Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-817 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-817
[Effective 2/1/2025] Digitized driver's license - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Current status" means the record maintained by the Office of Driver Services reflecting a driver's license holder's present status, including without limitation whether the driver's license is: (A) Valid; (B) Expired; (C) Cancelled; (D) Suspended; (E) Disqualified; (F) A special restricted license; or (G) Held by a driver required to use an ignition interlock device; (2) "Digitized driver's license" means a data file: (A) Available on a mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services or its authorized representative; (B) Containing all of the same data elements visible on the face and back of the driver's license; and (C) Displays the current status of the driver's license; (3) "Private entity" means a natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, and other business entity; and (4) "Public entity" means an agency or instrumentality of the state, including without limitation a department, an institution of higher education, a board, or a commission. (b) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall offer an additional option to view a digitized driver's license upon payment of ten dollars ($10.00) to an applicant: (A) With a valid Arkansas driver's license; or (B) Renewing his or her Arkansas driver's license. (2) The digitized driver's license shall be available for view at any time until the expiration of the applicant's Arkansas driver's license issued under § 27-16-801(a)(1) . (3) The fee for the option to view a digitized driver's license required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is in addition to any other fees charged by the Office of Driver Services for the issuance of an Arkansas driver's license. (c) A digital copy, photograph, or image of a driver's license which is not downloaded through the application on a mobile device shall not be a valid digitized driver's license as provided in this section. (d) (1) The display of a digitized driver's license shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device. (2) If a person presents their mobile device to a law enforcement officer for purposes of displaying the person's digitized driver's license, the law enforcement officer shall promptly return the mobile device to the person once the law enforcement officer has had an opportunity to verify the identity and license status of the person. (3) A law that requires a person to surrender his or her Arkansas driver's license to a law enforcement officer shall not apply to the mobile device used to display his or her digitized driver's license. (e) A digitized driver's license: (1) May be accepted by a public entity for all state purposes authorized for a driver's license; and (2) May be accepted by a private entity for all state purposes for a driver's license. (f) The fees collected under subsection (b) this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to defray the cost of administering a digitized driver's license and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division. (g) The Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules for the implementation of this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 4, eff. 2/1/2025.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Current status" means the record maintained by the Office of Driver Services reflecting a driver's license holder's present status, including without limitation whether the driver's license is: (A) Valid; (B) Expired; (C) Cancelled; (D) Suspended; (E) Disqualified; (F) A special restricted license; or (G) Held by a driver required to use an ignition interlock device; (2) "Digitized driver's license" means a data file: (A) Available on a mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services or its authorized representative; (B) Containing all of the same data elements visible on the face and back of the driver's license; and (C) Displays the current status of the driver's license; (3) "Private entity" means a natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, and other business entity; and (4) "Public entity" means an agency or instrumentality of the state, including without limitation a department, an institution of higher education, a board, or a commission.

(1) "Current status" means the record maintained by the Office of Driver Services reflecting a driver's license holder's present status, including without limitation whether the driver's license is: (A) Valid; (B) Expired; (C) Cancelled; (D) Suspended; (E) Disqualified; (F) A special restricted license; or (G) Held by a driver required to use an ignition interlock device;

(A) Valid;

(B) Expired;

(C) Cancelled;

(D) Suspended;

(E) Disqualified;

(F) A special restricted license; or

(G) Held by a driver required to use an ignition interlock device;

(2) "Digitized driver's license" means a data file: (A) Available on a mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services or its authorized representative; (B) Containing all of the same data elements visible on the face and back of the driver's license; and (C) Displays the current status of the driver's license;

(A) Available on a mobile device which has connectivity to the internet through an application that allows the mobile device to download the data file from the Office of Driver Services or its authorized representative;

(B) Containing all of the same data elements visible on the face and back of the driver's license; and

(C) Displays the current status of the driver's license;

(3) "Private entity" means a natural person, corporation, general partnership, limited liability corporation, limited partnership, joint venture, business trust, public benefit corporation, nonprofit entity, and other business entity; and

(4) "Public entity" means an agency or instrumentality of the state, including without limitation a department, an institution of higher education, a board, or a commission.

(b) (1) The Office of Driver Services shall offer an additional option to view a digitized driver's license upon payment of ten dollars ($10.00) to an applicant: (A) With a valid Arkansas driver's license; or (B) Renewing his or her Arkansas driver's license. (2) The digitized driver's license shall be available for view at any time until the expiration of the applicant's Arkansas driver's license issued under § 27-16-801(a)(1) . (3) The fee for the option to view a digitized driver's license required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is in addition to any other fees charged by the Office of Driver Services for the issuance of an Arkansas driver's license.

(1) The Office of Driver Services shall offer an additional option to view a digitized driver's license upon payment of ten dollars ($10.00) to an applicant: (A) With a valid Arkansas driver's license; or (B) Renewing his or her Arkansas driver's license.

(A) With a valid Arkansas driver's license; or

(B) Renewing his or her Arkansas driver's license.

(2) The digitized driver's license shall be available for view at any time until the expiration of the applicant's Arkansas driver's license issued under § 27-16-801(a)(1) .

(3) The fee for the option to view a digitized driver's license required under subdivision (b)(1) of this section is in addition to any other fees charged by the Office of Driver Services for the issuance of an Arkansas driver's license.

(c) A digital copy, photograph, or image of a driver's license which is not downloaded through the application on a mobile device shall not be a valid digitized driver's license as provided in this section.

(d) (1) The display of a digitized driver's license shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device. (2) If a person presents their mobile device to a law enforcement officer for purposes of displaying the person's digitized driver's license, the law enforcement officer shall promptly return the mobile device to the person once the law enforcement officer has had an opportunity to verify the identity and license status of the person. (3) A law that requires a person to surrender his or her Arkansas driver's license to a law enforcement officer shall not apply to the mobile device used to display his or her digitized driver's license.

(1) The display of a digitized driver's license shall not serve as consent or authorization for a law enforcement officer, or any other person, to search, view, or access any other data or application on the mobile device.

(2) If a person presents their mobile device to a law enforcement officer for purposes of displaying the person's digitized driver's license, the law enforcement officer shall promptly return the mobile device to the person once the law enforcement officer has had an opportunity to verify the identity and license status of the person.

(3) A law that requires a person to surrender his or her Arkansas driver's license to a law enforcement officer shall not apply to the mobile device used to display his or her digitized driver's license.

(e) A digitized driver's license: (1) May be accepted by a public entity for all state purposes authorized for a driver's license; and (2) May be accepted by a private entity for all state purposes for a driver's license.

(1) May be accepted by a public entity for all state purposes authorized for a driver's license; and

(2) May be accepted by a private entity for all state purposes for a driver's license.

