Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1306
Emergency medical services professionals
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a special license plate for emergency medical services professionals. (b) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section. (c) Any one (1) of the following may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section if he or she is currently licensed in the State of Arkansas or certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and resides in this state as: (1) An emergency medical technician; (2) A paramedic; (3) An advanced emergency medical technician; (4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or (5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator. (d) An applicant shall remit the following fees to obtain a special license plate issued under this section for use on a motor vehicle: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00); and (3) An additional fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) to be collected by the department and remitted monthly to the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services Foundation, Inc. (e) (1) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required under subsection (d) of this section. (2) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00). (f) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the emergency medical services professional shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is licensed in the State of Arkansas or certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and resides in this state as one (1) of the following: (1) An emergency medical technician; (2) A paramedic; (3) An advanced emergency medical technician; (4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or (5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator. (g) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (d)(2) 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. (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. (h) The registration of a special license plate 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 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 800,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a special license plate for emergency medical services professionals.

(b) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section.

(c) Any one (1) of the following may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section if he or she is currently licensed in the State of Arkansas or certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and resides in this state as: (1) An emergency medical technician; (2) A paramedic; (3) An advanced emergency medical technician; (4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or (5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(1) An emergency medical technician;

(2) A paramedic;

(3) An advanced emergency medical technician;

(4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or

(5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(A) A dispatcher; or

(B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(d) An applicant shall remit the following fees to obtain a special license plate issued under this section for use on a motor vehicle: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00); and (3) An additional fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) to be collected by the department and remitted monthly to the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services Foundation, Inc.

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

(2) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00); and

(3) An additional fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) to be collected by the department and remitted monthly to the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services Foundation, Inc.

(e) (1) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required under subsection (d) of this section. (2) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).

(1) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required under subsection (d) of this section.

(2) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).

(f) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the emergency medical services professional shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is licensed in the State of Arkansas or certified with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and resides in this state as one (1) of the following: (1) An emergency medical technician; (2) A paramedic; (3) An advanced emergency medical technician; (4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or (5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(1) An emergency medical technician;

(2) A paramedic;

(3) An advanced emergency medical technician;

(4) A first responder with the documented completion of forty (40) hours of curriculum approved by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; or

(5) Any other emergency medical services personnel, including without limitation: (A) A dispatcher; or (B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(A) A dispatcher; or

(B) An emergency vehicle operator.

(g) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (d)(2) 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. (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 (d)(2) 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.

(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.

(h) The registration of a special license plate 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 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 800,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1218 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1218
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate such reasonable rules and prescribe such forms as are necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3102, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4587, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 21, 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.21.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate such reasonable rules and prescribe such forms as are necessary for the proper enforcement of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3102, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4587, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 21, 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-115 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-115
Operation and maintenance fund
Status: in_force

(a) All revenues of the bridge or ferry not required under the provisions of this chapter to be paid into the sinking fund provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds shall be paid into an operation and maintenance fund and be used by the State Highway Commission in the operation and maintenance of the bridge or ferry. (b) However, all moneys in any operation and maintenance fund in excess of an amount deemed by the commission sufficient for operation and maintenance for an ensuing period of not less than twelve (12) months shall be paid into the sinking fund. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-624.

(a) All revenues of the bridge or ferry not required under the provisions of this chapter to be paid into the sinking fund provided in the resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds shall be paid into an operation and maintenance fund and be used by the State Highway Commission in the operation and maintenance of the bridge or ferry.

(b) However, all moneys in any operation and maintenance fund in excess of an amount deemed by the commission sufficient for operation and maintenance for an ensuing period of not less than twelve (12) months shall be paid into the sinking fund.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-624.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-51-1408
Driver-assistive truck platooning systems
Status: in_force

(a) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or highway of this state if the person files a plan for general platoon operations with the State Highway Commission. (b) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or highway of this state: (1) Upon approval of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section by the commission; or (2) Forty-five (45) days after the submission of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section, if the plan has not been rejected by the commission. Added by Act 2017, No. 797,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or highway of this state if the person files a plan for general platoon operations with the State Highway Commission.

(b) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or highway of this state: (1) Upon approval of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section by the commission; or (2) Forty-five (45) days after the submission of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section, if the plan has not been rejected by the commission.

(1) Upon approval of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section by the commission; or

(2) Forty-five (45) days after the submission of the plan required under subsection (a) of this section, if the plan has not been rejected by the commission.

Added by Act 2017, No. 797,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-911 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-50-911
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3149, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4813, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 465, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.8.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3149, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4813, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 465, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1057.8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-222 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-222
State police officer highway dedication program - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) "State police officer" means any employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who holds the rank of state trooper or higher rank, including the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (2) The term "state police officer" does not include any: (A) Civilian employee of the division; or (B) Person who is temporarily employed as a state trooper during an emergency. (b) A state police officer who has been killed on active duty within the State of Arkansas shall have a one-mile portion of a highway dedicated to him or her at or near the location of his or her death. (c) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall designate a one-mile portion of a highway as the "Trooper __________________ Memorial Highway" by placing and maintaining appropriate identifying signs with a blue background and reflective silver lettering on the highway. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6050, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 394, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 848, § 1; 2009, No. 483, § 8.

(a) (1) "State police officer" means any employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who holds the rank of state trooper or higher rank, including the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (2) The term "state police officer" does not include any: (A) Civilian employee of the division; or (B) Person who is temporarily employed as a state trooper during an emergency.

(1) "State police officer" means any employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who holds the rank of state trooper or higher rank, including the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(2) The term "state police officer" does not include any: (A) Civilian employee of the division; or (B) Person who is temporarily employed as a state trooper during an emergency.

(A) Civilian employee of the division; or

(B) Person who is temporarily employed as a state trooper during an emergency.

(b) A state police officer who has been killed on active duty within the State of Arkansas shall have a one-mile portion of a highway dedicated to him or her at or near the location of his or her death.

(c) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall designate a one-mile portion of a highway as the "Trooper __________________ Memorial Highway" by placing and maintaining appropriate identifying signs with a blue background and reflective silver lettering on the highway.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6050, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 394, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 848, § 1; 2009, No. 483, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-112 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-112
Notes and bonds as negotiable instruments
Status: in_force

All bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be, and shall have, all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of this state. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 3; 1957, No. 15, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-619.

All bonds and notes issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be, and shall have, all the qualities and incidents of negotiable instruments under the negotiable instruments law of this state.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 3; 1957, No. 15, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-619.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-72-204
Project maintenance - Commission's discretion
Status: in_force

When the State Highway Commission finds the agreements relative to the various projects have been violated, the commission may, at its discretion, commence and cease to maintain the projects, subject to reimbursement as set out in § 27-72-203 . Acts 1939, No. 338, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-419.

When the State Highway Commission finds the agreements relative to the various projects have been violated, the commission may, at its discretion, commence and cease to maintain the projects, subject to reimbursement as set out in § 27-72-203 .

Acts 1939, No. 338, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-419.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-37-101
Violations
Status: in_force

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person, or which does not contain those parts, or is not at all times equipped with equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in this chapter or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this chapter, or for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle, or combination of vehicles, which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person, or which does not contain those parts, or is not at all times equipped with equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required in this chapter or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this chapter, or for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-51-1102
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) A convicted violator shall be fined not less than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days, or both. Acts 1983, No. 398, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-668.3.

(a) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall, upon conviction, be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) A convicted violator shall be fined not less than thirty-five dollars ($35.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not more than ninety (90) days, or both.

Acts 1983, No. 398, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-668.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-616 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-616
Termination of security requirements
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Driver Services, if satisfied as to the existence of any fact which under §§ 27-19-612 - 27-19-615 would entitle a person to be relieved from the security requirements of this subchapter, shall not require the deposit of security by the person so relieved from the requirements and shall terminate any prior order of suspension in regard to the person, or, if security has previously been deposited by the person, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately return the deposit to him or her or to his or her personal representative. (b) If any person under suspension has received a settlement from the adverse party or his or her liability insurance carrier reimbursing him or her for his or her property damages and personal injuries, then the Office of Driver Services shall not suspend his or her license and registration, and if his or her license and registration have been suspended, they shall be reinstated, and, if any such person has deposited security with the Office of Driver Services and a settlement is subsequently made, he or she shall be entitled to the return of his or her security deposit upon proof satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services of the settlement. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 34; 1959, No. 60, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1434.

(a) The Office of Driver Services, if satisfied as to the existence of any fact which under §§ 27-19-612 - 27-19-615 would entitle a person to be relieved from the security requirements of this subchapter, shall not require the deposit of security by the person so relieved from the requirements and shall terminate any prior order of suspension in regard to the person, or, if security has previously been deposited by the person, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately return the deposit to him or her or to his or her personal representative.

(b) If any person under suspension has received a settlement from the adverse party or his or her liability insurance carrier reimbursing him or her for his or her property damages and personal injuries, then the Office of Driver Services shall not suspend his or her license and registration, and if his or her license and registration have been suspended, they shall be reinstated, and, if any such person has deposited security with the Office of Driver Services and a settlement is subsequently made, he or she shall be entitled to the return of his or her security deposit upon proof satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services of the settlement.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 34; 1959, No. 60, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1434.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-16-401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state; (2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Driver Services; (3) "Driver" means the same as provided in § 27-16-104 ; (4) "Serious accident" means: (A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and (B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and (5) "Serious traffic violation" means any violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of: (A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation; (B) Any seat belt violation; (C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation; (D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit; (E) Reckless driving; (F) Negligent homicide; (G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony; (H) Failure to carry liability insurance; (I) Leaving the scene of an accident; (J) Evading arrest; (K) Fleeing by use of an automobile; (L) Unsafe driving; (M) Hazardous driving; (N) Prohibited passing; (O) Passing stopped school bus; (P) Careless or negligent driving; (Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device; (R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier; (S) Racing on a highway; (T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or (U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4643, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965, No. 555, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-353; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 5. 2001, No. 1694, § 10.

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state;

(2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Driver Services;

(3) "Driver" means the same as provided in § 27-16-104 ;

(4) "Serious accident" means: (A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and (B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and

(A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and

(B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and

(5) "Serious traffic violation" means any violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of: (A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation; (B) Any seat belt violation; (C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation; (D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit; (E) Reckless driving; (F) Negligent homicide; (G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony; (H) Failure to carry liability insurance; (I) Leaving the scene of an accident; (J) Evading arrest; (K) Fleeing by use of an automobile; (L) Unsafe driving; (M) Hazardous driving; (N) Prohibited passing; (O) Passing stopped school bus; (P) Careless or negligent driving; (Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device; (R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier; (S) Racing on a highway; (T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or (U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

(A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation;

(B) Any seat belt violation;

(C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation;

(D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit;

(E) Reckless driving;

(F) Negligent homicide;

(G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony;

(H) Failure to carry liability insurance;

(I) Leaving the scene of an accident;

(J) Evading arrest;

(K) Fleeing by use of an automobile;

(L) Unsafe driving;

(M) Hazardous driving;

(N) Prohibited passing;

(O) Passing stopped school bus;

(P) Careless or negligent driving;

(Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device;

(R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier;

(S) Racing on a highway;

(T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or

(U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4643, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 555, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-353; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 5. 2001, No. 1694, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-19-305
Penalty for failure to return license or registration
Status: in_force

Any person willfully failing to return license or registration as required in § 27-19-306 shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 83; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1483.

Any person willfully failing to return license or registration as required in § 27-19-306 shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or imprisoned not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 83; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1483.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-306
County Supplement Fund Account
Status: in_force

In the event that any county desires to provide funds in excess of the minimum matching requirements as provided in § 27-72-305 , the Treasurer of State shall credit the amount above matching requirements to the County Supplement Fund Account of the State Aid Road Fund, there to be used as provided by law. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-459.1.

In the event that any county desires to provide funds in excess of the minimum matching requirements as provided in § 27-72-305 , the Treasurer of State shall credit the amount above matching requirements to the County Supplement Fund Account of the State Aid Road Fund, there to be used as provided by law.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 21; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-459.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-111
Automated enforcement device operated by municipality or department of state government operating within boundaries of municipality - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle; (2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and (3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town. (b) Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality to detect or enforce: (1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or (2) An ordinance of the municipality. (c) (1) A municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone. (2) If a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation. (d) This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws. (e) Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an issued traffic citation or warning or an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a municipality or a department of state government. Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3159, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 355, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 2.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle; (2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and (3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(1) "Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality that: (A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and (B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;

(A) Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and

(B) Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;

(2) "Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and

(3) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.

(b) Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality to detect or enforce: (1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or (2) An ordinance of the municipality.

(1) A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or

(2) An ordinance of the municipality.

(c) (1) A municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone. (2) If a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.

(1) A municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances: (A) In a school zone; (B) At a railroad crossing; or (C) In a highway work zone.

