Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-74-502
Acquisition of land
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to acquire and improve strips of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to the state highway system and the federal-aid highways of this state, including acquisition for publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities within or adjacent to the highway right-of-way reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public. (b) Any acquisition shall be in accord with the provisions of law pertaining to real property acquisition for highway, road, and street purposes. (c) The interest in any land authorized to be acquired and maintained under this chapter may be the fee simple or any lesser interest as determined by the commission to be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter. (d) This acquisition may be by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2521.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to acquire and improve strips of land necessary for the restoration, preservation, and enhancement of scenic beauty within and adjacent to the state highway system and the federal-aid highways of this state, including acquisition for publicly owned and controlled rest and recreation areas and sanitary and other facilities within or adjacent to the highway right-of-way reasonably necessary to accommodate the traveling public.

(b) Any acquisition shall be in accord with the provisions of law pertaining to real property acquisition for highway, road, and street purposes.

(c) The interest in any land authorized to be acquired and maintained under this chapter may be the fee simple or any lesser interest as determined by the commission to be reasonably necessary to accomplish the purposes of this chapter.

(d) This acquisition may be by gift, purchase, exchange, or condemnation.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 3, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2521.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-409 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-409
Processing of applications
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle, for a certificate of title therefor, and of any other application lawfully made to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle may, in all cases, make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information and shall reject any such application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality thereof, or of the truth of any statement contained therein, when authorized by law. (c) (1) If the Office of Motor Vehicle is not satisfied as to the ownership of a vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the Office of Motor Vehicle may accept the application, but shall, as a condition of issuing a certificate of title, require the applicant to file with the Office of Motor Vehicle a bond in the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) The bond shall be in an amount equal to one and one-half (1½) times the value of the vehicle, as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) (A) The bond shall be conditioned to indemnify any prior owner and lienholder and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle, or person acquiring any security interest in it, and their respective successors in interest, heirs, or assigns against any expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle. (B) Any such interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond. (4) The bond, and any deposit accompanying it, shall be returned at the end of three (3) years, unless the Office of Motor Vehicle has been notified of the pendency of an action to recover on the bond. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-125; Acts 1993, No. 1013, § 1; 1995, No. 268, § 5.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application for registration of a vehicle, for a certificate of title therefor, and of any other application lawfully made to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle may, in all cases, make investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information and shall reject any such application if not satisfied of the genuineness, regularity, or legality thereof, or of the truth of any statement contained therein, when authorized by law.

(c) (1) If the Office of Motor Vehicle is not satisfied as to the ownership of a vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the Office of Motor Vehicle may accept the application, but shall, as a condition of issuing a certificate of title, require the applicant to file with the Office of Motor Vehicle a bond in the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) The bond shall be in an amount equal to one and one-half (1½) times the value of the vehicle, as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (3) (A) The bond shall be conditioned to indemnify any prior owner and lienholder and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle, or person acquiring any security interest in it, and their respective successors in interest, heirs, or assigns against any expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle. (B) Any such interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond. (4) The bond, and any deposit accompanying it, shall be returned at the end of three (3) years, unless the Office of Motor Vehicle has been notified of the pendency of an action to recover on the bond.

(1) If the Office of Motor Vehicle is not satisfied as to the ownership of a vehicle or that there are no undisclosed security interests in it, the Office of Motor Vehicle may accept the application, but shall, as a condition of issuing a certificate of title, require the applicant to file with the Office of Motor Vehicle a bond in the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2) The bond shall be in an amount equal to one and one-half (1½) times the value of the vehicle, as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(3) (A) The bond shall be conditioned to indemnify any prior owner and lienholder and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle, or person acquiring any security interest in it, and their respective successors in interest, heirs, or assigns against any expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle. (B) Any such interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond.

(A) The bond shall be conditioned to indemnify any prior owner and lienholder and any subsequent purchaser of the vehicle, or person acquiring any security interest in it, and their respective successors in interest, heirs, or assigns against any expense, loss, or damage, including reasonable attorney's fees, by reason of the issuance of the certificate of title of the vehicle.

(B) Any such interested person has a right of action to recover on the bond for any breach of its conditions, but the aggregate liability of the surety to all persons shall not exceed the amount of the bond.

(4) The bond, and any deposit accompanying it, shall be returned at the end of three (3) years, unless the Office of Motor Vehicle has been notified of the pendency of an action to recover on the bond.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 25; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-125; Acts 1993, No. 1013, § 1; 1995, No. 268, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-218 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-218
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 6662; Acts 1959, No. 307, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-404.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 6662; Acts 1959, No. 307, §§ 6, 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-404.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-413 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-413
Department of Health - Powers and duties
Status: in_force

The Department of Health shall: (1) Administer and enforce all laws, rules, and regulations to the extent permitted by federal law and in accordance with applicable regulations that are adopted by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that relate to marine toilet facilities, marine sanitation devices, and unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state; (2) Enter at all reasonable times in or upon any vessel for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to marine toilet facilities, marine sanitation devices, and unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state; (3) Adopt rules that are consistent with applicable federal law after consultation with the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee and that are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter; (4) Bring any appropriate action in court in the name of the State of Arkansas that is necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter; and (5) Make, issue, modify, and revoke orders prohibiting or abating the unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3185, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3184, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.

The Department of Health shall:

(1) Administer and enforce all laws, rules, and regulations to the extent permitted by federal law and in accordance with applicable regulations that are adopted by the United States Coast Guard and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and that relate to marine toilet facilities, marine sanitation devices, and unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state;

(2) Enter at all reasonable times in or upon any vessel for the purpose of inspecting and investigating conditions relating to marine toilet facilities, marine sanitation devices, and unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state;

(3) Adopt rules that are consistent with applicable federal law after consultation with the Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee and that are deemed necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter;

(4) Bring any appropriate action in court in the name of the State of Arkansas that is necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter; and

(5) Make, issue, modify, and revoke orders prohibiting or abating the unlawful discharge of marine sewage from vessels into waters of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3185, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3184, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-35-111
Trailers and towed vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed. The drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') from one (1) vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two (2) vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of structural nature which cannot readily be diminished. (2) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, there shall be an additional connection between the vehicles sufficient to hold the vehicle being towed in the event the drawbar or other regular connection should break or become disconnected. (3) When one (1) vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon the connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches (12") square. (4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the drawbar or other connection between a motor vehicle and a pole or pipe dolly. (b) (1) No person shall operate a vehicle towing another when the towed vehicle swerves from side to side dangerously or unreasonably or fails to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle. (2) No person shall occupy any house trailer while it is being moved upon the highway. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 144; Pope's Dig., § 6804; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 39; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-806.

(a) (1) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed. The drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') from one (1) vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two (2) vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of structural nature which cannot readily be diminished. (2) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, there shall be an additional connection between the vehicles sufficient to hold the vehicle being towed in the event the drawbar or other regular connection should break or become disconnected. (3) When one (1) vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon the connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches (12") square. (4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the drawbar or other connection between a motor vehicle and a pole or pipe dolly.

(1) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed. The drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen feet (15') from one (1) vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two (2) vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of structural nature which cannot readily be diminished.

(2) When one (1) vehicle is towing another, there shall be an additional connection between the vehicles sufficient to hold the vehicle being towed in the event the drawbar or other regular connection should break or become disconnected.

(3) When one (1) vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon the connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches (12") square.

(4) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the drawbar or other connection between a motor vehicle and a pole or pipe dolly.

(b) (1) No person shall operate a vehicle towing another when the towed vehicle swerves from side to side dangerously or unreasonably or fails to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle. (2) No person shall occupy any house trailer while it is being moved upon the highway.

(1) No person shall operate a vehicle towing another when the towed vehicle swerves from side to side dangerously or unreasonably or fails to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle.

(2) No person shall occupy any house trailer while it is being moved upon the highway.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 144; Pope's Dig., § 6804; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 39; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-806.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-313 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-313
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) All State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds issued under this subchapter and interest on the bonds shall be exempt from all taxes of the State of Arkansas, including income, inheritance, and property taxes. (b) The bonds shall be eligible to secure deposits of all public funds and shall be legal for investment of municipal, county, bank, fiduciary, insurance company, and trust funds. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

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

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

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-14-1104
Rules
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the maximum and minimum number of letters, numbers, or symbols on special personalized prestige license plates issued under this subchapter. (b) The secretary may also promulgate such other rules as shall be deemed necessary or desirable for effectively carrying out the intent and purposes of this subchapter and the laws of this state relative to the regulation and licensing of motor vehicles. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3100, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4574, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 194, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.5.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to promulgate rules regarding the maximum and minimum number of letters, numbers, or symbols on special personalized prestige license plates issued under this subchapter.

(b) The secretary may also promulgate such other rules as shall be deemed necessary or desirable for effectively carrying out the intent and purposes of this subchapter and the laws of this state relative to the regulation and licensing of motor vehicles.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3100, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4574, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 194, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-33-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 33 / Section 27-33-109
Approval required for rules and regulations
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article V(e) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, it is the intention of this state, and it is provided that no rule, regulation, or code issued by the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission in accordance with Article V of the compact shall take effect until approved by an act of the General Assembly. Acts 1965, No. 5, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2003.

Pursuant to Article V(e) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, it is the intention of this state, and it is provided that no rule, regulation, or code issued by the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission in accordance with Article V of the compact shall take effect until approved by an act of the General Assembly.

Acts 1965, No. 5, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2003.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-405
Election
Status: in_force

(a) No bonds shall be issued under this act unless the authority of the State Highway Commission to issue such bonds is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question at a statewide election called by proclamation of the Governor. Such election may be in conjunction with a general election or it may be a special election. Notice of such election shall be published by the Secretary of State in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least thirty (30) days prior to such election, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each county board of election commissioners and the sheriff of each county at least sixty (60) days prior to such election. (b) The notice of election shall state that the election is to be held for the purpose of submitting to the people the following proposition in substantially the form set forth in this subsection: "Authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds (the 'Bonds') from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000). If approved, the bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015. The bonds shall be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and renovating improvements to interstate highways and related facilities in the State of Arkansas. "The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas, payable from certain designated revenues and also secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, including its general revenues. Pursuant to the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007 (the 'Bond Act'), § 27-64-401 et seq., the bonds will be repaid first from: (1) revenues derived from federal highway assistance funding allocated to the State of Arkansas designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and (2) revenue derived from the increase in the excise tax levied on distillate special fuels (diesel) pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to the authority of and the terms set forth in the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq. "Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., the highway improvements to be financed are limited to the restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway system within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under jurisdiction of the State Highway Commission, which shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate highway system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto. "Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., 'designated revenues' are defined as: (1) that portion designated by the commission of all funds received or to be received from the federal government as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and (2) revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to Arkansas Code § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . Designated revenues shall not include the revenues derived from the increase in tax on motor fuel (gasoline) resulting from the 'Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999' and the 'Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999', §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 . The bonds are further secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, and to the extent 'designated revenues' are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the general revenues of the state shall be used to pay debt service on the bonds." (c) The ballot title shall be "Issuance of State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds and pledge of full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas." On each ballot there shall be printed the title, the proposition set forth in § 27-64-406 , and the following: "FOR authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ] "AGAINST authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, Arkansas Code § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ]" (d) The county boards of election commissioners in each of the several counties of the state shall hold and conduct the election, and each county board of election commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to take such action with respect to the appointment of election officials and such other matters as is required by the laws of the state. The vote shall be canvassed and the result thereof declared in each county by the county boards of election commissioners. The results shall, within ten (10) days after the date of the election, be certified by the county boards of election commissioners to the Secretary of State, who shall forthwith tabulate all returns so received and certify to the Governor the total vote for and against the proposition submitted pursuant to this act. (e) The result of the election shall be proclaimed by the Governor by the publication of such proclamation one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Arkansas, and the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless a complaint is filed within thirty (30) days after the date of such publication in the Pulaski County Circuit Court challenging such results. (f) If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition vote in favor of the proposition, then the commission shall be authorized to issue bonds in the manner and on the terms set forth in this act. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition vote against the proposition, the commission shall have no such authority. Subsequent elections may be called by the Governor if the proposition fails, but each such subsequent election may be held no earlier than six (6) months after the date of the preceding election. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1; 2009, No. 153, § 2; 2009, No. 483, § 6; 2011, No. 752, § 7.

