Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-74-302
Limitations
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provisions of § 27-74-203 , signs, displays, and devices which are located more than six hundred sixty feet (660') from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of interstate and primary highways, outside of urban areas, visible from the main-traveled way of the highways and erected with the purpose of their message being read from the main-traveled way shall be limited to: (1) Directional and other official signs as defined herein; (2) Signs advertising the sale or lease of property on which they are located; (3) Signs advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located; and (4) Signs, displays, and devices which locate, identify, mark, or warn of the presence of pipelines, utility lines, or rail lines and appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, markers used in maintenance, operation, observation, and safety. Acts 1975, No. 999, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2504.1.

Notwithstanding any other provisions of § 27-74-203 , signs, displays, and devices which are located more than six hundred sixty feet (660') from the nearest edge of the right-of-way of interstate and primary highways, outside of urban areas, visible from the main-traveled way of the highways and erected with the purpose of their message being read from the main-traveled way shall be limited to:

(1) Directional and other official signs as defined herein;

(2) Signs advertising the sale or lease of property on which they are located;

(3) Signs advertising activities conducted on the property on which they are located; and

(4) Signs, displays, and devices which locate, identify, mark, or warn of the presence of pipelines, utility lines, or rail lines and appurtenances thereto, including, but not limited to, markers used in maintenance, operation, observation, and safety.

Acts 1975, No. 999, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2504.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-309
Change of boat ownership
Status: in_force

(a) Should the ownership of a motorboat change, the new owner shall file an application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the transfer of the certificate of operation of the motorboat to the new owner within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the ownership change. (b) Upon receipt of the application, the secretary shall cancel the certificate of number issued to the former owner of the motorboat and shall assign the number to the new owner of the motorboat and shall issue a certificate of number to the new owner. (c) The application procedure and fees under § 27-101-304 shall apply. Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4826, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1995, No. 517, § 17; 2001, No. 462, § 4.

(a) Should the ownership of a motorboat change, the new owner shall file an application with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the transfer of the certificate of operation of the motorboat to the new owner within thirty (30) calendar days after the date of the ownership change.

(b) Upon receipt of the application, the secretary shall cancel the certificate of number issued to the former owner of the motorboat and shall assign the number to the new owner of the motorboat and shall issue a certificate of number to the new owner.

(c) The application procedure and fees under § 27-101-304 shall apply.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 14, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4826, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1995, No. 517, § 17; 2001, No. 462, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1104
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for the agriculture division, department, or program of a college or university under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4753, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests for a special license plate for the agriculture division, department, or program of a college or university under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4753, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1004 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1004
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the board of trustees of a college or university to create and issue a special license plate under this subchapter for the college or university. (2) The board of trustees shall submit with the request for a special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary. (b) The secretary shall approve one (1) design for a special license plate for each college or university that requests a special license plate. (c) The secretary shall determine: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates. (d) The secretary shall issue additional special license plates as provided under this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4748, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the board of trustees of a college or university to create and issue a special license plate under this subchapter for the college or university. (2) The board of trustees shall submit with the request for a special license plate a proposed design for the approval of the secretary.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from the board of trustees of a college or university to create and issue a special license plate under this subchapter for the college or university.

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

(b) The secretary shall approve one (1) design for a special license plate for each college or university that requests a special license plate.

(c) The secretary shall determine: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plates; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plates; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

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

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

(3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of the new designs for special license plates.

(d) The secretary shall issue additional special license plates as provided under this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4748, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-51-703
Certain vehicles to stop at all crossings - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The driver of a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, a school bus carrying a school child, or a vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo before crossing at grade any tracks of a railroad shall: (A) Stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad; and (B) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section, listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment, except as provided, and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely. (2) After stopping as required in this section and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the driver of the vehicle shall cross only in the gear of the vehicle in which there will be no necessity for changing gears while traversing the crossing and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the tracks. (b) No stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer or a traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed. (c) This section shall not apply at street railway grade crossings within a business or residential district. Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 86; Pope's Dig., § 6743; Acts 1951, No. 182, § 2; 1959, No. 307, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-638.

(a) (1) The driver of a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, a school bus carrying a school child, or a vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo before crossing at grade any tracks of a railroad shall: (A) Stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad; and (B) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section, listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment, except as provided, and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely. (2) After stopping as required in this section and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the driver of the vehicle shall cross only in the gear of the vehicle in which there will be no necessity for changing gears while traversing the crossing and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the tracks.

(1) The driver of a motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire, a school bus carrying a school child, or a vehicle carrying explosive substances or flammable liquids as a cargo or part of a cargo before crossing at grade any tracks of a railroad shall: (A) Stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad; and (B) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section, listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment, except as provided, and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.

(A) Stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest rail of the railroad; and

(B) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1)(A) of this section, listen and look in both directions along the track for an approaching train or other on-track equipment and for signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment, except as provided, and shall not proceed until he or she can do so safely.

(2) After stopping as required in this section and upon proceeding when it is safe to do so, the driver of the vehicle shall cross only in the gear of the vehicle in which there will be no necessity for changing gears while traversing the crossing and the driver shall not shift gears while crossing the tracks.

(b) No stop need be made at any such crossing where a police officer or a traffic control signal directs traffic to proceed.

(c) This section shall not apply at street railway grade crossings within a business or residential district.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 86; Pope's Dig., § 6743; Acts 1951, No. 182, § 2; 1959, No. 307, § 29; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-638.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-302
Exempted devices
Status: in_force

Devices that may be used by the state, city, or municipal governments as automobile traffic control devices are exempt from this subchapter. Acts 1969, No. 96, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-740.

Devices that may be used by the state, city, or municipal governments as automobile traffic control devices are exempt from this subchapter.

Acts 1969, No. 96, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-740.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-202
Legislative findings
Status: in_force

It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the men and women who have served our country and risked their lives to secure our freedom should be honored by the issuance of free special license plates as provided under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the men and women who have served our country and risked their lives to secure our freedom should be honored by the issuance of free special license plates as provided under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-116 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-116
Tolls, rates, and fees
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized, and it shall be its duty, by resolution to establish, maintain, and collect just and equitable tolls, rates, fees, and other charges for the use of and the services rendered by the bridge or ferry. (b) The commission may change and readjust the tolls, rates, fees, and other charges from time to time to such extent as will not render insecure the rights of the holders of revenue bonds or violate any sinking fund agreement or other lawful agreements with bondholders. (c) Tolls, rates, fees, and other charges shall be sufficient in each year for the payment of the sums herein required to be paid into the sinking fund and for the payment of the proper and reasonable expenses of operation and maintenance of the bridge or ferry and of the approaches thereto. (d) Revenues collected pursuant to this section shall be deemed the revenues of the bridge or ferry. (e) The aggregate of tolls, rents, fees, and other charges shall always be sufficient for sinking fund payments, and for expenses of operation and maintenance. (f) If there is default in the payment of the principal of or interest upon any of the bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to operate and manage the bridge or ferry on behalf of the commission, with power to charge and collect tolls, rents, fees, and other charges sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon, and for the payment of the operating expenses and to apply the income and the revenues in conformity with this chapter and the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-625.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized, and it shall be its duty, by resolution to establish, maintain, and collect just and equitable tolls, rates, fees, and other charges for the use of and the services rendered by the bridge or ferry.

(b) The commission may change and readjust the tolls, rates, fees, and other charges from time to time to such extent as will not render insecure the rights of the holders of revenue bonds or violate any sinking fund agreement or other lawful agreements with bondholders.

(c) Tolls, rates, fees, and other charges shall be sufficient in each year for the payment of the sums herein required to be paid into the sinking fund and for the payment of the proper and reasonable expenses of operation and maintenance of the bridge or ferry and of the approaches thereto.

(d) Revenues collected pursuant to this section shall be deemed the revenues of the bridge or ferry.

(e) The aggregate of tolls, rents, fees, and other charges shall always be sufficient for sinking fund payments, and for expenses of operation and maintenance.

(f) If there is default in the payment of the principal of or interest upon any of the bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, any court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver to operate and manage the bridge or ferry on behalf of the commission, with power to charge and collect tolls, rents, fees, and other charges sufficient to provide for the payment of the bonds and interest thereon, and for the payment of the operating expenses and to apply the income and the revenues in conformity with this chapter and the resolution providing for the issuance of the bonds.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-625.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-21-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 27-21-103
Construction
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an all-terrain vehicle to be registered as a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motor-driven cycle for operation on the public streets and highways. Acts 1987, No. 804, § 5.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require an all-terrain vehicle to be registered as a motor vehicle, motorcycle, or motor-driven cycle for operation on the public streets and highways.

Acts 1987, No. 804, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-69-201
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created and established a commission to be known as the "Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas". Acts 1961, No. 151, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1812.

There is created and established a commission to be known as the "Mississippi River Parkway Commission of Arkansas".

Acts 1961, No. 151, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1812.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-209
Driving over bridges or other elevated structures
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure when the structure is signposted as provided in this section. (b) Upon request from any local authority, the State Highway Commission shall, or upon its own initiative may, conduct an investigation of any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway. If it shall find that the structure cannot, with safety to itself, withstand vehicles traveling at the speed otherwise permissible under this subchapter, the commission shall determine and declare the maximum speed of vehicles which the structure can safely withstand and shall cause or permit suitable signs stating the maximum speed to be erected and maintained at a distance of one hundred feet (100') before each end of the structure. (c) Upon the trial of any person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the determination of the maximum speed by the commission and the existence of the signs shall constitute conclusive evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 54; Pope's Dig., § 6712; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-605.

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure when the structure is signposted as provided in this section.

(b) Upon request from any local authority, the State Highway Commission shall, or upon its own initiative may, conduct an investigation of any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway. If it shall find that the structure cannot, with safety to itself, withstand vehicles traveling at the speed otherwise permissible under this subchapter, the commission shall determine and declare the maximum speed of vehicles which the structure can safely withstand and shall cause or permit suitable signs stating the maximum speed to be erected and maintained at a distance of one hundred feet (100') before each end of the structure.

(c) Upon the trial of any person charged with a violation of this section, proof of the determination of the maximum speed by the commission and the existence of the signs shall constitute conclusive evidence of the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 54; Pope's Dig., § 6712; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-906 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-24-906
License plate options
Status: in_force

A motor vehicle owner applying for a special license plate under this subchapter may: (1) Have a license plate assigned by the Department of Finance and Administration as provided by law; or (2) (A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 . (B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4745, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

A motor vehicle owner applying for a special license plate under this subchapter may:

(1) Have a license plate assigned by the Department of Finance and Administration as provided by law; or

(2) (A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 . (B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(A) Apply for a special personalized prestige license plate pursuant to §§ 27-14-1101 and 27-14-1102 .

(B) However, the use of letters and numbers on a personalized prestige license plate shall be limited to the rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4745, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2207
Unlawful taking of vehicle
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who drives a vehicle, not his or her own, without the consent of the owner thereof and with intent temporarily to deprive the owner of his or her possession of the vehicle, without intent to steal the vehicle, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) The consent of the owner of a vehicle to the vehicle's taking or driving shall not in any case be presumed or implied because of the owner's consent on a previous occasion to the taking or driving of the vehicle by the same or a different person. (c) Any person who assists in, or is a party or accessory to or an accomplice in any such unauthorized taking or driving, is guilty of a misdemeanor. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 70; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-170.

(a) Any person who drives a vehicle, not his or her own, without the consent of the owner thereof and with intent temporarily to deprive the owner of his or her possession of the vehicle, without intent to steal the vehicle, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

(b) The consent of the owner of a vehicle to the vehicle's taking or driving shall not in any case be presumed or implied because of the owner's consent on a previous occasion to the taking or driving of the vehicle by the same or a different person.

(c) Any person who assists in, or is a party or accessory to or an accomplice in any such unauthorized taking or driving, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 70; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-170.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-801 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-101-801
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Boat Dock and Marina Safety Law". Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Boat Dock and Marina Safety Law".

Acts 2011, No. 571, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-113 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-113
Suspension of license
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the operator of any motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle in this state shall have been convicted of three (3) or more moving traffic violations in any twelve-month period, any license issued under this subchapter to that person shall be suspended for not less than six (6) months. (b) Upon receipt of an order of denial of driving privileges under § 5-64-710 or § 5-65-116 [repealed], the Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Suspend any license issued the minor under this subchapter for twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer; (2) In the event any license issued the minor under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer; or (3) If the minor has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the minor applies for a license, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer. (c) Upon receipt of an order of denial of driving privileges under § 27-16-915 , the department shall: (1) Suspend any license issued the person under this subchapter for twelve (12) months; (2) In the event any license issued the person under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months; or (3) If the person has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the person applies for such a license. (d) Penalties prescribed in this section shall be in addition to all other penalties prescribed by law for offenses covered by this section. Acts 1959, No. 201, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1705; Acts 1993, No. 1257, § 5.