(f) The fees collected under subsection (b) this section shall be deposited into the State Treasury to the credit of the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to defray the cost of administering a digitized driver's license and for other related purposes as required by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration in carrying out the functions, powers, and duties of the division.

(g) The Department of Finance and Administration may promulgate rules for the implementation of this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 261,§ 4, eff. 2/1/2025.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2002 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-14-2002
Issuance of license certificate
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving application accompanied by the required fee and when satisfied that the applicant is of good character and, so far as can be ascertained, has complied with, and will comply with, the laws of this state with reference to the registration of vehicles and certificates of title and the provisions of this chapter, shall issue to the applicant a license certificate which shall entitle the licensee to carry on and conduct the business of a dealer or wrecker, as the case may be, during the calendar year in which the license is issued. (2) Every such license shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed upon application and payment of the fee required by law. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle may refuse to issue a license or, after a written notice to the licensee and a hearing, may suspend or revoke a license when satisfied that the applicant for a license or the licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or that a license has been fraudulently procured or erroneously issued. (c) Any licensee, before removing any one (1) or more of his or her places of business or opening any additional place of business, shall apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for, and obtain, a supplemental license for which a fee shall be charged. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 66; 1959, No. 307, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-166.

(a) (1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving application accompanied by the required fee and when satisfied that the applicant is of good character and, so far as can be ascertained, has complied with, and will comply with, the laws of this state with reference to the registration of vehicles and certificates of title and the provisions of this chapter, shall issue to the applicant a license certificate which shall entitle the licensee to carry on and conduct the business of a dealer or wrecker, as the case may be, during the calendar year in which the license is issued. (2) Every such license shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed upon application and payment of the fee required by law.

(1) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving application accompanied by the required fee and when satisfied that the applicant is of good character and, so far as can be ascertained, has complied with, and will comply with, the laws of this state with reference to the registration of vehicles and certificates of title and the provisions of this chapter, shall issue to the applicant a license certificate which shall entitle the licensee to carry on and conduct the business of a dealer or wrecker, as the case may be, during the calendar year in which the license is issued.

(2) Every such license shall expire on December 31 of each year and may be renewed upon application and payment of the fee required by law.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle may refuse to issue a license or, after a written notice to the licensee and a hearing, may suspend or revoke a license when satisfied that the applicant for a license or the licensee has failed to comply with the provisions of this chapter or that a license has been fraudulently procured or erroneously issued.

(c) Any licensee, before removing any one (1) or more of his or her places of business or opening any additional place of business, shall apply to the Office of Motor Vehicle for, and obtain, a supplemental license for which a fee shall be charged.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 66; 1959, No. 307, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-166.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-14-1403
Community or farm-to-market buses - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "community or farm-to-market bus" means any bus operating under and by authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation which is privileged to operate as a common carrier for hire within the State of Arkansas and which has a home office that is domiciled within this state, and where the privilege does not extend beyond the territory of fifty (50) miles for any operation, shall be termed a "community or farm-to-market bus". (b) The annual license fee to be collected from the owners of community or farm-to-market buses operating under authority of the department for hire, whose operations do not extend beyond fifty (50) miles, shall be the sum of one hundred thirty dollars ($130). Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 325, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1941, No. 354, §§ 1, 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-209, 75-210.

(a) As used in this section, "community or farm-to-market bus" means any bus operating under and by authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation which is privileged to operate as a common carrier for hire within the State of Arkansas and which has a home office that is domiciled within this state, and where the privilege does not extend beyond the territory of fifty (50) miles for any operation, shall be termed a "community or farm-to-market bus".

(b) The annual license fee to be collected from the owners of community or farm-to-market buses operating under authority of the department for hire, whose operations do not extend beyond fifty (50) miles, shall be the sum of one hundred thirty dollars ($130).

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 325, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1941, No. 354, §§ 1, 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-209, 75-210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-806 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-14-806
Optional means of recording
Status: in_force

(a) (1) At his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien: (i) On the manufacturer's statement of origin; (ii) On an existing certificate of title; or (iii) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, through the electronic lien recording database established by the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) File with the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance. (2) In the case of implements of husbandry, mobile homes or manufactured homes as defined in § 27-14-104 , and all-terrain vehicles as defined in § 27-21-102 , at his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien on the manufacturer's statement of origin; (B) Record the lien on an existing certificate of title; (C) File with the division a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance; or (D) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, record the lien through the electronic lien recording database established by the department. (3) He or she shall remit therewith a fee of one dollar ($1.00) for each lien to be filed. (4) The recording or filing shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the vehicle described therein to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers, and encumbrances, except those liens that are by law dependent upon possession. (5) A photocopy of the manufacturer's statement of origin or of an existing certificate of title or of ownership, showing the lien recorded thereon and certified as a true and correct copy by the party recording the lien, shall be sufficient evidence of the recording. (b) (1) (A) The lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall be effective from the date of the execution of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance if it is filed as authorized in this section within thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof. (B) If the instrument is filed more than thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof, the lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall date from the time of the filing of the instrument. (2) However, the filing of a lien under the provisions of this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee therefor shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle. Amended by Act 2017, No. 687,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1981, No. 326, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-161; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 11; 1991, No. 579, § 2; 2005, No. 2160, § 1.

(a) (1) At his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien: (i) On the manufacturer's statement of origin; (ii) On an existing certificate of title; or (iii) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, through the electronic lien recording database established by the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) File with the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance. (2) In the case of implements of husbandry, mobile homes or manufactured homes as defined in § 27-14-104 , and all-terrain vehicles as defined in § 27-21-102 , at his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien on the manufacturer's statement of origin; (B) Record the lien on an existing certificate of title; (C) File with the division a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance; or (D) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, record the lien through the electronic lien recording database established by the department. (3) He or she shall remit therewith a fee of one dollar ($1.00) for each lien to be filed. (4) The recording or filing shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the vehicle described therein to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers, and encumbrances, except those liens that are by law dependent upon possession. (5) A photocopy of the manufacturer's statement of origin or of an existing certificate of title or of ownership, showing the lien recorded thereon and certified as a true and correct copy by the party recording the lien, shall be sufficient evidence of the recording.

(1) At his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien: (i) On the manufacturer's statement of origin; (ii) On an existing certificate of title; or (iii) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, through the electronic lien recording database established by the Department of Finance and Administration; and (B) File with the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance.

(A) Record the lien: (i) On the manufacturer's statement of origin; (ii) On an existing certificate of title; or (iii) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, through the electronic lien recording database established by the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(i) On the manufacturer's statement of origin;

(ii) On an existing certificate of title; or

(iii) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, through the electronic lien recording database established by the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(B) File with the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance.

