for the purchasing of goods, wares, and merchandise if the owner lives outside of this state; (3) (A) Any motor vehicle operated by a nonresident only making an occasional trip into this state shall have the right to make an occasional trip without the payment of any motor vehicle license fee to this state, if the motor vehicle is not operated for hire. (B) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue temporary permits without payment of license fees for motor vehicles operated for hire by a nonresident into and across the highways of this state when the vehicles are operated upon charters for casual, irregular, occasional, and nonscheduled sightseeing trips; and (4) The secretary is authorized and empowered to enter into any agreement or issue any permit for the operation of any motor vehicles upon the highways of this state without payment of license fees when the motor vehicles are operated under and by the supervision of the proper authorities of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps during any period of emergency.

(1) If the motor vehicle is operated for the sole purpose of marketing farm products raised exclusively by the owner or other growers of the products associated with the owner in the raising of the farm products;

(2) A privately owned and duly registered motor vehicle not operated for hire but for the purpose of going to and from the owner's place of regular employment and the making of trips for the purchasing of goods, wares, and merchandise if the owner lives outside of this state;

(3) (A) Any motor vehicle operated by a nonresident only making an occasional trip into this state shall have the right to make an occasional trip without the payment of any motor vehicle license fee to this state, if the motor vehicle is not operated for hire. (B) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue temporary permits without payment of license fees for motor vehicles operated for hire by a nonresident into and across the highways of this state when the vehicles are operated upon charters for casual, irregular, occasional, and nonscheduled sightseeing trips; and

(A) Any motor vehicle operated by a nonresident only making an occasional trip into this state shall have the right to make an occasional trip without the payment of any motor vehicle license fee to this state, if the motor vehicle is not operated for hire.

(B) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may issue temporary permits without payment of license fees for motor vehicles operated for hire by a nonresident into and across the highways of this state when the vehicles are operated upon charters for casual, irregular, occasional, and nonscheduled sightseeing trips; and

(4) The secretary is authorized and empowered to enter into any agreement or issue any permit for the operation of any motor vehicles upon the highways of this state without payment of license fees when the motor vehicles are operated under and by the supervision of the proper authorities of the United States Army, United States Air Force, United States Navy, or United States Marine Corps during any period of emergency.

(b) The provisions of this section shall be operative as to a motor vehicle owned by a nonresident of this state only to the extent that under the laws of the state, territory, District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada, or other place of residence of the nonresident owner, like exemptions are granted to motor vehicles registered under the laws of, and owned by, residents of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4530, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4529, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1931, No. 246, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 6633, 6634; Acts 1941, No. 392, § 1; 1943, No. 143, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-238, 75-239; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 41; 2003, No. 832, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-204
Military and veteran special license plates and decals generally
Status: in_force

(a) The following special license plates or license plates with permanent decals for members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces and similar entities that were in existence or authorized by enactment on or before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to an eligible applicant: (1) Disabled Veteran; (2) Disabled Veteran - World War I; (3) Disabled Veteran - Nonservice injury; (4) Medal of Honor Recipient; (5) Ex-Prisoner of War; (6) Military Reserve; (7) Pearl Harbor Survivor; (8) Merchant Marine; (9) World War II Veteran; (10) Korean War Veteran; (11) Vietnam Veteran; (12) Persian Gulf Veteran; (13) Armed Forces Veteran; (14) Distinguished Flying Cross; (15) Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran; and (16) Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran. (b) Beginning January 1, 2014, the secretary shall create and issue a permanent decal for a Vietnam Era Veteran consistent with § 27-24-209 to an eligible applicant. (c) (1) The Purple Heart Recipient special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the secretary to an eligible applicant. (2) However, on the Purple Heart Recipient special license plates issued after April 13, 2005, the words "Purple Heart - Combat Wounded" shall appear. (d) The secretary shall promulgate rules and forms to ensure that an owner of a motor vehicle who is issued a special license plate under this subchapter: (1) Is eligible to be issued the particular special license plate based on his or her: (A) Status as a disabled veteran or veteran of a foreign war; (B) Status of being the recipient of a military honor; (C) Status of being an ex-prisoner of war; or (D) Past or present military service; and (2) Either: (A) Has an honorable record of military service; or (B) Was honorably discharged from military service. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4712, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4711, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4710, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4709, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2013, No. 495,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 109, § 1.