(A) In a school zone;

(B) At a railroad crossing; or

(C) In a highway work zone.

(2) If a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.

(d) This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws.

(e) Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an issued traffic citation or warning or an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a municipality or a department of state government.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3159, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 355, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-35-206
Width of vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 27-35-210(p) , a vehicle operated upon the highways of this state shall not have a total outside width, unladen or with load, in excess of one hundred two inches (102"), excluding certain safety devices as designated by the state, unless a greater width is authorized by special permit issued by competent authority as provided in § 27-35-210 . (2) (A) Provided, vehicles as defined in § 27-14-104 utilized to transport compacted seed cotton from the farm to the first point at which such seed cotton shall first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, or transformation from its compacted state may operate upon all highways of this state, with the exception of federal interstate highways, with widths not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108") without the special permit. (B) However, the vehicles must be equipped and operated in compliance with the traffic laws of this state as well as all safety rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission. (C) The vehicles utilized to transport compacted seed cotton with widths exceeding one hundred two inches (102"), but not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108"), shall be equipped and operated with both front and rear bumpers if operated individually, or, if operated in combination with other vehicles, shall be equipped with a front bumper on the vehicle furnishing the motive power and with a rear bumper on the rear vehicle operated in that combination. (D) (i) The vehicles, when operated individually or in combination with other vehicles on the roads, highways, or streets of this state shall be equipped with a sign or placard on the front and on the rear of the vehicle when operated individually, or on the front of the vehicle furnishing the motive power and on the rear of the vehicle operated in combination with the vehicle furnishing the motive power, when operated in combination, indicating that vehicle or combination of vehicles is slow-moving. (ii) The signs or placards shall be of such a size, dimension, and color that it is readily apparent to the traveling public that the vehicle or combination is slow-moving and shall be in accordance with rules to be made and promulgated by the commission. (b) Any person owning such a vehicle or combination of vehicles found operating the vehicle or combination on the highways, roads, or streets of this state without the required bumpers or without the required signs or placards shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined a sum of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) and not more than three thousand dollars ($3,000). Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3136, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1955, No. 98, § 2; 1977, No. 559, § 1; 1981, No. 304, § 1; 1983, No. 7, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-814; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 3; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 69, § 3.

(a) (1) Except as provided in § 27-35-210(p) , a vehicle operated upon the highways of this state shall not have a total outside width, unladen or with load, in excess of one hundred two inches (102"), excluding certain safety devices as designated by the state, unless a greater width is authorized by special permit issued by competent authority as provided in § 27-35-210 . (2) (A) Provided, vehicles as defined in § 27-14-104 utilized to transport compacted seed cotton from the farm to the first point at which such seed cotton shall first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, or transformation from its compacted state may operate upon all highways of this state, with the exception of federal interstate highways, with widths not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108") without the special permit. (B) However, the vehicles must be equipped and operated in compliance with the traffic laws of this state as well as all safety rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission. (C) The vehicles utilized to transport compacted seed cotton with widths exceeding one hundred two inches (102"), but not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108"), shall be equipped and operated with both front and rear bumpers if operated individually, or, if operated in combination with other vehicles, shall be equipped with a front bumper on the vehicle furnishing the motive power and with a rear bumper on the rear vehicle operated in that combination. (D) (i) The vehicles, when operated individually or in combination with other vehicles on the roads, highways, or streets of this state shall be equipped with a sign or placard on the front and on the rear of the vehicle when operated individually, or on the front of the vehicle furnishing the motive power and on the rear of the vehicle operated in combination with the vehicle furnishing the motive power, when operated in combination, indicating that vehicle or combination of vehicles is slow-moving. (ii) The signs or placards shall be of such a size, dimension, and color that it is readily apparent to the traveling public that the vehicle or combination is slow-moving and shall be in accordance with rules to be made and promulgated by the commission.

(1) Except as provided in § 27-35-210(p) , a vehicle operated upon the highways of this state shall not have a total outside width, unladen or with load, in excess of one hundred two inches (102"), excluding certain safety devices as designated by the state, unless a greater width is authorized by special permit issued by competent authority as provided in § 27-35-210 .

(2) (A) Provided, vehicles as defined in § 27-14-104 utilized to transport compacted seed cotton from the farm to the first point at which such seed cotton shall first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, or transformation from its compacted state may operate upon all highways of this state, with the exception of federal interstate highways, with widths not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108") without the special permit. (B) However, the vehicles must be equipped and operated in compliance with the traffic laws of this state as well as all safety rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission. (C) The vehicles utilized to transport compacted seed cotton with widths exceeding one hundred two inches (102"), but not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108"), shall be equipped and operated with both front and rear bumpers if operated individually, or, if operated in combination with other vehicles, shall be equipped with a front bumper on the vehicle furnishing the motive power and with a rear bumper on the rear vehicle operated in that combination. (D) (i) The vehicles, when operated individually or in combination with other vehicles on the roads, highways, or streets of this state shall be equipped with a sign or placard on the front and on the rear of the vehicle when operated individually, or on the front of the vehicle furnishing the motive power and on the rear of the vehicle operated in combination with the vehicle furnishing the motive power, when operated in combination, indicating that vehicle or combination of vehicles is slow-moving. (ii) The signs or placards shall be of such a size, dimension, and color that it is readily apparent to the traveling public that the vehicle or combination is slow-moving and shall be in accordance with rules to be made and promulgated by the commission.

(A) Provided, vehicles as defined in § 27-14-104 utilized to transport compacted seed cotton from the farm to the first point at which such seed cotton shall first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, or transformation from its compacted state may operate upon all highways of this state, with the exception of federal interstate highways, with widths not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108") without the special permit.

(B) However, the vehicles must be equipped and operated in compliance with the traffic laws of this state as well as all safety rules and regulations of the United States Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission.

(C) The vehicles utilized to transport compacted seed cotton with widths exceeding one hundred two inches (102"), but not exceeding one hundred eight inches (108"), shall be equipped and operated with both front and rear bumpers if operated individually, or, if operated in combination with other vehicles, shall be equipped with a front bumper on the vehicle furnishing the motive power and with a rear bumper on the rear vehicle operated in that combination.

(D) (i) The vehicles, when operated individually or in combination with other vehicles on the roads, highways, or streets of this state shall be equipped with a sign or placard on the front and on the rear of the vehicle when operated individually, or on the front of the vehicle furnishing the motive power and on the rear of the vehicle operated in combination with the vehicle furnishing the motive power, when operated in combination, indicating that vehicle or combination of vehicles is slow-moving. (ii) The signs or placards shall be of such a size, dimension, and color that it is readily apparent to the traveling public that the vehicle or combination is slow-moving and shall be in accordance with rules to be made and promulgated by the commission.

(i) The vehicles, when operated individually or in combination with other vehicles on the roads, highways, or streets of this state shall be equipped with a sign or placard on the front and on the rear of the vehicle when operated individually, or on the front of the vehicle furnishing the motive power and on the rear of the vehicle operated in combination with the vehicle furnishing the motive power, when operated in combination, indicating that vehicle or combination of vehicles is slow-moving.

(ii) The signs or placards shall be of such a size, dimension, and color that it is readily apparent to the traveling public that the vehicle or combination is slow-moving and shall be in accordance with rules to be made and promulgated by the commission.

(b) Any person owning such a vehicle or combination of vehicles found operating the vehicle or combination on the highways, roads, or streets of this state without the required bumpers or without the required signs or placards shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined a sum of not less than three hundred dollars ($300) and not more than three thousand dollars ($3,000).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3136, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1955, No. 98, § 2; 1977, No. 559, § 1; 1981, No. 304, § 1; 1983, No. 7, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-814; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 68, § 3; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 69, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-513 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-513
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) All State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on the bonds shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. (b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(a) All State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on the bonds shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes.

(b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-1-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-1-105
Rail service - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for rail service preservation subsidies or other transportation assistance under the provisions of any federal act. The department shall: (1) Establish a state plan for rail transportation and local rail services; (2) Administer and coordinate the state plan; (3) Provide in the plan for the distribution of federal rail service preservation subsidies or other federal assistance; and (4) Provide satisfactory assurance on behalf of the state that such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be adopted by the state as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement of an account for federal funds paid to the state. (b) The department is authorized to provide financial assistance, within the limits of the funds appropriated for this purpose, for the preservation of operations and maintenance of any railroad within the state, as provided for in relevant federal legislation. (c) The department may cooperate with other states in connection with the preservation of any rail services within this state. In carrying out the authority conferred by this section, the department may enter into general contractual arrangements with other states. (d) The department may contract with any domestic or foreign person, firm, corporation, agency, or government to provide, maintain, or improve rail transportation service within this state. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 309, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 192, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2807.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to exercise those powers necessary for the state to qualify for rail service preservation subsidies or other transportation assistance under the provisions of any federal act. The department shall: (1) Establish a state plan for rail transportation and local rail services; (2) Administer and coordinate the state plan; (3) Provide in the plan for the distribution of federal rail service preservation subsidies or other federal assistance; and (4) Provide satisfactory assurance on behalf of the state that such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be adopted by the state as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement of an account for federal funds paid to the state.

(1) Establish a state plan for rail transportation and local rail services;

(2) Administer and coordinate the state plan;

(3) Provide in the plan for the distribution of federal rail service preservation subsidies or other federal assistance; and

(4) Provide satisfactory assurance on behalf of the state that such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures will be adopted by the state as may be necessary to assure proper disbursement of an account for federal funds paid to the state.

(b) The department is authorized to provide financial assistance, within the limits of the funds appropriated for this purpose, for the preservation of operations and maintenance of any railroad within the state, as provided for in relevant federal legislation.

(c) The department may cooperate with other states in connection with the preservation of any rail services within this state. In carrying out the authority conferred by this section, the department may enter into general contractual arrangements with other states.

(d) The department may contract with any domestic or foreign person, firm, corporation, agency, or government to provide, maintain, or improve rail transportation service within this state.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 309, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1977, No. 192, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2807.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1010 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1010
Certificate of title not renewed
Status: in_force

A certificate of title shall remain valid until cancellation by the Office of Motor Vehicle for cause or when a transfer in interest of the motorboat occurs. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

A certificate of title shall remain valid until cancellation by the Office of Motor Vehicle for cause or when a transfer in interest of the motorboat occurs.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-52-201
Purpose
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to make uniform the use of electrical traffic control signal devices in the State of Arkansas in order to promote the public safety and welfare. (b) All electrical traffic control signal devices used in the State of Arkansas on any public street, road, or highway shall be in conformance with the provisions of this subchapter, and it shall be unlawful to use any device that violates the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1959, No. 143, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-509.

(a) It is the purpose of this subchapter to make uniform the use of electrical traffic control signal devices in the State of Arkansas in order to promote the public safety and welfare.

(b) All electrical traffic control signal devices used in the State of Arkansas on any public street, road, or highway shall be in conformance with the provisions of this subchapter, and it shall be unlawful to use any device that violates the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1959, No. 143, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-906 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-906
Dealer and lienholder applications for registration and title certificates
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may permit lienholders and motor vehicle dealers to make applications for registration and certificates of title and to furnish them to the Office of Motor Vehicle on behalf of the purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle. (b) The secretary shall promulgate reasonable rules to be complied with by motor vehicle dealers and lienholders in making application for registration and certificates of title on behalf of purchasers of new or used motor vehicles and may, if the secretary deems necessary, require the dealer or lienholder to post bond to ensure faithful compliance with the rules. (c) (1) Any motor vehicle dealer or lienholder who has been authorized by the secretary to prepare applications for registration and certificates of title with respect to new or used motor vehicles shall transmit the applications to the secretary and shall attach thereto a copy of any conditional sales contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance or title retention instrument upon the motor vehicle. (2) Upon receipt of the documents under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the secretary shall file a lien and encumbrance, as provided in § 27-14-801 et seq., which from the date of filing shall be notice of the lien or encumbrance. (d) On issuing the registration and certificate of title, the secretary shall mail the registration to the owner and the title to the lienholder, or to the owner if no lien exists. (e) If the failure of a motor vehicle dealer or other lienholder to comply with the provisions of § 27-14-802 or § 27-14-806 results in the motor vehicle dealer or lienholder holding an unperfected security interest in the motor vehicle, no action shall lie against the Department of Finance and Administration for any damages resulting from the failure to perfect a security interest. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4533, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 53; 1971, No. 469, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-153; Acts 1989, No. 251, § 1; 1991, No. 293, § 1.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may permit lienholders and motor vehicle dealers to make applications for registration and certificates of title and to furnish them to the Office of Motor Vehicle on behalf of the purchaser of a new or used motor vehicle.

(b) The secretary shall promulgate reasonable rules to be complied with by motor vehicle dealers and lienholders in making application for registration and certificates of title on behalf of purchasers of new or used motor vehicles and may, if the secretary deems necessary, require the dealer or lienholder to post bond to ensure faithful compliance with the rules.