(2) In the case of implements of husbandry, mobile homes or manufactured homes as defined in § 27-14-104 , and all-terrain vehicles as defined in § 27-21-102 , at his or her option, a lienholder may: (A) Record the lien on the manufacturer's statement of origin; (B) Record the lien on an existing certificate of title; (C) File with the division a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance; or (D) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, record the lien through the electronic lien recording database established by the department.

(A) Record the lien on the manufacturer's statement of origin;

(B) Record the lien on an existing certificate of title;

(C) File with the division a certified copy of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance; or

(D) If the Office of Motor Vehicle determines it is technologically and economically feasible to offer the ability to electronically record a lien, record the lien through the electronic lien recording database established by the department.

(3) He or she shall remit therewith a fee of one dollar ($1.00) for each lien to be filed.

(4) The recording or filing shall constitute constructive notice of the lien against the vehicle described therein to creditors of the owner, subsequent purchasers, and encumbrances, except those liens that are by law dependent upon possession.

(5) A photocopy of the manufacturer's statement of origin or of an existing certificate of title or of ownership, showing the lien recorded thereon and certified as a true and correct copy by the party recording the lien, shall be sufficient evidence of the recording.

(b) (1) (A) The lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall be effective from the date of the execution of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance if it is filed as authorized in this section within thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof. (B) If the instrument is filed more than thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof, the lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall date from the time of the filing of the instrument. (2) However, the filing of a lien under the provisions of this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee therefor shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle.

(1) (A) The lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall be effective from the date of the execution of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance if it is filed as authorized in this section within thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof. (B) If the instrument is filed more than thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof, the lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall date from the time of the filing of the instrument.

(A) The lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall be effective from the date of the execution of the instrument creating and evidencing the lien or encumbrance if it is filed as authorized in this section within thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof.

(B) If the instrument is filed more than thirty (30) days after the date of the execution thereof, the lien shall be deemed perfected and the constructive notice shall date from the time of the filing of the instrument.

(2) However, the filing of a lien under the provisions of this section by the lienholder and the payment of the fee therefor shall in no way relieve any person of the obligation of paying the fee required by law for filing a lien to be evidenced on a certificate of title of a motor vehicle.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 687,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 12, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1981, No. 326, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-161; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 11; 1991, No. 579, § 2; 2005, No. 2160, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-213
Fog lines - White stripes on road edges
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall paint and maintain white stripes not less than four inches (4") in width on both edges of all hard-surfaced primary and secondary state roads with a pavement width of twenty feet (20') or more and carrying one thousand (1,000) or more vehicles daily, which roads are constructed in this state. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any noncontrolled-access roads in urban areas and any other state highway determined by an engineering study not to warrant such striping. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 387, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1969, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-555, 76-556.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall paint and maintain white stripes not less than four inches (4") in width on both edges of all hard-surfaced primary and secondary state roads with a pavement width of twenty feet (20') or more and carrying one thousand (1,000) or more vehicles daily, which roads are constructed in this state.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to any noncontrolled-access roads in urban areas and any other state highway determined by an engineering study not to warrant such striping.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 387, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1969, No. 99, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-555, 76-556.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-117-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 117 / Section 27-117-103
Wires prohibited
Status: in_force

No wires of any kind or description, including, but not limited to, those over which electricity or messages are transmitted shall be constructed, operated, or maintained within the approach zone of any airport in this state. Acts 1949, No. 285, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-310.

No wires of any kind or description, including, but not limited to, those over which electricity or messages are transmitted shall be constructed, operated, or maintained within the approach zone of any airport in this state.

Acts 1949, No. 285, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-310.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1206
Application for voluntary enhanced security driver's license or identification card
Status: in_force

(a) As an alternative to applying for the standard driver's license, commercial driver's license, or identification card under other subchapters of this chapter, a person may apply for a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter. (b) The Office of Driver Services shall not include an electronic chip or any type of radio frequency identification tag or chip in any driver's license or identification card or enhanced security driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Finance and Administration. (c) The Office of Driver Services shall not collect the following biometric data from applicants for any driver's license, identification card, enhanced security driver's license, or enhanced security identification card issued by the department: (1) Voice data used to compare live speech; (2) Iris recognition data such as iris scans, texture patterns, or retinal scans; (3) Keystroke dynamics that measure pressure applied to key pads; (4) Hand geometry that measures hand characteristics, including the shape and length of fingers in three (3) dimensions; and (5) Deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

(a) As an alternative to applying for the standard driver's license, commercial driver's license, or identification card under other subchapters of this chapter, a person may apply for a voluntary enhanced security driver's license, voluntary enhanced security commercial driver's license, or voluntary enhanced security identification card under this subchapter.

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall not include an electronic chip or any type of radio frequency identification tag or chip in any driver's license or identification card or enhanced security driver's license or identification card issued by the Department of Finance and Administration.

(c) The Office of Driver Services shall not collect the following biometric data from applicants for any driver's license, identification card, enhanced security driver's license, or enhanced security identification card issued by the department: (1) Voice data used to compare live speech; (2) Iris recognition data such as iris scans, texture patterns, or retinal scans; (3) Keystroke dynamics that measure pressure applied to key pads; (4) Hand geometry that measures hand characteristics, including the shape and length of fingers in three (3) dimensions; and (5) Deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid.

(1) Voice data used to compare live speech;

(2) Iris recognition data such as iris scans, texture patterns, or retinal scans;

(3) Keystroke dynamics that measure pressure applied to key pads;

(4) Hand geometry that measures hand characteristics, including the shape and length of fingers in three (3) dimensions; and

(5) Deoxyribonucleic acid or ribonucleic acid.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-24-1503
Application - Issuance - Renewal - Replacement
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owner of a street rod or a custom vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas may apply for and annually renew a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal that is issued under this subchapter. (2) The application for registration of a street rod or a custom vehicle under this subchapter shall include an affidavit to be completed by the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle which states that the street rod or custom vehicle: (A) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, or similar uses; and (B) Will not be used for general daily transportation. (b) (1) An applicant for a special license plate or for a special license plate that bears a decal under this subchapter shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle payment of a one-time initial fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each street rod or custom vehicle. (2) An applicant for renewal of a special license plate issued under § 27-15-4003 [repealed] shall not be required to resubmit this initial fee. (c) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall furnish to the owner of a street rod or custom vehicle who complies with the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section a special license plate or special license plate that bears a decal to be displayed on the street rod or custom vehicle in lieu of the usual license plate. (d) To renew a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter or under prior law, the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit an annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (e) (1) To replace a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter, the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) if the registration has not expired. (2) The owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle the fees stated in subsection (d) of this section if the registration has expired. (f) (1) The fee remitted to the Office of Motor Vehicle under subsection (e) 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 deposited for the benefit of the division. (3) The fee shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (g) The registration of a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . (h) A street rod or custom vehicle shall not be eligible for any other licensing of a motor vehicle except as provided in this subchapter. (i) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall consult with the street rod community and custom vehicle community in the state before changing the design of the special license plate or special license plate decal issued under this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.