(a) Whenever the operator of any motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle in this state shall have been convicted of three (3) or more moving traffic violations in any twelve-month period, any license issued under this subchapter to that person shall be suspended for not less than six (6) months.

(b) Upon receipt of an order of denial of driving privileges under § 5-64-710 or § 5-65-116 [repealed], the Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Suspend any license issued the minor under this subchapter for twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer; (2) In the event any license issued the minor under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer; or (3) If the minor has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the minor applies for a license, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer.

(1) Suspend any license issued the minor under this subchapter for twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer;

(2) In the event any license issued the minor under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer; or

(3) If the minor has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the minor applies for a license, or until the minor reaches eighteen (18) years of age, whichever is longer.

(c) Upon receipt of an order of denial of driving privileges under § 27-16-915 , the department shall: (1) Suspend any license issued the person under this subchapter for twelve (12) months; (2) In the event any license issued the person under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months; or (3) If the person has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the person applies for such a license.

(1) Suspend any license issued the person under this subchapter for twelve (12) months;

(2) In the event any license issued the person under this subchapter is under suspension by the department for another offense or other violations, that license shall be suspended an additional twelve (12) months; or

(3) If the person has not been issued a license under this subchapter, the issuance of a license shall be delayed for an additional twelve (12) months after the person applies for such a license.

(d) Penalties prescribed in this section shall be in addition to all other penalties prescribed by law for offenses covered by this section.

Acts 1959, No. 201, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1705; Acts 1993, No. 1257, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-111
Service stations and commercial establishments prohibited
Status: in_force

No automotive service station or other commercial establishment for serving motor vehicle users shall be constructed or located within the right-of-way of or on publicly owned or publicly leased land acquired or used for or in connection with a controlled-access highway facility. Acts 1959, No. 123, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2211.

No automotive service station or other commercial establishment for serving motor vehicle users shall be constructed or located within the right-of-way of or on publicly owned or publicly leased land acquired or used for or in connection with a controlled-access highway facility.

Acts 1959, No. 123, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2211.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-134 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-134
Venue in suits against state highway officers
Status: in_force

(a) Suits against any state officer involving any act done or proposed to be done in the administration of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or of any law pertaining to the state highway system shall be brought only at the seat of government, in Pulaski County. (b) However, where any suit may be filed against any contractor, or persons engaged in the construction of state highways or on account of any claim growing out of any contract, express or implied, or on account of any damages to person or property, the suits may be filed in any county in this state where service can be obtained upon the defendant by summons or publication of a warning order, and it shall give the court in which the suit is filed against the defendant jurisdiction when service is complete. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 368, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1933, No. 50, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6514; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-232.

(a) Suits against any state officer involving any act done or proposed to be done in the administration of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or of any law pertaining to the state highway system shall be brought only at the seat of government, in Pulaski County.

(b) However, where any suit may be filed against any contractor, or persons engaged in the construction of state highways or on account of any claim growing out of any contract, express or implied, or on account of any damages to person or property, the suits may be filed in any county in this state where service can be obtained upon the defendant by summons or publication of a warning order, and it shall give the court in which the suit is filed against the defendant jurisdiction when service is complete.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 368, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1933, No. 50, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6514; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-232.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-203
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 121; Pope's Dig., § 6781; Acts 1955, No. 158, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-719.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 32, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 121; Pope's Dig., § 6781; Acts 1955, No. 158, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-719.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-304
Temporary special certificate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person with a disability, which, as determined by a licensed physician, is temporary in nature as opposed to permanent, may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for a temporary person-with-a-disability special certificate, which may include a temporary van-accessible parking decal, and, upon request, one (1) additional temporary special certificate, which may include an additional van-accessible parking decal. (2) Provided further, a person to whom has been issued a special license plate or a special certificate may obtain one (1) temporary special certificate. (3) The intent in this section is to provide any person with a disability at least one (1), but not more than two (2), special indicia authorizing the use of parking spaces reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities. (b) The temporary special certificate shall conform in size, color, and construction as may be specified by federal rules issued by the United States Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to Pub. L. No. 100-641. (c) When the temporary special certificate is displayed on the inside rearview mirror, or the dashboard if the vehicle is of a type that does not have an inside rearview mirror, of a vehicle described in § 27-15-303 that is transporting the person to whom the temporary special certificate was issued, the owner or operator of the motor vehicle shall be entitled to the same parking privileges as the owner or operator of a vehicle bearing a special license plate provided under § 27-15-308(a) . (d) The temporary special certificate shall be issued free of charge and shall expire three (3) months from the last day of the month in which it is issued. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 2, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1991, No. 656, § 8; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) (1) A person with a disability, which, as determined by a licensed physician, is temporary in nature as opposed to permanent, may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for a temporary person-with-a-disability special certificate, which may include a temporary van-accessible parking decal, and, upon request, one (1) additional temporary special certificate, which may include an additional van-accessible parking decal. (2) Provided further, a person to whom has been issued a special license plate or a special certificate may obtain one (1) temporary special certificate. (3) The intent in this section is to provide any person with a disability at least one (1), but not more than two (2), special indicia authorizing the use of parking spaces reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities.

(1) A person with a disability, which, as determined by a licensed physician, is temporary in nature as opposed to permanent, may apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for a temporary person-with-a-disability special certificate, which may include a temporary van-accessible parking decal, and, upon request, one (1) additional temporary special certificate, which may include an additional van-accessible parking decal.

(2) Provided further, a person to whom has been issued a special license plate or a special certificate may obtain one (1) temporary special certificate.

(3) The intent in this section is to provide any person with a disability at least one (1), but not more than two (2), special indicia authorizing the use of parking spaces reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities.

(b) The temporary special certificate shall conform in size, color, and construction as may be specified by federal rules issued by the United States Secretary of Transportation, pursuant to Pub. L. No. 100-641.

(c) When the temporary special certificate is displayed on the inside rearview mirror, or the dashboard if the vehicle is of a type that does not have an inside rearview mirror, of a vehicle described in § 27-15-303 that is transporting the person to whom the temporary special certificate was issued, the owner or operator of the motor vehicle shall be entitled to the same parking privileges as the owner or operator of a vehicle bearing a special license plate provided under § 27-15-308(a) .

(d) The temporary special certificate shall be issued free of charge and shall expire three (3) months from the last day of the month in which it is issued.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 2, eff. 11/13/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 656, § 8; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-308
Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

(a) All fees collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall forthwith be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues. (b) The net amount shall be credited to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, there to be used for the operation and maintenance of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 336, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 264, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-834.

(a) All fees collected under the provisions of this subchapter shall forthwith be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenues.

(b) The net amount shall be credited to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, there to be used for the operation and maintenance of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 336, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 264, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-834.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1406 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-51-1406
Warning by motorists to persons and animals on highway
Status: in_force

Upon approaching a person walking upon or along a public highway or a horse or other draft animal being ridden, led, or driven thereon, the operator of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle shall give reasonable warning of his or her approach and use every reasonable precaution to avoid injuring the persons or frightening the horses or other draft animals. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 17, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7433; Pope's Dig., § 6645; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-661.

Upon approaching a person walking upon or along a public highway or a horse or other draft animal being ridden, led, or driven thereon, the operator of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle shall give reasonable warning of his or her approach and use every reasonable precaution to avoid injuring the persons or frightening the horses or other draft animals.

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 17, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7433; Pope's Dig., § 6645; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-661.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-508 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-508
Sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) (A) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. (B) The price may include a discount or premium. (b) (1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made. (2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected. (c) The commission may structure the sale of bonds utilizing financing techniques that are recommended by the commission's professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and to obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. (d) The commission may enter into any ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including without limitation bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letter of credit reimbursement agreements. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(a) (1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) (A) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. (B) The price may include a discount or premium.

(1) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds may be sold in any manner, either at private or public sale, and upon terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter.

(2) (A) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission. (B) The price may include a discount or premium.

(A) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission.

(B) The price may include a discount or premium.

(b) (1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made. (2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected.

(1) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of the bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that the offering is being made.

(2) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected.

(c) The commission may structure the sale of bonds utilizing financing techniques that are recommended by the commission's professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and to obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(d) The commission may enter into any ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including without limitation bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letter of credit reimbursement agreements.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1102
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "college or university" means a public or private college or university that: (1) Offers a four-year degree program in agriculture or agriculture-related studies; (2) Is located in the State of Arkansas; (3) Is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; (4) Certifies to the Division of Higher Education that its students are accepted for transfer at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; and (5) Does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, in compliance with state and federal law. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2410, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, "college or university" means a public or private college or university that:

(1) Offers a four-year degree program in agriculture or agriculture-related studies;

(2) Is located in the State of Arkansas;

(3) Is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;

(4) Certifies to the Division of Higher Education that its students are accepted for transfer at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education; and

(5) Does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, in compliance with state and federal law.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 2410, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 9, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 865,§ 16, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-115 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-115
Use of federal aid funds for turnpike projects
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Highway Commission is hereby authorized, in its discretion, to use any federal-aid highway funds apportioned or allocated to the State of Arkansas by the United States Secretary of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration, which funds are authorized or may be authorized in the future by the United States Congress to be utilized in assisting in the construction of or for the purposes of assisting in the paying of the debt service on revenue bonds issued for the construction of any turnpike project or projects in this state, which project or projects may be undertaken by the commission under § 27-90-201 et seq. Acts 1991, No. 547, § 1; 2003, No. 296, § 6.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Highway Commission is hereby authorized, in its discretion, to use any federal-aid highway funds apportioned or allocated to the State of Arkansas by the United States Secretary of Transportation or the Federal Highway Administration, which funds are authorized or may be authorized in the future by the United States Congress to be utilized in assisting in the construction of or for the purposes of assisting in the paying of the debt service on revenue bonds issued for the construction of any turnpike project or projects in this state, which project or projects may be undertaken by the commission under § 27-90-201 et seq.

Acts 1991, No. 547, § 1; 2003, No. 296, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-507 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-507
Terms of bonds
Status: in_force

The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) (A) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements. (B) The respective series of bonds shall be designated by the year in which the bonds are issued. (C) If more than one (1) series of bonds is to be issued in a particular year, the series shall be designated alphabetically; (2) (A) The bonds of each series shall have the date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine. (B) The bonds shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series. (C) Refunding bonds issued under § 27-64-512 shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of the original bonds of each series; (3) (A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. (B) The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one (1) interest rate mode to another. (C) The interest shall be payable at the times as the commission shall determine; (4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons; (5) The commission shall determine: (A) The denominations of the bonds; (B) Whether the bonds may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest; (C) When the bonds may be made payable and the places within or without the state where the bonds may be payable; (D) Whether the bonds may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity and the manner of and prices for redemption; and (E) Any other terms and conditions; and (6) (A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission, and the seal of the commission shall be affixed or imprinted on the bond. (B) Delivery of executed bonds shall be valid, notwithstanding any change in the persons holding the offices that occurs after the bonds have been executed. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) (A) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements. (B) The respective series of bonds shall be designated by the year in which the bonds are issued. (C) If more than one (1) series of bonds is to be issued in a particular year, the series shall be designated alphabetically;

(A) The bonds shall be issued in series in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements.

(B) The respective series of bonds shall be designated by the year in which the bonds are issued.

(C) If more than one (1) series of bonds is to be issued in a particular year, the series shall be designated alphabetically;

(2) (A) The bonds of each series shall have the date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine. (B) The bonds shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series. (C) Refunding bonds issued under § 27-64-512 shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of the original bonds of each series;

(A) The bonds of each series shall have the date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine.

(B) The bonds shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series.

(C) Refunding bonds issued under § 27-64-512 shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of the original bonds of each series;

(3) (A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. (B) The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one (1) interest rate mode to another. (C) The interest shall be payable at the times as the commission shall determine;

(A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds.

(B) The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one (1) interest rate mode to another.

(C) The interest shall be payable at the times as the commission shall determine;

(4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons;

(5) The commission shall determine: (A) The denominations of the bonds; (B) Whether the bonds may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest; (C) When the bonds may be made payable and the places within or without the state where the bonds may be payable; (D) Whether the bonds may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity and the manner of and prices for redemption; and (E) Any other terms and conditions; and

(A) The denominations of the bonds;

(B) Whether the bonds may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest;

(C) When the bonds may be made payable and the places within or without the state where the bonds may be payable;

(D) Whether the bonds may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity and the manner of and prices for redemption; and

(E) Any other terms and conditions; and

(6) (A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission, and the seal of the commission shall be affixed or imprinted on the bond. (B) Delivery of executed bonds shall be valid, notwithstanding any change in the persons holding the offices that occurs after the bonds have been executed.

(A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission, and the seal of the commission shall be affixed or imprinted on the bond.