(c) (1) Any motor vehicle dealer or lienholder who has been authorized by the secretary to prepare applications for registration and certificates of title with respect to new or used motor vehicles shall transmit the applications to the secretary and shall attach thereto a copy of any conditional sales contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance or title retention instrument upon the motor vehicle. (2) Upon receipt of the documents under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the secretary shall file a lien and encumbrance, as provided in § 27-14-801 et seq., which from the date of filing shall be notice of the lien or encumbrance.

(1) Any motor vehicle dealer or lienholder who has been authorized by the secretary to prepare applications for registration and certificates of title with respect to new or used motor vehicles shall transmit the applications to the secretary and shall attach thereto a copy of any conditional sales contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance or title retention instrument upon the motor vehicle.

(2) Upon receipt of the documents under subdivision (c)(1) of this section, the secretary shall file a lien and encumbrance, as provided in § 27-14-801 et seq., which from the date of filing shall be notice of the lien or encumbrance.

(d) On issuing the registration and certificate of title, the secretary shall mail the registration to the owner and the title to the lienholder, or to the owner if no lien exists.

(e) If the failure of a motor vehicle dealer or other lienholder to comply with the provisions of § 27-14-802 or § 27-14-806 results in the motor vehicle dealer or lienholder holding an unperfected security interest in the motor vehicle, no action shall lie against the Department of Finance and Administration for any damages resulting from the failure to perfect a security interest.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4533, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 13, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 53; 1971, No. 469, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-153; Acts 1989, No. 251, § 1; 1991, No. 293, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-38-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 116, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1308.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1957, No. 116, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1308.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-116-401
Administration
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall be administered by the Division of Aeronautics. Acts 1971, No. 52, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-126; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 13.

The provisions of this subchapter shall be administered by the Division of Aeronautics.

Acts 1971, No. 52, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-126; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-609 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-609
Provision of information
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices. (b) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall by July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website. (c) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2118, § 1.

(a) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall maintain on its website information to inform the citizens of the State of Arkansas of changes in the driving laws of the state.

(2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the website address related to the information required under subdivision (a)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices.

(b) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall by July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year. (2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall by July 1 of each year prepare a list and explanation of the most-violated driving or traffic laws during the previous year.

(2) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall make the information required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section available at all state revenue offices and on its website.

(c) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2118, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-117-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 117 / Section 27-117-105
Minimum distance between towers and runways - Penalty for noncompliance - Exemptions - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, an "aeronautical facility" means any public airport or military airport which has a hard surface runway. (b) No structure in excess of one hundred feet (100') in height may be constructed within twenty-five hundred feet (2,500') from either side of a runway centerline running the full length of that runway, including the runway protection zone and runway safety area, extending outward from the approach end of any runway for seven (7) nautical miles, and rising upward from that runway end surface at a slope of sixty-five feet (65') horizontally to one foot (1') vertically for the seven (7) nautical miles of any aeronautical facility used by the public unless a permit for such construction has been issued by the governing body responsible for operations at the aeronautical facility. (c) The governing body of an aeronautical facility may levy a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day against the owner of any structure constructed in violation of this section. The fine may be levied for each day until the structure is removed. (d) This section does not apply to any structure existing on March 26, 1999, nor to any structure which has construction in progress on March 26, 1999. Acts 1999, No. 1278, § 1.

(a) For purposes of this section, an "aeronautical facility" means any public airport or military airport which has a hard surface runway.

(b) No structure in excess of one hundred feet (100') in height may be constructed within twenty-five hundred feet (2,500') from either side of a runway centerline running the full length of that runway, including the runway protection zone and runway safety area, extending outward from the approach end of any runway for seven (7) nautical miles, and rising upward from that runway end surface at a slope of sixty-five feet (65') horizontally to one foot (1') vertically for the seven (7) nautical miles of any aeronautical facility used by the public unless a permit for such construction has been issued by the governing body responsible for operations at the aeronautical facility.

(c) The governing body of an aeronautical facility may levy a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) per day against the owner of any structure constructed in violation of this section. The fine may be levied for each day until the structure is removed.

(d) This section does not apply to any structure existing on March 26, 1999, nor to any structure which has construction in progress on March 26, 1999.

Acts 1999, No. 1278, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 51 / Section 27-15-5101
Arkansas State Golf Association license plate authorized
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates in the manner and subject to the conditions under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4635, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates in the manner and subject to the conditions under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4635, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-722 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-722
Change of engines
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle may adopt and enforce such registration rules as are necessary and compatible with the public interest with respect to the change or substitution of one engine in place of another in any motor vehicle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3093, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 47; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-147.

The Office of Motor Vehicle may adopt and enforce such registration rules as are necessary and compatible with the public interest with respect to the change or substitution of one engine in place of another in any motor vehicle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3093, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 11, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 47; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-147.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-16-703
Release from liability
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who has signed the application of a minor for a license may thereafter file with the Office of Driver Services a verified written request that the license of the minor so granted be cancelled. (b) The Office of Driver Services shall cancel the license of the minor, and the person who signed the application of the minor shall be relieved from the liability imposed under this chapter by reason of having signed the application, on account of any subsequent negligence or willful misconduct of the minor in operating a motor vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 6838; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-316.

(a) Any person who has signed the application of a minor for a license may thereafter file with the Office of Driver Services a verified written request that the license of the minor so granted be cancelled.

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall cancel the license of the minor, and the person who signed the application of the minor shall be relieved from the liability imposed under this chapter by reason of having signed the application, on account of any subsequent negligence or willful misconduct of the minor in operating a motor vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 6838; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-316.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-17-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 17 / Section 27-17-103
Executive head
Status: in_force

As used in the compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean the Governor. Acts 1969, No. 142, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2204.

As used in the compact, with reference to this state, the term "executive head" shall mean the Governor.

Acts 1969, No. 142, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-719 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-719
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 75; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1475; Acts 2005, No. 506, § 52.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 75; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1475; Acts 2005, No. 506, § 52.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-911 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-911
Transferor not liable for negligent operation
Status: in_force

The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his or her title or interest and who has delivered possession of the vehicle to the purchaser or transferee shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of the vehicle by another. Furthermore, the selling or transferring owner, upon delivery of possession, shall not be liable for any such damage or negligence if one (1) of the following requirements is fulfilled: (1) Delivered the certificate of title, properly endorsed and dated with the date of the endorsement, to the purchaser or transferee; (2) Delivered to the Office of Motor Vehicle or placed in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the notice as provided in § 27-14-916 ; or (3) Delivered to the Office of Motor Vehicle or placed in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the appropriate documents and fees for registration of the motor vehicle to the new owner pursuant to the sale or transfer. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 57; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-157; Acts 2001, No. 450, § 1.

The owner of a motor vehicle who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his or her title or interest and who has delivered possession of the vehicle to the purchaser or transferee shall not be liable for any damages thereafter resulting from negligent operation of the vehicle by another. Furthermore, the selling or transferring owner, upon delivery of possession, shall not be liable for any such damage or negligence if one (1) of the following requirements is fulfilled:

(1) Delivered the certificate of title, properly endorsed and dated with the date of the endorsement, to the purchaser or transferee;

(2) Delivered to the Office of Motor Vehicle or placed in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the notice as provided in § 27-14-916 ; or

(3) Delivered to the Office of Motor Vehicle or placed in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the appropriate documents and fees for registration of the motor vehicle to the new owner pursuant to the sale or transfer.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 57; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-157; Acts 2001, No. 450, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-110.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-110.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-205
Right of local authorities to enforce limits
Status: in_force

(a) No local authority shall alter, amend, annul, or abrogate any posted speed regulation on any facility of the state highway system, but may, in regard to facilities traversing their respective jurisdictions, petition the State Highway Commission in a hearing to present argument on such potential action. (b) This section is supplemental to existing law and shall in no way derogate the duty of local courts, local peace officers, and the Division of Arkansas State Police to enforce posted traffic and speed regulations within their jurisdictions. Acts 1971, No. 61, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.3.

(a) No local authority shall alter, amend, annul, or abrogate any posted speed regulation on any facility of the state highway system, but may, in regard to facilities traversing their respective jurisdictions, petition the State Highway Commission in a hearing to present argument on such potential action.

(b) This section is supplemental to existing law and shall in no way derogate the duty of local courts, local peace officers, and the Division of Arkansas State Police to enforce posted traffic and speed regulations within their jurisdictions.

Acts 1971, No. 61, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-53-206
Approved forms to be used
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this subchapter. (2) (A) The reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved. (B) Every accident report shall include provisions which inquire about whether or not the accident was caused as a result of the driver's lapse of consciousness, epileptic condition, or similar nervous disorder, or an episode of marked mental confusion or as a result of any physical disability, disease, or disorder or any other medical condition of the driver. (b) Every required accident report shall be made on a form approved by the division. Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 43; Pope's Dig., § 6701; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-908; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 2; 1995, No. 570, § 2.

(a) (1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this subchapter. (2) (A) The reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved. (B) Every accident report shall include provisions which inquire about whether or not the accident was caused as a result of the driver's lapse of consciousness, epileptic condition, or similar nervous disorder, or an episode of marked mental confusion or as a result of any physical disability, disease, or disorder or any other medical condition of the driver.

(1) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this subchapter.

(2) (A) The reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved. (B) Every accident report shall include provisions which inquire about whether or not the accident was caused as a result of the driver's lapse of consciousness, epileptic condition, or similar nervous disorder, or an episode of marked mental confusion or as a result of any physical disability, disease, or disorder or any other medical condition of the driver.

(A) The reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved.

(B) Every accident report shall include provisions which inquire about whether or not the accident was caused as a result of the driver's lapse of consciousness, epileptic condition, or similar nervous disorder, or an episode of marked mental confusion or as a result of any physical disability, disease, or disorder or any other medical condition of the driver.

(b) Every required accident report shall be made on a form approved by the division.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 43; Pope's Dig., § 6701; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-908; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 2; 1995, No. 570, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-74-501
Policy
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to many of the state highways are conducive to safe, efficient, and comfortable use of these facilities and necessary to protect the public investment. (b) Therefore, it is the duty of the State Highway Commission to adopt, promulgate, and enforce reasonable rules for landscape and roadside development of the scenic values of selected areas adjacent to these highways through the acquisition and development of scenic easements on and improvement of strips of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of such scenic beauty, including scenic overlooks and rest and recreation areas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3174, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 3, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2520.

(a) The General Assembly finds and declares that the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to many of the state highways are conducive to safe, efficient, and comfortable use of these facilities and necessary to protect the public investment.

(b) Therefore, it is the duty of the State Highway Commission to adopt, promulgate, and enforce reasonable rules for landscape and roadside development of the scenic values of selected areas adjacent to these highways through the acquisition and development of scenic easements on and improvement of strips of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of such scenic beauty, including scenic overlooks and rest and recreation areas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3174, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 3, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2520.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-14-1303
Administration
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to supply license plates to properly designate or identify the various classes of vehicles covered in this subchapter and to enforce this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4588, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1949, No. 235, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-255.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized and directed to supply license plates to properly designate or identify the various classes of vehicles covered in this subchapter and to enforce this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4588, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 235, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-255.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-504
Authorization - Purposes
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Subject to the one-time approval of the voters in a statewide election, the State Highway Commission may issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time if the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of the bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2005, § 27-64-301 et seq., and the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007, § 27-64-401 et seq., does not at any time exceed one billion one hundred million dollars ($1,100,000,000). (2) The bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2017. (b) The purpose of the bond issuance shall be to: (1) Accelerate highway improvement projects already underway or scheduled; (2) Fund new highway improvement projects; (3) Finance the restoration, reconstruction, and renovation of highway improvements within the State of Arkansas; and (4) Pay the costs of issuance of the bonds or other credit enhancement. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(a) (1) Subject to the one-time approval of the voters in a statewide election, the State Highway Commission may issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time if the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of the bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2005, § 27-64-301 et seq., and the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007, § 27-64-401 et seq., does not at any time exceed one billion one hundred million dollars ($1,100,000,000). (2) The bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2017.

(1) Subject to the one-time approval of the voters in a statewide election, the State Highway Commission may issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time if the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of the bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2005, § 27-64-301 et seq., and the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007, § 27-64-401 et seq., does not at any time exceed one billion one hundred million dollars ($1,100,000,000).

(2) The bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2017.

(b) The purpose of the bond issuance shall be to: (1) Accelerate highway improvement projects already underway or scheduled; (2) Fund new highway improvement projects; (3) Finance the restoration, reconstruction, and renovation of highway improvements within the State of Arkansas; and (4) Pay the costs of issuance of the bonds or other credit enhancement.