(a) No bonds shall be issued under this act unless the authority of the State Highway Commission to issue such bonds is approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the state voting on the question at a statewide election called by proclamation of the Governor. Such election may be in conjunction with a general election or it may be a special election. Notice of such election shall be published by the Secretary of State in a newspaper of general circulation in the state at least thirty (30) days prior to such election, and notice thereof shall be mailed to each county board of election commissioners and the sheriff of each county at least sixty (60) days prior to such election.

(b) The notice of election shall state that the election is to be held for the purpose of submitting to the people the following proposition in substantially the form set forth in this subsection: "Authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds (the 'Bonds') from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000). If approved, the bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015. The bonds shall be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and renovating improvements to interstate highways and related facilities in the State of Arkansas. "The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas, payable from certain designated revenues and also secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, including its general revenues. Pursuant to the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007 (the 'Bond Act'), § 27-64-401 et seq., the bonds will be repaid first from: (1) revenues derived from federal highway assistance funding allocated to the State of Arkansas designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and (2) revenue derived from the increase in the excise tax levied on distillate special fuels (diesel) pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to the authority of and the terms set forth in the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq. "Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., the highway improvements to be financed are limited to the restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway system within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under jurisdiction of the State Highway Commission, which shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate highway system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto. "Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., 'designated revenues' are defined as: (1) that portion designated by the commission of all funds received or to be received from the federal government as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and (2) revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to Arkansas Code § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . Designated revenues shall not include the revenues derived from the increase in tax on motor fuel (gasoline) resulting from the 'Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999' and the 'Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999', §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 . The bonds are further secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, and to the extent 'designated revenues' are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the general revenues of the state shall be used to pay debt service on the bonds."

"Authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds (the 'Bonds') from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000). If approved, the bonds will be issued in one (1) or more series of various principal amounts with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015. The bonds shall be issued for the purpose of paying the cost of constructing and renovating improvements to interstate highways and related facilities in the State of Arkansas.

"The bonds shall be general obligations of the State of Arkansas, payable from certain designated revenues and also secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, including its general revenues. Pursuant to the Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007 (the 'Bond Act'), § 27-64-401 et seq., the bonds will be repaid first from:

(1) revenues derived from federal highway assistance funding allocated to the State of Arkansas designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and

(2) revenue derived from the increase in the excise tax levied on distillate special fuels (diesel) pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . To the extent that designated revenues are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, such payment shall be made from the general revenues of the State of Arkansas. The bonds shall be issued pursuant to the authority of and the terms set forth in the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq.

"Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., the highway improvements to be financed are limited to the restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway system within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under jurisdiction of the State Highway Commission, which shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate highway system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto.

"Pursuant to the Bond Act, § 27-64-401 et seq., 'designated revenues' are defined as:

(1) that portion designated by the commission of all funds received or to be received from the federal government as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and

(2) revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201(e) and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to Arkansas Code § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with § 26-55-1006(d) . Designated revenues shall not include the revenues derived from the increase in tax on motor fuel (gasoline) resulting from the 'Arkansas Distillate Special Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999' and the 'Motor Fuel Excise Tax Act of 1999', §§ 26-55-1005 , 26-55-1006 , 26-56-201 , and 27-72-305 . The bonds are further secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas, and to the extent 'designated revenues' are insufficient to make timely payment of debt service on the bonds, the general revenues of the state shall be used to pay debt service on the bonds."

(c) The ballot title shall be "Issuance of State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds and pledge of full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas." On each ballot there shall be printed the title, the proposition set forth in § 27-64-406 , and the following: "FOR authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ] "AGAINST authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, Arkansas Code § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ]"

"FOR authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ]

"AGAINST authorizing the State Highway Commission to issue State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds from time to time provided that the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of such bonds, together with the total principal amount outstanding from the issuance of bonds pursuant to the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, Arkansas Code § 27-64-201 et seq., shall not, at any time, exceed five hundred seventy-five million dollars ($575,000,000); such bonds to be issued in one or more series of various principal amounts, with the last series being issued no later than December 31, 2015, and to be secured by the full faith and credit of the State of Arkansas ............... [ ]"

(d) The county boards of election commissioners in each of the several counties of the state shall hold and conduct the election, and each county board of election commissioners is hereby authorized and directed to take such action with respect to the appointment of election officials and such other matters as is required by the laws of the state. The vote shall be canvassed and the result thereof declared in each county by the county boards of election commissioners. The results shall, within ten (10) days after the date of the election, be certified by the county boards of election commissioners to the Secretary of State, who shall forthwith tabulate all returns so received and certify to the Governor the total vote for and against the proposition submitted pursuant to this act.

(e) The result of the election shall be proclaimed by the Governor by the publication of such proclamation one (1) time in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Arkansas, and the results as proclaimed shall be conclusive unless a complaint is filed within thirty (30) days after the date of such publication in the Pulaski County Circuit Court challenging such results.

(f) If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition vote in favor of the proposition, then the commission shall be authorized to issue bonds in the manner and on the terms set forth in this act. If a majority of the qualified electors voting on the proposition vote against the proposition, the commission shall have no such authority. Subsequent elections may be called by the Governor if the proposition fails, but each such subsequent election may be held no earlier than six (6) months after the date of the preceding election.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1; 2009, No. 153, § 2; 2009, No. 483, § 6; 2011, No. 752, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-203
Definitions
Status: in_force

The following terms, as used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section: (1) "Act" means this Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.; (2) "Bonds" means the "State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds" or "GARVEE bonds", as authorized in this subchapter; (3) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission, created and existing pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42; (4) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest on, and premium, if any, due with respect to the bonds in any fiscal year along with all associated costs, including the fees and costs of paying agents and trustees, remarketing agent fees, credit enhancement costs, and other amounts necessary in connection with the bonds; (5) "Designated revenues" means: (A) That portion designated by the commission of funds received or to be received from the United States Government as federal highway assistance funding allocated to the state designated as federal highway interstate maintenance funds, and, if needed, that portion of national highway system funds authorized by State Highway Commission Minute Order 98-214 adopted September 22, 1998; and (B) Revenues derived from the increase in taxes levied on distillate special fuels pursuant to § 26-56-201 and transferred to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund pursuant to § 27-70-207(d) in accordance with §§ 26-56-201 and 26-55-1006 ; and (6) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway systems within the state, including roadways, bridges, or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission and shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 2; 2011, No. 752, § 3.

The following terms, as used in this subchapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:

(1) "Act" means this Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.;

(2) "Bonds" means the "State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds" or "GARVEE bonds", as authorized in this subchapter;

(3) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission, created and existing pursuant to Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42;

(4) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest on, and premium, if any, due with respect to the bonds in any fiscal year along with all associated costs, including the fees and costs of paying agents and trustees, remarketing agent fees, credit enhancement costs, and other amounts necessary in connection with the bonds;

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

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

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

(6) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway systems within the state, including roadways, bridges, or right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission and shall also include the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of such interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining thereto.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 2; 2011, No. 752, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-35-109
Liability for damage to highway or structure
Status: in_force

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance upon any highway or highway structure shall be liable for all damage which the highway or structure may sustain as a result of any careless, negligent, or illegal operation, driving, or moving of that vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operation, driving, or moving of any vehicle, object, or contrivance of excessive width or weighing in excess of the maximum weight in this chapter, even though authorized by a special permit issued as provided in § 27-35-210 . (b) A person driving a vehicle upon a highway shall be liable for all damages to structures spanning the highway, or a part of the highway, by reason of load heights in excess of that which the structure will permit, when the clearance height of the structure is posted, and in any event where the height of the vehicle and load is in excess of fourteen feet (14'). (c) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, but is operating, driving, or moving it with the express or implied permission of the owner, then the owner and driver shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage. (d) Damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by the authorities in control of the highway or highway structure. Amended by Act 2021, No. 871,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 150; Pope's Dig., § 6809; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-812; Acts 1995, No. 851, § 3.

(a) Any person driving any vehicle, object, or contrivance upon any highway or highway structure shall be liable for all damage which the highway or structure may sustain as a result of any careless, negligent, or illegal operation, driving, or moving of that vehicle, object, or contrivance, or as a result of operation, driving, or moving of any vehicle, object, or contrivance of excessive width or weighing in excess of the maximum weight in this chapter, even though authorized by a special permit issued as provided in § 27-35-210 .

(b) A person driving a vehicle upon a highway shall be liable for all damages to structures spanning the highway, or a part of the highway, by reason of load heights in excess of that which the structure will permit, when the clearance height of the structure is posted, and in any event where the height of the vehicle and load is in excess of fourteen feet (14').

(c) Whenever the driver is not the owner of the vehicle, object, or contrivance, but is operating, driving, or moving it with the express or implied permission of the owner, then the owner and driver shall be jointly and severally liable for any damage.