(B) Delivery of executed bonds shall be valid, notwithstanding any change in the persons holding the offices that occurs after the bonds have been executed.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-124 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-124
Commercial Driver License Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a fund to be known as the "Commercial Driver License Fund" of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. The Commercial Driver License Fund shall consist of special revenues as set out in § 27-23-118 , to be used to establish and maintain the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program, and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division. (b) On July 1, 1989, a loan to the Commercial Driver License Fund shall be made from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, in an amount or amounts to be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, for the purpose of establishing the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program. Loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, shall be repaid to the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund on or before June 30, 1991. Provided, further loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund may be made after July 1, 1989. However, the loans made after July 1, 1990, must be repaid on or before the fiscal year in which the loans were made. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4703, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 24.

(a) There is hereby established on the books of the Treasurer of State, the Auditor of State, and the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, a fund to be known as the "Commercial Driver License Fund" of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. The Commercial Driver License Fund shall consist of special revenues as set out in § 27-23-118 , to be used to establish and maintain the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program, and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division.

(b) On July 1, 1989, a loan to the Commercial Driver License Fund shall be made from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund, in an amount or amounts to be determined by the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State, for the purpose of establishing the Arkansas Commercial Driver License Program. Loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1990, shall be repaid to the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund on or before June 30, 1991. Provided, further loans to the Commercial Driver License Fund from the Budget Stabilization Trust Fund may be made after July 1, 1989. However, the loans made after July 1, 1990, must be repaid on or before the fiscal year in which the loans were made.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4703, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 24.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-410 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-410
Consistency of planning
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A regional mobility authority may develop plans for transportation projects. (2) The plans shall be consistent with state implementation plans, statewide transportation improvement programs if federal aid funds are involved, statewide long-range transportation plans, city and county master street plans, and metropolitan transportation plans in metropolitan areas as required under 23 U.S.C. § 134 as it existed on January 1, 2007. (b) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the responsibility and authority of metropolitan planning organizations to perform transportation systems planning as required under 23 U.S.C. § 134 as it existed on January 1, 2007. (c) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the responsibility and authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission to perform transportation systems planning. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 427, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) (1) A regional mobility authority may develop plans for transportation projects. (2) The plans shall be consistent with state implementation plans, statewide transportation improvement programs if federal aid funds are involved, statewide long-range transportation plans, city and county master street plans, and metropolitan transportation plans in metropolitan areas as required under 23 U.S.C. § 134 as it existed on January 1, 2007.

(1) A regional mobility authority may develop plans for transportation projects.

(2) The plans shall be consistent with state implementation plans, statewide transportation improvement programs if federal aid funds are involved, statewide long-range transportation plans, city and county master street plans, and metropolitan transportation plans in metropolitan areas as required under 23 U.S.C. § 134 as it existed on January 1, 2007.

(b) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the responsibility and authority of metropolitan planning organizations to perform transportation systems planning as required under 23 U.S.C. § 134 as it existed on January 1, 2007.

(c) Nothing in this section shall interfere with the responsibility and authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation and the State Highway Commission to perform transportation systems planning.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 427, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-503
Presumption of uninsured
Status: in_force

There shall be a presumption created that a motorist and the vehicle the motorist is operating are uninsured if the motorist has failed within ninety (90) days of the date of an accident to file or cause to be filed in his or her behalf a certificate proving that the motorist or the vehicle the motorist is operating is insured in at least minimum insurance limits as required by law, and any person alleging or contending that the motorist or the vehicle the motorist is operating is insured shall have the burden of proving that coverage. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 18; 1973, No. 334, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1418; Acts 2003, No. 1043, § 1.

There shall be a presumption created that a motorist and the vehicle the motorist is operating are uninsured if the motorist has failed within ninety (90) days of the date of an accident to file or cause to be filed in his or her behalf a certificate proving that the motorist or the vehicle the motorist is operating is insured in at least minimum insurance limits as required by law, and any person alleging or contending that the motorist or the vehicle the motorist is operating is insured shall have the burden of proving that coverage.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 18; 1973, No. 334, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1418; Acts 2003, No. 1043, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 52 / Section 27-15-5203
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to a motor vehicle owner an Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial license plate that shall bear the approved design upon payment of the fee required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle, payment of five dollars ($5.00) to cover the design-use contribution, and payment of an additional handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the issuance of the special license plate. (b) (1) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00): (A) Shall be collected only for the first year the special license plates are issued; (B) Shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (C) Shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (2) The design-use contribution of five dollars ($5.00) shall be deposited to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board for the purpose of fundraising. Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue to a motor vehicle owner an Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial license plate that shall bear the approved design upon payment of the fee required by law for the registration of the motor vehicle, payment of five dollars ($5.00) to cover the design-use contribution, and payment of an additional handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for the issuance of the special license plate.

(b) (1) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00): (A) Shall be collected only for the first year the special license plates are issued; (B) Shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (C) Shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues. (2) The design-use contribution of five dollars ($5.00) shall be deposited to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board for the purpose of fundraising.

(1) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00): (A) Shall be collected only for the first year the special license plates are issued; (B) Shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (C) Shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues.

(A) Shall be collected only for the first year the special license plates are issued;

(B) Shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(C) Shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenues.

(2) The design-use contribution of five dollars ($5.00) shall be deposited to the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial Board for the purpose of fundraising.

Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-103
Construction
Status: in_force

This act shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 161; Pope's Dig., § 6821; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1014.

This act shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 161; Pope's Dig., § 6821; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-107
Appeals
Status: in_force

An appeal from a decision of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4708, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

An appeal from a decision of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration under this chapter shall be governed by the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4708, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-101-605
Exemptions
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of § 27-101-602 shall not apply to a person participating in an officially sanctioned regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition. (b) Law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel engaged in the performance of their duties shall be exempt from the provisions of this subchapter. (c) The provisions of § 27-101-604(d) shall not apply to the State of Arkansas, including state agencies, boards, and commissions, nor its political subdivisions such as counties and municipalities. However, the remaining provisions of this subchapter, including § 27-101-604(a) -(c), shall apply. Acts 1999, No. 756, § 3.

(a) The provisions of § 27-101-602 shall not apply to a person participating in an officially sanctioned regatta, race, marine parade, tournament, or exhibition.

(b) Law enforcement officers and emergency response personnel engaged in the performance of their duties shall be exempt from the provisions of this subchapter.

(c) The provisions of § 27-101-604(d) shall not apply to the State of Arkansas, including state agencies, boards, and commissions, nor its political subdivisions such as counties and municipalities. However, the remaining provisions of this subchapter, including § 27-101-604(a) -(c), shall apply.

Acts 1999, No. 756, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-406 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-406
Authority to take possession
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, registration certificate, permit, license, or registration plate issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle upon expiration, revocation, cancellation, or suspension, or which is fictitious or has been unlawfully or erroneously issued. Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-126.

The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to take possession of any certificate of title, registration certificate, permit, license, or registration plate issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle upon expiration, revocation, cancellation, or suspension, or which is fictitious or has been unlawfully or erroneously issued.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 26; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-126.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-305
Rules of the road applicable
Status: in_force

The operator of an autocycle that is registered and licensed under this section shall comply with and is subject to the same penalties for violating the rules of the road as provided under § 27-51-101 et seq. Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

The operator of an autocycle that is registered and licensed under this section shall comply with and is subject to the same penalties for violating the rules of the road as provided under § 27-51-101 et seq.

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-915 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-915
Transfer of license on vehicles for hire
Status: in_force

(a) When the owner of a vehicle licensed to operate for hire takes the vehicle out of the for-hire service, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, upon the payment of a transfer charge of two dollars ($2.00), will cause the license for the vehicle to be transferred to another vehicle for like use to be registered by the owner. (b) If the fee for registration and licensing the vehicle under registration is greater than that represented by the license to be transferred, then the secretary shall, in addition, collect an amount equal to the excess payable for the vehicle under registration. (c) No refund will be due in the event that the fee for registration and licensing the vehicle under registration is less than that represented by the license to be transferred. (d) (1) Upon the transfer of a license, the secretary will cause to be cancelled all registrations on the vehicle taken out of for-hire service. (2) In the event the vehicle is thereafter used upon the highways of the State of Arkansas, the owner thereof must cause it to be reregistered in the usual manner. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4538, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4537, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1947, No. 416, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-207, 75-208.

(a) When the owner of a vehicle licensed to operate for hire takes the vehicle out of the for-hire service, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, upon the payment of a transfer charge of two dollars ($2.00), will cause the license for the vehicle to be transferred to another vehicle for like use to be registered by the owner.

(b) If the fee for registration and licensing the vehicle under registration is greater than that represented by the license to be transferred, then the secretary shall, in addition, collect an amount equal to the excess payable for the vehicle under registration.

(c) No refund will be due in the event that the fee for registration and licensing the vehicle under registration is less than that represented by the license to be transferred.

(d) (1) Upon the transfer of a license, the secretary will cause to be cancelled all registrations on the vehicle taken out of for-hire service. (2) In the event the vehicle is thereafter used upon the highways of the State of Arkansas, the owner thereof must cause it to be reregistered in the usual manner.

(1) Upon the transfer of a license, the secretary will cause to be cancelled all registrations on the vehicle taken out of for-hire service.

(2) In the event the vehicle is thereafter used upon the highways of the State of Arkansas, the owner thereof must cause it to be reregistered in the usual manner.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4538, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4537, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1947, No. 416, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-207, 75-208.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 21 / Section 27-14-2102
Issuance authorized
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to design and issue a drive-out tag for use in cases when automobile dealers in this state sell a motor vehicle to a nonresident who desires to immediately remove the vehicle to the state of his or her residence. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4624, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1955, No. 111, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to design and issue a drive-out tag for use in cases when automobile dealers in this state sell a motor vehicle to a nonresident who desires to immediately remove the vehicle to the state of his or her residence.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4624, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1955, No. 111, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-235.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-14-1703
Expiration of special plates
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every special plate, excluding temporary preprinted paper tags, issued under this subchapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31 of each year unless the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration provides by rule a staggered method of annual expiration. (2) A new plate for the ensuing year may be obtained by the person to whom any such expired plate was issued, upon application to the Office of Motor Vehicle and payment of the fee provided by law. (b) In lieu of providing a new special plate upon the expiration of the special plate issued under this subchapter, the secretary may by rule provide for the issuance of permanent special plates that are renewed using an alternate method. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4600, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4599, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-164; Acts 2005, No. 661, § 1; 2009, No. 484, § 4.

(a) (1) Every special plate, excluding temporary preprinted paper tags, issued under this subchapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31 of each year unless the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration provides by rule a staggered method of annual expiration. (2) A new plate for the ensuing year may be obtained by the person to whom any such expired plate was issued, upon application to the Office of Motor Vehicle and payment of the fee provided by law.

(1) Every special plate, excluding temporary preprinted paper tags, issued under this subchapter shall expire at 12:00 midnight on December 31 of each year unless the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration provides by rule a staggered method of annual expiration.

(2) A new plate for the ensuing year may be obtained by the person to whom any such expired plate was issued, upon application to the Office of Motor Vehicle and payment of the fee provided by law.

(b) In lieu of providing a new special plate upon the expiration of the special plate issued under this subchapter, the secretary may by rule provide for the issuance of permanent special plates that are renewed using an alternate method.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4600, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4599, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 17, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 64; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-164; Acts 2005, No. 661, § 1; 2009, No. 484, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-24-401
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the State Highway Commission's exemption from the requirement to display motor vehicle license plates issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and to transfer the authority to the commission to determine by minute order whether additional metal plates should be issued. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4715, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the State Highway Commission's exemption from the requirement to display motor vehicle license plates issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and to transfer the authority to the commission to determine by minute order whether additional metal plates should be issued.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4715, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-216 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-216
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-115.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-206
Local authorities may alter prima facie speed limits
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever local authorities within their respective jurisdictions determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the prima facie speed permitted under this subchapter at any intersection is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at the intersection, then the local authority shall determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice are erected at such intersection or upon the approaches thereto if approved by the State Highway Commission. (b) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may, in their discretion, authorize by ordinance higher prima facie speeds than those stated in § 27-51-201 upon through highways or upon highways or portions thereof where there are no intersections or between widely spaced intersections, if signs are erected giving notice of the authorized speed, but local authorities shall not have authority to modify or alter the basic rule set forth in § 27-51-201(a) or in any event to authorize by ordinance a speed in excess of forty-five miles per hour (45 m.p.h.). Acts 1937, No. 300, § 52; Pope's Dig., § 6710; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-602.

(a) Whenever local authorities within their respective jurisdictions determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the prima facie speed permitted under this subchapter at any intersection is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at the intersection, then the local authority shall determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice are erected at such intersection or upon the approaches thereto if approved by the State Highway Commission.

(b) Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may, in their discretion, authorize by ordinance higher prima facie speeds than those stated in § 27-51-201 upon through highways or upon highways or portions thereof where there are no intersections or between widely spaced intersections, if signs are erected giving notice of the authorized speed, but local authorities shall not have authority to modify or alter the basic rule set forth in § 27-51-201(a) or in any event to authorize by ordinance a speed in excess of forty-five miles per hour (45 m.p.h.).