(a) (1) The owner of a street rod or a custom vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas may apply for and annually renew a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal that is issued under this subchapter. (2) The application for registration of a street rod or a custom vehicle under this subchapter shall include an affidavit to be completed by the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle which states that the street rod or custom vehicle: (A) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, or similar uses; and (B) Will not be used for general daily transportation.

(1) The owner of a street rod or a custom vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas may apply for and annually renew a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal that is issued under this subchapter.

(2) The application for registration of a street rod or a custom vehicle under this subchapter shall include an affidavit to be completed by the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle which states that the street rod or custom vehicle: (A) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, or similar uses; and (B) Will not be used for general daily transportation.

(A) Will be maintained for occasional transportation, exhibitions, club activities, parades, tours, or similar uses; and

(B) Will not be used for general daily transportation.

(b) (1) An applicant for a special license plate or for a special license plate that bears a decal under this subchapter shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle payment of a one-time initial fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each street rod or custom vehicle. (2) An applicant for renewal of a special license plate issued under § 27-15-4003 [repealed] shall not be required to resubmit this initial fee.

(1) An applicant for a special license plate or for a special license plate that bears a decal under this subchapter shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle payment of a one-time initial fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each street rod or custom vehicle.

(2) An applicant for renewal of a special license plate issued under § 27-15-4003 [repealed] shall not be required to resubmit this initial fee.

(c) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall furnish to the owner of a street rod or custom vehicle who complies with the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section a special license plate or special license plate that bears a decal to be displayed on the street rod or custom vehicle in lieu of the usual license plate.

(d) To renew a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter or under prior law, the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit an annual fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(e) (1) To replace a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter, the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) if the registration has not expired. (2) The owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle the fees stated in subsection (d) of this section if the registration has expired.

(1) To replace a special license plate or a special license plate that bears a decal issued under this subchapter, the owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) if the registration has not expired.

(2) The owner of the street rod or custom vehicle shall remit to the Office of Motor Vehicle the fees stated in subsection (d) of this section if the registration has expired.

(f) (1) The fee remitted to the Office of Motor Vehicle under subsection (e) 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 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 to the Office of Motor Vehicle under subsection (e) 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 deposited for the benefit of the division.

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

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

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

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

(h) A street rod or custom vehicle shall not be eligible for any other licensing of a motor vehicle except as provided in this subchapter.

(i) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall consult with the street rod community and custom vehicle community in the state before changing the design of the special license plate or special license plate decal issued under this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-310
Improper activities by manufacturer, transporter, or dealer
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, transporter, or dealer upon determining that any person is not lawfully entitled thereto, has made, or knowingly permitted, any illegal use of such plates, has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles, or has failed to give notices of transfers when and as required by this chapter. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 80; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-180.

The Office of Motor Vehicle is authorized to suspend or revoke a certificate or the special plates issued to a manufacturer, transporter, or dealer upon determining that any person is not lawfully entitled thereto, has made, or knowingly permitted, any illegal use of such plates, has committed fraud in the registration of vehicles, or has failed to give notices of transfers when and as required by this chapter.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 80; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-180.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-206
Authorizing resolution - Terms
Status: in_force

(a) Turnpike revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the State Highway Commission, the authorizing resolution. (b) The bonds may be registrable as to both principal and interest without coupons and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination. (c) The bonds may: (1) Be in such form and denominations; (2) Have such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times; (4) Bear interest payable at such time or times and at such rate or rates, including variable rates; (5) Be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas; (6) Be subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, including such premiums; and (7) Contain such terms and provisions all as the commission may determine. (d) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the commission, including, without limitation: (1) Those pertaining to the custody, investment, and application of bond proceeds; (2) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves; (3) The nature and extent of the security; and (4) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds. (e) Interest on the bonds may be payable currently or on a compound basis. (f) The commission may enter into any contracts which it determines to be necessary or appropriate to achieve desirable effective interest rates on bonds and the mitigation of investment and interest rate risk by means of, but not limited to, contracts commonly known as investment and interest rate contracts, funding agreements, interest rate swap agreements, or contracts providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates, or contracts. Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.

(a) Turnpike revenue bonds shall be authorized by resolution of the State Highway Commission, the authorizing resolution.

(b) The bonds may be registrable as to both principal and interest without coupons and may be made exchangeable for bonds of another denomination.

(c) The bonds may: (1) Be in such form and denominations; (2) Have such date or dates; (3) Mature at such time or times; (4) Bear interest payable at such time or times and at such rate or rates, including variable rates; (5) Be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas; (6) Be subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, including such premiums; and (7) Contain such terms and provisions all as the commission may determine.

(1) Be in such form and denominations;

(2) Have such date or dates;

(3) Mature at such time or times;

(4) Bear interest payable at such time or times and at such rate or rates, including variable rates;

(5) Be payable at such place or places within or without the State of Arkansas;

(6) Be subject to such terms of redemption in advance of maturity at such prices, including such premiums; and

(7) Contain such terms and provisions all as the commission may determine.

(d) The authorizing resolution may contain any other terms, covenants, and conditions that are deemed desirable by the commission, including, without limitation: (1) Those pertaining to the custody, investment, and application of bond proceeds; (2) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves; (3) The nature and extent of the security; and (4) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(1) Those pertaining to the custody, investment, and application of bond proceeds;

(2) The maintenance and investment of various funds and reserves;

(3) The nature and extent of the security; and

(4) The rights, duties, and obligations of the commission and of the holders and registered owners of the bonds.

(e) Interest on the bonds may be payable currently or on a compound basis.

(f) The commission may enter into any contracts which it determines to be necessary or appropriate to achieve desirable effective interest rates on bonds and the mitigation of investment and interest rate risk by means of, but not limited to, contracts commonly known as investment and interest rate contracts, funding agreements, interest rate swap agreements, or contracts providing for payments based on levels of or changes in interest rates, or contracts.

Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-303
Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to: (1) Passenger vehicles, including automobiles; and (2) Light trucks, including vans, with a three-fourths (¾) ton or less manufacturer's rated capacity if the vehicle is specially adapted for use by persons with disabilities through the use of a lift, ramp, hand controls, etc. (b) The provisions of this section may be waived if the applicant can document that a larger vehicle or special purpose vehicle would otherwise be eligible to display the special license plate or special certificate. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.7; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 3; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) The provisions of this subchapter shall apply only to: (1) Passenger vehicles, including automobiles; and (2) Light trucks, including vans, with a three-fourths (¾) ton or less manufacturer's rated capacity if the vehicle is specially adapted for use by persons with disabilities through the use of a lift, ramp, hand controls, etc.