(d) Damage may be recovered in a civil action brought by the authorities in control of the highway or highway structure.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 871,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 150; Pope's Dig., § 6809; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-812; Acts 1995, No. 851, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-401
Powers generally
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a regional mobility authority created under this chapter may: (1) Make and adopt all necessary bylaws for its organization and operation; (2) Elect officers and employ personnel necessary for its operation; (3) Build, operate, maintain, expand, fund, or own a transportation project or a transportation system; (4) Apply for, receive, and spend grants for any purpose under this chapter; (5) Enter into contracts as provided in § 27-76-403 ; (6) Enter into any agreement with any road or street improvement district established under § 14-316-101 et seq., § 14-317-101 et seq., and § 14-322-101 et seq.; (7) Enter into any agreement with the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation; (8) Acquire lands and hold title to the lands acquired in its own name; (9) Acquire, own, use, and dispose of property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this chapter; (10) Acquire any property necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter by exercising the power of eminent domain as provided under § 27-76-501 et seq.; (11) Enter into agreements or contracts as provided under this chapter; (12) Construct or change grade separations as provided under § 27-76-404 ; (13) Fund feasibility studies as provided under §§ 27-76-405 and 27-76-406 ; (14) Enter into agreements for joint transportation projects or transportation systems between regional mobility authorities as provided under § 27-76-407 ; (15) Transfer a transportation project or transportation system as provided under § 27-76-408 ; (16) Develop and utilize financing options as provided under § 27-76-601 et seq.; (17) Issue revenue bonds and provide for the financing of revenue bonds as provided under § 27-76-601 et seq.; (18) Impose and collect tolls for a toll facility project owned or operated by the regional mobility authority subject to voter approval as provided under § 27-76-701(d) ; (19) Impose and collect charges or rates for the use of a transportation system or transportation project that is owned or operated by the regional mobility authority, other than a toll facility project, specifically to set: (A) Passenger charges for public transit system users; (B) Parking fees for users of parking decks or other parking facilities; (C) Ferry fees for the use of ferries; (D) Passenger and freight fees for the use of railroads; (E) Freight and user fees for the use of intermodal and port facilities; (F) Access fees and charges for the use of traveler information systems; or (G) Other fees and charges that are usually and customarily charged of users of a transportation system or a transportation project; (20) Index the cost for construction materials to the cost set by the market; (21) Request and receive from time to time from counties or cities within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority funds to finance and support the regional mobility authority, including county or city turnback funds as set forth in §§ 27-70-206 and 27-70-207 ; (22) Promote the use of a transportation project through advertising or marketing as it determines to be appropriate, including the promotion of a transportation project operated by a regional mobility authority on behalf of another entity; (23) Receive property or funds by gift or donation for the finance and support of the regional mobility authority; and (24) Do all things necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers expressly granted or duties expressly imposed under this chapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 425, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

The board of directors of a regional mobility authority created under this chapter may:

(1) Make and adopt all necessary bylaws for its organization and operation;

(2) Elect officers and employ personnel necessary for its operation;

(3) Build, operate, maintain, expand, fund, or own a transportation project or a transportation system;

(4) Apply for, receive, and spend grants for any purpose under this chapter;

(5) Enter into contracts as provided in § 27-76-403 ;

(6) Enter into any agreement with any road or street improvement district established under § 14-316-101 et seq., § 14-317-101 et seq., and § 14-322-101 et seq.;

(7) Enter into any agreement with the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Department of Transportation;

(8) Acquire lands and hold title to the lands acquired in its own name;

(9) Acquire, own, use, and dispose of property in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its duties under this chapter;

(10) Acquire any property necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter by exercising the power of eminent domain as provided under § 27-76-501 et seq.;

(11) Enter into agreements or contracts as provided under this chapter;

(12) Construct or change grade separations as provided under § 27-76-404 ;

(13) Fund feasibility studies as provided under §§ 27-76-405 and 27-76-406 ;

(14) Enter into agreements for joint transportation projects or transportation systems between regional mobility authorities as provided under § 27-76-407 ;

(15) Transfer a transportation project or transportation system as provided under § 27-76-408 ;

(16) Develop and utilize financing options as provided under § 27-76-601 et seq.;

(17) Issue revenue bonds and provide for the financing of revenue bonds as provided under § 27-76-601 et seq.;

(18) Impose and collect tolls for a toll facility project owned or operated by the regional mobility authority subject to voter approval as provided under § 27-76-701(d) ;

(19) Impose and collect charges or rates for the use of a transportation system or transportation project that is owned or operated by the regional mobility authority, other than a toll facility project, specifically to set: (A) Passenger charges for public transit system users; (B) Parking fees for users of parking decks or other parking facilities; (C) Ferry fees for the use of ferries; (D) Passenger and freight fees for the use of railroads; (E) Freight and user fees for the use of intermodal and port facilities; (F) Access fees and charges for the use of traveler information systems; or (G) Other fees and charges that are usually and customarily charged of users of a transportation system or a transportation project;

(A) Passenger charges for public transit system users;

(B) Parking fees for users of parking decks or other parking facilities;

(C) Ferry fees for the use of ferries;

(D) Passenger and freight fees for the use of railroads;

(E) Freight and user fees for the use of intermodal and port facilities;

(F) Access fees and charges for the use of traveler information systems; or

(G) Other fees and charges that are usually and customarily charged of users of a transportation system or a transportation project;

(20) Index the cost for construction materials to the cost set by the market;

(21) Request and receive from time to time from counties or cities within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority funds to finance and support the regional mobility authority, including county or city turnback funds as set forth in §§ 27-70-206 and 27-70-207 ;

(22) Promote the use of a transportation project through advertising or marketing as it determines to be appropriate, including the promotion of a transportation project operated by a regional mobility authority on behalf of another entity;

(23) Receive property or funds by gift or donation for the finance and support of the regional mobility authority; and

(24) Do all things necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers expressly granted or duties expressly imposed under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 425, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-51-1405
Throwing destructive or injurious materials on highway prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall throw or deposit upon any highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal, or vehicle upon the highway. (b) Any person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown upon any highway any destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove it or cause it to be removed. (c) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a public highway, as defined by § 27-51-101 , shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the public highway from the vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 100; Pope's Dig., § 6757; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-657; Acts 1999, No. 82, § 1.

(a) No person shall throw or deposit upon any highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal, or vehicle upon the highway.

(b) Any person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown upon any highway any destructive or injurious material shall immediately remove it or cause it to be removed.

(c) Any person removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a public highway, as defined by § 27-51-101 , shall remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon the public highway from the vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 100; Pope's Dig., § 6757; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-657; Acts 1999, No. 82, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Navigable streams" includes all lakes within this state that have been meandered in making the public surveys of the United States lands and retained as public property by the United States; and (2) "Public ferries" means all ferries upon or over any public navigable streams in this state. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, §§ 1, 3; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4693, 4695; Pope's Dig., §§ 5792, 5794; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1701, 76-1703.

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

(1) "Navigable streams" includes all lakes within this state that have been meandered in making the public surveys of the United States lands and retained as public property by the United States; and

(2) "Public ferries" means all ferries upon or over any public navigable streams in this state.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, §§ 1, 3; C. & M. Dig., §§ 4693, 4695; Pope's Dig., §§ 5792, 5794; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1701, 76-1703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-208
Nonresident's operating privilege
Status: in_force

"Nonresident's operating privilege" means the privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this state pertaining to the operation by the person of a motor vehicle or the use of a vehicle owned by the person, in this state. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1409.

"Nonresident's operating privilege" means the privilege conferred upon a nonresident by the laws of this state pertaining to the operation by the person of a motor vehicle or the use of a vehicle owned by the person, in this state.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-51-1504
Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Engage in texting; or (B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call. (b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is: (1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician; (2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Report illegal activity; (B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or (C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or (3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Engage in texting; or (B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site. (2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.

(1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Engage in texting; or (B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.

(A) Engage in texting; or

(B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.

(2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.

(b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is: (1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician; (2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Report illegal activity; (B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or (C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or (3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.

(1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician;

(2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to: (A) Report illegal activity; (B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or (C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or

(A) Report illegal activity;

(B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or

(C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or

(3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1307
Additional public service special license plates with decals
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from organizations that represent public service employees, retired public service employees, or retired military service members to create and issue a special license plate decal under this subchapter. (b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plate decal that is issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing words that describe the public service profession or the retired military service branch or organization for which the special license plate with a decal has been issued. (c) If the request is approved, the secretary shall determine: (1) The fee for the design-use contribution which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plate decals; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plate decals; 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 new designs for special license plate decals. (d) (1) If the secretary approves a request for an additional special license plate decal under this section, then a person who establishes with adequate proof that he or she is a member or retiree of the public service profession or military branch may apply for and annually renew a special license plate decal. (2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate decal under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate decal under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle. (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00). (e) (1) The fees remitted under subdivisions (d)(2)(B) and (d)(4) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (f) (1) An organization that is eligible to request an additional public service license plate decal under this section may establish a fundraising fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the issuance and renewal of a special license plate with a permanent decal. (2) If an organization establishes a fundraising fee under this subsection, then the organization shall provide: (A) Its financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate decal; and (B) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states the proceeds from the special license plate decal will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4765, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4764, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4763, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall accept requests from organizations that represent public service employees, retired public service employees, or retired military service members to create and issue a special license plate decal under this subchapter.

(b) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plate decal that is issued under this section. (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing words that describe the public service profession or the retired military service branch or organization for which the special license plate with a decal has been issued.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design the special license plate decal that is issued under this section.

(2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing words that describe the public service profession or the retired military service branch or organization for which the special license plate with a decal has been issued.

(c) If the request is approved, the secretary shall determine: (1) The fee for the design-use contribution which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plate decals; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial orders of new designs for special license plate decals; 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 new designs for special license plate decals.

(1) The fee for the design-use contribution which shall be based on the cost of initial orders of new designs for special license plate decals;

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

(d) (1) If the secretary approves a request for an additional special license plate decal under this section, then a person who establishes with adequate proof that he or she is a member or retiree of the public service profession or military branch may apply for and annually renew a special license plate decal. (2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate decal under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate decal under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle. (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate decal issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00).

(1) If the secretary approves a request for an additional special license plate decal under this section, then a person who establishes with adequate proof that he or she is a member or retiree of the public service profession or military branch may apply for and annually renew a special license plate decal.

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

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

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

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

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

(e) (1) The fees remitted under subdivisions (d)(2)(B) and (d)(4) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(1) The fees remitted under subdivisions (d)(2)(B) and (d)(4) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

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

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

(f) (1) An organization that is eligible to request an additional public service license plate decal under this section may establish a fundraising fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the issuance and renewal of a special license plate with a permanent decal. (2) If an organization establishes a fundraising fee under this subsection, then the organization shall provide: (A) Its financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate decal; and (B) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states the proceeds from the special license plate decal will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application.

(1) An organization that is eligible to request an additional public service license plate decal under this section may establish a fundraising fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for the issuance and renewal of a special license plate with a permanent decal.

(2) If an organization establishes a fundraising fee under this subsection, then the organization shall provide: (A) Its financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate decal; and (B) An affidavit signed by an official of the organization that states the proceeds from the special license plate decal will be used according to the financial plan submitted with the application.

(A) Its financial plan for the use of the proceeds from the special license plate decal; and

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4765, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4764, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4763, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-914 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-914
Transfer of license plates and registration from one vehicle to another
Status: in_force

(a) (1) When the owner of any motor vehicle, excepting Class One trucks and passenger automobiles other than buses, registered and licensed in this state, shall sell or transfer the motor vehicle or when the motor vehicle has been destroyed so as to be unfit for repair or further use, and the owner shall replace the vehicle with another motor vehicle requiring payment of the same registration or license fee, the owner may, at his or her election, transfer the license plate and registration of the vehicle being so disposed of to the vehicle acquired as a replacement thereof, upon payment to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of a transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per vehicle. (2) If at the time of transfer the replacement vehicle shall require payment of a larger license fee than the vehicle transferred, the owner shall pay the difference in addition to the transfer fee. (3) The owner may elect not to transfer the registration and license plate, in which event the transfer of the vehicle shall be governed as provided by law. (b) The secretary shall provide suitable forms to enable owners electing to do so to transfer license plate or plates and registration and make payment of the fee provided in this section and shall be empowered to make reasonable rules governing these transfers. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3095, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4536, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4535, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 134, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-287, 75-288.