(1) Accelerate highway improvement projects already underway or scheduled;

(2) Fund new highway improvement projects;

(3) Finance the restoration, reconstruction, and renovation of highway improvements within the State of Arkansas; and

(4) Pay the costs of issuance of the bonds or other credit enhancement.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-101-804
Signage
Status: in_force

(a) Each boat dock and marina in the state that is not located on a federal impoundment owned or managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers shall have signage that warns of electric shock hazards in the waters surrounding the boat dock or marina and the risk of swimming in the area as provided under this section. (b) The signage under this section shall be placed to give adequate notice to persons using the boat dock or marina or swimming near the boat dock or marina of the electric shock hazard risks of the waters around the boat dock or marina. (c) The signage shall state: (1) "ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD RISK: SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK" on one (1) sign; or (2) "WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD" on one (1) sign and have another sign attached that states "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK". Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.

(a) Each boat dock and marina in the state that is not located on a federal impoundment owned or managed by the United States Army Corps of Engineers shall have signage that warns of electric shock hazards in the waters surrounding the boat dock or marina and the risk of swimming in the area as provided under this section.

(b) The signage under this section shall be placed to give adequate notice to persons using the boat dock or marina or swimming near the boat dock or marina of the electric shock hazard risks of the waters around the boat dock or marina.

(c) The signage shall state: (1) "ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD RISK: SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK" on one (1) sign; or (2) "WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD" on one (1) sign and have another sign attached that states "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK".

(1) "ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD RISK: SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK" on one (1) sign; or

(2) "WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD" on one (1) sign and have another sign attached that states "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK".

Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-314 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-314
Obligations of certificate of number holders
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Upon receipt of a certificate of number issued under § 27-101-304 , the owner of the motorboat shall write his or her signature on the certificate of number in the space provided. (2) (A) A certificate of number shall be carried: (i) In the motorboat to which it refers; or (ii) On the person of the driver or the person in control of the motorboat. (B) The certificate of number shall be displayed upon request of a law enforcement officer, any officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, or any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) A person charged with violating this section shall not be convicted if he or she produces in court a certificate of number for the motorboat that was issued prior to, and in effect at, the time of the arrest. (b) For purposes of this section, the original or duplicate certificate of number is required and a photocopy of the certificate of number shall not be sufficient. (c) This section does not apply when a certificate of number is used to apply for renewal of a certificate of number. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 15, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) Upon receipt of a certificate of number issued under § 27-101-304 , the owner of the motorboat shall write his or her signature on the certificate of number in the space provided. (2) (A) A certificate of number shall be carried: (i) In the motorboat to which it refers; or (ii) On the person of the driver or the person in control of the motorboat. (B) The certificate of number shall be displayed upon request of a law enforcement officer, any officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, or any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) A person charged with violating this section shall not be convicted if he or she produces in court a certificate of number for the motorboat that was issued prior to, and in effect at, the time of the arrest.

(1) Upon receipt of a certificate of number issued under § 27-101-304 , the owner of the motorboat shall write his or her signature on the certificate of number in the space provided.

(2) (A) A certificate of number shall be carried: (i) In the motorboat to which it refers; or (ii) On the person of the driver or the person in control of the motorboat. (B) The certificate of number shall be displayed upon request of a law enforcement officer, any officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, or any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(A) A certificate of number shall be carried: (i) In the motorboat to which it refers; or (ii) On the person of the driver or the person in control of the motorboat.

(i) In the motorboat to which it refers; or

(ii) On the person of the driver or the person in control of the motorboat.

(B) The certificate of number shall be displayed upon request of a law enforcement officer, any officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, or any officer or employee of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(3) A person charged with violating this section shall not be convicted if he or she produces in court a certificate of number for the motorboat that was issued prior to, and in effect at, the time of the arrest.

(b) For purposes of this section, the original or duplicate certificate of number is required and a photocopy of the certificate of number shall not be sufficient.

(c) This section does not apply when a certificate of number is used to apply for renewal of a certificate of number.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 15, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1301
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Continue the special license plates for the certain public service employees or public service retirees that existed before April 13, 2005, and to establish a procedure for other public service employees or retirees to obtain special license plates; (2) Honor the service of Cold War veterans by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance; (3) Honor those individuals who served in the armed forces, but did not serve during a conflict or long enough to retire, by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance; and (4) To recognize those individuals who serve as constables in the state. Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 4; 2009, No. 651, § 1; 2011, No. 727, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Continue the special license plates for the certain public service employees or public service retirees that existed before April 13, 2005, and to establish a procedure for other public service employees or retirees to obtain special license plates;

(2) Honor the service of Cold War veterans by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance;

(3) Honor those individuals who served in the armed forces, but did not serve during a conflict or long enough to retire, by providing a special license plate that is available for issuance; and

(4) To recognize those individuals who serve as constables in the state.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 4; 2009, No. 651, § 1; 2011, No. 727, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-211
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 6677; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-419.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 19; Pope's Dig., § 6677; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-419.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-311
Investment of proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) Any designated revenues and any proceeds of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds held pending disbursement on highway improvements shall be invested by the State Highway Commission to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the investments shall be in accordance with the terms of the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing the series of bonds to which the designated revenues or bond proceeds appertain to the extent that the terms of the resolution or trust indenture are applicable. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

(a) Any designated revenues and any proceeds of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds held pending disbursement on highway improvements shall be invested by the State Highway Commission to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the investments shall be in accordance with the terms of the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing the series of bonds to which the designated revenues or bond proceeds appertain to the extent that the terms of the resolution or trust indenture are applicable.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4906 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 49 / Section 27-15-4906
Transfer to another vehicle
Status: in_force

The special In God We Trust license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another as provided in § 27-14-914 . Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.

The special In God We Trust license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another as provided in § 27-14-914 .

Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-76-603
Tax-exempt status
Status: in_force

Bonds issued under this chapter and income from the bonds, including any profit made on the sale or transfer of the bonds, are exempt from taxation in this state. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

Bonds issued under this chapter and income from the bonds, including any profit made on the sale or transfer of the bonds, are exempt from taxation in this state.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-603
Fee for special numbered license plates
Status: in_force

(a) There is levied a service fee of five dollars ($5.00) to be added to the regular fee imposed for motor vehicle license plates collected by the Office of Motor Vehicle in all instances in which a special number is reserved for any motor vehicle license plate applicant. (b) These fees shall be treated as regular license fees and deposited accordingly as provided by law. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 113, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.1.

(a) There is levied a service fee of five dollars ($5.00) to be added to the regular fee imposed for motor vehicle license plates collected by the Office of Motor Vehicle in all instances in which a special number is reserved for any motor vehicle license plate applicant.

(b) These fees shall be treated as regular license fees and deposited accordingly as provided by law.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 113, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-210
State purchase of private toll bridges - Construction of free bridges
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to purchase any or all of the privately owned toll bridges in the State of Arkansas at prices to be fixed by the commission in accordance with rules to be promulgated by the commission. (b) Where it is not possible to purchase any privately owned toll bridges, then the commission is authorized to construct bridges at places where there are now operated any privately owned toll bridges. (c) The purchase of each bridge shall include the right-of-way, franchise, and license, if any, and all right, title, and interest and claim of the owner in and to it together with all appurtenances thereunto belonging. (d) No money shall be paid over on the purchase of a toll bridge under authority of this section until there has been a conveyance by the owner to the State of Arkansas of the bridge proper together with approaches, right-of-way, license, franchise, and whatever other outstanding claim, right, title, or interest there may be in the bridge, to the end that the state may completely own and control the bridge and that the public may use it free of toll. (e) The state shall repair and maintain all bridges purchased by authority of this section in the same manner that it now or may hereafter repair and maintain bridges which are parts of the state highway system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3175, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1938 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 15, §§ 2-5; 1939, No. 276, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-606 -- 76-609.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and empowered to purchase any or all of the privately owned toll bridges in the State of Arkansas at prices to be fixed by the commission in accordance with rules to be promulgated by the commission.

(b) Where it is not possible to purchase any privately owned toll bridges, then the commission is authorized to construct bridges at places where there are now operated any privately owned toll bridges.

(c) The purchase of each bridge shall include the right-of-way, franchise, and license, if any, and all right, title, and interest and claim of the owner in and to it together with all appurtenances thereunto belonging.

(d) No money shall be paid over on the purchase of a toll bridge under authority of this section until there has been a conveyance by the owner to the State of Arkansas of the bridge proper together with approaches, right-of-way, license, franchise, and whatever other outstanding claim, right, title, or interest there may be in the bridge, to the end that the state may completely own and control the bridge and that the public may use it free of toll.

(e) The state shall repair and maintain all bridges purchased by authority of this section in the same manner that it now or may hereafter repair and maintain bridges which are parts of the state highway system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3175, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1938 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 15, §§ 2-5; 1939, No. 276, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-606 -- 76-609.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-24-706
Issuance and transfer
Status: in_force

(a) All applications for special license plates issued under this subchapter must contain the following information: (1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and (2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached. (b) A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall be issued only for a vehicle that is currently and properly registered and licensed in Arkansas. (c) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle if the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in Arkansas and the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is notified of the transfer. (2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by their respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department. (d) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall: (1) Notify the department of all special license plate transfers; and (2) Provide the requisite vehicle information specified in subsection (a) of this section. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) All applications for special license plates issued under this subchapter must contain the following information: (1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and (2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached.

(1) The number of vehicles to which the plate is to be attached; and

(2) The vehicle identification number and the vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration for each vehicle to which a special license plate is to be attached.

(b) A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall be issued only for a vehicle that is currently and properly registered and licensed in Arkansas.

(c) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle if the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in Arkansas and the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is notified of the transfer. (2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by their respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department.

(1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred to another vehicle if the vehicle is properly registered and licensed in Arkansas and the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate is notified of the transfer.

(2) The notice of transfer shall designate the vehicle to which the plate is to be transferred and the vehicle from which the plate is being transferred, identifying both vehicles by their respective vehicle identification numbers and regular license plate numbers issued by the department.

(d) The Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall: (1) Notify the department of all special license plate transfers; and (2) Provide the requisite vehicle information specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(1) Notify the department of all special license plate transfers; and

(2) Provide the requisite vehicle information specified in subsection (a) of this section.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-76-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Regional Mobility Authority Act". Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

This chapter is known and may be cited as the "Regional Mobility Authority Act".

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-206
License - Issuance
Status: in_force

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court, immediately after the assessment of any tax for ferry privileges by the court, to issue a license for the ferrykeeper to whom the privileges were granted and to deliver it to the sheriff and charge him or her with the amount thereof, in the same manner that he or she is required to be charged with other county revenue. Acts 1843, § 3, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4709; Pope's Dig., § 5808; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1710.

It shall be the duty of the clerk of the county court, immediately after the assessment of any tax for ferry privileges by the court, to issue a license for the ferrykeeper to whom the privileges were granted and to deliver it to the sheriff and charge him or her with the amount thereof, in the same manner that he or she is required to be charged with other county revenue.

Acts 1843, § 3, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4709; Pope's Dig., § 5808; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1710.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2210
Vehicles or engines without manufacturer's numbers
Status: in_force

A person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in his or her possession a motor vehicle or engine removed from a motor vehicle from which the manufacturer's serial or engine number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the Office of Motor Vehicle has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of the motor vehicle or engine upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony. Amended by Act 2023, No. 762,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 73; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-173; Acts 2003, No. 1351, § 1.

A person who knowingly buys, receives, disposes of, sells, offers for sale, or has in his or her possession a motor vehicle or engine removed from a motor vehicle from which the manufacturer's serial or engine number or other distinguishing number or identification mark or number placed thereon under assignment from the Office of Motor Vehicle has been removed, defaced, covered, altered, or destroyed for the purpose of concealing or misrepresenting the identity of the motor vehicle or engine upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 762,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 73; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-173; Acts 2003, No. 1351, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-37-602
Cutouts prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) The sale or use of cutouts on any motor-driven vehicle while on the public roads, highways, streets, and alleys of Arkansas is prohibited. (b) Any person found guilty in any court of Arkansas of violating this section, in whole or in part, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). Acts 1927, No. 185, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 3526, 3527; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-727, 75-728.

(a) The sale or use of cutouts on any motor-driven vehicle while on the public roads, highways, streets, and alleys of Arkansas is prohibited.

(b) Any person found guilty in any court of Arkansas of violating this section, in whole or in part, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

Acts 1927, No. 185, §§ 1, 2; Pope's Dig., §§ 3526, 3527; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-727, 75-728.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-620 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-620
Corrective administrative action
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the Office of Driver Services has taken any action or has failed to take any action under this subchapter by reason of having received erroneous information or by reason of having received insufficient information, then correcting information may be submitted within one (1) year of the accident, if an accident report has been filed, whereupon the Office of Driver Services shall take appropriate action to carry out the purposes and effect of this chapter. (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not, however, be deemed to require the Office of Driver Services to either redetermine the amount of any deposit required under this subchapter or to act upon any accident report not filed pursuant to §§ 27-19-501 and 27-19-509 . Acts 1953, No. 347, § 38; 1975, No. 1007, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1438; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 7.