(a) The following special license plates or license plates with permanent decals for members and veterans of the United States Armed Forces and similar entities that were in existence or authorized by enactment on or before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to an eligible applicant: (1) Disabled Veteran; (2) Disabled Veteran - World War I; (3) Disabled Veteran - Nonservice injury; (4) Medal of Honor Recipient; (5) Ex-Prisoner of War; (6) Military Reserve; (7) Pearl Harbor Survivor; (8) Merchant Marine; (9) World War II Veteran; (10) Korean War Veteran; (11) Vietnam Veteran; (12) Persian Gulf Veteran; (13) Armed Forces Veteran; (14) Distinguished Flying Cross; (15) Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran; and (16) Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran.

(1) Disabled Veteran;

(2) Disabled Veteran - World War I;

(3) Disabled Veteran - Nonservice injury;

(4) Medal of Honor Recipient;

(5) Ex-Prisoner of War;

(6) Military Reserve;

(7) Pearl Harbor Survivor;

(8) Merchant Marine;

(9) World War II Veteran;

(10) Korean War Veteran;

(11) Vietnam Veteran;

(12) Persian Gulf Veteran;

(13) Armed Forces Veteran;

(14) Distinguished Flying Cross;

(15) Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran; and

(16) Operation Enduring Freedom Veteran.

(b) Beginning January 1, 2014, the secretary shall create and issue a permanent decal for a Vietnam Era Veteran consistent with § 27-24-209 to an eligible applicant.

(c) (1) The Purple Heart Recipient special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the secretary to an eligible applicant. (2) However, on the Purple Heart Recipient special license plates issued after April 13, 2005, the words "Purple Heart - Combat Wounded" shall appear.

(1) The Purple Heart Recipient special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the secretary to an eligible applicant.

(2) However, on the Purple Heart Recipient special license plates issued after April 13, 2005, the words "Purple Heart - Combat Wounded" shall appear.

(d) The secretary shall promulgate rules and forms to ensure that an owner of a motor vehicle who is issued a special license plate under this subchapter: (1) Is eligible to be issued the particular special license plate based on his or her: (A) Status as a disabled veteran or veteran of a foreign war; (B) Status of being the recipient of a military honor; (C) Status of being an ex-prisoner of war; or (D) Past or present military service; and (2) Either: (A) Has an honorable record of military service; or (B) Was honorably discharged from military service.

(1) Is eligible to be issued the particular special license plate based on his or her: (A) Status as a disabled veteran or veteran of a foreign war; (B) Status of being the recipient of a military honor; (C) Status of being an ex-prisoner of war; or (D) Past or present military service; and

(A) Status as a disabled veteran or veteran of a foreign war;

(B) Status of being the recipient of a military honor;

(C) Status of being an ex-prisoner of war; or

(D) Past or present military service; and

(2) Either: (A) Has an honorable record of military service; or (B) Was honorably discharged from military service.

(A) Has an honorable record of military service; or

(B) Was honorably discharged from military service.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4712, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4711, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4710, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4709, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 495,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 109, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-15-2304
Registration - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who is the owner of an antique motorcycle may, upon application to the Office of Motor Vehicle, register it as an antique motorcycle upon the payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00) and be furnished a license plate of distinctive design to be displayed in lieu of the usual license plate. (b) This plate, in addition to the identification number, shall identify the vehicle as an antique motorcycle owned by an Arkansas collector. (c) The registration shall be valid while the motorcycle is owned by the applicant without the payment of any additional fee, tax, or license. Acts 1979, No. 397, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.15; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) Any person who is the owner of an antique motorcycle may, upon application to the Office of Motor Vehicle, register it as an antique motorcycle upon the payment of a fee of five dollars ($5.00) and be furnished a license plate of distinctive design to be displayed in lieu of the usual license plate.

(b) This plate, in addition to the identification number, shall identify the vehicle as an antique motorcycle owned by an Arkansas collector.

(c) The registration shall be valid while the motorcycle is owned by the applicant without the payment of any additional fee, tax, or license.

Acts 1979, No. 397, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.15; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.