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 52; Pope's Dig., § 6710; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-602.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-101-204
Duties of boat livery owner
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of: (1) The name and address of the person or persons hiring any vessel; (2) The registration number of the vessel if the vessel is designed or permitted to be operated as a motorboat; (3) The departure date and time; (4) The expected time of return; and (5) The number of persons to be on board the vessel. (b) The record shall be preserved for at least six (6) months. (c) Neither the owner of a boat livery nor his or her agent or employee shall permit a vessel owned or permitted by him or her to depart from his or her premises unless the boat livery has provided the vessel with the equipment required under § 27-101-203(a) and any rules made under that section. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-227; Acts 1995, No. 517, § 11; 2009, No. 647, § 1.

(a) The owner of a boat livery shall cause to be kept a record of: (1) The name and address of the person or persons hiring any vessel; (2) The registration number of the vessel if the vessel is designed or permitted to be operated as a motorboat; (3) The departure date and time; (4) The expected time of return; and (5) The number of persons to be on board the vessel.

(1) The name and address of the person or persons hiring any vessel;

(2) The registration number of the vessel if the vessel is designed or permitted to be operated as a motorboat;

(3) The departure date and time;

(4) The expected time of return; and

(5) The number of persons to be on board the vessel.

(b) The record shall be preserved for at least six (6) months.

(c) Neither the owner of a boat livery nor his or her agent or employee shall permit a vessel owned or permitted by him or her to depart from his or her premises unless the boat livery has provided the vessel with the equipment required under § 27-101-203(a) and any rules made under that section.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-227; Acts 1995, No. 517, § 11; 2009, No. 647, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-116-405
Presale requirements
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall sell or offer for sale any downed aircraft transmitting device which does not satisfy all of the following requirements: (1) The device shall meet the minimum standards for transmitting devices established pursuant to this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the Division of Aeronautics hereunder; (2) The device shall be approved by the division as provided by this subchapter; and (3) The device shall have legibly inscribed thereon or permanently affixed thereto by the manufacturer the following statement: "This downed aircraft transmitter has been approved by, and meets the minimum standards for such devices established by, the State of Arkansas." (b) No downed aircraft transmitting device which fails to exhibit the inscription required in subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall meet the requirements of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3201, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1971, No. 52, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-131.

(a) No person shall sell or offer for sale any downed aircraft transmitting device which does not satisfy all of the following requirements: (1) The device shall meet the minimum standards for transmitting devices established pursuant to this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the Division of Aeronautics hereunder; (2) The device shall be approved by the division as provided by this subchapter; and (3) The device shall have legibly inscribed thereon or permanently affixed thereto by the manufacturer the following statement: "This downed aircraft transmitter has been approved by, and meets the minimum standards for such devices established by, the State of Arkansas."

(1) The device shall meet the minimum standards for transmitting devices established pursuant to this subchapter and the rules promulgated by the Division of Aeronautics hereunder;

(2) The device shall be approved by the division as provided by this subchapter; and

(3) The device shall have legibly inscribed thereon or permanently affixed thereto by the manufacturer the following statement: "This downed aircraft transmitter has been approved by, and meets the minimum standards for such devices established by, the State of Arkansas."

(b) No downed aircraft transmitting device which fails to exhibit the inscription required in subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall meet the requirements of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3201, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1971, No. 52, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-131.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-101
Short title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Uniform Commercial Driver License Act". Acts 1989, No. 241, § 1.

This subchapter may be cited as the "Arkansas Uniform Commercial Driver License Act".

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-53-301
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the public welfare by the reduction of traffic accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from accidents and to this end require that all traffic accidents be investigated and reported by qualified law enforcement officers within their jurisdictions. Acts 1967, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-922.

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the public welfare by the reduction of traffic accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from accidents and to this end require that all traffic accidents be investigated and reported by qualified law enforcement officers within their jurisdictions.

Acts 1967, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-922.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-302
Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Status: in_force

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent with this subchapter shall apply: (1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that movement can be made with safety; and (2) Official signs may be erected directing slower-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 62; Pope's Dig., § 6720; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-613; Acts 2001, No. 312, § 1.

Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent with this subchapter shall apply:

(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that movement can be made with safety; and

(2) Official signs may be erected directing slower-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every such sign.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 62; Pope's Dig., § 6720; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-613; Acts 2001, No. 312, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-317 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-317
Reporting misuse
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle may develop and implement a means by which a person may report, by telephone hotline or by submitting a form online or by mail, the alleged misuse of the privileges conferred by a: (1) Special license plate; (2) Special certificate; or (3) Parking space designated exclusively for parking by persons with disabilities. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall promulgate rules for the proper implementation of this section. Added by Act 2017, No. 1003,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle may develop and implement a means by which a person may report, by telephone hotline or by submitting a form online or by mail, the alleged misuse of the privileges conferred by a: (1) Special license plate; (2) Special certificate; or (3) Parking space designated exclusively for parking by persons with disabilities.

(1) Special license plate;

(2) Special certificate; or

(3) Parking space designated exclusively for parking by persons with disabilities.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall promulgate rules for the proper implementation of this section.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1003,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1001 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1001
Title and purpose
Status: in_force

(a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Motorboat Registration and Titling Act". (b) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the requirements and procedures for registering with a certificate of number and titling motorboats manufactured on and after January 1, 2020. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Arkansas Motorboat Registration and Titling Act".

(b) The purpose of this subchapter is to establish the requirements and procedures for registering with a certificate of number and titling motorboats manufactured on and after January 1, 2020.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-205
Federal Revenue Sharing State Highway Trust Fund Account
Status: in_force

Commencing with the federal funds received by the State of Arkansas under the provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, Pub. L. No. 92-512, as amended, commonly and hereinafter referred to as "federal revenue-sharing funds", all federal revenue sharing funds received each fiscal year by the State of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the State of Arkansas shall be transferred to and allocated to a special trust fund to be established in the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, to be known as the Federal Revenue Sharing State Highway Trust Fund Account, to be set aside and used by the State Highway Commission solely and exclusively for construction of highways on the state highway system and the state aid street system. All funds shall be administered and the controls and accounting thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, Pub. L. No. 92-512, as amended, and all regulations promulgated thereunder, and in accordance with the laws of this state governing the advertising and awarding contracts for, and payment of, construction contracts to be awarded by the commission. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 3; 1977, No. 241, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-335.

Commencing with the federal funds received by the State of Arkansas under the provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, Pub. L. No. 92-512, as amended, commonly and hereinafter referred to as "federal revenue-sharing funds", all federal revenue sharing funds received each fiscal year by the State of Arkansas for the use and benefit of the State of Arkansas shall be transferred to and allocated to a special trust fund to be established in the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund, to be known as the Federal Revenue Sharing State Highway Trust Fund Account, to be set aside and used by the State Highway Commission solely and exclusively for construction of highways on the state highway system and the state aid street system. All funds shall be administered and the controls and accounting thereof shall be in accordance with the provisions of the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972, Pub. L. No. 92-512, as amended, and all regulations promulgated thereunder, and in accordance with the laws of this state governing the advertising and awarding contracts for, and payment of, construction contracts to be awarded by the commission.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 3; 1977, No. 241, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-335.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-305
Other emergency vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) All state, county, and municipal agencies and private persons and businesses that operate any other type of vehicle in this state that is required or permitted to be equipped with flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights shall equip the vehicles with white or amber flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights only. (b) (1) In addition to amber flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights, wreckers or tow vehicles permitted or licensed under § 27-50-1203 that respond to traffic incidents may, but are not required to, be equipped with red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights in addition to amber warning lights. (2) Red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights on a wrecker or tow vehicle shall be operated only at times the wrecker or tow vehicle is stopped on or within ten feet (10') of a public way and engaged in recovery or loading and hooking up an abandoned, an unattended, a disabled, or a wrecked vehicle. A wrecker or tow vehicle shall not operate forward-facing red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights while underway, except as may be expressly authorized by law otherwise. Acts 1969, No. 96, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-737; Acts 2003, No. 762, § 1; 2007, No. 1412, § 2.

(a) All state, county, and municipal agencies and private persons and businesses that operate any other type of vehicle in this state that is required or permitted to be equipped with flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights shall equip the vehicles with white or amber flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights only.

(b) (1) In addition to amber flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights, wreckers or tow vehicles permitted or licensed under § 27-50-1203 that respond to traffic incidents may, but are not required to, be equipped with red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights in addition to amber warning lights. (2) Red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights on a wrecker or tow vehicle shall be operated only at times the wrecker or tow vehicle is stopped on or within ten feet (10') of a public way and engaged in recovery or loading and hooking up an abandoned, an unattended, a disabled, or a wrecked vehicle. A wrecker or tow vehicle shall not operate forward-facing red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights while underway, except as may be expressly authorized by law otherwise.

(1) In addition to amber flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights, wreckers or tow vehicles permitted or licensed under § 27-50-1203 that respond to traffic incidents may, but are not required to, be equipped with red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights in addition to amber warning lights.

(2) Red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights on a wrecker or tow vehicle shall be operated only at times the wrecker or tow vehicle is stopped on or within ten feet (10') of a public way and engaged in recovery or loading and hooking up an abandoned, an unattended, a disabled, or a wrecked vehicle. A wrecker or tow vehicle shall not operate forward-facing red flashing or rotating emergency or warning lights while underway, except as may be expressly authorized by law otherwise.

Acts 1969, No. 96, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-737; Acts 2003, No. 762, § 1; 2007, No. 1412, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-14-501
Creation
Status: in_force

An ex officio commission, composed of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, who shall serve as chair, the Chair of the State Highway Commission, and the Director of State Highways and Transportation, is established for the purpose of representing the State of Arkansas in the matter of making reciprocal agreements relating to the operation of motor vehicles. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4500, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1945, No. 60, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-250; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 153, § 4.

An ex officio commission, composed of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, who shall serve as chair, the Chair of the State Highway Commission, and the Director of State Highways and Transportation, is established for the purpose of representing the State of Arkansas in the matter of making reciprocal agreements relating to the operation of motor vehicles.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4500, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1945, No. 60, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-250; Acts 1989 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 153, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-211
Rules - Adoption and promulgation
Status: in_force

(a) After survey to determine existing outdoor advertising structures in this state and after public hearing, the State Highway Commission shall determine customary use in the display of outdoor advertising in this state with regard to size, lighting, and spacing in areas zoned commercial or industrial and in unzoned areas used for commercial or industrial purposes. (b) The definition of an unzoned commercial or industrial area shall be determined by agreement between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation but shall be no more restrictive than that required by Title 23 of the United States Code. The commission shall then adopt and promulgate rules governing the issuance of permits for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the purview of this chapter, consistent with the safety and welfare of the traveling public, and as may be necessary to carry out the policy of the state declared in this chapter consistent with customary usage, the purposes of this chapter, and in agreement with the United States Secretary of Transportation. (c) In the event that federal statutes, rules, or regulations conflict with the provisions of §§ 27-74-210 - 27-74-212 or rules promulgated thereunder, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to comply with federal law after first obtaining the advice of the Legislative Council thereon while pursuing, insofar as possible, the legitimate objectives of those sections. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3171, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 4; 1979, No. 735, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505, 76-2505.6.

(a) After survey to determine existing outdoor advertising structures in this state and after public hearing, the State Highway Commission shall determine customary use in the display of outdoor advertising in this state with regard to size, lighting, and spacing in areas zoned commercial or industrial and in unzoned areas used for commercial or industrial purposes.

(b) The definition of an unzoned commercial or industrial area shall be determined by agreement between the commission and the United States Secretary of Transportation but shall be no more restrictive than that required by Title 23 of the United States Code. The commission shall then adopt and promulgate rules governing the issuance of permits for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the purview of this chapter, consistent with the safety and welfare of the traveling public, and as may be necessary to carry out the policy of the state declared in this chapter consistent with customary usage, the purposes of this chapter, and in agreement with the United States Secretary of Transportation.

(c) In the event that federal statutes, rules, or regulations conflict with the provisions of §§ 27-74-210 - 27-74-212 or rules promulgated thereunder, the commission is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to comply with federal law after first obtaining the advice of the Legislative Council thereon while pursuing, insofar as possible, the legitimate objectives of those sections.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3171, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 4; 1979, No. 735, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505, 76-2505.6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1016 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1016
Other information required
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require such other information of applicants as he or she deems necessary for the proper licensing of motor vehicles and the proper maintenance of a motor vehicle register. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4566, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.22.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require such other information of applicants as he or she deems necessary for the proper licensing of motor vehicles and the proper maintenance of a motor vehicle register.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4566, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 12; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.22.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-16-304
Permitting unauthorized person to drive
Status: in_force

No person shall authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or her or under his or her control to be driven upon any highway by any person who is not authorized under this chapter or is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 39; Pope's Dig., § 6863; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-343.