(a) Whenever the Office of Driver Services has taken any action or has failed to take any action under this subchapter by reason of having received erroneous information or by reason of having received insufficient information, then correcting information may be submitted within one (1) year of the accident, if an accident report has been filed, whereupon the Office of Driver Services shall take appropriate action to carry out the purposes and effect of this chapter.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not, however, be deemed to require the Office of Driver Services to either redetermine the amount of any deposit required under this subchapter or to act upon any accident report not filed pursuant to §§ 27-19-501 and 27-19-509 .

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 38; 1975, No. 1007, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1438; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-14-1804
Nonapplicable if regular plates used
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in towing or driving motor vehicles on the public highways of this state where the motor vehicles display bona fide license or dealer's license plates issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4617, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1935, No. 183, § 1; 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1; 1959, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-229.

This subchapter shall not apply to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in towing or driving motor vehicles on the public highways of this state where the motor vehicles display bona fide license or dealer's license plates issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4617, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1935, No. 183, § 1; 1938 (Ex. Sess.), No. 9, § 1; 1959, No. 65, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-229.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1097,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 61, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1097,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 61, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 23 / Section 27-15-2307
Alternative license plates for antique motorcycles - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "antique license plate" means a license plate that: (1) Is approved for issuance under subsection (e) of this section for an antique motorcycle as defined under § 27-15-2301 that is more than twenty-five (25) years of age instead of the special license plate issued under § 27-15-2304 ; and (2) Was issued by and approved for use in the State of Arkansas in the same year as the model year of the motorcycle that is being licensed. (b) If a person is eligible for a special license plate for an antique motorcycle, the person may choose to use an antique license plate under this section instead of a license plate that is currently issued under § 27-15-2304 by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (c) An applicant who seeks to use an antique license plate under this section shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the antique motorcycle; and (2) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (d) To renew an antique license plate under this section, the owner of the antique motorcycle shall remit the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the antique motorcycle. (e) (1) An applicant who seeks to use an antique license plate other than the special license plate issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle under § 27-15-2304 shall be required to submit the license plate to the Office of Motor Vehicle for inspection to determine whether the antique license plate may be used. (2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the antique license plate is unacceptable, the applicant shall not be allowed to use the antique license plate. (3) The reasons for which the Office of Motor Vehicle may prohibit the use of an antique license plate include, but shall not be limited to: (A) The antique license plate does not meet reasonable reflective and safety standards; (B) The number of the antique license plate is the same as the number issued to a license plate that is currently in circulation; and (C) The administrative costs associated with recording and maintaining the antique license plate are prohibitive. (4) The Office of Motor Vehicle may promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section. Acts 2005, No. 2240, § 2.

(a) As used in this section, "antique license plate" means a license plate that: (1) Is approved for issuance under subsection (e) of this section for an antique motorcycle as defined under § 27-15-2301 that is more than twenty-five (25) years of age instead of the special license plate issued under § 27-15-2304 ; and (2) Was issued by and approved for use in the State of Arkansas in the same year as the model year of the motorcycle that is being licensed.

(1) Is approved for issuance under subsection (e) of this section for an antique motorcycle as defined under § 27-15-2301 that is more than twenty-five (25) years of age instead of the special license plate issued under § 27-15-2304 ; and

(2) Was issued by and approved for use in the State of Arkansas in the same year as the model year of the motorcycle that is being licensed.

(b) If a person is eligible for a special license plate for an antique motorcycle, the person may choose to use an antique license plate under this section instead of a license plate that is currently issued under § 27-15-2304 by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(c) An applicant who seeks to use an antique license plate under this section shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the antique motorcycle; and (2) 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 antique motorcycle; and

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

(d) To renew an antique license plate under this section, the owner of the antique motorcycle shall remit the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the antique motorcycle.

(e) (1) An applicant who seeks to use an antique license plate other than the special license plate issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle under § 27-15-2304 shall be required to submit the license plate to the Office of Motor Vehicle for inspection to determine whether the antique license plate may be used. (2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the antique license plate is unacceptable, the applicant shall not be allowed to use the antique license plate. (3) The reasons for which the Office of Motor Vehicle may prohibit the use of an antique license plate include, but shall not be limited to: (A) The antique license plate does not meet reasonable reflective and safety standards; (B) The number of the antique license plate is the same as the number issued to a license plate that is currently in circulation; and (C) The administrative costs associated with recording and maintaining the antique license plate are prohibitive. (4) The Office of Motor Vehicle may promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section.

(1) An applicant who seeks to use an antique license plate other than the special license plate issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle under § 27-15-2304 shall be required to submit the license plate to the Office of Motor Vehicle for inspection to determine whether the antique license plate may be used.

(2) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines that the antique license plate is unacceptable, the applicant shall not be allowed to use the antique license plate.

(3) The reasons for which the Office of Motor Vehicle may prohibit the use of an antique license plate include, but shall not be limited to: (A) The antique license plate does not meet reasonable reflective and safety standards; (B) The number of the antique license plate is the same as the number issued to a license plate that is currently in circulation; and (C) The administrative costs associated with recording and maintaining the antique license plate are prohibitive.

(A) The antique license plate does not meet reasonable reflective and safety standards;

(B) The number of the antique license plate is the same as the number issued to a license plate that is currently in circulation; and

(C) The administrative costs associated with recording and maintaining the antique license plate are prohibitive.

(4) The Office of Motor Vehicle may promulgate rules to administer the provisions of this section.

Acts 2005, No. 2240, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1902 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-51-1902
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) "Electric motorized scooter" means a device that: (i) Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs.); (ii) Has two (2) or three (3) wheels; (iii) Has a handlebar; (iv) Is equipped with a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding the electric motorized scooter; (v) Is powered by an electric motor; and (vi) Has a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) with or without human propulsion on a paved level surface. (B) "Electric motorized scooter" does not include: (i) A motorcycle, an electric bicycle, an electric personal assisted mobility device, a motor-driven cycle, a motorized bicycle as defined in § 27-20-101 , or a moped; or (ii) An electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 ; (2) "Scooter-share operator" means a person or company offering a shared scooter for hire; (3) "Scooter-share program" means a service in which a shared scooter is made available to use for hire; and (4) "Shared scooter" means an electric motorized scooter offered for hire. Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) (A) "Electric motorized scooter" means a device that: (i) Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs.); (ii) Has two (2) or three (3) wheels; (iii) Has a handlebar; (iv) Is equipped with a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding the electric motorized scooter; (v) Is powered by an electric motor; and (vi) Has a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) with or without human propulsion on a paved level surface. (B) "Electric motorized scooter" does not include: (i) A motorcycle, an electric bicycle, an electric personal assisted mobility device, a motor-driven cycle, a motorized bicycle as defined in § 27-20-101 , or a moped; or (ii) An electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 ;

(A) "Electric motorized scooter" means a device that: (i) Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs.); (ii) Has two (2) or three (3) wheels; (iii) Has a handlebar; (iv) Is equipped with a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding the electric motorized scooter; (v) Is powered by an electric motor; and (vi) Has a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) with or without human propulsion on a paved level surface.

(i) Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs.);

(ii) Has two (2) or three (3) wheels;

(iii) Has a handlebar;

(iv) Is equipped with a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding the electric motorized scooter;

(v) Is powered by an electric motor; and

(vi) Has a maximum speed of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) with or without human propulsion on a paved level surface.

(B) "Electric motorized scooter" does not include: (i) A motorcycle, an electric bicycle, an electric personal assisted mobility device, a motor-driven cycle, a motorized bicycle as defined in § 27-20-101 , or a moped; or (ii) An electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 ;

(i) A motorcycle, an electric bicycle, an electric personal assisted mobility device, a motor-driven cycle, a motorized bicycle as defined in § 27-20-101 , or a moped; or

(ii) An electric bicycle under § 27-51-1702 ;

(2) "Scooter-share operator" means a person or company offering a shared scooter for hire;

(3) "Scooter-share program" means a service in which a shared scooter is made available to use for hire; and

(4) "Shared scooter" means an electric motorized scooter offered for hire.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-318 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-318
Hearing on amount of deposit
Status: in_force

(a) If, after due notice, any party in interest should feel aggrieved at the amount of the estimated compensation as deposited by the Arkansas Department of Transportation into the registry of the circuit court, the party shall be entitled to a hearing, at which time evidence may be heard and received concerning the adequacy of the deposit. (b) Thereafter, the circuit court shall, in its discretion, determine whether the present deposit is adequate, and if not, shall determine the additional amount which the department shall deposit. Such additional amount ordered deposited shall remain in the registry of the court without withdrawal until final adjudication of just compensation, but the additional deposit shall not prevent the accrual of interest on the difference in the amount of the original deposit and the compensation awarded as provided in §§ 27-67-315 and 27-67-316 . (c) This hearing and adjudication shall in no way interfere with the possession of the premises by the department. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 401, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1953, No. 115, § 8; 1963, No. 99, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-541.

(a) If, after due notice, any party in interest should feel aggrieved at the amount of the estimated compensation as deposited by the Arkansas Department of Transportation into the registry of the circuit court, the party shall be entitled to a hearing, at which time evidence may be heard and received concerning the adequacy of the deposit.

(b) Thereafter, the circuit court shall, in its discretion, determine whether the present deposit is adequate, and if not, shall determine the additional amount which the department shall deposit. Such additional amount ordered deposited shall remain in the registry of the court without withdrawal until final adjudication of just compensation, but the additional deposit shall not prevent the accrual of interest on the difference in the amount of the original deposit and the compensation awarded as provided in §§ 27-67-315 and 27-67-316 .

(c) This hearing and adjudication shall in no way interfere with the possession of the premises by the department.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 401, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1953, No. 115, § 8; 1963, No. 99, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-541.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1403
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 10, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-310
Precedence of condemnation proceedings
Status: in_force

Court proceedings necessary to acquire land, property, or property rights for state highway purposes shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest, to the end that an improved system of state highways is expedited. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-542.

Court proceedings necessary to acquire land, property, or property rights for state highway purposes shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest, to the end that an improved system of state highways is expedited.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-542.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-110
Records and reports
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall submit annually to the Governor a report of its activities. (b) The commission shall make a biennial report to the General Assembly embodying a clear statement of all the questions that have arisen in that time and setting out such recommendations as it may think proper to make for the improvement of the road system of the state and for the efficiency of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (c) (1) The commission shall obtain and preserve such information, reports, maps, plats, books, records, and data of every kind as may be valuable on the subject of roads and highways. Its services in the matter of consultations and advice on the matter of public roads, and the improvement and maintenance thereof, shall be free to all officials of road improvement districts and to all state and county officers having need thereof. (2) Any member of the commission or any employee who shall charge or receive any compensation for furnishing any information or data to any state or county official for state or county officials' use only, or commissioner of any road district, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). Acts 1913, No. 302, § 34; C. & M. Dig., § 5206; Acts 1929, No. 65, § 17; Pope's Dig., §§ 6499, 6508; Acts 1953, No. 123, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.11, 76-223, 76-238.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall submit annually to the Governor a report of its activities.

(b) The commission shall make a biennial report to the General Assembly embodying a clear statement of all the questions that have arisen in that time and setting out such recommendations as it may think proper to make for the improvement of the road system of the state and for the efficiency of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(c) (1) The commission shall obtain and preserve such information, reports, maps, plats, books, records, and data of every kind as may be valuable on the subject of roads and highways. Its services in the matter of consultations and advice on the matter of public roads, and the improvement and maintenance thereof, shall be free to all officials of road improvement districts and to all state and county officers having need thereof. (2) Any member of the commission or any employee who shall charge or receive any compensation for furnishing any information or data to any state or county official for state or county officials' use only, or commissioner of any road district, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

(1) The commission shall obtain and preserve such information, reports, maps, plats, books, records, and data of every kind as may be valuable on the subject of roads and highways. Its services in the matter of consultations and advice on the matter of public roads, and the improvement and maintenance thereof, shall be free to all officials of road improvement districts and to all state and county officers having need thereof.

(2) Any member of the commission or any employee who shall charge or receive any compensation for furnishing any information or data to any state or county official for state or county officials' use only, or commissioner of any road district, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined in any sum not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

Acts 1913, No. 302, § 34; C. & M. Dig., § 5206; Acts 1929, No. 65, § 17; Pope's Dig., §§ 6499, 6508; Acts 1953, No. 123, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-201.11, 76-223, 76-238.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-306
Enforcement
Status: in_force

(a) Any law enforcement official in this state may enter upon any public parking space, public parking lot, or public parking facility in this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subchapter with respect to accessible parking for a person with a disability. (b) Any law enforcement officer in this state may enter upon the parking space, parking lot, or parking facility of any private agency in this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subchapter with respect to accessible parking for a person with a disability. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.13; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 30; 1999, No. 1503, § 3; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 1.