(a) (1) When the owner of any motor vehicle, excepting Class One trucks and passenger automobiles other than buses, registered and licensed in this state, shall sell or transfer the motor vehicle or when the motor vehicle has been destroyed so as to be unfit for repair or further use, and the owner shall replace the vehicle with another motor vehicle requiring payment of the same registration or license fee, the owner may, at his or her election, transfer the license plate and registration of the vehicle being so disposed of to the vehicle acquired as a replacement thereof, upon payment to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of a transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per vehicle. (2) If at the time of transfer the replacement vehicle shall require payment of a larger license fee than the vehicle transferred, the owner shall pay the difference in addition to the transfer fee. (3) The owner may elect not to transfer the registration and license plate, in which event the transfer of the vehicle shall be governed as provided by law.

(1) When the owner of any motor vehicle, excepting Class One trucks and passenger automobiles other than buses, registered and licensed in this state, shall sell or transfer the motor vehicle or when the motor vehicle has been destroyed so as to be unfit for repair or further use, and the owner shall replace the vehicle with another motor vehicle requiring payment of the same registration or license fee, the owner may, at his or her election, transfer the license plate and registration of the vehicle being so disposed of to the vehicle acquired as a replacement thereof, upon payment to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration of a transfer fee of ten dollars ($10.00) per vehicle.

(2) If at the time of transfer the replacement vehicle shall require payment of a larger license fee than the vehicle transferred, the owner shall pay the difference in addition to the transfer fee.

(3) The owner may elect not to transfer the registration and license plate, in which event the transfer of the vehicle shall be governed as provided by law.

(b) The secretary shall provide suitable forms to enable owners electing to do so to transfer license plate or plates and registration and make payment of the fee provided in this section and shall be empowered to make reasonable rules governing these transfers.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3095, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4536, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4535, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 134, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-287, 75-288.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-701
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Judgment" means any judgment which shall have become final by expiration without appeal of the time within which an appeal might have been perfected, or by final affirmation on appeal, rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction of any state or of the United States, upon a cause of action arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, or upon a cause of action on an agreement of settlement for damages; (2) (A) "Proof of financial responsibility for the future" means proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequently to the effective date of the proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident, and subject to the limit for one (1) person, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident, and in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident. (B) Wherever used in this subchapter, the terms "proof of financial responsibility" or "proof" shall be synonymous with the term "proof of financial responsibility for the future"; and (3) "State" means any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada. Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 44, 45; 1959, No. 307, § 19; 1981, No. 478, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1444, 75-1445; Acts 1999, No. 1527, § 3.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Judgment" means any judgment which shall have become final by expiration without appeal of the time within which an appeal might have been perfected, or by final affirmation on appeal, rendered by a court of competent jurisdiction of any state or of the United States, upon a cause of action arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, for damages, including damages for care and loss of services, because of bodily injury to or death of any person, or for damages because of injury to or destruction of property, including the loss of use thereof, or upon a cause of action on an agreement of settlement for damages;

(2) (A) "Proof of financial responsibility for the future" means proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequently to the effective date of the proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident, and subject to the limit for one (1) person, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident, and in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident. (B) Wherever used in this subchapter, the terms "proof of financial responsibility" or "proof" shall be synonymous with the term "proof of financial responsibility for the future"; and

(A) "Proof of financial responsibility for the future" means proof of ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents occurring subsequently to the effective date of the proof, arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the laws of this state, in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person in any one (1) accident, and subject to the limit for one (1) person, in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons in any one (1) accident, and in the amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of injury to or destruction of property of others in any one (1) accident.

(B) Wherever used in this subchapter, the terms "proof of financial responsibility" or "proof" shall be synonymous with the term "proof of financial responsibility for the future"; and

(3) "State" means any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any province or territory of Canada.

Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 44, 45; 1959, No. 307, § 19; 1981, No. 478, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1444, 75-1445; Acts 1999, No. 1527, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-506 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-506
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 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) (1) 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. (2) The trust indenture or trust indentures are binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(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 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) (1) 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. (2) The trust indenture or trust indentures are binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials.

(1) 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.

(2) The trust indenture or trust indentures are binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-908 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-908
Assignment by lienholder
Status: in_force

(a) Any person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign his or her title or interest in or to the vehicle to a person other than the owner without the consent of the owner, and without affecting the interest of the owner or the registration of the vehicle, but in such event, he or she shall give to the owner a written notice of the assignment. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving a certificate of title assigned by the holder of a lien or encumbrance shown thereon and giving the name and address of the assignee, shall issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 54; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-154.

(a) Any person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a vehicle, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign his or her title or interest in or to the vehicle to a person other than the owner without the consent of the owner, and without affecting the interest of the owner or the registration of the vehicle, but in such event, he or she shall give to the owner a written notice of the assignment.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving a certificate of title assigned by the holder of a lien or encumbrance shown thereon and giving the name and address of the assignee, shall issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 54; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-154.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-204
Appeal
Status: in_force

Any interested party or any citizen of the county or counties to be affected may appeal from any order of the county court or courts provided for herein at any time within thirty (30) days from the rendition of the judgment and not thereafter; in the event of an appeal, the case shall be tried de novo by the circuit court as other cases appealed from the county court. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 2618; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1604.

Any interested party or any citizen of the county or counties to be affected may appeal from any order of the county court or courts provided for herein at any time within thirty (30) days from the rendition of the judgment and not thereafter; in the event of an appeal, the case shall be tried de novo by the circuit court as other cases appealed from the county court.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 4; Pope's Dig., § 2618; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-37-202
Horns and warning devices - Flashing lights on emergency vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200'). (B) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. (2) When reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, the driver of a motor vehicle shall give audible warning with his or her horn but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a public street or highway. (b) (1) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section. (2) It is permissible, but not required, that commercial vehicles may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is so arranged that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal. (3) (A) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') and of a type approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906 , the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device: (a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and (b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section. (c) (1) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps in addition to any other equipment and distinctive markings required by this subchapter. These lamps shall be mounted as high and be as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The vehicle shall be capable of displaying to the front two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level and to the rear two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level. (2) These lights shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at five hundred feet (500') in normal sunlight. (d) A police vehicle, when used as an authorized emergency vehicle, may, but need not, be equipped with alternately flashing red lights specified in this section. (e) The use of the signal equipment described in this section shall impose upon drivers of other vehicles the obligation to yield right-of-way and to stop as prescribed in § 27-51-901 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 793,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 338, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 125; Pope's Dig., § 6785; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 47; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-725; Acts 2003, No. 1155, § 1.

(a) (1) (A) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200'). (B) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle. (2) When reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, the driver of a motor vehicle shall give audible warning with his or her horn but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a public street or highway.

(1) (A) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200'). (B) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.

(A) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200').

(B) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.

(2) When reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, the driver of a motor vehicle shall give audible warning with his or her horn but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a public street or highway.

(b) (1) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section. (2) It is permissible, but not required, that commercial vehicles may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is so arranged that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal. (3) (A) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') and of a type approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906 , the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device: (a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and (b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section.

(1) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section.

(2) It is permissible, but not required, that commercial vehicles may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is so arranged that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal.

(3) (A) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') and of a type approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906 , the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device: (a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and (b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section.

(A) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') and of a type approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(B) (i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906 , the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device: (a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and (b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. (ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section.

(i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906 , the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device: (a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and (b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.

(a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and

(b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.

(ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subdivision (b)(3)(B)(i) of this section.

(c) (1) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps in addition to any other equipment and distinctive markings required by this subchapter. These lamps shall be mounted as high and be as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The vehicle shall be capable of displaying to the front two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level and to the rear two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level. (2) These lights shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at five hundred feet (500') in normal sunlight.

(1) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with signal lamps in addition to any other equipment and distinctive markings required by this subchapter. These lamps shall be mounted as high and be as widely spaced laterally as practicable. The vehicle shall be capable of displaying to the front two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level and to the rear two (2) alternately flashing red lights located at the same level.

(2) These lights shall have sufficient intensity to be visible at five hundred feet (500') in normal sunlight.

(d) A police vehicle, when used as an authorized emergency vehicle, may, but need not, be equipped with alternately flashing red lights specified in this section.

(e) The use of the signal equipment described in this section shall impose upon drivers of other vehicles the obligation to yield right-of-way and to stop as prescribed in § 27-51-901 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 793,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 338, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 125; Pope's Dig., § 6785; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 47; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-725; Acts 2003, No. 1155, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-313 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-313
Use of federal-aid secondary road funds
Status: in_force

(a) Each year, fifty percent (50%) of all federal-aid secondary road funds allocated to this state shall be set aside by the State Highway Commission for use on county secondary road projects on the federal-aid secondary roads that are included in the state aid road system. (b) County funds are to be matched in accordance with the applicable federal law relative thereto. (c) No federal-aid secondary funds shall be used to match any revenue-sharing funds appropriated hereunder. (d) Federal-aid secondary road funds that are not committed for use on county secondary federal-aid road projects during any current two-year period shall revert to, and may be used by, the Arkansas Department of Transportation on state secondary highways. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 418, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.

(a) Each year, fifty percent (50%) of all federal-aid secondary road funds allocated to this state shall be set aside by the State Highway Commission for use on county secondary road projects on the federal-aid secondary roads that are included in the state aid road system.

(b) County funds are to be matched in accordance with the applicable federal law relative thereto.

(c) No federal-aid secondary funds shall be used to match any revenue-sharing funds appropriated hereunder.

(d) Federal-aid secondary road funds that are not committed for use on county secondary federal-aid road projects during any current two-year period shall revert to, and may be used by, the Arkansas Department of Transportation on state secondary highways.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 418, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-66-601
State inmates working on roads
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall employ and work as many of the state inmates on the public roads as may not be otherwise employed by the Division of Correction. (b) State inmates working on roads shall be under the care and custody of wardens or other officers named by the division, with the approval of the Governor. (c) (1) The commission shall determine the work to be done by inmates, the time, place, and manner of the work, and the number of inmates to work. (2) The work shall be under the direct supervision of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (3) The department shall determine the number of inmates needed and shall prescribe the rules under which they shall work. (d) The pay of the wardens or other officers and the cost of maintenance, including clothing, food, and housing for the state inmates while working on roads shall be paid out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund. (e) The division is to receive no profits for working the inmates on state roads. (f) The pay of the wardens or other officers and the cost of clothing state inmates while on the public roads shall be borne by the state. (g) The cost of feeding and housing such inmates shall be borne by the county or improvement district where they may be worked. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3163, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1029, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1028, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 382, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 295,§ 13, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1913, No. 302, § 78; 1917, No. 105, § 10; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5213, 5218; Pope's Dig., §§ 6928, 6933; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-523, 76-528; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 97.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall employ and work as many of the state inmates on the public roads as may not be otherwise employed by the Division of Correction.

(b) State inmates working on roads shall be under the care and custody of wardens or other officers named by the division, with the approval of the Governor.