No person shall authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or her or under his or her control to be driven upon any highway by any person who is not authorized under this chapter or is in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 39; Pope's Dig., § 6863; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-343.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-51-402
Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
Status: in_force

No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet (500'). Acts 1937, No. 300, § 65; Pope's Dig., § 6723; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-616.

No vehicle shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction upon any curve or upon the approach to or near the crest of a grade where the vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet (500').

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 65; Pope's Dig., § 6723; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-721 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-721
Assignment of new identifying numbers
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to assign a distinguishing number to a motor vehicle whenever the serial number on the motor vehicle is destroyed or obliterated and to issue to the owner a special plate bearing the distinguishing number, which shall be affixed to the motor vehicle in a position to be determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) The motor vehicle shall be registered under the distinguishing number in lieu of the former serial number. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 46; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-146.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to assign a distinguishing number to a motor vehicle whenever the serial number on the motor vehicle is destroyed or obliterated and to issue to the owner a special plate bearing the distinguishing number, which shall be affixed to the motor vehicle in a position to be determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) The motor vehicle shall be registered under the distinguishing number in lieu of the former serial number.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 10, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 46; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-146.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-53-306
Notification to landowners
Status: in_force

In instances where a motor vehicle leaves a road or highway and damages the fence or other attachment to real property, the investigating officer shall notify the landowner of the accident and damage. Acts 1981, No. 498, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-929.

In instances where a motor vehicle leaves a road or highway and damages the fence or other attachment to real property, the investigating officer shall notify the landowner of the accident and damage.

Acts 1981, No. 498, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-929.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-51-401
Turning at intersections
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: (1) Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway; (2) The approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line of the road. After entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered; and (3) (A) The approach for a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street shall be made in that portion of the right one-half (½) of the roadway nearest the center line and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection. (B) A left turn from a one-way street into a two-way street shall be made by passing to the right of the center line of the street being entered upon leaving the intersection. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 6722; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-615.

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:

(1) Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway;

(2) The approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line of the road. After entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered; and

(3) (A) The approach for a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street shall be made in that portion of the right one-half (½) of the roadway nearest the center line and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection. (B) A left turn from a one-way street into a two-way street shall be made by passing to the right of the center line of the street being entered upon leaving the intersection.

(A) The approach for a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street shall be made in that portion of the right one-half (½) of the roadway nearest the center line and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection.

(B) A left turn from a one-way street into a two-way street shall be made by passing to the right of the center line of the street being entered upon leaving the intersection.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 6722; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-615.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-203
Regulation
Status: in_force

(a) The erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in areas six hundred sixty feet (660') in width from the nearest edge of any right-of-way of any interstate, primary, or other state highway designated by the State Highway Commission shall be regulated in order to protect the public investment in these highways, to promote the public safety and welfare in the use of these highways, to encourage the recreational value of public travel, and to preserve the natural beauty along these highways. (b) Therefore, no outdoor sign, display, or device shall be erected in these areas except as hereinafter provided and in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission. (c) Any person whose business or property has been injured by a final adverse decision from the commission shall be entitled to a judicial hearing de novo in the circuit court of any county in which the person resides or does business or in the Pulaski County Circuit Court if the interests affected by the decision of the commission are constitutionally or statutorily preserved, or preserved by private agreement, so that their enforcement is a matter of right. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3169, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2504; Acts 2001, No. 800, § 1.

(a) The erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising signs, displays, and devices in areas six hundred sixty feet (660') in width from the nearest edge of any right-of-way of any interstate, primary, or other state highway designated by the State Highway Commission shall be regulated in order to protect the public investment in these highways, to promote the public safety and welfare in the use of these highways, to encourage the recreational value of public travel, and to preserve the natural beauty along these highways.

(b) Therefore, no outdoor sign, display, or device shall be erected in these areas except as hereinafter provided and in accordance with rules promulgated by the commission.

(c) Any person whose business or property has been injured by a final adverse decision from the commission shall be entitled to a judicial hearing de novo in the circuit court of any county in which the person resides or does business or in the Pulaski County Circuit Court if the interests affected by the decision of the commission are constitutionally or statutorily preserved, or preserved by private agreement, so that their enforcement is a matter of right.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3169, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2504; Acts 2001, No. 800, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-510 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-510
Sources of repayment
Status: in_force

(a) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues and the general revenues of the state. (b) The bonds shall be payable first from the following designated revenues: (1) The 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; and (2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuel tax levied under: (A) Section 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by 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.; and (B) Section 26-56-802 . (c) If the amount of designated revenues is insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. (d) (1) 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. (2) It is not necessary for the funds to be deposited into the State Treasury. (e) The additional distillate special fuel tax levied under § 26-56-802 shall terminate as provided under § 26-56-802(c)(3) . Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(a) The State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas secured and payable from the designated revenues and the general revenues of the state.

(b) The bonds shall be payable first from the following designated revenues: (1) The 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; and (2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuel tax levied under: (A) Section 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by 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.; and (B) Section 26-56-802 .

(1) The 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; and

(2) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuel tax levied under: (A) Section 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by 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.; and (B) Section 26-56-802 .

(A) Section 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by 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.; and

(B) Section 26-56-802 .

(c) If the amount of designated revenues is insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas.

(d) (1) 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. (2) It is not necessary for the funds to be deposited into the State Treasury.

(1) 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.

(2) It is not necessary for the funds to be deposited into the State Treasury.

(e) The additional distillate special fuel tax levied under § 26-56-802 shall terminate as provided under § 26-56-802(c)(3) .

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-102
Interagency cooperation
Status: in_force

All agencies, boards, commissions, and schools supported from public or private funds are directed to cooperate and lend whatever assistance as may be required for establishing a driver education program under the auspices of the Arkansas State Police Commission. Acts 1965, No. 531, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1904.

All agencies, boards, commissions, and schools supported from public or private funds are directed to cooperate and lend whatever assistance as may be required for establishing a driver education program under the auspices of the Arkansas State Police Commission.

Acts 1965, No. 531, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1904.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-306
Procedure for issuing State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the issuance of any series of State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, the State Highway Commission shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the series of bonds. (b) Each resolution shall contain those terms, covenants, and conditions as are deemed desirable and consistent with this subchapter, including, without limitation, those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, the deposit and investment of the federal highway assistance payments and bond proceeds, and the rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds. (c) The resolutions of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of a trust indenture or trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions required under subsection (b) of this section, and any other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the commission. The trust indenture or trust indentures shall be binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

(a) Prior to the issuance of any series of State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, the State Highway Commission shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of the series of bonds.

(b) Each resolution shall contain those terms, covenants, and conditions as are deemed desirable and consistent with this subchapter, including, without limitation, those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, the deposit and investment of the federal highway assistance payments and bond proceeds, and the rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds.

(c) The resolutions of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of a trust indenture or trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions required under subsection (b) of this section, and any other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the commission. The trust indenture or trust indentures shall be binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-37-201
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 34, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 115, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-733, 75-734.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 34, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 115, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-733, 75-734.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-16-202
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6830; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-306.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 20, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6830; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-306.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-410 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-410
Forms
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, and all other forms requisite or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and any other laws, the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the Office of Motor Vehicle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4496, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-122.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe and provide suitable forms of applications, certificates of title, registration certificates, and all other forms requisite or necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter and any other laws, the enforcement and administration of which are vested in the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4496, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-122.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-414 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-414
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 991, § 5.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 991, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-404 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-53-404
Liability coverage for dealer vehicles used in driver education required
Status: in_force

(a) No automobile dealer who furnishes a motor vehicle to the public schools of this state for use in a driver education program shall be held legally responsible for any injuries or property damages which result from an accident involving the dealer-owned motor vehicle during its use in a driver education program. (b) (1) Any school district in this state using any such automobile in a driver education program shall purchase liability insurance covering the operation of the vehicle. (2) The liability insurance shall be at least within the minimum requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq. Acts 1963, No. 199, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-921.

(a) No automobile dealer who furnishes a motor vehicle to the public schools of this state for use in a driver education program shall be held legally responsible for any injuries or property damages which result from an accident involving the dealer-owned motor vehicle during its use in a driver education program.

(b) (1) Any school district in this state using any such automobile in a driver education program shall purchase liability insurance covering the operation of the vehicle. (2) The liability insurance shall be at least within the minimum requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq.

(1) Any school district in this state using any such automobile in a driver education program shall purchase liability insurance covering the operation of the vehicle.

(2) The liability insurance shall be at least within the minimum requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq.

Acts 1963, No. 199, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-921.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be known as the "Arkansas Highway, Road, and Street Systems Classification Law". Acts 1973, No. 308, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2701.

This subchapter may be known as the "Arkansas Highway, Road, and Street Systems Classification Law".

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-51-604
Additional penalties
Status: in_force

(a) The penalties under this section may be in addition to the penalties provided under § 27-50-301 et seq. and the Arkansas Criminal Code, § 5-1-101 et seq. (b) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation resulted in the injury of another person may be fined two hundred dollars ($200) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days. (c) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation resulted in the serious bodily injury of another person may be fined five hundred dollars ($500) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of ninety (90) days. (d) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation results in the death of another person may be fined one thousand dollars ($1,000) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days. Acts 2005, No. 2143, § 1.

(a) The penalties under this section may be in addition to the penalties provided under § 27-50-301 et seq. and the Arkansas Criminal Code, § 5-1-101 et seq.

(b) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation resulted in the injury of another person may be fined two hundred dollars ($200) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of thirty (30) days.

(c) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation resulted in the serious bodily injury of another person may be fined five hundred dollars ($500) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of ninety (90) days.

(d) A person who is found guilty of, pleads guilty to, or pleads nolo contendere to a violation under this subchapter where the violation results in the death of another person may be fined one thousand dollars ($1,000) and may have his or her driver's license, permit, or nonresident operating privilege suspended for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days.

Acts 2005, No. 2143, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-303
Violations involving drivers' licenses
Status: in_force

The following nonmoving traffic law violations shall be classified as follows: (1) Possession of a counterfeit driver's license or a deliberately altered driver's license - Class A misdemeanor; and (2) Making a false statement to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to obtain a driver's license - Class A misdemeanor as defined under § 5-53-103 of the Arkansas Criminal Code. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4810, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 417, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1054, 75-1056.

The following nonmoving traffic law violations shall be classified as follows:

(1) Possession of a counterfeit driver's license or a deliberately altered driver's license - Class A misdemeanor; and

(2) Making a false statement to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to obtain a driver's license - Class A misdemeanor as defined under § 5-53-103 of the Arkansas Criminal Code.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4810, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 417, §§ 2, 4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1054, 75-1056.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-105
Registration - Renewal periods
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish a system for the registration of motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on a monthly series basis to distribute the work of registering motorcycles and motor-driven cycles as uniformly as practicable throughout the twelve (12) months of the calendar year. (b) When a person applies for the registration of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle and the issuance of a permanent license plate, the decals issued by the secretary for attachment to the permanent license plate to evidence the registration period shall be decals for the current month in which application is made for registration, regardless of the day of the month on which application is made. (c) The secretary shall, upon request, assign to any owner of two (2) or more vehicles the same registration period. (d) The registration shall be valid for one (1) year from the date thereof and shall continue from year to year thereafter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4695, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 797, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1715; Acts 1989, No. 250, § 1; 1993, No. 135, § 1.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish a system for the registration of motorcycles and motor-driven cycles on a monthly series basis to distribute the work of registering motorcycles and motor-driven cycles as uniformly as practicable throughout the twelve (12) months of the calendar year.

(b) When a person applies for the registration of a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle and the issuance of a permanent license plate, the decals issued by the secretary for attachment to the permanent license plate to evidence the registration period shall be decals for the current month in which application is made for registration, regardless of the day of the month on which application is made.

(c) The secretary shall, upon request, assign to any owner of two (2) or more vehicles the same registration period.

(d) The registration shall be valid for one (1) year from the date thereof and shall continue from year to year thereafter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4695, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 797, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1715; Acts 1989, No. 250, § 1; 1993, No. 135, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-116-204
Airports, etc. - Procedure for denial or revocation
Status: in_force

(a) The licenses of airports, landing fields, air navigation facilities, and other licenses or certificates that the Division of Aeronautics may issue under authority of this subchapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and § 27-116-301 et seq. shall be denied or revoked only after the applicant or licensee shall have been accorded a hearing thereon. (b) Within ten (10) days after notice that application for registration and license has been denied or the license or certificate revoked, the applicant or holder may file a written request with the division for a public hearing thereon. (c) The Director of the Division of Aeronautics upon receipt of the request shall: (1) Arrange for a public hearing to be held within twenty (20) days after receipt in such place as the director deems most practicable and convenient; and (2) Give the applicant or holder at least ten (10) days' notice of the hearing unless an earlier hearing is consented to by the applicant or holder. Notice may be served personally or sent to the applicant or holder by registered mail. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 15; 1985, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-115.