(1) Passenger vehicles, including automobiles; and

(2) Light trucks, including vans, with a three-fourths (¾) ton or less manufacturer's rated capacity if the vehicle is specially adapted for use by persons with disabilities through the use of a lift, ramp, hand controls, etc.

(b) The provisions of this section may be waived if the applicant can document that a larger vehicle or special purpose vehicle would otherwise be eligible to display the special license plate or special certificate.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.7; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 3; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-803 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-37-803
Use prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide on a street or highway. (2) This section shall not prohibit: (A) A person from operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide if the system supplying nitrous oxide is made inoperative by: (i) Disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or (ii) Removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the motor vehicle or motorcycle; or (B) A person from operating a tow vehicle or a recreational vehicle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide. (b) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor. Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide on a street or highway. (2) This section shall not prohibit: (A) A person from operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide if the system supplying nitrous oxide is made inoperative by: (i) Disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or (ii) Removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the motor vehicle or motorcycle; or (B) A person from operating a tow vehicle or a recreational vehicle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2) of this section, a person shall not operate a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide on a street or highway.

(2) This section shall not prohibit: (A) A person from operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide if the system supplying nitrous oxide is made inoperative by: (i) Disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or (ii) Removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the motor vehicle or motorcycle; or (B) A person from operating a tow vehicle or a recreational vehicle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide.

(A) A person from operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide if the system supplying nitrous oxide is made inoperative by: (i) Disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or (ii) Removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the motor vehicle or motorcycle; or

(i) Disconnecting the line feeding nitrous oxide to the engine; or

(ii) Removing the container or containers of nitrous oxide from the motor vehicle or motorcycle; or

(B) A person from operating a tow vehicle or a recreational vehicle that is equipped to supply the engine with nitrous oxide.

(b) A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a Class C misdemeanor.

Acts 2005, No. 1568, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-115 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-115
Local regulations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities. (2) No local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter. (b) Local authorities may adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1959, No. 201, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1708.

(a) (1) The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities. (2) No local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) The provisions of this subchapter shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities.

(2) No local authority shall enact or enforce any ordinance, rule, or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

(b) Local authorities may adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1959, No. 201, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1708.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-211
Registration and licensing - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not register or reregister a motor vehicle or transfer the license plates if the registration is suspended under § 27-22-209 . (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the department, upon the request of the registrant, shall reinstate a suspended registration at such time the registrant meets the provisions of reinstatement provided for by this chapter. (c) (1) A vehicle registration or renewal shall not be issued for a motor vehicle unless the department receives proof of insurance in either paper form or electronic form or verification of motor vehicle liability insurance through the online insurance verification system that provides the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage required by § 27-22-104 . (2) As used in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required by § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (3) The proof authorized under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be valid only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 21, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 20, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not register or reregister a motor vehicle or transfer the license plates if the registration is suspended under § 27-22-209 .

(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, the department, upon the request of the registrant, shall reinstate a suspended registration at such time the registrant meets the provisions of reinstatement provided for by this chapter.

(c) (1) A vehicle registration or renewal shall not be issued for a motor vehicle unless the department receives proof of insurance in either paper form or electronic form or verification of motor vehicle liability insurance through the online insurance verification system that provides the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage required by § 27-22-104 . (2) As used in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required by § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company. (3) The proof authorized under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be valid only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form.

(1) A vehicle registration or renewal shall not be issued for a motor vehicle unless the department receives proof of insurance in either paper form or electronic form or verification of motor vehicle liability insurance through the online insurance verification system that provides the minimum motor vehicle insurance coverage required by § 27-22-104 .

(2) As used in subdivision (c)(1) of this section, "electronic form" means the display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device if the device has sufficient functionality and display capability to enable the user to display the information required by § 23-89-213 as clearly as a paper proof-of-insurance card or other paper temporary proof of insurance issued by the insurance company.

(3) The proof authorized under subdivision (c)(1) of this section shall be valid only if presented to the department within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance shown on the paper form or electronic form.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 21, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 20, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-19-102
Construction
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it. (b) Subchapter and section headings contained in this chapter shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any subchapter or section of this chapter. Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 85, 92; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1485, 75-1492.

(a) This chapter shall be so interpreted and construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the laws of those states which enact it.

(b) Subchapter and section headings contained in this chapter shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify, or in any manner affect the scope, meaning, or intent of the provisions of any subchapter or section of this chapter.

Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 85, 92; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1485, 75-1492.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-613 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-613
Arkansas Motor Carrier System - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Commercial motor carrier" means a person or entity engaged directly or indirectly through an agent, employee, or subcontractor in the interstate transportation of property by a commercial motor vehicle; and (2) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a truck, truck trailer, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer registered with the International Registration Plan. (b) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules and procedures to enhance the Arkansas Motor Carrier System developed by the Department of Finance and Administration by allowing: (A) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to conduct routine administrative transactions electronically, including without limitation the online: (i) Registration of a commercial motor vehicle; (ii) Renewal, transfer, replacement, and amendment of the registration of a commercial motor vehicle; and (iii) Issuance and replacement of a commercial motor vehicle's license plates and decals; (B) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to instantaneously print the registration card for a commercial motor vehicle; (C) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to obtain and affix to a commercial motor vehicle license plate a decal bearing the logo of the commercial motor carrier approved by the secretary or the secretary's designee; and (D) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to maintain license plate inventories and issue license plates; and (2) (A) A commercial motor carrier shall have thirty (30) days from the date of online commercial motor vehicle registration to submit to the department all required source documents associated with the registration. (B) If the department has not received the source documents required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section within thirty (30) days of the online registration of a commercial motor vehicle, the secretary or the secretary's designee may suspend the registration. (c) The secretary shall study, develop, and implement improvements to the Arkansas Motor Carrier System in order to modernize and enhance the Arkansas Motor Carrier System and accommodate the latest available technology for commercial motor carriers seeking to register commercial motor vehicles in the State of Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3090, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4526, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4525, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4524, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4523, eff. 7/1/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 7, eff. 3/20/2017.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Commercial motor carrier" means a person or entity engaged directly or indirectly through an agent, employee, or subcontractor in the interstate transportation of property by a commercial motor vehicle; and (2) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a truck, truck trailer, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer registered with the International Registration Plan.