(a) Any law enforcement official in this state may enter upon any public parking space, public parking lot, or public parking facility in this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subchapter with respect to accessible parking for a person with a disability.

(b) Any law enforcement officer in this state may enter upon the parking space, parking lot, or parking facility of any private agency in this state for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this subchapter with respect to accessible parking for a person with a disability.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.13; Acts 1997, No. 208, § 30; 1999, No. 1503, § 3; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1304
Retired state troopers
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired state troopers that existed before April 13, 2005. (b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plates issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Retired Arkansas State Trooper". (c) (1) A retired state trooper may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section. (2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle. (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00). (d) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the retired state trooper shall provide adequate proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that he or she is a retired state trooper of the Division of Arkansas State Police. (e) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) 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. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration as direct revenue. (f) The registration of a special license plate 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 . Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the special license plate for retired state troopers that existed before April 13, 2005.

(b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plates issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Retired Arkansas State Trooper".

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plates issued under this section.

(2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Retired Arkansas State Trooper".

(c) (1) A retired state trooper may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section. (2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle. (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).

(1) A retired state trooper may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section.

(2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

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

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

(3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle.

(4) The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).

(d) Upon the initial application of a special license plate issued under this section, the retired state trooper shall provide adequate proof to the Department of Finance and Administration that he or she is a retired state trooper of the Division of Arkansas State Police.

(e) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) 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. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration as direct revenue.

(1) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) 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.

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

(3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration as direct revenue.

(f) The registration of a special license plate 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 .

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-214
Vehicle
Status: in_force

"Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1414.

"Vehicle" means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, except devices moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 14; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1414.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-211
Sources of repayment
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues, as defined herein, and the general revenues of the state. (2) The bonds will be payable first from certain designated revenues, specifically: (A) That portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and, if needed, that portion of national highway system funds authorized by State Highway Commission Minute Order 98-214 adopted September 22, 1998; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201 and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) and § 26-56-201(f) . (3) To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. (b) In order to secure the payment of debt service, any trust instrument, resolution, or other document setting forth the security for the bondholders may provide for the direct payment of the federal highway assistance funds that are designated revenues directly into a trust fund or to a paying agent for the payment of debt service on the bonds, and it shall not be necessary for such funds to be deposited with the State Treasury. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 10; 2011, No. 752, § 6.

(a) (1) The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues, as defined herein, and the general revenues of the state. (2) The bonds will be payable first from certain designated revenues, specifically: (A) That portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and, if needed, that portion of national highway system funds authorized by State Highway Commission Minute Order 98-214 adopted September 22, 1998; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201 and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) and § 26-56-201(f) . (3) To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas.

(1) The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues, as defined herein, and the general revenues of the state.

(2) The bonds will be payable first from certain designated revenues, specifically: (A) That portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and, if needed, that portion of national highway system funds authorized by State Highway Commission Minute Order 98-214 adopted September 22, 1998; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201 and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) and § 26-56-201(f) .

(A) That portion designated by the State Highway Commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and, if needed, that portion of national highway system funds authorized by State Highway Commission Minute Order 98-214 adopted September 22, 1998; and

(B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201 and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) and § 26-56-201(f) .

(3) To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas.

(b) In order to secure the payment of debt service, any trust instrument, resolution, or other document setting forth the security for the bondholders may provide for the direct payment of the federal highway assistance funds that are designated revenues directly into a trust fund or to a paying agent for the payment of debt service on the bonds, and it shall not be necessary for such funds to be deposited with the State Treasury.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 10; 2011, No. 752, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-114 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-114
Sinking fund for payment of bonds
Status: in_force

At or before the issuance of any bonds, the State Highway Commission shall: (1) By resolution provide for a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds and the interest thereon and for the payment of the charges of banks or trust companies for making payment of the principal and interest; and (2) Set aside and pledge a sufficient amount of the gross revenues of the bridge or ferry to be paid by the commission into the sinking fund at intervals to be determined by the resolution of the commission prior to the issuance of the bonds for: (A) The interest upon such bonds as the interest shall fall due; (B) The necessary fiscal agency charges for paying principal and interest; (C) The payment of the bonds as they fall due, or if all bonds mature at one (1) time, the proper maintenance of a sinking fund sufficient for the payment thereof at that time; and (D) A margin for safety. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-623.

At or before the issuance of any bonds, the State Highway Commission shall:

(1) By resolution provide for a sinking fund for the payment of the principal of the bonds and the interest thereon and for the payment of the charges of banks or trust companies for making payment of the principal and interest; and

(2) Set aside and pledge a sufficient amount of the gross revenues of the bridge or ferry to be paid by the commission into the sinking fund at intervals to be determined by the resolution of the commission prior to the issuance of the bonds for: (A) The interest upon such bonds as the interest shall fall due; (B) The necessary fiscal agency charges for paying principal and interest; (C) The payment of the bonds as they fall due, or if all bonds mature at one (1) time, the proper maintenance of a sinking fund sufficient for the payment thereof at that time; and (D) A margin for safety.

(A) The interest upon such bonds as the interest shall fall due;

(B) The necessary fiscal agency charges for paying principal and interest;

(C) The payment of the bonds as they fall due, or if all bonds mature at one (1) time, the proper maintenance of a sinking fund sufficient for the payment thereof at that time; and

(D) A margin for safety.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-623.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-308
Satisfaction of local planning requirements
Status: in_force

Acceptance of the functional classification plan by the responsible local officials will satisfy the transportation requirements of Acts 1937, No. 246 [repealed] for counties and §§ 14-56-401 - 14-56-425 for cities. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2707.

Acceptance of the functional classification plan by the responsible local officials will satisfy the transportation requirements of Acts 1937, No. 246 [repealed] for counties and §§ 14-56-401 - 14-56-425 for cities.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2707.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-618 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-618
Return of deposit
Status: in_force

(a) Upon the expiration of one (1) year from the date of any deposit of security, any security remaining on deposit shall be returned to the person who made the deposit, or to his or her personal representative, if an affidavit or other evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with it that: (1) No action for damages arising out of the accident for which deposit was made is pending against any person on whose behalf the deposit was made; and (2) There does not exist any unpaid judgment rendered against any person in such an action. (b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed to limit the return of any deposit of security under any other provision of this subchapter authorizing the return. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1441.

(a) Upon the expiration of one (1) year from the date of any deposit of security, any security remaining on deposit shall be returned to the person who made the deposit, or to his or her personal representative, if an affidavit or other evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with it that: (1) No action for damages arising out of the accident for which deposit was made is pending against any person on whose behalf the deposit was made; and (2) There does not exist any unpaid judgment rendered against any person in such an action.

(1) No action for damages arising out of the accident for which deposit was made is pending against any person on whose behalf the deposit was made; and

(2) There does not exist any unpaid judgment rendered against any person in such an action.

(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not be construed to limit the return of any deposit of security under any other provision of this subchapter authorizing the return.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 41; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1441.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-505 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-14-505
Mileage audits and records reexaminations - Appeal
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "member jurisdiction", "mileage audit", "record reexamination", and "registrant" mean the same as defined in the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017. (b) (1) (A) A registrant who desires a hearing to appeal the findings of a mileage audit or a record reexamination shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the registrant is notified of the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination. (B) A hearing officer appointed by the secretary shall schedule a hearing in any city in which the Department of Finance and Administration maintains a field audit district office or in any other city that the secretary designates, unless the secretary and the registrant agree to another location for the hearing or agree that the hearing shall be heard by telephone. (C) A hearing conducted under this section is subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (D) The hearing officer handling the appeal under this section shall render his or her decision in writing to sustain, modify, or reverse the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and shall serve a copy of the decision on the registrant. (2) (A) If the decision of the hearing officer under this section sustains, in whole or in part, the findings of the mileage audit or record reexamination, the registrant may file suit within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county of the registrant's principal place of business. (B) The registrant shall properly serve the secretary with a copy of any appeal to circuit court challenging the decision of the hearing officer under this section. (3) A registrant may appeal a decision of the circuit court in accordance with the laws governing appeals. (4) (A) At the conclusion of the appeals process, the secretary shall notify all affected member jurisdictions of the results of the appeal. (B) Any further challenge to the findings of a mileage audit or record reexamination shall be made under Section 1400 of the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017. (c) The secretary may promulgate rules to implement this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4506, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4505, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4504, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4503, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 997,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) As used in this section, "member jurisdiction", "mileage audit", "record reexamination", and "registrant" mean the same as defined in the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017.

(b) (1) (A) A registrant who desires a hearing to appeal the findings of a mileage audit or a record reexamination shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the registrant is notified of the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination. (B) A hearing officer appointed by the secretary shall schedule a hearing in any city in which the Department of Finance and Administration maintains a field audit district office or in any other city that the secretary designates, unless the secretary and the registrant agree to another location for the hearing or agree that the hearing shall be heard by telephone. (C) A hearing conducted under this section is subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (D) The hearing officer handling the appeal under this section shall render his or her decision in writing to sustain, modify, or reverse the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and shall serve a copy of the decision on the registrant. (2) (A) If the decision of the hearing officer under this section sustains, in whole or in part, the findings of the mileage audit or record reexamination, the registrant may file suit within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county of the registrant's principal place of business. (B) The registrant shall properly serve the secretary with a copy of any appeal to circuit court challenging the decision of the hearing officer under this section. (3) A registrant may appeal a decision of the circuit court in accordance with the laws governing appeals. (4) (A) At the conclusion of the appeals process, the secretary shall notify all affected member jurisdictions of the results of the appeal. (B) Any further challenge to the findings of a mileage audit or record reexamination shall be made under Section 1400 of the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017.

(1) (A) A registrant who desires a hearing to appeal the findings of a mileage audit or a record reexamination shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the registrant is notified of the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination. (B) A hearing officer appointed by the secretary shall schedule a hearing in any city in which the Department of Finance and Administration maintains a field audit district office or in any other city that the secretary designates, unless the secretary and the registrant agree to another location for the hearing or agree that the hearing shall be heard by telephone. (C) A hearing conducted under this section is subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. (D) The hearing officer handling the appeal under this section shall render his or her decision in writing to sustain, modify, or reverse the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and shall serve a copy of the decision on the registrant.

(A) A registrant who desires a hearing to appeal the findings of a mileage audit or a record reexamination shall notify the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in writing within thirty (30) calendar days from the date the registrant is notified of the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination.

(B) A hearing officer appointed by the secretary shall schedule a hearing in any city in which the Department of Finance and Administration maintains a field audit district office or in any other city that the secretary designates, unless the secretary and the registrant agree to another location for the hearing or agree that the hearing shall be heard by telephone.

(C) A hearing conducted under this section is subject to the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

(D) The hearing officer handling the appeal under this section shall render his or her decision in writing to sustain, modify, or reverse the findings of the mileage audit or the record reexamination based upon the evidence presented at the hearing and shall serve a copy of the decision on the registrant.

(2) (A) If the decision of the hearing officer under this section sustains, in whole or in part, the findings of the mileage audit or record reexamination, the registrant may file suit within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county of the registrant's principal place of business. (B) The registrant shall properly serve the secretary with a copy of any appeal to circuit court challenging the decision of the hearing officer under this section.

(A) If the decision of the hearing officer under this section sustains, in whole or in part, the findings of the mileage audit or record reexamination, the registrant may file suit within thirty (30) days of receipt of the decision in the Pulaski County Circuit Court or the circuit court of the county of the registrant's principal place of business.

(B) The registrant shall properly serve the secretary with a copy of any appeal to circuit court challenging the decision of the hearing officer under this section.

(3) A registrant may appeal a decision of the circuit court in accordance with the laws governing appeals.

(4) (A) At the conclusion of the appeals process, the secretary shall notify all affected member jurisdictions of the results of the appeal. (B) Any further challenge to the findings of a mileage audit or record reexamination shall be made under Section 1400 of the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017.

(A) At the conclusion of the appeals process, the secretary shall notify all affected member jurisdictions of the results of the appeal.

(B) Any further challenge to the findings of a mileage audit or record reexamination shall be made under Section 1400 of the International Registration Plan, as it existed on January 1, 2017.

(c) The secretary may promulgate rules to implement this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4506, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4505, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4504, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4503, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 997,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-51-701
Penalty generally
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200). Acts 1951, No. 182, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-639.1.

Any person who violates any of the provisions of this subchapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) and not more than two hundred dollars ($200).

Acts 1951, No. 182, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-639.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-132 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-132
Contracts between commission and employees
Status: in_force

(a) Engineers, attorneys, or other employees of the State Highway Commission are prohibited from making any contract with that commission, other than their contracts of employment. (b) None shall be pecuniarily interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract made by the commission or in the location or improvement of any state road. (c) Willful violation of this section shall be deemed a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Division of Correction for not less than one (1) year. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1027, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6486; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-221.