(a) The licenses of airports, landing fields, air navigation facilities, and other licenses or certificates that the Division of Aeronautics may issue under authority of this subchapter and § 27-116-101 et seq. and § 27-116-301 et seq. shall be denied or revoked only after the applicant or licensee shall have been accorded a hearing thereon.

(b) Within ten (10) days after notice that application for registration and license has been denied or the license or certificate revoked, the applicant or holder may file a written request with the division for a public hearing thereon.

(c) The Director of the Division of Aeronautics upon receipt of the request shall: (1) Arrange for a public hearing to be held within twenty (20) days after receipt in such place as the director deems most practicable and convenient; and (2) Give the applicant or holder at least ten (10) days' notice of the hearing unless an earlier hearing is consented to by the applicant or holder. Notice may be served personally or sent to the applicant or holder by registered mail.

(1) Arrange for a public hearing to be held within twenty (20) days after receipt in such place as the director deems most practicable and convenient; and

(2) Give the applicant or holder at least ten (10) days' notice of the hearing unless an earlier hearing is consented to by the applicant or holder. Notice may be served personally or sent to the applicant or holder by registered mail.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 15; 1985, No. 257, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-115.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-72-203
Project maintenance - Application of funds
Status: in_force

(a) Upon receipt of the warrant or warrants from the Treasurer of State, the State Highway Commission shall apply such funds to the maintenance of the project or projects on which agreements have been violated for the amount or amounts pro rata as the commission shall deem best. (b) In the event the commission has expended its own funds for maintenance of the projects, then the amounts so expended from state maintenance funds shall be replaced by funds from the warrants received from the Treasurer of State in the amount expended. Acts 1939, No. 338, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-418.

(a) Upon receipt of the warrant or warrants from the Treasurer of State, the State Highway Commission shall apply such funds to the maintenance of the project or projects on which agreements have been violated for the amount or amounts pro rata as the commission shall deem best.

(b) In the event the commission has expended its own funds for maintenance of the projects, then the amounts so expended from state maintenance funds shall be replaced by funds from the warrants received from the Treasurer of State in the amount expended.

Acts 1939, No. 338, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-418.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-15-2204
Assemblage of vehicle
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) A collector who has assembled a vehicle meeting the specifications of this subchapter from parts obtained from a variety of different sources and at various different times shall be issued a title upon furnishing a bill or bills of sale for the components. (B) In cases when that evidence by itself is deemed inadequate, the collector shall execute an affidavit in verification. (2) To be considered adequate, bills of sale shall be notarized and shall indicate the source of the engine and body and shall list the identification or serial number of the engine and body for the chassis, if applicable. (b) A person who purchases an assembled vehicle from a collector who has not obtained a title to the assembled vehicle as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be issued a title to the vehicle only if the purchaser of the vehicle follows the process under § 27-14-409(c)(1) . For the purposes of this subsection, the amount of the bond shall be an amount equal to the value of the vehicle as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. Acts 1975, No. 334, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.13; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2011, No. 826, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) A collector who has assembled a vehicle meeting the specifications of this subchapter from parts obtained from a variety of different sources and at various different times shall be issued a title upon furnishing a bill or bills of sale for the components. (B) In cases when that evidence by itself is deemed inadequate, the collector shall execute an affidavit in verification. (2) To be considered adequate, bills of sale shall be notarized and shall indicate the source of the engine and body and shall list the identification or serial number of the engine and body for the chassis, if applicable.

(1) (A) A collector who has assembled a vehicle meeting the specifications of this subchapter from parts obtained from a variety of different sources and at various different times shall be issued a title upon furnishing a bill or bills of sale for the components. (B) In cases when that evidence by itself is deemed inadequate, the collector shall execute an affidavit in verification.

(A) A collector who has assembled a vehicle meeting the specifications of this subchapter from parts obtained from a variety of different sources and at various different times shall be issued a title upon furnishing a bill or bills of sale for the components.

(B) In cases when that evidence by itself is deemed inadequate, the collector shall execute an affidavit in verification.

(2) To be considered adequate, bills of sale shall be notarized and shall indicate the source of the engine and body and shall list the identification or serial number of the engine and body for the chassis, if applicable.

(b) A person who purchases an assembled vehicle from a collector who has not obtained a title to the assembled vehicle as provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be issued a title to the vehicle only if the purchaser of the vehicle follows the process under § 27-14-409(c)(1) . For the purposes of this subsection, the amount of the bond shall be an amount equal to the value of the vehicle as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Acts 1975, No. 334, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.13; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2011, No. 826, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-16-1308
Voluntary participation
Status: in_force

(a) Participation in an emergency contact information system is voluntary. (b) A person who holds a valid Arkansas driver's license or identification card is eligible to participate in the system. Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 7, eff. 1/29/2018. Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

(a) Participation in an emergency contact information system is voluntary.

(b) A person who holds a valid Arkansas driver's license or identification card is eligible to participate in the system.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 7, eff. 1/29/2018.

Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2006 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-51-2006
Liability
Status: in_force

(a) The liability for an accident involving an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is determined in accordance with applicable state or federal law. (b) However, the original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is not liable in any legal action. Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) The liability for an accident involving an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is determined in accordance with applicable state or federal law.

(b) However, the original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is not liable in any legal action.

Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-109
Remission of fines
Status: in_force

(a) All fines collected for violations of this chapter shall be remitted to the issuing law enforcement office to be used by that office for the administration and enforcement of this chapter. (b) However, fines collected for violations of § 27-101-401 et seq. shall be remitted to the Department of Health for administration and enforcement of § 27-101-401 et seq. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 21; 1963, No. 140, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-241; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 6; 2003, No. 1774, § 6.

(a) All fines collected for violations of this chapter shall be remitted to the issuing law enforcement office to be used by that office for the administration and enforcement of this chapter.

(b) However, fines collected for violations of § 27-101-401 et seq. shall be remitted to the Department of Health for administration and enforcement of § 27-101-401 et seq.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 21; 1963, No. 140, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-241; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 6; 2003, No. 1774, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-50-102
Parties guilty of acts declared to be crimes
Status: in_force

(a) Every person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit, or aids or abets in the commission of any act declared in this act to be a crime, whether individually or in connection with one (1) or more other persons or as principal, agent, or accessory, shall be guilty of the offense. (b) Every person who falsely, fraudulently, forcibly, or willfully induces, causes, coerces, requires, permits, or directs another to violate any provision of this act is likewise guilty of the offense. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 152; Pope's Dig., § 6812; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1005.

(a) Every person who commits, attempts to commit, conspires to commit, or aids or abets in the commission of any act declared in this act to be a crime, whether individually or in connection with one (1) or more other persons or as principal, agent, or accessory, shall be guilty of the offense.

(b) Every person who falsely, fraudulently, forcibly, or willfully induces, causes, coerces, requires, permits, or directs another to violate any provision of this act is likewise guilty of the offense.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 152; Pope's Dig., § 6812; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1005.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-51-1904
Shared scooter - Insurance required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A shared scooter shall bear a unique alphanumeric identification number. (2) The alphanumeric identification number shall be: (A) Visible from a distance of five feet (5') and not be covered by a branding or other marking; and (B) Used throughout the state, including by a local authority, to identify the shared scooter. (b) A scooter-share operator shall carry the following insurance coverage dedicated exclusively for operation of a shared scooter: (1) Commercial general liability insurance coverage with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate; (2) Umbrella or excess liability coverage with a limit of no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate; and (3) Workers' compensation coverage as required by law. Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) A shared scooter shall bear a unique alphanumeric identification number. (2) The alphanumeric identification number shall be: (A) Visible from a distance of five feet (5') and not be covered by a branding or other marking; and (B) Used throughout the state, including by a local authority, to identify the shared scooter.

(1) A shared scooter shall bear a unique alphanumeric identification number.

(2) The alphanumeric identification number shall be: (A) Visible from a distance of five feet (5') and not be covered by a branding or other marking; and (B) Used throughout the state, including by a local authority, to identify the shared scooter.

(A) Visible from a distance of five feet (5') and not be covered by a branding or other marking; and

(B) Used throughout the state, including by a local authority, to identify the shared scooter.

(b) A scooter-share operator shall carry the following insurance coverage dedicated exclusively for operation of a shared scooter: (1) Commercial general liability insurance coverage with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate; (2) Umbrella or excess liability coverage with a limit of no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate; and (3) Workers' compensation coverage as required by law.

(1) Commercial general liability insurance coverage with a limit of no less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate;

(2) Umbrella or excess liability coverage with a limit of no less than five million dollars ($5,000,000) for each occurrence and five million dollars ($5,000,000) aggregate; and

(3) Workers' compensation coverage as required by law.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1015,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-16-706
Written test - Contents
Status: in_force

The driver's license test shall include written questions concerning: (1) The effects of the consumption of alcoholic beverage products and the use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and nonprescription drugs on the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle; (2) The legal and financial consequences resulting from violations of the state's laws prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; (3) Accessible parking for a person with a disability; (4) Penalties for the unauthorized use of parking designated for the exclusive use of a person with a disability; and (5) Traffic stop safety guidelines for drivers and passengers developed by the Division of Arkansas State Police. Amended by Act 2017, No. 490,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1995, No. 711, § 1; 1995, No. 1105, § 1; 2007, No. 753, § 5.

The driver's license test shall include written questions concerning:

(1) The effects of the consumption of alcoholic beverage products and the use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and nonprescription drugs on the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle;

(2) The legal and financial consequences resulting from violations of the state's laws prohibiting the operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs;

(3) Accessible parking for a person with a disability;

(4) Penalties for the unauthorized use of parking designated for the exclusive use of a person with a disability; and

(5) Traffic stop safety guidelines for drivers and passengers developed by the Division of Arkansas State Police.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 490,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1995, No. 711, § 1; 1995, No. 1105, § 1; 2007, No. 753, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-710 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-710
Payment in installments
Status: in_force

(a) A judgment debtor, upon due notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which the judgment was rendered for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments, and the court, in its discretion and without prejudice to any other legal remedies which the judgment creditor may have, may so order and fix the amounts and times of payment of the installments. (b) The Office of Driver Services shall not suspend a license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege and shall restore any license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege suspended following nonpayment of a judgment, when the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility and obtains an order permitting the payment of the judgment in installments, and while the payment of any installments is not in default. (c) In the event the judgment debtor fails to pay any installment as specified by the order, then, upon notice of default, the Office of Driver Services shall forthwith suspend the license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege of the judgment debtor until the judgment is satisfied, as provided in this chapter. Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 59, 60; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1459, 75-1460.

(a) A judgment debtor, upon due notice to the judgment creditor, may apply to the court in which the judgment was rendered for the privilege of paying the judgment in installments, and the court, in its discretion and without prejudice to any other legal remedies which the judgment creditor may have, may so order and fix the amounts and times of payment of the installments.

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall not suspend a license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege and shall restore any license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege suspended following nonpayment of a judgment, when the judgment debtor gives proof of financial responsibility and obtains an order permitting the payment of the judgment in installments, and while the payment of any installments is not in default.

(c) In the event the judgment debtor fails to pay any installment as specified by the order, then, upon notice of default, the Office of Driver Services shall forthwith suspend the license, registration, or nonresident's operating privilege of the judgment debtor until the judgment is satisfied, as provided in this chapter.

Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 59, 60; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1459, 75-1460.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-142 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-142
Moving expense
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized to pay from funds appropriated from maintenance and operation the actual expense of moving the household and personal property of those employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who because of their job assignments are required to move their places of residence by the commission by the Director of State Highways and Transportation, subject to the approval by the director for each move so required. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 376, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 160, § 15.

The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized to pay from funds appropriated from maintenance and operation the actual expense of moving the household and personal property of those employees of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who because of their job assignments are required to move their places of residence by the commission by the Director of State Highways and Transportation, subject to the approval by the director for each move so required.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 376, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 160, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-21-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 27-21-105
Enforcement
Status: in_force

The officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture shall have no authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 125, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1987, No. 804, § 6.

The officers and employees of the Department of Agriculture shall have no authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 125, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 724,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1987, No. 804, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-209
Headlamps
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlamps, with at least one (1) on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. (2) The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this subchapter. (b) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than (2) headlamps, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this subchapter. (c) Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches (54") nor less than twenty-four inches (24"), to be measured as set forth in § 27-36-204 . (d) A covering, coating, or any type of alteration that reduces the illumination intensity of a headlamp must be removed from the headlamp during any time that the use of headlamps is required. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 105; Pope's Dig., § 6762; Acts 1957, No. 169, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 42; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-703; Acts 2001, No. 623, § 1.

(a) (1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlamps, with at least one (1) on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. (2) The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this subchapter.

(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlamps, with at least one (1) on each side of the front of the motor vehicle.

(2) The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this subchapter.

(b) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than (2) headlamps, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this subchapter.