(1) "Commercial motor carrier" means a person or entity engaged directly or indirectly through an agent, employee, or subcontractor in the interstate transportation of property by a commercial motor vehicle; and

(2) "Commercial motor vehicle" means a truck, truck trailer, trailer, semitrailer, or pole trailer registered with the International Registration Plan.

(b) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules and procedures to enhance the Arkansas Motor Carrier System developed by the Department of Finance and Administration by allowing: (A) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to conduct routine administrative transactions electronically, including without limitation the online: (i) Registration of a commercial motor vehicle; (ii) Renewal, transfer, replacement, and amendment of the registration of a commercial motor vehicle; and (iii) Issuance and replacement of a commercial motor vehicle's license plates and decals; (B) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to instantaneously print the registration card for a commercial motor vehicle; (C) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to obtain and affix to a commercial motor vehicle license plate a decal bearing the logo of the commercial motor carrier approved by the secretary or the secretary's designee; and (D) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to maintain license plate inventories and issue license plates; and (2) (A) A commercial motor carrier shall have thirty (30) days from the date of online commercial motor vehicle registration to submit to the department all required source documents associated with the registration. (B) If the department has not received the source documents required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section within thirty (30) days of the online registration of a commercial motor vehicle, the secretary or the secretary's designee may suspend the registration.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules and procedures to enhance the Arkansas Motor Carrier System developed by the Department of Finance and Administration by allowing: (A) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to conduct routine administrative transactions electronically, including without limitation the online: (i) Registration of a commercial motor vehicle; (ii) Renewal, transfer, replacement, and amendment of the registration of a commercial motor vehicle; and (iii) Issuance and replacement of a commercial motor vehicle's license plates and decals; (B) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to instantaneously print the registration card for a commercial motor vehicle; (C) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to obtain and affix to a commercial motor vehicle license plate a decal bearing the logo of the commercial motor carrier approved by the secretary or the secretary's designee; and (D) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to maintain license plate inventories and issue license plates; and

(A) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to conduct routine administrative transactions electronically, including without limitation the online: (i) Registration of a commercial motor vehicle; (ii) Renewal, transfer, replacement, and amendment of the registration of a commercial motor vehicle; and (iii) Issuance and replacement of a commercial motor vehicle's license plates and decals;

(i) Registration of a commercial motor vehicle;

(ii) Renewal, transfer, replacement, and amendment of the registration of a commercial motor vehicle; and

(iii) Issuance and replacement of a commercial motor vehicle's license plates and decals;

(B) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to instantaneously print the registration card for a commercial motor vehicle;

(C) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to obtain and affix to a commercial motor vehicle license plate a decal bearing the logo of the commercial motor carrier approved by the secretary or the secretary's designee; and

(D) A commercial motor carrier or its designee to maintain license plate inventories and issue license plates; and

(2) (A) A commercial motor carrier shall have thirty (30) days from the date of online commercial motor vehicle registration to submit to the department all required source documents associated with the registration. (B) If the department has not received the source documents required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section within thirty (30) days of the online registration of a commercial motor vehicle, the secretary or the secretary's designee may suspend the registration.

(A) A commercial motor carrier shall have thirty (30) days from the date of online commercial motor vehicle registration to submit to the department all required source documents associated with the registration.

(B) If the department has not received the source documents required under subdivision (b)(2)(A) of this section within thirty (30) days of the online registration of a commercial motor vehicle, the secretary or the secretary's designee may suspend the registration.

(c) The secretary shall study, develop, and implement improvements to the Arkansas Motor Carrier System in order to modernize and enhance the Arkansas Motor Carrier System and accommodate the latest available technology for commercial motor carriers seeking to register commercial motor vehicles in the State of Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3090, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4526, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4525, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4524, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4523, eff. 7/1/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 532,§ 7, eff. 3/20/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-916 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-916
Notice of sale or transfer
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever the owner of a motor vehicle registered under this chapter sells or transfers title or interest in and delivers the possession of the motor vehicle to another person, the owner may notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of the sale or transfer. (b) The notice shall provide the following information: (1) The date of the sale or transfer; (2) The name and address of the owner and of the transferee; (3) The vehicle identification number; and (4) A description of the vehicle. (c) If the registered owner is not in possession of the motor vehicle that is sold or transferred, the person in physical possession of that motor vehicle may give the notice authorized by subsection (a) of this section. If the registered owner sells or transfers the vehicle through a motor vehicle dealer conducting an auto auction, the owner may furnish the information required by subsection (b) of this section to that dealer. Acts 2001, No. 450, § 2.

(a) Whenever the owner of a motor vehicle registered under this chapter sells or transfers title or interest in and delivers the possession of the motor vehicle to another person, the owner may notify the Office of Motor Vehicle of the sale or transfer.

(b) The notice shall provide the following information: (1) The date of the sale or transfer; (2) The name and address of the owner and of the transferee; (3) The vehicle identification number; and (4) A description of the vehicle.

(1) The date of the sale or transfer;

(2) The name and address of the owner and of the transferee;

(3) The vehicle identification number; and

(4) A description of the vehicle.

(c) If the registered owner is not in possession of the motor vehicle that is sold or transferred, the person in physical possession of that motor vehicle may give the notice authorized by subsection (a) of this section. If the registered owner sells or transfers the vehicle through a motor vehicle dealer conducting an auto auction, the owner may furnish the information required by subsection (b) of this section to that dealer.

Acts 2001, No. 450, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-608 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-608
4-H clubs
Status: in_force

(a) A civic club, person, or entity that furnishes to a 4-H club a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for 4-H club purposes may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a 4-H club special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the 4-H club. (b) A 4-H club that owns and operates a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for 4-H club purposes may apply to the secretary for the issuance of a 4-H club special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are owned by the 4-H club and operated for the purposes of the 4-H club. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4722, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A civic club, person, or entity that furnishes to a 4-H club a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for 4-H club purposes may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a 4-H club special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the 4-H club.