(a) Engineers, attorneys, or other employees of the State Highway Commission are prohibited from making any contract with that commission, other than their contracts of employment.

(b) None shall be pecuniarily interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract made by the commission or in the location or improvement of any state road.

(c) Willful violation of this section shall be deemed a felony punishable by imprisonment in the Division of Correction for not less than one (1) year.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1027, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 5; Pope's Dig., § 6486; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-221.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-610 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-610
Issuance of bond card
Status: in_force

A professional bail bond company as defined in § 17-19-101 et seq., a qualified surety pursuant to §§ 27-50-611 and 27-50-612 , and an automobile club or association as defined in §§ 23-77-101 - 23-77-109 , may issue a bond card to a person licensed as an operator or chauffeur which shall constitute evidence of the undertaking of bond by the company to assure the appearance in court for the offense charged of a person arrested or issued a traffic citation for a motor vehicle accident or traffic law violation up to and including the amount in dollars stated upon the face of the bond card. Acts 1983, No. 411, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.5; Acts 1989, No. 417, § 4.

A professional bail bond company as defined in § 17-19-101 et seq., a qualified surety pursuant to §§ 27-50-611 and 27-50-612 , and an automobile club or association as defined in §§ 23-77-101 - 23-77-109 , may issue a bond card to a person licensed as an operator or chauffeur which shall constitute evidence of the undertaking of bond by the company to assure the appearance in court for the offense charged of a person arrested or issued a traffic citation for a motor vehicle accident or traffic law violation up to and including the amount in dollars stated upon the face of the bond card.

Acts 1983, No. 411, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.5; Acts 1989, No. 417, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-51-1202
Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks
Status: in_force

(a) Where traffic control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (b) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 76; Pope's Dig., § 6734; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-627.

(a) Where traffic control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

(b) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 76; Pope's Dig., § 6734; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-627.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-51-1203
Use of crosswalks
Status: in_force

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 78; Pope's Dig., § 6736; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-629.

Pedestrians shall move, whenever practicable, upon the right half of crosswalks.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 78; Pope's Dig., § 6736; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-629.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-412 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-412
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter; provided, however, that such bonds are not issued after December 31, 2015, and that the total amount of bonds outstanding after the refunding is completed does not exceed the total amount authorized by this subchapter. (b) Such refunding bonds shall be special obligations of the State of Arkansas, secured as set forth herein, and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1; 2009, No. 153, § 3.

(a) The State Highway Commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter; provided, however, that such bonds are not issued after December 31, 2015, and that the total amount of bonds outstanding after the refunding is completed does not exceed the total amount authorized by this subchapter.

(b) Such refunding bonds shall be special obligations of the State of Arkansas, secured as set forth herein, and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1; 2009, No. 153, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-514 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-514
Powers of the State Highway Commission
Status: in_force

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission under this subchapter are in addition to the powers of the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42, and the laws of the State of Arkansas. (b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the member acts with corrupt intent. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission under this subchapter are in addition to the powers of the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42, and the laws of the State of Arkansas.

(b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the member acts with corrupt intent.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-212
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 117; Pope's Dig., § 6777; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-715.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 33, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 117; Pope's Dig., § 6777; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-715.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-705 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-705
Surplus revenue
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, a regional mobility authority shall determine whether it has surplus revenue from tolls, fees, or fares collected from the operation of its transportation projects. (b) If a regional mobility authority determines that it has surplus revenue, then it may either: (1) Reduce the tolls, fees, or fares; or (2) Spend the surplus revenue on other transportation projects in the counties or municipalities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority as provided under subsection (c) of this section. (c) Consistent with other laws and the rules and resolutions of the regional mobility authority, a regional mobility authority may spend surplus revenue on other transportation projects by: (1) Constructing a transportation project located within the county or counties of the authority; (2) Assisting in the financing of a toll or toll-free transportation project of another governmental entity; or (3) Constructing a toll or toll-free transportation project and, on completion of the project, transferring the project to another governmental entity if: (A) The other governmental entity authorizes the regional mobility authority to construct the project and agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the project on its transfer; and (B) The project is constructed in compliance with all laws applicable to the governmental entity. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) Each year, a regional mobility authority shall determine whether it has surplus revenue from tolls, fees, or fares collected from the operation of its transportation projects.

(b) If a regional mobility authority determines that it has surplus revenue, then it may either: (1) Reduce the tolls, fees, or fares; or (2) Spend the surplus revenue on other transportation projects in the counties or municipalities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(1) Reduce the tolls, fees, or fares; or

(2) Spend the surplus revenue on other transportation projects in the counties or municipalities within the jurisdictional boundaries of the regional mobility authority as provided under subsection (c) of this section.

(c) Consistent with other laws and the rules and resolutions of the regional mobility authority, a regional mobility authority may spend surplus revenue on other transportation projects by: (1) Constructing a transportation project located within the county or counties of the authority; (2) Assisting in the financing of a toll or toll-free transportation project of another governmental entity; or (3) Constructing a toll or toll-free transportation project and, on completion of the project, transferring the project to another governmental entity if: (A) The other governmental entity authorizes the regional mobility authority to construct the project and agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the project on its transfer; and (B) The project is constructed in compliance with all laws applicable to the governmental entity.

(1) Constructing a transportation project located within the county or counties of the authority;

(2) Assisting in the financing of a toll or toll-free transportation project of another governmental entity; or

(3) Constructing a toll or toll-free transportation project and, on completion of the project, transferring the project to another governmental entity if: (A) The other governmental entity authorizes the regional mobility authority to construct the project and agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the project on its transfer; and (B) The project is constructed in compliance with all laws applicable to the governmental entity.

(A) The other governmental entity authorizes the regional mobility authority to construct the project and agrees to assume all liability and responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the project on its transfer; and

(B) The project is constructed in compliance with all laws applicable to the governmental entity.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 12, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-1-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1 / Section 27-1-104
Powers of certain entities unabrogated - Coordination expected
Status: in_force

(a) In coordinating the statewide transportation planning, the existing authority and responsibilities of local governing bodies, the Arkansas Public Service Commission, and the Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished], as provided in § 23-2-201 et seq., shall not be abridged or abrogated. (b) (1) In the area of marine and aviation facilities and services, it is the intent of this chapter that the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission's authority, powers, and responsibilities shall remain intact. (2) However, the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission shall inform the Arkansas Department of Transportation of their plans in order that total transportation planning can be achieved and made available for incorporation in a comprehensive growth plan for the state. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 308, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 192, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2806.

(a) In coordinating the statewide transportation planning, the existing authority and responsibilities of local governing bodies, the Arkansas Public Service Commission, and the Arkansas Transportation Commission [abolished], as provided in § 23-2-201 et seq., shall not be abridged or abrogated.

(b) (1) In the area of marine and aviation facilities and services, it is the intent of this chapter that the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission's authority, powers, and responsibilities shall remain intact. (2) However, the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission shall inform the Arkansas Department of Transportation of their plans in order that total transportation planning can be achieved and made available for incorporation in a comprehensive growth plan for the state.

(1) In the area of marine and aviation facilities and services, it is the intent of this chapter that the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission's authority, powers, and responsibilities shall remain intact.

(2) However, the various state and local airport commissions and the Arkansas Waterways Commission shall inform the Arkansas Department of Transportation of their plans in order that total transportation planning can be achieved and made available for incorporation in a comprehensive growth plan for the state.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 308, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1977, No. 192, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2806.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-101-704
Altering or changing boating identification numbers
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for a person with fraudulent intent to deface, destroy, or alter the boating identification number or to place a boating identification number on boating equipment that was not assigned by the manufacturer or the Boating Law Administrator's Office of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. (b) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class C felony. Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.

(a) It is unlawful for a person with fraudulent intent to deface, destroy, or alter the boating identification number or to place a boating identification number on boating equipment that was not assigned by the manufacturer or the Boating Law Administrator's Office of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

(b) A person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a violation under subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a Class C felony.

Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-76-302
Board of directors
Status: in_force

(a) A board of directors shall manage and control each regional mobility authority created under this chapter, including the following: (1) Property; (2) Operations; (3) Business; and (4) Affairs. (b) The board of directors shall be solely responsible for selecting the chair of the board of directors and establishing procedures by which it shall operate. (c) A director shall not receive compensation in any form from or for his or her services as a director. (d) Each director shall be entitled to reimbursement by the regional mobility authority for any necessary expenditures incurred in connection with the performance of his or her general duties as a director. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) A board of directors shall manage and control each regional mobility authority created under this chapter, including the following: (1) Property; (2) Operations; (3) Business; and (4) Affairs.

(1) Property;

(2) Operations;

(3) Business; and

(4) Affairs.

(b) The board of directors shall be solely responsible for selecting the chair of the board of directors and establishing procedures by which it shall operate.

(c) A director shall not receive compensation in any form from or for his or her services as a director.

(d) Each director shall be entitled to reimbursement by the regional mobility authority for any necessary expenditures incurred in connection with the performance of his or her general duties as a director.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1002 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1002
Application, exclusions, and limitations
Status: in_force

(a) Chapters 1-99 of this title do not apply to motorboats registered with a certificate of number and titled under this subtitle. (b) This subchapter shall apply only to motorboats manufactured on and after January 1, 2020. (c) Section 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., § 27-101-301 et seq., § 27-101-401 et seq., § 27-101-501 et seq., § 27-101-601 et seq., and § 27-101-701 et seq. apply to all motorboats regardless of the date the motorboat was manufactured. (d) (1) All motorboats, regardless of when the motorboat was manufactured, are subject to the requirements of § 27-101-301 et seq. (2) However, a motorboat manufactured prior to January 1, 2020, is not eligible for issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter. (e) This subchapter shall not apply to: (1) A motorboat issued a certificate of number under federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, provided that the motorboat has not been within this state for more than sixty (60) days; (2) Motorboats from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; (3) Motorboats whose owner is the United States Government, a state, or a subdivision of a state; (4) Ship lifeboats; or (5) Homemade motorboats. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) Chapters 1-99 of this title do not apply to motorboats registered with a certificate of number and titled under this subtitle.

(b) This subchapter shall apply only to motorboats manufactured on and after January 1, 2020.

(c) Section 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., § 27-101-301 et seq., § 27-101-401 et seq., § 27-101-501 et seq., § 27-101-601 et seq., and § 27-101-701 et seq. apply to all motorboats regardless of the date the motorboat was manufactured.

(d) (1) All motorboats, regardless of when the motorboat was manufactured, are subject to the requirements of § 27-101-301 et seq. (2) However, a motorboat manufactured prior to January 1, 2020, is not eligible for issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter.

(1) All motorboats, regardless of when the motorboat was manufactured, are subject to the requirements of § 27-101-301 et seq.

(2) However, a motorboat manufactured prior to January 1, 2020, is not eligible for issuance of a certificate of title under this subchapter.

(e) This subchapter shall not apply to: (1) A motorboat issued a certificate of number under federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, provided that the motorboat has not been within this state for more than sixty (60) days; (2) Motorboats from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; (3) Motorboats whose owner is the United States Government, a state, or a subdivision of a state; (4) Ship lifeboats; or (5) Homemade motorboats.

(1) A motorboat issued a certificate of number under federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, provided that the motorboat has not been within this state for more than sixty (60) days;

(2) Motorboats from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state;

(3) Motorboats whose owner is the United States Government, a state, or a subdivision of a state;

(4) Ship lifeboats; or

(5) Homemade motorboats.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-207
Transferability
Status: in_force

A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall not be transferred to any person who is not entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

A special license plate issued under this subchapter shall not be transferred to any person who is not entitled to receive a special license plate under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-70-101
Certification of vouchers, etc
Status: in_force

(a) The designated disbursing officers for the Arkansas Department of Transportation are hereby authorized to complete and sign one (1) certification for each state voucher or other designated document that authorizes the Auditor of State, or other official, to draw a state warrant or check on a fund administered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) The voucher or other authorizing document can consist of one (1) or more pages and in the event that more than one (1) page is used, then the designated disbursing officer is to manually sign the last page only, and any certification is to be so worded that it will apply to all pages of the document. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 408, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 872, § 16.

(a) The designated disbursing officers for the Arkansas Department of Transportation are hereby authorized to complete and sign one (1) certification for each state voucher or other designated document that authorizes the Auditor of State, or other official, to draw a state warrant or check on a fund administered by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(b) The voucher or other authorizing document can consist of one (1) or more pages and in the event that more than one (1) page is used, then the designated disbursing officer is to manually sign the last page only, and any certification is to be so worded that it will apply to all pages of the document.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 408, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 872, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-24-1501
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Continue the street rod special license plates that existed before July 31, 2007; and (2) Make modifications that are necessary to the law because of industry advancements and the growing popularity of street rods. Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Continue the street rod special license plates that existed before July 31, 2007; and

(2) Make modifications that are necessary to the law because of industry advancements and the growing popularity of street rods.

Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-217 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-217
Additional fine for moving violations committed in presence of minor
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other sentence resulting from a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a finding of guilty to a traffic violation under this subchapter, the sentencing court shall assess an additional fine of five dollars ($5.00) for reckless driving, § 27-50-308 , or for speeding in excess of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit if the finder of fact determines that the traffic violation was committed while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was a passenger in the motor vehicle. (b) A fine assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted on or before the fifteenth day of the following month to the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund. Added by Act 2017, No. 714,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) In addition to any other sentence resulting from a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a finding of guilty to a traffic violation under this subchapter, the sentencing court shall assess an additional fine of five dollars ($5.00) for reckless driving, § 27-50-308 , or for speeding in excess of twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit if the finder of fact determines that the traffic violation was committed while a person under eighteen (18) years of age was a passenger in the motor vehicle.

(b) A fine assessed and collected under this section shall be remitted on or before the fifteenth day of the following month to the Arkansas Children's Advocacy Center Fund.

Added by Act 2017, No. 714,§ 7, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-106
Administration - Promulgation of rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Aeronautics shall administer the provisions of this chapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and is authorized and directed to promulgate rules, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, as necessary to execute the powers invested in the division by this chapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and other applicable laws. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3192, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 639, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-103.

The Division of Aeronautics shall administer the provisions of this chapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and is authorized and directed to promulgate rules, in consultation with the Secretary of the Department of Commerce, as necessary to execute the powers invested in the division by this chapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and other applicable laws.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3192, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 639, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-112; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 39; 1999, No. 912, § 1.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-112; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 39; 1999, No. 912, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-214
Veterans of Operation Urgent Fury
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) special license plate under this section to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she is a veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury. (b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 . (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Operation Urgent Fury". (c) A veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) . (d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, a veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she meets the requirements of this section. (e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law. Added by Act 2013, No. 1407,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) special license plate under this section to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she is a veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury.

(b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 . (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Operation Urgent Fury".

(1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 .

(2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the words "Operation Urgent Fury".

(c) A veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) .

(d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, a veteran of the armed forces who served in Grenada during Operation Urgent Fury shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1407,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-405
Police authority generally
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and the officers and inspectors of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the secretary shall have the power: (1) To inspect any vehicle of a type required to be registered under this chapter in any public garage or repair shop or in any place where such vehicles are held for sale or wrecking, for the purpose of locating stolen vehicles and investigating the title and registration of these stolen vehicles; (2) To serve warrants relating to the enforcement of the laws regulating the operation of vehicles or the use of the highways; and (3) To investigate reported thefts of motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4493, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 30; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-130.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and the officers and inspectors of the Office of Motor Vehicle designated by the secretary shall have the power:

(1) To inspect any vehicle of a type required to be registered under this chapter in any public garage or repair shop or in any place where such vehicles are held for sale or wrecking, for the purpose of locating stolen vehicles and investigating the title and registration of these stolen vehicles;

(2) To serve warrants relating to the enforcement of the laws regulating the operation of vehicles or the use of the highways; and

(3) To investigate reported thefts of motor vehicles, trailers, and semitrailers.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4493, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 30; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-130.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-107
Application for and issuance of motorcycle operator's license
Status: in_force

(a) Any person desiring to obtain a motorcycle operator's license shall make an application to the Office of Driver Services for the issuance of the license. (b) Evidence that a person has applied for and satisfactorily qualified for a motorcycle operator's license as required in this section shall be a certificate issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police that the applicant for a motorcycle operator's license has satisfactorily passed all phases of the motorcycle operator's examination as required in § 27-20-108 , if the applicant is sixteen (16) years of age or older. (c) The license issued by the Office of Driver Services may be a license limiting the named licensee to motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or similarly classified motor vehicles, or, in the case where an applicant is sixteen (16) years of age or older and holds a current valid Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license, the Office of Driver Services may endorse that license as evidence of proper qualification for the license as provided for by this subchapter. (d) (1) (A) A motorcycle operator's license shall be issued for a period of four (4) years, and the fee for the license shall be the same as provided in § 27-16-801 . (B) The Office of Driver Services shall have the authority, by rule, to shorten or lengthen the term of any motorcycle operator's license period, as necessary, and to make a pro rata adjustment of the fee charged. (2) No fee will be required if the application is submitted at the time the applicant's Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license is renewed and the applicant has complied with all other provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3120, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 176, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 2; 1985, No. 972, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1711; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 2; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 8; 1993, No. 445, § 34.

(a) Any person desiring to obtain a motorcycle operator's license shall make an application to the Office of Driver Services for the issuance of the license.

(b) Evidence that a person has applied for and satisfactorily qualified for a motorcycle operator's license as required in this section shall be a certificate issued by the Division of Arkansas State Police that the applicant for a motorcycle operator's license has satisfactorily passed all phases of the motorcycle operator's examination as required in § 27-20-108 , if the applicant is sixteen (16) years of age or older.

(c) The license issued by the Office of Driver Services may be a license limiting the named licensee to motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, or similarly classified motor vehicles, or, in the case where an applicant is sixteen (16) years of age or older and holds a current valid Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license, the Office of Driver Services may endorse that license as evidence of proper qualification for the license as provided for by this subchapter.

(d) (1) (A) A motorcycle operator's license shall be issued for a period of four (4) years, and the fee for the license shall be the same as provided in § 27-16-801 . (B) The Office of Driver Services shall have the authority, by rule, to shorten or lengthen the term of any motorcycle operator's license period, as necessary, and to make a pro rata adjustment of the fee charged. (2) No fee will be required if the application is submitted at the time the applicant's Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license is renewed and the applicant has complied with all other provisions of this subchapter.

(1) (A) A motorcycle operator's license shall be issued for a period of four (4) years, and the fee for the license shall be the same as provided in § 27-16-801 . (B) The Office of Driver Services shall have the authority, by rule, to shorten or lengthen the term of any motorcycle operator's license period, as necessary, and to make a pro rata adjustment of the fee charged.

(A) A motorcycle operator's license shall be issued for a period of four (4) years, and the fee for the license shall be the same as provided in § 27-16-801 .

(B) The Office of Driver Services shall have the authority, by rule, to shorten or lengthen the term of any motorcycle operator's license period, as necessary, and to make a pro rata adjustment of the fee charged.

(2) No fee will be required if the application is submitted at the time the applicant's Class A, Class B, Class C, or Class D license is renewed and the applicant has complied with all other provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3120, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 176, § 2; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 2; 1985, No. 972, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1711; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 2; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 8; 1993, No. 445, § 34.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-707 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-37-707
Traffic violation report and driver's license suspension
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services shall not: (1) Include in the traffic violation report of any person any conviction arising out of a violation of this subchapter; (2) Use or accumulate a violation of this subchapter to suspend or revoke the driver's license of any person as an habitual violator of traffic laws; or (3) Use a violation of this subchapter in any other way under the administrative authority of the Office of Driver Services to suspend or revoke a driver's license. Acts 1995, No. 1118, § 3; 2009, No. 308, § 3.

The Office of Driver Services shall not:

(1) Include in the traffic violation report of any person any conviction arising out of a violation of this subchapter;

(2) Use or accumulate a violation of this subchapter to suspend or revoke the driver's license of any person as an habitual violator of traffic laws; or

(3) Use a violation of this subchapter in any other way under the administrative authority of the Office of Driver Services to suspend or revoke a driver's license.

Acts 1995, No. 1118, § 3; 2009, No. 308, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-219 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-219
John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway
Status: in_force

(a) U.S. 71 from the I-40 intersection to the Missouri line shall be designated as the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway" within the State of Arkansas. (b) In addition to that portion of U.S. 71 designated the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway" under subsection (a) of this section, that portion of U.S. 71 from its intersection with I-540 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the State Highway 10 exit near Greenwood, Arkansas, is hereby designated a part of the John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway. (c) It shall be the responsibility of the Arkansas Department of Transportation to place appropriate highway identifying signs on the highway. (d) The department shall erect appropriate signs along the section of the highway designated herein, indicating that the highway has been designated the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway". Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 391, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1989, No. 6, § 1; 1989, No. 535, § 1.

(a) U.S. 71 from the I-40 intersection to the Missouri line shall be designated as the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway" within the State of Arkansas.

(b) In addition to that portion of U.S. 71 designated the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway" under subsection (a) of this section, that portion of U.S. 71 from its intersection with I-540 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, to the State Highway 10 exit near Greenwood, Arkansas, is hereby designated a part of the John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway.

(c) It shall be the responsibility of the Arkansas Department of Transportation to place appropriate highway identifying signs on the highway.

(d) The department shall erect appropriate signs along the section of the highway designated herein, indicating that the highway has been designated the "John Paul Hammerschmidt Highway".

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 391, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 6, § 1; 1989, No. 535, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-86-103
Lights on toll bridges
Status: in_force

(a) Provisions are made for the regulation of the number of lights or bulbs and the monthly and annual expenditures for electric lights on all toll bridges in the State of Arkansas. (b) (1) No toll bridge in the State of Arkansas shall have more than four (4) electric lights or bulbs, known as navigation lights, except as otherwise provided for by the United States Government. (2) Each bulb or light shall not be in excess of seventy-five watts (75 W). (3) One (1) bulb shall be placed in the center of each bridge at the open end of the toll bridge or bridges, just above or in the center of a sign or poster, which name shall appear and be read and be known as "TOLL BRIDGE", and the bulb shall fully display the sign or poster at night of its purpose. (4) The other end of the toll bridge where the toll house is located shall not have in excess of three (3) bulbs, one (1) in each driveway or on either side of the toll house, including one (1) inside the toll house or left to the discretion of the Chief Engineer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (5) Should more lights or bulbs exist than those mentioned in this section, their installation shall be invalid and any person or persons installing more lights shall be responsible for their expense. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 431, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1933, No. 20, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 6598 -- 6600; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1609, 76-1610, 76-1610n.

(a) Provisions are made for the regulation of the number of lights or bulbs and the monthly and annual expenditures for electric lights on all toll bridges in the State of Arkansas.

(b) (1) No toll bridge in the State of Arkansas shall have more than four (4) electric lights or bulbs, known as navigation lights, except as otherwise provided for by the United States Government. (2) Each bulb or light shall not be in excess of seventy-five watts (75 W). (3) One (1) bulb shall be placed in the center of each bridge at the open end of the toll bridge or bridges, just above or in the center of a sign or poster, which name shall appear and be read and be known as "TOLL BRIDGE", and the bulb shall fully display the sign or poster at night of its purpose. (4) The other end of the toll bridge where the toll house is located shall not have in excess of three (3) bulbs, one (1) in each driveway or on either side of the toll house, including one (1) inside the toll house or left to the discretion of the Chief Engineer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (5) Should more lights or bulbs exist than those mentioned in this section, their installation shall be invalid and any person or persons installing more lights shall be responsible for their expense.

(1) No toll bridge in the State of Arkansas shall have more than four (4) electric lights or bulbs, known as navigation lights, except as otherwise provided for by the United States Government.

(2) Each bulb or light shall not be in excess of seventy-five watts (75 W).

(3) One (1) bulb shall be placed in the center of each bridge at the open end of the toll bridge or bridges, just above or in the center of a sign or poster, which name shall appear and be read and be known as "TOLL BRIDGE", and the bulb shall fully display the sign or poster at night of its purpose.

(4) The other end of the toll bridge where the toll house is located shall not have in excess of three (3) bulbs, one (1) in each driveway or on either side of the toll house, including one (1) inside the toll house or left to the discretion of the Chief Engineer of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(5) Should more lights or bulbs exist than those mentioned in this section, their installation shall be invalid and any person or persons installing more lights shall be responsible for their expense.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 431, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1933, No. 20, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 6598 -- 6600; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1609, 76-1610, 76-1610n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999". Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999".

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 52 / Section 27-15-5201
Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plate authorized
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plates for motor vehicles in the manner provided in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4639, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall provide for and issue Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plates for motor vehicles in the manner provided in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4639, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-141 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-141
Payment of claims for damages to personal property
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to pay amounts not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per claim for damages to personal property of others resulting from the operation of any motor vehicle or other motorized equipment of the department upon determination by the Arkansas State Claims Commission that the claim is valid after hearing the facts thereof and after prior review by the Claims Review Subcommittee of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Council. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 375, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 160, § 14.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is hereby authorized to pay amounts not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) per claim for damages to personal property of others resulting from the operation of any motor vehicle or other motorized equipment of the department upon determination by the Arkansas State Claims Commission that the claim is valid after hearing the facts thereof and after prior review by the Claims Review Subcommittee of the Legislative Council and the Legislative Council.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 375, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 160, § 14.