(c) Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches (54") nor less than twenty-four inches (24"), to be measured as set forth in § 27-36-204 .

(d) A covering, coating, or any type of alteration that reduces the illumination intensity of a headlamp must be removed from the headlamp during any time that the use of headlamps is required.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 105; Pope's Dig., § 6762; Acts 1957, No. 169, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 42; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-703; Acts 2001, No. 623, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-212
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 6670; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-412; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 1.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 12; Pope's Dig., § 6670; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-412; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-109
No right arises until issuance and sale
Status: in_force

This chapter shall not create any right of any character, and no right of any character shall arise under or pursuant to it unless and until the bonds authorized by this chapter have been issued and actually sold by the State Highway Commission. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-631.

This chapter shall not create any right of any character, and no right of any character shall arise under or pursuant to it unless and until the bonds authorized by this chapter have been issued and actually sold by the State Highway Commission.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-631.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-139 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-139
Uniform allowance
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized to pay from funds appropriated for maintenance and operation a uniform allowance not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) per annum for all uniformed personnel of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) The above-mentioned per annum allowance shall be divided and paid on a monthly basis for each month of the employment for those eligible personnel of the division. (b) Provided further, that when uniformed personnel are hired, they shall be paid an initial lump sum uniform allowance of two hundred dollars ($200) that shall be in addition to the monthly allowance as herein provided. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 373, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 160, § 12; 2001, No. 1688, § 1.

(a) (1) The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized to pay from funds appropriated for maintenance and operation a uniform allowance not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) per annum for all uniformed personnel of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) The above-mentioned per annum allowance shall be divided and paid on a monthly basis for each month of the employment for those eligible personnel of the division.

(1) The State Highway Commission is hereby authorized to pay from funds appropriated for maintenance and operation a uniform allowance not to exceed one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) per annum for all uniformed personnel of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(2) The above-mentioned per annum allowance shall be divided and paid on a monthly basis for each month of the employment for those eligible personnel of the division.

(b) Provided further, that when uniformed personnel are hired, they shall be paid an initial lump sum uniform allowance of two hundred dollars ($200) that shall be in addition to the monthly allowance as herein provided.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 373, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 160, § 12; 2001, No. 1688, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-16-302
Unlawful use of license
Status: in_force

(a) It is a misdemeanor for a person: (1) To display, or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession a cancelled, revoked, suspended, fictitious, or fraudulently altered driver's license; (2) To knowingly assist or permit another person to apply for or obtain through fraudulent application or other illegal means an Arkansas driver's license; (3) To lend the person's driver's license to another person or knowingly permit its use by another; (4) To display or represent as one's own a driver's license not issued to the person; (5) To fail or refuse to surrender to the Office of Driver Services, upon its lawful demand, a driver's license that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; (6) To use a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver's license, to knowingly make a false statement, or to knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in an application; (7) To permit an unlawful use of a driver's license issued to the person; or (8) To do an act forbidden or fail to perform an act required by this chapter. (b) The court in which a person is convicted under subsection (a) of this section shall send to the Office of Driver Services a record of the conviction within ten (10) days of the filing of the conviction with the court clerk. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 6859; Acts 1969, No. 348, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-339; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 3; 2011, No. 194, § 1.

(a) It is a misdemeanor for a person: (1) To display, or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession a cancelled, revoked, suspended, fictitious, or fraudulently altered driver's license; (2) To knowingly assist or permit another person to apply for or obtain through fraudulent application or other illegal means an Arkansas driver's license; (3) To lend the person's driver's license to another person or knowingly permit its use by another; (4) To display or represent as one's own a driver's license not issued to the person; (5) To fail or refuse to surrender to the Office of Driver Services, upon its lawful demand, a driver's license that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled; (6) To use a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver's license, to knowingly make a false statement, or to knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in an application; (7) To permit an unlawful use of a driver's license issued to the person; or (8) To do an act forbidden or fail to perform an act required by this chapter.

(1) To display, or cause or permit to be displayed, or have in the person's possession a cancelled, revoked, suspended, fictitious, or fraudulently altered driver's license;

(2) To knowingly assist or permit another person to apply for or obtain through fraudulent application or other illegal means an Arkansas driver's license;

(3) To lend the person's driver's license to another person or knowingly permit its use by another;

(4) To display or represent as one's own a driver's license not issued to the person;

(5) To fail or refuse to surrender to the Office of Driver Services, upon its lawful demand, a driver's license that has been suspended, revoked, or cancelled;

(6) To use a false or fictitious name in an application for a driver's license, to knowingly make a false statement, or to knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in an application;

(7) To permit an unlawful use of a driver's license issued to the person; or

(8) To do an act forbidden or fail to perform an act required by this chapter.

(b) The court in which a person is convicted under subsection (a) of this section shall send to the Office of Driver Services a record of the conviction within ten (10) days of the filing of the conviction with the court clerk.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 6859; Acts 1969, No. 348, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-339; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 3; 2011, No. 194, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-302
State highway commissioners to serve on compact authority - Filling of vacancies
Status: in_force

(a) The five (5) members to represent the State of Arkansas on the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact shall be the five (5) members serving on the State Highway Commission established pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42, and members of the commission shall serve on the compact authority during their respective terms as members of the commission. (b) Vacancies that occur in any member position on the authority from the State of Arkansas shall be filled by the successor member of the commission appointed to serve thereon, in the manner set forth in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2106.

(a) The five (5) members to represent the State of Arkansas on the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge Construction Compact shall be the five (5) members serving on the State Highway Commission established pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42, and members of the commission shall serve on the compact authority during their respective terms as members of the commission.

(b) Vacancies that occur in any member position on the authority from the State of Arkansas shall be filled by the successor member of the commission appointed to serve thereon, in the manner set forth in Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2106.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-205
Tax - Assessment
Status: in_force

(a) Before any ferry shall be established, the court shall determine what tax shall be paid by the applicant for the privilege of the ferry, which shall not be less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). (b) It shall be the duty of the county courts to levy a tax on all ferry privileges in their respective counties whether application be made by any person for the same or not. However, no ferry at which the public county road does not cross shall be subject to the tax herein provided. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 8; Acts 1843, § 2, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4700, 4708; Pope's Dig., §§ 5799, 5807; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1708, 76-1709.

(a) Before any ferry shall be established, the court shall determine what tax shall be paid by the applicant for the privilege of the ferry, which shall not be less than one dollar ($1.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) It shall be the duty of the county courts to levy a tax on all ferry privileges in their respective counties whether application be made by any person for the same or not. However, no ferry at which the public county road does not cross shall be subject to the tax herein provided.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 8; Acts 1843, § 2, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4700, 4708; Pope's Dig., §§ 5799, 5807; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1708, 76-1709.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-37-701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle, except a school bus, church bus, and other public conveyance, which is required by federal law or regulation to be equipped with a passenger restraint system; and (2) "Seat belt" means any passenger restraint system as defined by the Division of Arkansas State Police, except that, until such time as the division has promulgated rules defining "seat belt", the term means any passenger restraint system which meets the federal requirements contained in 49 C.F.R. § 571.208 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3144, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6048, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1991, No. 562, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Motor vehicle" means any motor vehicle, except a school bus, church bus, and other public conveyance, which is required by federal law or regulation to be equipped with a passenger restraint system; and

(2) "Seat belt" means any passenger restraint system as defined by the Division of Arkansas State Police, except that, until such time as the division has promulgated rules defining "seat belt", the term means any passenger restraint system which meets the federal requirements contained in 49 C.F.R. § 571.208 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3144, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6048, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1991, No. 562, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-721 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-721
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 5, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1477; Acts 2003, No. 333, § 4; 2005, No. 506, § 53.

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

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 77; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1477; Acts 2003, No. 333, § 4; 2005, No. 506, § 53.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-311
Overtaking a bicycle
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet (3') and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle. (b) (1) A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (2) A person who violates this section with the violation resulting in a collision causing death or serious physical injury to the person operating the overtaken bicycle shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law. Acts 2007, No. 681, § 1.

(a) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet (3') and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.

(b) (1) A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (2) A person who violates this section with the violation resulting in a collision causing death or serious physical injury to the person operating the overtaken bicycle shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law.

(1) A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

(2) A person who violates this section with the violation resulting in a collision causing death or serious physical injury to the person operating the overtaken bicycle shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law.

Acts 2007, No. 681, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-208
Terms of bonds
Status: in_force

The bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions: (1) The bonds shall be issued in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements described in § 27-64-205 , with the respective series to be designated by the year in which issued and, if more than one (1) series is to be issued in a particular year, by alphabetical designation; (2) The bonds of each series shall have such date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series; (3) (A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one interest rate mode to another. (B) Such interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine; (4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons, may be in such denominations and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest, may be made payable at such places within or without the state, may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices, and may contain such other terms and conditions all as the commission shall determine; and (5) (A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission and shall have affixed or imprinted thereon the seal of the commission. (B) Delivery of the bonds so executed shall be valid notwithstanding any change in the persons holding such offices occurring after the bonds have been executed. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 7.

The bonds shall be subject to the following terms and conditions:

(1) The bonds shall be issued in series, as set forth herein, in amounts sufficient to finance all or part of the costs of construction and maintenance of highway improvements described in § 27-64-205 , with the respective series to be designated by the year in which issued and, if more than one (1) series is to be issued in a particular year, by alphabetical designation;

(2) The bonds of each series shall have such date or dates as the State Highway Commission shall determine and shall mature or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption over a period ending not later than twelve (12) years after the date of issue of each series;

(3) (A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one interest rate mode to another. (B) Such interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine;

(A) The bonds of each series shall bear interest at the rate or rates determined by the commission at the sale of the bonds. The bonds may bear interest at either a fixed or a variable rate or may be convertible from one interest rate mode to another.

(B) Such interest shall be payable at such times as the commission shall determine;

(4) The bonds shall be issued in the form of bonds registered as to both principal and interest without coupons, may be in such denominations and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another form or denomination bearing the same rate of interest, may be made payable at such places within or without the state, may be made subject to redemption prior to maturity in such manner and for such redemption prices, and may contain such other terms and conditions all as the commission shall determine; and

(5) (A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission and shall have affixed or imprinted thereon the seal of the commission. (B) Delivery of the bonds so executed shall be valid notwithstanding any change in the persons holding such offices occurring after the bonds have been executed.

(A) Each bond shall be executed with the facsimile signatures of the Chair of the State Highway Commission and the secretary of the commission and shall have affixed or imprinted thereon the seal of the commission.

(B) Delivery of the bonds so executed shall be valid notwithstanding any change in the persons holding such offices occurring after the bonds have been executed.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-108
Filing and publication of rules
Status: in_force

(a) A copy of the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, § 27-101-201 et seq., § 27-101-301 et seq., § 27-101-501 et seq., § 27-101-601 et seq., and the Arkansas Motorboat Registration and Titling Act, § 27-101-1001 et seq., and of any amendments of those rules shall be filed in the offices of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the Secretary of State, the Arkansas State Library, and the Bureau of Legislative Research where each copy shall be preserved as a public record. (b) A copy of the rules adopted under § 27-101-401 et seq. and of any amendments of those rules shall be filed in the offices of the Department of Health, the Secretary of State, the Arkansas State Library, and the Bureau of Legislative Research where each copy shall be preserved as a public record. (c) Rules under this section shall be published by the responsible state agency in a convenient form for public use. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3179, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 16; 1963, No. 140, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-236; Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 5.

(a) A copy of the rules adopted pursuant to this subchapter, § 27-101-201 et seq., § 27-101-301 et seq., § 27-101-501 et seq., § 27-101-601 et seq., and the Arkansas Motorboat Registration and Titling Act, § 27-101-1001 et seq., and of any amendments of those rules shall be filed in the offices of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, the Secretary of State, the Arkansas State Library, and the Bureau of Legislative Research where each copy shall be preserved as a public record.

(b) A copy of the rules adopted under § 27-101-401 et seq. and of any amendments of those rules shall be filed in the offices of the Department of Health, the Secretary of State, the Arkansas State Library, and the Bureau of Legislative Research where each copy shall be preserved as a public record.

(c) Rules under this section shall be published by the responsible state agency in a convenient form for public use.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3179, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 8, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 16; 1963, No. 140, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-236; Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1424 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1424
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 885,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4800, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4799, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2015, No. 859,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 885,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4800, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4799, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2015, No. 859,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-34-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 34 / Section 27-34-103
Penalty
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). (b) In determining the amount of fine to be assessed under this section, any court hearing the matter shall consider whether, if the offense is for failure to secure the child in a child passenger safety seat properly secured to the vehicle, the child was restrained by some alternative means such as seat safety belts properly secured to the vehicle. (c) Upon satisfactory proof being presented to the court that the defendant has acquired, purchased, or rented an approved child passenger safety seat as described in § 27-34-104 , the court shall assess no more than the minimum fine allowed. Acts 1983, No. 749, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2604; Acts 1995, No. 1274, § 1; 2003, No. 1776, § 2.