(c) (1) The commission shall determine the work to be done by inmates, the time, place, and manner of the work, and the number of inmates to work. (2) The work shall be under the direct supervision of the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (3) The department shall determine the number of inmates needed and shall prescribe the rules under which they shall work.

(1) The commission shall determine the work to be done by inmates, the time, place, and manner of the work, and the number of inmates to work.

(2) The work shall be under the direct supervision of the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(3) The department shall determine the number of inmates needed and shall prescribe the rules under which they shall work.

(d) The pay of the wardens or other officers and the cost of maintenance, including clothing, food, and housing for the state inmates while working on roads shall be paid out of the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund.

(e) The division is to receive no profits for working the inmates on state roads.

(f) The pay of the wardens or other officers and the cost of clothing state inmates while on the public roads shall be borne by the state.

(g) The cost of feeding and housing such inmates shall be borne by the county or improvement district where they may be worked.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3163, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1029, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 1028, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 382, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 1913, No. 302, § 78; 1917, No. 105, § 10; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5213, 5218; Pope's Dig., §§ 6928, 6933; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-523, 76-528; Acts 1995, No. 1296, § 97.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-104
Eligibility to keep ferry
Status: in_force

(a) Every person owning the land fronting on any public navigable stream shall be entitled to the privilege of keeping a public ferry over or across the navigable stream if that person: (1) Owns the land on both sides or banks; or (2) Shall have possession of both sides or banks by preemption or settlement right and shall be entitled to the sole and exclusive right of ferriage at that place. (b) If the person owns the lands on one (1) side only, or has possession thereof by preemption or settlement right, he or she shall have the privilege of: (1) A public ferry from his or her own shore; (2) Making the landing and road up the opposite bank; (3) Keeping them at all times in good repair and condition for ascending and descending; and (4) An exclusive right to all ferry privileges in any such case shall follow any leasehold interest during the life of the lease and the faithful performance of all municipal, county, and state obligations. (c) The right shall not be impaired by any packet trade or company, or otherwise, under penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) fine of any owner or manager of the packet enterprise or the party in any way violating the spirit or letter hereof, to be recovered by appropriate action in any court having jurisdiction, at the instance of the injured party. (d) Each day's interference shall constitute a separate offense. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 2; Acts 1913, No. 50, § 1, p. 163; C. & M. Dig., § 4694; Pope's Dig., § 5793; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1702.

(a) Every person owning the land fronting on any public navigable stream shall be entitled to the privilege of keeping a public ferry over or across the navigable stream if that person: (1) Owns the land on both sides or banks; or (2) Shall have possession of both sides or banks by preemption or settlement right and shall be entitled to the sole and exclusive right of ferriage at that place.

(1) Owns the land on both sides or banks; or

(2) Shall have possession of both sides or banks by preemption or settlement right and shall be entitled to the sole and exclusive right of ferriage at that place.

(b) If the person owns the lands on one (1) side only, or has possession thereof by preemption or settlement right, he or she shall have the privilege of: (1) A public ferry from his or her own shore; (2) Making the landing and road up the opposite bank; (3) Keeping them at all times in good repair and condition for ascending and descending; and (4) An exclusive right to all ferry privileges in any such case shall follow any leasehold interest during the life of the lease and the faithful performance of all municipal, county, and state obligations.

(1) A public ferry from his or her own shore;

(2) Making the landing and road up the opposite bank;

(3) Keeping them at all times in good repair and condition for ascending and descending; and

(4) An exclusive right to all ferry privileges in any such case shall follow any leasehold interest during the life of the lease and the faithful performance of all municipal, county, and state obligations.

(c) The right shall not be impaired by any packet trade or company, or otherwise, under penalty of one hundred dollars ($100) fine of any owner or manager of the packet enterprise or the party in any way violating the spirit or letter hereof, to be recovered by appropriate action in any court having jurisdiction, at the instance of the injured party.

(d) Each day's interference shall constitute a separate offense.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 2; Acts 1913, No. 50, § 1, p. 163; C. & M. Dig., § 4694; Pope's Dig., § 5793; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1702.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-709 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-709
Payments sufficient to satisfy judgments
Status: in_force

(a) Judgments shall, for the purpose of this chapter only, be deemed satisfied when: (1) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person as the result of any one (1) accident; (2) Subject to a limit of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person, the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons as the result of any one (1) accident; or (3) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of any one (1) accident. (b) Payments made in settlements of any claims because of bodily injury, death, or property damage arising from the accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 58; 1959, No. 307, § 20; 1981, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1458; Acts 1999, No. 1527, § 4.

(a) Judgments shall, for the purpose of this chapter only, be deemed satisfied when: (1) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person as the result of any one (1) accident; (2) Subject to a limit of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person, the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons as the result of any one (1) accident; or (3) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of any one (1) accident.

(1) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person as the result of any one (1) accident;

(2) Subject to a limit of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) because of bodily injury to or death of one (1) person, the sum of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of bodily injury to or death of two (2) or more persons as the result of any one (1) accident; or

(3) Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of any one (1) accident.

(b) Payments made in settlements of any claims because of bodily injury, death, or property damage arising from the accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 58; 1959, No. 307, § 20; 1981, No. 478, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1458; Acts 1999, No. 1527, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1103
Existing special license plate
Status: in_force

The special license plate for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that was in existence before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4752, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The special license plate for the Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas that was in existence before April 13, 2005, shall continue to be issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4752, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-102
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, "controlled-access facility" means a highway or street especially designed for through traffic over, from, or to which owners or occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement, or only a controlled right of easement of access, light, air, or view, by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon the controlled-access facility or for any other reason. These highways or streets may be freeways open to use by all customary forms of street and highway traffic or they may be parkways from which trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles shall be excluded. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2202.

As used in this chapter, "controlled-access facility" means a highway or street especially designed for through traffic over, from, or to which owners or occupants of abutting land or other persons have no right or easement, or only a controlled right of easement of access, light, air, or view, by reason of the fact that their property abuts upon the controlled-access facility or for any other reason. These highways or streets may be freeways open to use by all customary forms of street and highway traffic or they may be parkways from which trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles shall be excluded.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-14-1702
Application for and issuance of certificates and special plates
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A manufacturer or dealer may make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle, upon the appropriate form, for a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one (1) or more pairs of special plates, single special plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags, as appropriate, subject to §§ 27-14-1701 and 27-14-1704 , to various types of vehicles subject to registration under this chapter. (2) The applicant shall also submit proof of his or her status as a bona fide manufacturer or dealer, as required by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon granting the application for one (1) or more pairs of special plates or single special plates, shall issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. (2) A certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant is not required to be issued upon granting an application for one (1) or more special temporary preprinted paper tags. (c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall also issue a special plate, plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags as applied for, which shall have displayed thereon the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. (2) Each plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags issued shall also contain a number or symbol identifying it or them from every other plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags bearing the same general distinguishing number. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 63; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-163; Acts 2005, No. 1929, § 3; 2009, No. 484, § 3.

(a) (1) A manufacturer or dealer may make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle, upon the appropriate form, for a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one (1) or more pairs of special plates, single special plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags, as appropriate, subject to §§ 27-14-1701 and 27-14-1704 , to various types of vehicles subject to registration under this chapter. (2) The applicant shall also submit proof of his or her status as a bona fide manufacturer or dealer, as required by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(1) A manufacturer or dealer may make application to the Office of Motor Vehicle, upon the appropriate form, for a certificate containing a general distinguishing number and for one (1) or more pairs of special plates, single special plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags, as appropriate, subject to §§ 27-14-1701 and 27-14-1704 , to various types of vehicles subject to registration under this chapter.

(2) The applicant shall also submit proof of his or her status as a bona fide manufacturer or dealer, as required by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon granting the application for one (1) or more pairs of special plates or single special plates, shall issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. (2) A certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant is not required to be issued upon granting an application for one (1) or more special temporary preprinted paper tags.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon granting the application for one (1) or more pairs of special plates or single special plates, shall issue to the applicant a certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant.

(2) A certificate containing the applicant's name and address and the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant is not required to be issued upon granting an application for one (1) or more special temporary preprinted paper tags.

(c) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall also issue a special plate, plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags as applied for, which shall have displayed thereon the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant. (2) Each plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags issued shall also contain a number or symbol identifying it or them from every other plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags bearing the same general distinguishing number.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall also issue a special plate, plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags as applied for, which shall have displayed thereon the general distinguishing number assigned to the applicant.

(2) Each plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags issued shall also contain a number or symbol identifying it or them from every other plate, pair of plates, or special temporary preprinted paper tags bearing the same general distinguishing number.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 63; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-163; Acts 2005, No. 1929, § 3; 2009, No. 484, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-512 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-512
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 general obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

(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 general obligations of the State of Arkansas and shall be secured and sold in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-218 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-218
Additional lamps and reflectors on buses, trucks, tractors, and trailers
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to other equipment required by this subchapter, the following vehicles shall be equipped as stated in this section: (1) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and (B) One (1) stop light; (2) On every bus or truck eighty inches (80") or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (C) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; (3) On every truck tractor: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; and (B) On the rear, one (1) stop light; (4) On every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.): (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; (C) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side, also two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side, and one (1) stop light; (5) On every pole trailer in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross weight: (A) On each side, one (1) side marker lamp and one (1) clearance lamp, which may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear; and (B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and (6) On every trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross or less: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) on each side; and (B) If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then the vehicle shall also be equipped with one (1) stop light. (b) The clearance lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, and reflectors required in subsection (a) of this section shall display or reflect the following colors: (1) Front clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color; (2) Rear clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of a vehicle shall display or reflect a red color; and (3) All lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except: (A) The stop light or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow; and (B) The light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber. (c) Reflectors, clearance, and side marker lamps, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted as follows: (1) (A) (i) Reflectors, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches (24") and not higher than sixty inches (60") above the ground on which the vehicle stands. (ii) If the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches (24"), the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit. (B) The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load. (C) Any required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but this reflector shall meet all the other reflector requirements of this subchapter; and (2) (A) Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and as near the top thereof as practicable. (B) Clearance lamps and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination, provided illumination is given as required in this section with reference to both. (d) Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, and side marker lamps, when required under subsection (a) of this section, shall be as follows: (1) (A) Every reflector upon any vehicle referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (B) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear; (2) Front and rear clearance lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle; and (3) Side marker lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the side of the vehicle on which mounted. (e) (1) Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any lamp, except tail lamps, need not be lighted when that lamp by reason of its location on a vehicle of the combination would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination. (2) This subsection shall not affect the requirement that lighted clearance lamps be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle required to have clearance lamps, nor that all lights required on the rear of the rearmost vehicle of any combination shall be lighted. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 107; Pope's Dig., §§ 6764-6767; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 44; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-705.