(b) A 4-H club that owns and operates a motor vehicle that is used exclusively for 4-H club purposes may apply to the secretary for the issuance of a 4-H club special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are owned by the 4-H club and operated for the purposes of the 4-H club.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4722, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-109
Impounding motor vehicle for violation
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if the officer issues a citation for a traffic violation that is classified as an offense under § 27-50-302 and the operator has: (A) Received three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 ; (B) Pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of three (3) or more violations of § 27-22-104 ; or (C) Received a total of three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 or convictions for a violation of § 27-22-104 . (2) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if one (1) or more of the following occur: (A) The driver is operating a motor vehicle on a cancelled, suspended, or revoked driver's license in violation of § 27-16-303 ; (B) The driver is operating the motor vehicle without a driver's license in violation of § 27-16-602 ; or (C) The driver is operating a motor vehicle: (i) Without a license plate in violation of § 27-14-304 ; (ii) With an unofficial license plate in violation of § 27-14-305 ; (iii) With improper use of evidence of registration in violation of § 27-14-306 ; or (iv) With false evidences of title or registration in violation of § 27-14-307 . (b) If a motor vehicle is impounded under this section: (1) The law enforcement agency shall use its towing policy as required for the towing and storage of motor vehicles under § 27-50-1207 and a towing rotation list if applicable; (2) The provisions of § 27-50-1201 et seq. regarding the towing and storage of motor vehicles shall apply; (3) An inventory of the contents of the motor vehicle shall be taken; and (4) The owner, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle: (A) Has the right to contest the impoundment; and (B) Shall be given notice at the time of impoundment of the right to contest the impoundment consistent with § 27-50-1207 . (c) (1) If a motor vehicle is properly and lawfully impounded under this section, the following are responsible for all reasonable towing, recovery, storage, and other incidental costs: (A) The operator of the vehicle; (B) The owner of the vehicle; or (C) Both the owner and the operator of the vehicle. (2) This subsection applies even if the owner has insurance but fails to present proof of insurance. Acts 2011, No. 1046, § 3.

(a) (1) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if the officer issues a citation for a traffic violation that is classified as an offense under § 27-50-302 and the operator has: (A) Received three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 ; (B) Pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of three (3) or more violations of § 27-22-104 ; or (C) Received a total of three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 or convictions for a violation of § 27-22-104 . (2) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if one (1) or more of the following occur: (A) The driver is operating a motor vehicle on a cancelled, suspended, or revoked driver's license in violation of § 27-16-303 ; (B) The driver is operating the motor vehicle without a driver's license in violation of § 27-16-602 ; or (C) The driver is operating a motor vehicle: (i) Without a license plate in violation of § 27-14-304 ; (ii) With an unofficial license plate in violation of § 27-14-305 ; (iii) With improper use of evidence of registration in violation of § 27-14-306 ; or (iv) With false evidences of title or registration in violation of § 27-14-307 .

(1) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if the officer issues a citation for a traffic violation that is classified as an offense under § 27-50-302 and the operator has: (A) Received three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 ; (B) Pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of three (3) or more violations of § 27-22-104 ; or (C) Received a total of three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 or convictions for a violation of § 27-22-104 .

(A) Received three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 ;

(B) Pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to or been found guilty of three (3) or more violations of § 27-22-104 ; or

(C) Received a total of three (3) or more warnings for a violation of § 27-22-104 or convictions for a violation of § 27-22-104 .

(2) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to present proof of insurance coverage to a law enforcement officer as required under § 27-22-104 , the motor vehicle may be impounded at the officer's discretion if one (1) or more of the following occur: (A) The driver is operating a motor vehicle on a cancelled, suspended, or revoked driver's license in violation of § 27-16-303 ; (B) The driver is operating the motor vehicle without a driver's license in violation of § 27-16-602 ; or (C) The driver is operating a motor vehicle: (i) Without a license plate in violation of § 27-14-304 ; (ii) With an unofficial license plate in violation of § 27-14-305 ; (iii) With improper use of evidence of registration in violation of § 27-14-306 ; or (iv) With false evidences of title or registration in violation of § 27-14-307 .

(A) The driver is operating a motor vehicle on a cancelled, suspended, or revoked driver's license in violation of § 27-16-303 ;

(B) The driver is operating the motor vehicle without a driver's license in violation of § 27-16-602 ; or

(C) The driver is operating a motor vehicle: (i) Without a license plate in violation of § 27-14-304 ; (ii) With an unofficial license plate in violation of § 27-14-305 ; (iii) With improper use of evidence of registration in violation of § 27-14-306 ; or (iv) With false evidences of title or registration in violation of § 27-14-307 .

(i) Without a license plate in violation of § 27-14-304 ;

(ii) With an unofficial license plate in violation of § 27-14-305 ;

(iii) With improper use of evidence of registration in violation of § 27-14-306 ; or

(iv) With false evidences of title or registration in violation of § 27-14-307 .

(b) If a motor vehicle is impounded under this section: (1) The law enforcement agency shall use its towing policy as required for the towing and storage of motor vehicles under § 27-50-1207 and a towing rotation list if applicable; (2) The provisions of § 27-50-1201 et seq. regarding the towing and storage of motor vehicles shall apply; (3) An inventory of the contents of the motor vehicle shall be taken; and (4) The owner, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle: (A) Has the right to contest the impoundment; and (B) Shall be given notice at the time of impoundment of the right to contest the impoundment consistent with § 27-50-1207 .

(1) The law enforcement agency shall use its towing policy as required for the towing and storage of motor vehicles under § 27-50-1207 and a towing rotation list if applicable;

(2) The provisions of § 27-50-1201 et seq. regarding the towing and storage of motor vehicles shall apply;

(3) An inventory of the contents of the motor vehicle shall be taken; and

(4) The owner, operator, or other person in charge of the vehicle: (A) Has the right to contest the impoundment; and (B) Shall be given notice at the time of impoundment of the right to contest the impoundment consistent with § 27-50-1207 .

(A) Has the right to contest the impoundment; and

(B) Shall be given notice at the time of impoundment of the right to contest the impoundment consistent with § 27-50-1207 .

(c) (1) If a motor vehicle is properly and lawfully impounded under this section, the following are responsible for all reasonable towing, recovery, storage, and other incidental costs: (A) The operator of the vehicle; (B) The owner of the vehicle; or (C) Both the owner and the operator of the vehicle. (2) This subsection applies even if the owner has insurance but fails to present proof of insurance.

(1) If a motor vehicle is properly and lawfully impounded under this section, the following are responsible for all reasonable towing, recovery, storage, and other incidental costs: (A) The operator of the vehicle; (B) The owner of the vehicle; or (C) Both the owner and the operator of the vehicle.

(A) The operator of the vehicle;

(B) The owner of the vehicle; or

(C) Both the owner and the operator of the vehicle.

(2) This subsection applies even if the owner has insurance but fails to present proof of insurance.

Acts 2011, No. 1046, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-309
Allocation of state aid
Status: in_force

(a) State aid roads in the several counties shall receive state aid in the manner and under the terms and conditions set out in this subchapter. (b) The state aid system shall be allocated to the several counties of the state on a mileage basis in the following proportions: (1) Fifty percent (50%) to be divided equally among the seventy-five (75) counties; (2) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the area of each county bears to the area of the state; and (3) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the rural population of each county bears to the rural population of the state as shown by the most recent federal decennial census. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-453.

(a) State aid roads in the several counties shall receive state aid in the manner and under the terms and conditions set out in this subchapter.