(a) Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(b) In determining the amount of fine to be assessed under this section, any court hearing the matter shall consider whether, if the offense is for failure to secure the child in a child passenger safety seat properly secured to the vehicle, the child was restrained by some alternative means such as seat safety belts properly secured to the vehicle.

(c) Upon satisfactory proof being presented to the court that the defendant has acquired, purchased, or rented an approved child passenger safety seat as described in § 27-34-104 , the court shall assess no more than the minimum fine allowed.

Acts 1983, No. 749, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2604; Acts 1995, No. 1274, § 1; 2003, No. 1776, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-416 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-416
Use of state aid
Status: in_force

(a) Funds deposited into the State Aid Street Fund shall be used exclusively for the construction, reconstruction, and improvements of streets or bridges on the state aid street system, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (b) The funds shall not be spent under this subchapter on any project that shall not culminate directly in a paved hard-surfaced street and the associated nonmotorized facilities that may be required by municipal design standards. (c) The funds shall not be used for maintenance of state aid streets. (d) (1) All expenditures from the fund under this subchapter shall be made after publication of: (A) Notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids; and (B) The address at which specifications can be acquired. (2) After a public opening of the bids, all contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) Funds deposited into the State Aid Street Fund shall be used exclusively for the construction, reconstruction, and improvements of streets or bridges on the state aid street system, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter.

(b) The funds shall not be spent under this subchapter on any project that shall not culminate directly in a paved hard-surfaced street and the associated nonmotorized facilities that may be required by municipal design standards.

(c) The funds shall not be used for maintenance of state aid streets.

(d) (1) All expenditures from the fund under this subchapter shall be made after publication of: (A) Notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids; and (B) The address at which specifications can be acquired. (2) After a public opening of the bids, all contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

(1) All expenditures from the fund under this subchapter shall be made after publication of: (A) Notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids; and (B) The address at which specifications can be acquired.

(A) Notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids; and

(B) The address at which specifications can be acquired.

(2) After a public opening of the bids, all contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-2-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 27-2-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1977". Acts 1977, No. 421, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2901.

This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Hazardous Materials Transportation Act of 1977".

Acts 1977, No. 421, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2901.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-103
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) (A) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle that is classified as: (i) A Class One, Class Two, or Class Three pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; or (ii) A Class One truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) . (B) "Motor vehicle" shall only include the classes and types of vehicles stated in subdivision (1)(A) of this section as defined under § 27-14-601 ; and (2) "Special license plate" means a license plate authorized under this chapter for use on a motor vehicle. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

As used in this chapter:

(1) (A) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle that is classified as: (i) A Class One, Class Two, or Class Three pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; or (ii) A Class One truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) . (B) "Motor vehicle" shall only include the classes and types of vehicles stated in subdivision (1)(A) of this section as defined under § 27-14-601 ; and

(A) "Motor vehicle" means a self-propelled vehicle that is classified as: (i) A Class One, Class Two, or Class Three pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; or (ii) A Class One truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) .

(i) A Class One, Class Two, or Class Three pleasure vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; or

(ii) A Class One truck under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) .

(B) "Motor vehicle" shall only include the classes and types of vehicles stated in subdivision (1)(A) of this section as defined under § 27-14-601 ; and

(2) "Special license plate" means a license plate authorized under this chapter for use on a motor vehicle.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-110
Persons working on highway surfaces
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.

The provisions of this act shall not apply to persons, teams, motor vehicles, and other equipment while actually engaged in work upon the surface of a highway but shall apply to such persons and vehicles when traveling to or from such work.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-104
Limitation on number of driver licenses
Status: in_force

No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than one (1) driver license. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 4.

No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than one (1) driver license.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-53-209
Reports open to public inspection
Status: in_force

Except as provided under § 27-53-202(b)(2)(B) , all motor vehicle accident reports made by the Division of Arkansas State Police and its records of traffic violations shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2015. Acts 1953, No. 90, § 1; 1963, No. 272, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-916.

Except as provided under § 27-53-202(b)(2)(B) , all motor vehicle accident reports made by the Division of Arkansas State Police and its records of traffic violations shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2015.

Acts 1953, No. 90, § 1; 1963, No. 272, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-916.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-87-208
Tax - Sheriff's settlement
Status: in_force

The sheriff shall settle for the amount collected by him or her for ferry tax in the manner and at the time that he or she is required to settle for other revenue of the county. Acts 1843, § 7, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4712; Pope's Dig., § 5811; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1713.

The sheriff shall settle for the amount collected by him or her for ferry tax in the manner and at the time that he or she is required to settle for other revenue of the county.

Acts 1843, § 7, p. 109; C. & M. Dig., § 4712; Pope's Dig., § 5811; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1713.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-66-603
Inmates preparing road materials
Status: in_force

Whenever practical, the State Highway Commission may engage such number of state or county inmates as may be available in preparing road materials at quarries or elsewhere, and the expenses of the work shall be charged to the state or the county or district receiving these materials. Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1913, No. 302, § 82; C. & M. Dig., § 5217; Pope's Dig., § 6932; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-527.

Whenever practical, the State Highway Commission may engage such number of state or county inmates as may be available in preparing road materials at quarries or elsewhere, and the expenses of the work shall be charged to the state or the county or district receiving these materials.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1913, No. 302, § 82; C. & M. Dig., § 5217; Pope's Dig., § 6932; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-527.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1018 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1018
Issuance of annual tab or decal
Status: in_force

(a) In conjunction with the permanent license plate for a motor vehicle other than a commercial motor vehicle registered with the International Registration Plan, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a tab or decal annually or, when appropriate, to each qualified applicant as evidence of the annual payment of license fees. (b) A motor vehicle owner shall affix and display the tab or decal in such place as the secretary shall designate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4567, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 9, eff. 3/20/2017. Acts 1967, No. 465, §§ 17, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-133.27, 75-133.28.

(a) In conjunction with the permanent license plate for a motor vehicle other than a commercial motor vehicle registered with the International Registration Plan, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a tab or decal annually or, when appropriate, to each qualified applicant as evidence of the annual payment of license fees.

(b) A motor vehicle owner shall affix and display the tab or decal in such place as the secretary shall designate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4567, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 9, eff. 3/20/2017.

Acts 1967, No. 465, §§ 17, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-133.27, 75-133.28.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-803 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-24-803
Constitutional Officer special license plate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each year cause to be prepared seven (7) special license plates for the constitutional officers. (2) The special license plates shall be numbered consecutively "01" - "07". (b) (1) Upon each of the special license plates there shall appear the words "Constitutional Officer" in addition to the other identifying information as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall determine. (2) Each constitutional officer is entitled to the issuance of a special license plate for up to two (2) personal motor vehicles. (c) (1) The special license plate numbered "01" shall be reserved for the Governor. (2) On or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Governor shall furnish the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration with a list of the names of the constitutional officers, and each other officer shall furnish the Governor with the name of any other person who may display the special license plate. (3) (A) The number "01" shall appear on the special license plate for the Governor. (B) The number "02" shall appear on the special license plate for the Lieutenant Governor. (C) The number "03" shall appear on the special license plate for the Secretary of State. (D) The number "04" shall appear on the special license plate for the Attorney General. (E) The number "05" shall appear on the special license plate for the Treasurer of State. (F) The number "06" shall appear on the special license plate for the Auditor of State. (G) The number "07" shall appear on the special license plate for the Commissioner of State Lands. (d) A constitutional officer who desires to obtain special license plates may obtain them by applying to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration upon forms to be provided by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and by paying the taxes and fees that may be due. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4738, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4737, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4736, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4735, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each year cause to be prepared seven (7) special license plates for the constitutional officers. (2) The special license plates shall be numbered consecutively "01" - "07".

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each year cause to be prepared seven (7) special license plates for the constitutional officers.

(2) The special license plates shall be numbered consecutively "01" - "07".

(b) (1) Upon each of the special license plates there shall appear the words "Constitutional Officer" in addition to the other identifying information as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall determine. (2) Each constitutional officer is entitled to the issuance of a special license plate for up to two (2) personal motor vehicles.

(1) Upon each of the special license plates there shall appear the words "Constitutional Officer" in addition to the other identifying information as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall determine.

(2) Each constitutional officer is entitled to the issuance of a special license plate for up to two (2) personal motor vehicles.

(c) (1) The special license plate numbered "01" shall be reserved for the Governor. (2) On or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Governor shall furnish the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration with a list of the names of the constitutional officers, and each other officer shall furnish the Governor with the name of any other person who may display the special license plate. (3) (A) The number "01" shall appear on the special license plate for the Governor. (B) The number "02" shall appear on the special license plate for the Lieutenant Governor. (C) The number "03" shall appear on the special license plate for the Secretary of State. (D) The number "04" shall appear on the special license plate for the Attorney General. (E) The number "05" shall appear on the special license plate for the Treasurer of State. (F) The number "06" shall appear on the special license plate for the Auditor of State. (G) The number "07" shall appear on the special license plate for the Commissioner of State Lands.

(1) The special license plate numbered "01" shall be reserved for the Governor.

(2) On or before January 15 of each odd-numbered year, the Governor shall furnish the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration with a list of the names of the constitutional officers, and each other officer shall furnish the Governor with the name of any other person who may display the special license plate.

(3) (A) The number "01" shall appear on the special license plate for the Governor. (B) The number "02" shall appear on the special license plate for the Lieutenant Governor. (C) The number "03" shall appear on the special license plate for the Secretary of State. (D) The number "04" shall appear on the special license plate for the Attorney General. (E) The number "05" shall appear on the special license plate for the Treasurer of State. (F) The number "06" shall appear on the special license plate for the Auditor of State. (G) The number "07" shall appear on the special license plate for the Commissioner of State Lands.

(A) The number "01" shall appear on the special license plate for the Governor.

(B) The number "02" shall appear on the special license plate for the Lieutenant Governor.

(C) The number "03" shall appear on the special license plate for the Secretary of State.

(D) The number "04" shall appear on the special license plate for the Attorney General.

(E) The number "05" shall appear on the special license plate for the Treasurer of State.

(F) The number "06" shall appear on the special license plate for the Auditor of State.

(G) The number "07" shall appear on the special license plate for the Commissioner of State Lands.

(d) A constitutional officer who desires to obtain special license plates may obtain them by applying to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration upon forms to be provided by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and by paying the taxes and fees that may be due.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4738, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4737, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4736, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4735, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-14-804
Index
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall maintain an appropriate index of all lien, encumbrance, or title retention instruments filed as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 60; 1951, No. 208, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-160.

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall maintain an appropriate index of all lien, encumbrance, or title retention instruments filed as provided in this subchapter.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 60; 1951, No. 208, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-160.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-414 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-414
Powers of State Highway Commission
Status: in_force

All powers granted to the State Highway Commission pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed in addition to such powers as already exist pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas. No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this act unless such person shall have acted with corrupt intent. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

All powers granted to the State Highway Commission pursuant to this subchapter shall be deemed in addition to such powers as already exist pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas. No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of bonds pursuant to this act unless such person shall have acted with corrupt intent.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-312
Refunding bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter if the total amount of bonds outstanding after the refunding is completed does not exceed the total amount authorized by this subchapter. (b) The refunding bonds shall be special obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

(a) The State Highway Commission may issue bonds for the purpose of refunding the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds previously issued pursuant to this subchapter if the total amount of bonds outstanding after the refunding is completed does not exceed the total amount authorized by this subchapter.

(b) The refunding bonds shall be special obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-509 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-509
Incapacity to report
Status: in_force

(a) An accident report is not required under this subchapter from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of incapacity. (b) If any driver is physically incapable of making a required accident report and is not the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, then the owner of the vehicle shall, within five (5) days after he or she learns of the accident, make the report not made by the driver. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1420.

(a) An accident report is not required under this subchapter from any person who is physically incapable of making a report during the period of incapacity.

(b) If any driver is physically incapable of making a required accident report and is not the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, then the owner of the vehicle shall, within five (5) days after he or she learns of the accident, make the report not made by the driver.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 20; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1420.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1007 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-50-1007
Scheduling of hearings
Status: in_force

Hearings shall be conducted in the county of residence of the driver requesting the hearing within forty-five (45) days from the date the hearing request is received by the Office of Driver Services unless another time and place is otherwise agreed to by the driver and the Office of Driver Services. Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.4.

Hearings shall be conducted in the county of residence of the driver requesting the hearing within forty-five (45) days from the date the hearing request is received by the Office of Driver Services unless another time and place is otherwise agreed to by the driver and the Office of Driver Services.

Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-50-203
Appointment of chief
Status: in_force

The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall appoint a Chief of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who shall serve at the pleasure of the director. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 341, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 446,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 125, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.9.

The Director of State Highways and Transportation shall appoint a Chief of the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation who shall serve at the pleasure of the director.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 341, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 446,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 125, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1022.9.