(a) In addition to other equipment required by this subchapter, the following vehicles shall be equipped as stated in this section: (1) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and (B) One (1) stop light; (2) On every bus or truck eighty inches (80") or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (C) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; (3) On every truck tractor: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; and (B) On the rear, one (1) stop light; (4) On every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.): (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; (C) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side, also two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side, and one (1) stop light; (5) On every pole trailer in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross weight: (A) On each side, one (1) side marker lamp and one (1) clearance lamp, which may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear; and (B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and (6) On every trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross or less: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) on each side; and (B) If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then the vehicle shall also be equipped with one (1) stop light.

(1) On every bus or truck, whatever its size, there shall be the following: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and (B) One (1) stop light;

(A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and

(B) One (1) stop light;

(2) On every bus or truck eighty inches (80") or more in overall width, in addition to the requirements in subdivision (a)(1) of this section: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (C) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear;

(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side;

(B) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side;

(C) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and

(D) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear;

(3) On every truck tractor: (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; and (B) On the rear, one (1) stop light;

(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; and

(B) On the rear, one (1) stop light;

(4) On every trailer or semitrailer having a gross weight in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.): (A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side; (B) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; (C) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and (D) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side, also two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side, and one (1) stop light;

(A) On the front, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side;

(B) On each side, two (2) side marker lamps, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear;

(C) On each side, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at or near the front and one (1) at or near the rear; and

(D) On the rear, two (2) clearance lamps, one (1) at each side, also two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side, and one (1) stop light;

(5) On every pole trailer in excess of three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross weight: (A) On each side, one (1) side marker lamp and one (1) clearance lamp, which may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear; and (B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and

(A) On each side, one (1) side marker lamp and one (1) clearance lamp, which may be in combination, to show to the front, side, and rear; and

(B) On the rear of the pole trailer or load, two (2) reflectors, one (1) at each side; and

(6) On every trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer weighing three thousand pounds (3,000 lbs.) gross or less: (A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) on each side; and (B) If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then the vehicle shall also be equipped with one (1) stop light.

(A) On the rear, two (2) reflectors, one (1) on each side; and

(B) If any trailer or semitrailer is so loaded or is of dimensions as to obscure the stop light on the towing vehicle, then the vehicle shall also be equipped with one (1) stop light.

(b) The clearance lamps, side marker lamps, backup lamps, and reflectors required in subsection (a) of this section shall display or reflect the following colors: (1) Front clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color; (2) Rear clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of a vehicle shall display or reflect a red color; and (3) All lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except: (A) The stop light or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow; and (B) The light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber.

(1) Front clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the front or on the side near the front of a vehicle shall display or reflect an amber color;

(2) Rear clearance lamps and those marker lamps and reflectors mounted on the rear or on the sides near the rear of a vehicle shall display or reflect a red color; and

(3) All lighting devices and reflectors mounted on the rear of any vehicle shall display or reflect a red color, except: (A) The stop light or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow; and (B) The light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber.

(A) The stop light or other signal device, which may be red, amber, or yellow; and

(B) The light illuminating the license plate shall be white and the light emitted by a backup lamp shall be white or amber.

(c) Reflectors, clearance, and side marker lamps, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted as follows: (1) (A) (i) Reflectors, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches (24") and not higher than sixty inches (60") above the ground on which the vehicle stands. (ii) If the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches (24"), the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit. (B) The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load. (C) Any required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but this reflector shall meet all the other reflector requirements of this subchapter; and (2) (A) Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and as near the top thereof as practicable. (B) Clearance lamps and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination, provided illumination is given as required in this section with reference to both.

(1) (A) (i) Reflectors, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches (24") and not higher than sixty inches (60") above the ground on which the vehicle stands. (ii) If the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches (24"), the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit. (B) The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load. (C) Any required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but this reflector shall meet all the other reflector requirements of this subchapter; and

(A) (i) Reflectors, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches (24") and not higher than sixty inches (60") above the ground on which the vehicle stands. (ii) If the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches (24"), the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit.

(i) Reflectors, when required by subsection (a) of this section, shall be mounted at a height not less than twenty-four inches (24") and not higher than sixty inches (60") above the ground on which the vehicle stands.

(ii) If the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle is less than twenty-four inches (24"), the reflector at such point shall be mounted as high as that part of the permanent structure will permit.

(B) The rear reflectors on a pole trailer may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load.

(C) Any required red reflector on the rear of a vehicle may be incorporated with the tail lamp, but this reflector shall meet all the other reflector requirements of this subchapter; and

(2) (A) Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and as near the top thereof as practicable. (B) Clearance lamps and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination, provided illumination is given as required in this section with reference to both.

(A) Clearance lamps shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and as near the top thereof as practicable.

(B) Clearance lamps and side marker lamps may be mounted in combination, provided illumination is given as required in this section with reference to both.

(d) Visibility requirements for reflectors, clearance lamps, and side marker lamps, when required under subsection (a) of this section, shall be as follows: (1) (A) Every reflector upon any vehicle referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (B) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear; (2) Front and rear clearance lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle; and (3) Side marker lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the side of the vehicle on which mounted.

(1) (A) Every reflector upon any vehicle referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (B) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear;

(A) Every reflector upon any vehicle referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be of such size and characteristics and so maintained as to be readily visible at nighttime from all distances within six hundred feet (600') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.

(B) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides, and those mounted on the rear shall reflect a red color to the rear;

(2) Front and rear clearance lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the front and rear, respectively, of the vehicle; and

(3) Side marker lamps shall be capable of being seen and distinguished under normal atmospheric conditions at the times lights are required, at a distance of five hundred feet (500') from the side of the vehicle on which mounted.

(e) (1) Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any lamp, except tail lamps, need not be lighted when that lamp by reason of its location on a vehicle of the combination would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination. (2) This subsection shall not affect the requirement that lighted clearance lamps be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle required to have clearance lamps, nor that all lights required on the rear of the rearmost vehicle of any combination shall be lighted.

(1) Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any lamp, except tail lamps, need not be lighted when that lamp by reason of its location on a vehicle of the combination would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination.

(2) This subsection shall not affect the requirement that lighted clearance lamps be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle required to have clearance lamps, nor that all lights required on the rear of the rearmost vehicle of any combination shall be lighted.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 107; Pope's Dig., §§ 6764-6767; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 44; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-705.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1314 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1314
Constables
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "Constable" for constables to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she is a constable and subject to the conditions provided under this subchapter. (b) The department shall design the special license plate issued under this section to be the same basic design as the standard license plate, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Constable". (c) (1) A constable may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section. (2) The fee for the initial application for a special license plate under this section is: (A) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; and (B) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle. (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is ten dollars ($10.00). (d) Upon application and renewal of a special license plate issued under this section, the constable shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is at the time of application or renewal a constable. (e) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration. (2) The fee shall be credited as supplemental and in addition to all other funds as may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (f) The registration of a special license plate under this section may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under subsection (d) of this section and under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . Added by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "Constable" for constables to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she is a constable and subject to the conditions provided under this subchapter.

(b) The department shall design the special license plate issued under this section to be the same basic design as the standard license plate, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Constable".

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(d) Upon application and renewal of a special license plate issued under this section, the constable shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is at the time of application or renewal a constable.

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

(1) The fee remitted under subdivision (c)(2)(B) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration.

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

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

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

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

(2) Be renewed as provided under subsection (d) of this section and under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 .

Added by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-308
Reckless driving
Status: in_force

(a) Any person who drives any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving. (b) (1) (A) If physical injury to a person results, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) Otherwise, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (2) (A) For a second or subsequent offense occurring within three (3) years of the first offense, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) However, if the second or subsequent offense involves physical injury to a person, the person convicted shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 50; Pope's Dig., § 6708; Acts 1955, No. 186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1003; Acts 1987, No. 258, § 1.

(a) Any person who drives any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.

(b) (1) (A) If physical injury to a person results, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) Otherwise, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (2) (A) For a second or subsequent offense occurring within three (3) years of the first offense, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) However, if the second or subsequent offense involves physical injury to a person, the person convicted shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(1) (A) If physical injury to a person results, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) Otherwise, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(A) If physical injury to a person results, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than thirty (30) days nor more than ninety (90) days or by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(B) Otherwise, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished upon a first conviction by imprisonment for a period of not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days or a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(2) (A) For a second or subsequent offense occurring within three (3) years of the first offense, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) However, if the second or subsequent offense involves physical injury to a person, the person convicted shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(A) For a second or subsequent offense occurring within three (3) years of the first offense, every person convicted of reckless driving shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than thirty (30) days nor more than six (6) months or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(B) However, if the second or subsequent offense involves physical injury to a person, the person convicted shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than sixty (60) days nor more than one (1) year or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 50; Pope's Dig., § 6708; Acts 1955, No. 186, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1003; Acts 1987, No. 258, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-107
Regulation of use
Status: in_force

The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, villages, and towns may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the use of controlled-access facilities by the various classes of vehicles or traffic in a manner consistent with § 27-68-102 . Acts 1953, No. 383, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2203.

The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, villages, and towns may regulate, restrict, or prohibit the use of controlled-access facilities by the various classes of vehicles or traffic in a manner consistent with § 27-68-102 .

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2203.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-102
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas; (2) "Construction" and "constructing" when said with reference to ferries include the terms "purchase" and "purchasing", respectively; (3) "General Bridge Authority Act" has reference to 33 U.S.C. § 525 et seq.; and (4) "Revenue" means revenue or income derived solely from tolls, rents, fees, and other charges imposed by the commission for services rendered by a bridge constructed or reconstructed, or by a ferry constructed under the provisions of this chapter, and shall not be deemed in any event to include any revenues or funds of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-617.

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

(1) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission of the State of Arkansas;

(2) "Construction" and "constructing" when said with reference to ferries include the terms "purchase" and "purchasing", respectively;

(3) "General Bridge Authority Act" has reference to 33 U.S.C. § 525 et seq.; and

(4) "Revenue" means revenue or income derived solely from tolls, rents, fees, and other charges imposed by the commission for services rendered by a bridge constructed or reconstructed, or by a ferry constructed under the provisions of this chapter, and shall not be deemed in any event to include any revenues or funds of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1002 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-50-1002
Reports to be complete
Status: in_force

(a) No analysis shall be made by the Office of Driver Services from accident reports which do not contain sufficient information to make a fair analysis of the report. (b) Diagrams required on the report shall be complete with adequate descriptive narrative to determine what occurred in the accident. (c) All other information required in the report shall be completed by the investigating officer and all witnesses, if any, properly identified. Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.6.

(a) No analysis shall be made by the Office of Driver Services from accident reports which do not contain sufficient information to make a fair analysis of the report.

(b) Diagrams required on the report shall be complete with adequate descriptive narrative to determine what occurred in the accident.

(c) All other information required in the report shall be completed by the investigating officer and all witnesses, if any, properly identified.

Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 16, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7432; Pope's Dig., § 6644; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-194.

Repealed by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 16, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7432; Pope's Dig., § 6644; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-194.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-709 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-709
Half-year license
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any motor vehicle for which the annual registration and licensing fee is one hundred dollars ($100) or more, for any twelve-month licensing period, may be licensed for the first six (6) months of the annual licensing period, upon payment of one-half (½) of the annual registration and licensing fee, plus an additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) to defray the administrative cost of issuing the half-year license, under such rules as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3092, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4532, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-282.

Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, any motor vehicle for which the annual registration and licensing fee is one hundred dollars ($100) or more, for any twelve-month licensing period, may be licensed for the first six (6) months of the annual licensing period, upon payment of one-half (½) of the annual registration and licensing fee, plus an additional fee of five dollars ($5.00) to defray the administrative cost of issuing the half-year license, under such rules as the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3092, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4532, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 38, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-282.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-713 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-713
Issuance of registration certificates and certificates of title
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue a registration certificate and a certificate of title. The registration certificate and the certificate of title shall be of a type which, as nearly as possible, prevents the document from being altered, counterfeited, duplicated, or simulated without ready detection. (b) (1) The registration certificate shall be delivered to the owner and shall display the date issued, the name and address of the owner, the registration number assigned to the vehicle, and the description of the vehicle as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) Upon the reverse side it shall contain a form for endorsement of notice to the Office of Motor Vehicle upon transfer of the vehicle. (c) (1) (A) The certificate of title shall contain upon its face the identical information required upon the face of the registration certificate. (B) In addition, it shall contain: (i) A statement of the owner's title; (ii) A statement of all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle therein described; (iii) A statement as to whether possession is held by the owner under a lease, contract of conditional sale, or other like agreement; and (iv) If a certificate of title is issued as a certificate of title with beneficiary, the information required under § 27-14-727 . (2) The certificate shall bear the seal of the Office of Motor Vehicle. (d) (1) The certificate of title shall contain upon the front side a space for the signature of the owner, and the owner shall write his or her name with pen and ink in the space upon receipt of the certificate, except when a surviving owner or a beneficiary applies for a new title under § 27-14-727 . (2) The certificate shall also contain upon the reverse side forms for assignment of title or interest and warranty thereof by the owner, with space for notation of liens and encumbrances upon the vehicle at the time of a transfer. (e) (1) The certificate of title shall be delivered to the owner in the event no lien or encumbrance appears thereon. (2) Otherwise, the certificate of title shall be delivered either to the person holding the first lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle as shown in the certificate or to the person named to receive it in the application for the certificate. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 39; 1981, No. 697, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-139; Acts 2007, No. 171, § 1; 2011, No. 335, §§ 2, 3.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon registering a vehicle, shall issue a registration certificate and a certificate of title. The registration certificate and the certificate of title shall be of a type which, as nearly as possible, prevents the document from being altered, counterfeited, duplicated, or simulated without ready detection.

(b) (1) The registration certificate shall be delivered to the owner and shall display the date issued, the name and address of the owner, the registration number assigned to the vehicle, and the description of the vehicle as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (2) Upon the reverse side it shall contain a form for endorsement of notice to the Office of Motor Vehicle upon transfer of the vehicle.

(1) The registration certificate shall be delivered to the owner and shall display the date issued, the name and address of the owner, the registration number assigned to the vehicle, and the description of the vehicle as determined by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(2) Upon the reverse side it shall contain a form for endorsement of notice to the Office of Motor Vehicle upon transfer of the vehicle.

(c) (1) (A) The certificate of title shall contain upon its face the identical information required upon the face of the registration certificate. (B) In addition, it shall contain: (i) A statement of the owner's title; (ii) A statement of all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle therein described; (iii) A statement as to whether possession is held by the owner under a lease, contract of conditional sale, or other like agreement; and (iv) If a certificate of title is issued as a certificate of title with beneficiary, the information required under § 27-14-727 . (2) The certificate shall bear the seal of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(1) (A) The certificate of title shall contain upon its face the identical information required upon the face of the registration certificate. (B) In addition, it shall contain: (i) A statement of the owner's title; (ii) A statement of all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle therein described; (iii) A statement as to whether possession is held by the owner under a lease, contract of conditional sale, or other like agreement; and (iv) If a certificate of title is issued as a certificate of title with beneficiary, the information required under § 27-14-727 .

(A) The certificate of title shall contain upon its face the identical information required upon the face of the registration certificate.

(B) In addition, it shall contain: (i) A statement of the owner's title; (ii) A statement of all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle therein described; (iii) A statement as to whether possession is held by the owner under a lease, contract of conditional sale, or other like agreement; and (iv) If a certificate of title is issued as a certificate of title with beneficiary, the information required under § 27-14-727 .

(i) A statement of the owner's title;

(ii) A statement of all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle therein described;

(iii) A statement as to whether possession is held by the owner under a lease, contract of conditional sale, or other like agreement; and

(iv) If a certificate of title is issued as a certificate of title with beneficiary, the information required under § 27-14-727 .

(2) The certificate shall bear the seal of the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(d) (1) The certificate of title shall contain upon the front side a space for the signature of the owner, and the owner shall write his or her name with pen and ink in the space upon receipt of the certificate, except when a surviving owner or a beneficiary applies for a new title under § 27-14-727 . (2) The certificate shall also contain upon the reverse side forms for assignment of title or interest and warranty thereof by the owner, with space for notation of liens and encumbrances upon the vehicle at the time of a transfer.

(1) The certificate of title shall contain upon the front side a space for the signature of the owner, and the owner shall write his or her name with pen and ink in the space upon receipt of the certificate, except when a surviving owner or a beneficiary applies for a new title under § 27-14-727 .

(2) The certificate shall also contain upon the reverse side forms for assignment of title or interest and warranty thereof by the owner, with space for notation of liens and encumbrances upon the vehicle at the time of a transfer.

(e) (1) The certificate of title shall be delivered to the owner in the event no lien or encumbrance appears thereon. (2) Otherwise, the certificate of title shall be delivered either to the person holding the first lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle as shown in the certificate or to the person named to receive it in the application for the certificate.

(1) The certificate of title shall be delivered to the owner in the event no lien or encumbrance appears thereon.

(2) Otherwise, the certificate of title shall be delivered either to the person holding the first lien or encumbrance upon the vehicle as shown in the certificate or to the person named to receive it in the application for the certificate.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 9, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 39; 1981, No. 697, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-139; Acts 2007, No. 171, § 1; 2011, No. 335, §§ 2, 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1206
Time and place for registration or renewal
Status: in_force

(a) An applicant may apply, in person or by mail, for the issuance of permanent license plates to the revenue collector in the county where he or she resides or to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. (b) Thirty (30) days before the expiration of a license, the secretary shall notify the owner of a registered trailer subject to this subchapter at the last address of the owner of the trailer as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle, but the secretary is not required to go beyond the face of the last registration statement. (c) (1) A proper application for registration or renewal of a registration by mail must be postmarked not later than fifteen (15) days before the date for renewal in order to allow time for processing. (2) The secretary is authorized to impose a first class postage fee for handling the issuance of all new licenses or renewals by mail. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4577, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.15; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 3.

(a) An applicant may apply, in person or by mail, for the issuance of permanent license plates to the revenue collector in the county where he or she resides or to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(b) Thirty (30) days before the expiration of a license, the secretary shall notify the owner of a registered trailer subject to this subchapter at the last address of the owner of the trailer as the owner's name and address appear on the records of the Office of Motor Vehicle, but the secretary is not required to go beyond the face of the last registration statement.

(c) (1) A proper application for registration or renewal of a registration by mail must be postmarked not later than fifteen (15) days before the date for renewal in order to allow time for processing. (2) The secretary is authorized to impose a first class postage fee for handling the issuance of all new licenses or renewals by mail.

(1) A proper application for registration or renewal of a registration by mail must be postmarked not later than fifteen (15) days before the date for renewal in order to allow time for processing.

(2) The secretary is authorized to impose a first class postage fee for handling the issuance of all new licenses or renewals by mail.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4577, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, § 15; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.15; Acts 2001, No. 330, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-66-208
Land deeded to county
Status: in_force

The county judge in his or her discretion may designate as a county road any strip of ground deeded by the owners to the county for a public thoroughfare. Acts 1923, No. 666, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6974; Acts 1983, No. 463, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-109.

The county judge in his or her discretion may designate as a county road any strip of ground deeded by the owners to the county for a public thoroughfare.

Acts 1923, No. 666, § 6; Pope's Dig., § 6974; Acts 1983, No. 463, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-408 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-408
Sale of bonds
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at private or public sale, and upon such terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this act. The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission, which price may include a discount or a premium. (b) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of such bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that such offering is being made. The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected. (c) The commission is authorized to structure the sale of bonds utilizing such financing techniques as are recommended by its professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. In furtherance of this authorization, the commission may enter into such 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 and reimbursement agreements. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

(a) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at private or public sale, and upon such terms as the State Highway Commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this act. The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the commission, which price may include a discount or a premium.

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

(c) The commission is authorized to structure the sale of bonds utilizing such financing techniques as are recommended by its professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. In furtherance of this authorization, the commission may enter into such 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 and reimbursement agreements.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-102
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to: (1) Implement a special license plate law that transfers the authority for approving special license plates to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration; (2) Continue the special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005; and (3) Authorize the Department of Finance and Administration to administratively reissue each type of special license plate continued under this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4704, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this chapter is to:

(1) Implement a special license plate law that transfers the authority for approving special license plates to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration;

(2) Continue the special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005; and

(3) Authorize the Department of Finance and Administration to administratively reissue each type of special license plate continued under this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4704, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-14-1601
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Manufactured home" means a factory-built structure: (A) Produced in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit; and (2) "Mobile home" means a structure: (A) Built in a factory before the enactment of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit. Acts 1973, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132.2; Acts 2001, No. 1118, § 1; 2005, No. 1991, § 6; 2009, No. 317, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Manufactured home" means a factory-built structure: (A) Produced in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit; and

(A) Produced in accordance with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and

(B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit; and

(2) "Mobile home" means a structure: (A) Built in a factory before the enactment of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and (B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit.

(A) Built in a factory before the enactment of the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5401 et seq.; and

(B) Designed to be used as a dwelling unit.

Acts 1973, No. 176, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132.2; Acts 2001, No. 1118, § 1; 2005, No. 1991, § 6; 2009, No. 317, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-102-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 102 / Section 27-102-108
Property found afloat
Status: in_force

When boats are wrecked or staved and property is found afloat on any watercourse in this state, and the value thereof does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), the taker up of the property shall be entitled to salvage not exceeding one-fourth (¼) part thereof for taking up and securing the property, to be adjudged by a justice of the peace of the county. Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 8744; Pope's Dig., § 11437; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-313.

When boats are wrecked or staved and property is found afloat on any watercourse in this state, and the value thereof does not exceed one hundred dollars ($100), the taker up of the property shall be entitled to salvage not exceeding one-fourth (¼) part thereof for taking up and securing the property, to be adjudged by a justice of the peace of the county.

Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 13; C. & M. Dig., § 8744; Pope's Dig., § 11437; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-313.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1006 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1006
Authority to issue permanent license plate subject to replacement
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue to the owner of a vehicle subject to this subchapter a permanent license plate subject to replacement at the request of the owner because of theft, loss, wear, or mutilation, or at the discretion of either the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the secretary. (b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as amending or altering § 27-14-602 or § 27-14-720 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4542, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.14.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue to the owner of a vehicle subject to this subchapter a permanent license plate subject to replacement at the request of the owner because of theft, loss, wear, or mutilation, or at the discretion of either the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police or the secretary.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed as amending or altering § 27-14-602 or § 27-14-720 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4542, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-24-702
Special license plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish each member of the General Assembly a special license plate for his or her personal motor vehicle as provided in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4726, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish each member of the General Assembly a special license plate for his or her personal motor vehicle as provided in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4726, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-612 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-612
Agreements for payment of damages
Status: in_force

(a) Any two (2) or more of the persons involved in, or affected by, an accident as described in § 27-19-601 may, at any time, enter into a written agreement for the payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims of any of such persons because of bodily injury or death or property damage arising from the accident, which may provide for payment in installments, and may file a signed copy thereof with the Office of Driver Services. (b) In the event any such written agreement is filed with the Office of Driver Services, the Office of Driver Services shall not require the deposit of security and shall terminate any prior order of suspension, or, if security has previously been deposited, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately return the security to the depositor or his or her personal representative. (c) (1) In the event of a default in any payment under the agreement and upon notice of default within one (1) year, the Office of Driver Services shall take action suspending the license or the registration or both the license and registration of the person in default as would be appropriate in the event of failure of the person to deposit security when required under this subchapter. (2) The suspension shall remain in effect and the license or registration shall not be restored unless and until: (A) Security is deposited as required under this subchapter in such amount as the Office of Driver Services may then determine is required under this subchapter; (B) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount; or (C) One (1) year has elapsed following the effective date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with the Office of Driver Services that during that period no action at law upon the agreement has been instituted and is pending. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 32; 1975, No. 1007, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1432; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 4.

(a) Any two (2) or more of the persons involved in, or affected by, an accident as described in § 27-19-601 may, at any time, enter into a written agreement for the payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims of any of such persons because of bodily injury or death or property damage arising from the accident, which may provide for payment in installments, and may file a signed copy thereof with the Office of Driver Services.

(b) In the event any such written agreement is filed with the Office of Driver Services, the Office of Driver Services shall not require the deposit of security and shall terminate any prior order of suspension, or, if security has previously been deposited, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately return the security to the depositor or his or her personal representative.

(c) (1) In the event of a default in any payment under the agreement and upon notice of default within one (1) year, the Office of Driver Services shall take action suspending the license or the registration or both the license and registration of the person in default as would be appropriate in the event of failure of the person to deposit security when required under this subchapter. (2) The suspension shall remain in effect and the license or registration shall not be restored unless and until: (A) Security is deposited as required under this subchapter in such amount as the Office of Driver Services may then determine is required under this subchapter; (B) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount; or (C) One (1) year has elapsed following the effective date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with the Office of Driver Services that during that period no action at law upon the agreement has been instituted and is pending.

(1) In the event of a default in any payment under the agreement and upon notice of default within one (1) year, the Office of Driver Services shall take action suspending the license or the registration or both the license and registration of the person in default as would be appropriate in the event of failure of the person to deposit security when required under this subchapter.

(2) The suspension shall remain in effect and the license or registration shall not be restored unless and until: (A) Security is deposited as required under this subchapter in such amount as the Office of Driver Services may then determine is required under this subchapter; (B) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount; or (C) One (1) year has elapsed following the effective date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with the Office of Driver Services that during that period no action at law upon the agreement has been instituted and is pending.

(A) Security is deposited as required under this subchapter in such amount as the Office of Driver Services may then determine is required under this subchapter;

(B) When, following any such default and suspension, the person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount; or

(C) One (1) year has elapsed following the effective date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with the Office of Driver Services that during that period no action at law upon the agreement has been instituted and is pending.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 32; 1975, No. 1007, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1432; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1210
Nonjudicial public sale
Status: in_force

(a) After complying with the requirements of foreclosure of liens provided by this subchapter, ownership of the vehicle and its contents shall thereupon vest in the purchaser free of all liens of any nature. Should the nonjudicial public sale produce more funds than the sum of all charges, including the costs of the sale and including a reasonable charge for processing the paperwork, the excess shall be paid as follows: (1) (A) If the vehicle was removed to an impound lot at the request of a law enforcement agency as authorized by this subchapter, the excess shall be maintained for a period of one (1) year by the entity that operates the impound lot. (B) If the excess is not claimed during this period by the person legally entitled thereto, the moneys shall be paid to the entity operating the impound lot; or (2) (A) If the vehicle was removed to a private impound lot under § 27-50-1101 , the excess shall be paid to the county clerk to the account of the person legally entitled to the excess. (B) The Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq., shall apply to any unclaimed funds or excess moneys that have been paid to the county clerk. (b) Should the sale produce the same or less than the sum of all charges: (1) At the election of the possessory lienholder, the sale of the vehicle may be cancelled and ownership of the vehicle and its contents shall thereupon vest in the possessory lienholder as purchaser free of all liens of any nature; and (2) The possessory lienholder shall have a valid claim against the owner for the full amount of the charges, including the costs of the sale and including a reasonable charge for processing the paperwork, less the sale price of the vehicle and its contents. (c) (1) Upon presentation of documentation to the Office of Motor Vehicle to the effect that the sale procedure provided in this subsection has been complied with protecting the rights of the owner or lienholder, the purchaser of the vehicle shall be entitled to receive a new title to the vehicle upon meeting other applicable administrative requirements of title and registration laws. (2) The towing and storage firm shall execute an affidavit stating that the vehicle has been towed and stored as an unattended or abandoned vehicle and that notice has been given as required in this subchapter to the registered owners and all lienholders of record. (3) The affidavit shall describe the vehicle by make, year, model, and vehicle identification number. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 9; 1997, No. 841, § 4; 2001, No. 1820, § 1; 2001, No. 1830, § 7; 2005, No. 1878, § 9; 2005, No. 2211, § 5; 2007, No. 1053, § 13; 2011, No. 872, § 1.

(a) After complying with the requirements of foreclosure of liens provided by this subchapter, ownership of the vehicle and its contents shall thereupon vest in the purchaser free of all liens of any nature. Should the nonjudicial public sale produce more funds than the sum of all charges, including the costs of the sale and including a reasonable charge for processing the paperwork, the excess shall be paid as follows: (1) (A) If the vehicle was removed to an impound lot at the request of a law enforcement agency as authorized by this subchapter, the excess shall be maintained for a period of one (1) year by the entity that operates the impound lot. (B) If the excess is not claimed during this period by the person legally entitled thereto, the moneys shall be paid to the entity operating the impound lot; or (2) (A) If the vehicle was removed to a private impound lot under § 27-50-1101 , the excess shall be paid to the county clerk to the account of the person legally entitled to the excess. (B) The Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq., shall apply to any unclaimed funds or excess moneys that have been paid to the county clerk.

(1) (A) If the vehicle was removed to an impound lot at the request of a law enforcement agency as authorized by this subchapter, the excess shall be maintained for a period of one (1) year by the entity that operates the impound lot. (B) If the excess is not claimed during this period by the person legally entitled thereto, the moneys shall be paid to the entity operating the impound lot; or

(A) If the vehicle was removed to an impound lot at the request of a law enforcement agency as authorized by this subchapter, the excess shall be maintained for a period of one (1) year by the entity that operates the impound lot.

(B) If the excess is not claimed during this period by the person legally entitled thereto, the moneys shall be paid to the entity operating the impound lot; or

(2) (A) If the vehicle was removed to a private impound lot under § 27-50-1101 , the excess shall be paid to the county clerk to the account of the person legally entitled to the excess. (B) The Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq., shall apply to any unclaimed funds or excess moneys that have been paid to the county clerk.

(A) If the vehicle was removed to a private impound lot under § 27-50-1101 , the excess shall be paid to the county clerk to the account of the person legally entitled to the excess.

(B) The Unclaimed Property Act, § 18-28-201 et seq., shall apply to any unclaimed funds or excess moneys that have been paid to the county clerk.

(b) Should the sale produce the same or less than the sum of all charges: (1) At the election of the possessory lienholder, the sale of the vehicle may be cancelled and ownership of the vehicle and its contents shall thereupon vest in the possessory lienholder as purchaser free of all liens of any nature; and (2) The possessory lienholder shall have a valid claim against the owner for the full amount of the charges, including the costs of the sale and including a reasonable charge for processing the paperwork, less the sale price of the vehicle and its contents.

(1) At the election of the possessory lienholder, the sale of the vehicle may be cancelled and ownership of the vehicle and its contents shall thereupon vest in the possessory lienholder as purchaser free of all liens of any nature; and

(2) The possessory lienholder shall have a valid claim against the owner for the full amount of the charges, including the costs of the sale and including a reasonable charge for processing the paperwork, less the sale price of the vehicle and its contents.

(c) (1) Upon presentation of documentation to the Office of Motor Vehicle to the effect that the sale procedure provided in this subsection has been complied with protecting the rights of the owner or lienholder, the purchaser of the vehicle shall be entitled to receive a new title to the vehicle upon meeting other applicable administrative requirements of title and registration laws. (2) The towing and storage firm shall execute an affidavit stating that the vehicle has been towed and stored as an unattended or abandoned vehicle and that notice has been given as required in this subchapter to the registered owners and all lienholders of record. (3) The affidavit shall describe the vehicle by make, year, model, and vehicle identification number.

(1) Upon presentation of documentation to the Office of Motor Vehicle to the effect that the sale procedure provided in this subsection has been complied with protecting the rights of the owner or lienholder, the purchaser of the vehicle shall be entitled to receive a new title to the vehicle upon meeting other applicable administrative requirements of title and registration laws.

(2) The towing and storage firm shall execute an affidavit stating that the vehicle has been towed and stored as an unattended or abandoned vehicle and that notice has been given as required in this subchapter to the registered owners and all lienholders of record.

(3) The affidavit shall describe the vehicle by make, year, model, and vehicle identification number.

Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 9; 1997, No. 841, § 4; 2001, No. 1820, § 1; 2001, No. 1830, § 7; 2005, No. 1878, § 9; 2005, No. 2211, § 5; 2007, No. 1053, § 13; 2011, No. 872, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-3101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 31 / Section 27-15-3101
Design of plates
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design a search and rescue license plate for motor vehicles. (b) The license plates shall be numbered consecutively and shall contain the words "Search and Rescue". Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall design a search and rescue license plate for motor vehicles.

(b) The license plates shall be numbered consecutively and shall contain the words "Search and Rescue".

Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-205
Projects to be financed
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall prepare and distribute to the Governor a report setting forth the specific highway improvement projects which would be financed if all of the authorized bonds were to be issued and the estimated cost of each project. (b) Upon receipt of the report described in subsection (a) of this section, the Governor shall, if he or she deems it to be in the public interest, by proclamation call an election on the question of issuing the bonds. (c) The report of projects described in subsection (a) of this section may be modified by the commission from time to time in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 4.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall prepare and distribute to the Governor a report setting forth the specific highway improvement projects which would be financed if all of the authorized bonds were to be issued and the estimated cost of each project.

(b) Upon receipt of the report described in subsection (a) of this section, the Governor shall, if he or she deems it to be in the public interest, by proclamation call an election on the question of issuing the bonds.

(c) The report of projects described in subsection (a) of this section may be modified by the commission from time to time in accordance with Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 4.