(b) The state aid system shall be allocated to the several counties of the state on a mileage basis in the following proportions: (1) Fifty percent (50%) to be divided equally among the seventy-five (75) counties; (2) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the area of each county bears to the area of the state; and (3) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the rural population of each county bears to the rural population of the state as shown by the most recent federal decennial census.

(1) Fifty percent (50%) to be divided equally among the seventy-five (75) counties;

(2) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the area of each county bears to the area of the state; and

(3) Twenty-five percent (25%) to be divided in the proportion that the rural population of each county bears to the rural population of the state as shown by the most recent federal decennial census.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-453.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-14-1401
Fees for registration and licensing of interstate motor buses
Status: in_force

(a) The provisions of § 27-14-601 shall govern the fees for the registration and licensing of interstate motor buses. (b) For the purpose of determining the registration and licensing fees, an interstate motor bus shall be considered a motor truck. Acts 1957, No. 206, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-276; Acts 1993, No. 404, § 1.

(a) The provisions of § 27-14-601 shall govern the fees for the registration and licensing of interstate motor buses.

(b) For the purpose of determining the registration and licensing fees, an interstate motor bus shall be considered a motor truck.

Acts 1957, No. 206, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-276; Acts 1993, No. 404, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-24-303
County quorum courts
Status: in_force

(a) An Arkansas resident who is an elected member of a county quorum court and who represents a quorum court district in Arkansas may apply for and renew a special license plate under this section. (b) (1) An application submitted under this section shall include the following: (A) A copy of the justice of the peace's commission from the Secretary of State; (B) The payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on motor vehicles; and (C) An application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (2) The application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue and credited to the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to finance the issuance of the special license plates and decals provided under this section. (c) A quorum court member may register one (1) motor vehicle and receive a justice of the peace special license plate decal. (d) The special license plate shall be the standard color and design that is currently issued by the Department of Finance and Administration, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, it shall have placed across the bottom a permanent decal bearing the words "Justice of the Peace". (e) A person who is no longer eligible to use the special license plate and decal under this section shall promptly return the special license plate to the nearest Office of Motor Vehicle and be issued a new regular license plate for the motor vehicle. (f) For the purposes of this subchapter, it shall be presumed that a motor vehicle licensed under this section by a member of a county quorum court is used exclusively for business related to the member's official duties. (g) The renewal of a license plate issued under this section shall require the payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the renewal of registration and license plates on motor vehicles. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) An Arkansas resident who is an elected member of a county quorum court and who represents a quorum court district in Arkansas may apply for and renew a special license plate under this section.

(b) (1) An application submitted under this section shall include the following: (A) A copy of the justice of the peace's commission from the Secretary of State; (B) The payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on motor vehicles; and (C) An application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (2) The application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue and credited to the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to finance the issuance of the special license plates and decals provided under this section.

(1) An application submitted under this section shall include the following: (A) A copy of the justice of the peace's commission from the Secretary of State; (B) The payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on motor vehicles; and (C) An application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

(A) A copy of the justice of the peace's commission from the Secretary of State;

(B) The payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on motor vehicles; and

(C) An application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

(2) The application fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be deposited into the State Treasury as special revenue and credited to the State Central Services Fund as direct revenue to be used by the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to finance the issuance of the special license plates and decals provided under this section.

(c) A quorum court member may register one (1) motor vehicle and receive a justice of the peace special license plate decal.

(d) The special license plate shall be the standard color and design that is currently issued by the Department of Finance and Administration, except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, it shall have placed across the bottom a permanent decal bearing the words "Justice of the Peace".

(e) A person who is no longer eligible to use the special license plate and decal under this section shall promptly return the special license plate to the nearest Office of Motor Vehicle and be issued a new regular license plate for the motor vehicle.

(f) For the purposes of this subchapter, it shall be presumed that a motor vehicle licensed under this section by a member of a county quorum court is used exclusively for business related to the member's official duties.

(g) The renewal of a license plate issued under this section shall require the payment of all taxes and fees imposed by law for the renewal of registration and license plates on motor vehicles.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-207
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 2; 1959, No. 307, § 1; 1973, No. 596, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-102; Acts 1991, No. 730, § 2; 2003, No. 1473, § 67; 2005, No. 1991, § 4; 2009, No. 317, § 1.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 2; 1959, No. 307, § 1; 1973, No. 596, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-102; Acts 1991, No. 730, § 2; 2003, No. 1473, § 67; 2005, No. 1991, § 4; 2009, No. 317, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-24-501
United States Government exemption
Status: in_force

(a) A vehicle shall be exempt from the requirement to exhibit a state license plate if it: (1) Belongs to the United States Government; and (2) Is used by the United States Government exclusively for United States Government business. (b) A vehicle that is exempt under subsection (a) of this section is required to exhibit a special license plate that states that the vehicle is owned by the United States Government. (c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall approve the design and form of a special license plate used under this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4716, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A vehicle shall be exempt from the requirement to exhibit a state license plate if it: (1) Belongs to the United States Government; and (2) Is used by the United States Government exclusively for United States Government business.

(1) Belongs to the United States Government; and

(2) Is used by the United States Government exclusively for United States Government business.

(b) A vehicle that is exempt under subsection (a) of this section is required to exhibit a special license plate that states that the vehicle is owned by the United States Government.

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall approve the design and form of a special license plate used under this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4716, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-308 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-308
Reciprocity
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motorboat already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to then-operative federal law or federally approved numbering system of another state shall record the number prior to operating the motorboat on the waters of this state in excess of the ninety-day reciprocity period provided for in § 27-101-302(1) . (b) The recordation shall be in the manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the award of a number under § 27-101-304 , except that no additional or substitute number shall be issued. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.

(a) The owner of a motorboat already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to then-operative federal law or federally approved numbering system of another state shall record the number prior to operating the motorboat on the waters of this state in excess of the ninety-day reciprocity period provided for in § 27-101-302(1) .

(b) The recordation shall be in the manner and pursuant to the procedure required for the award of a number under § 27-101-304 , except that no additional or substitute number shall be issued.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-208
Purchase of materials - Bids
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission may purchase materials in quantities for use on the public works and may let contracts by the terms of which the contractors shall be required to use these materials in carrying out their contracts. However, any material purchased shall be bought only after advertising for bids, which bids are to be received and opened in public. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 6914; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-509.

The State Highway Commission may purchase materials in quantities for use on the public works and may let contracts by the terms of which the contractors shall be required to use these materials in carrying out their contracts. However, any material purchased shall be bought only after advertising for bids, which bids are to be received and opened in public.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 64; Pope's Dig., § 6914; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-509.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-3102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 31 / Section 27-15-3102
Eligibility
Status: in_force

(a) Every member of a search and rescue team who is a resident of this state and an owner of a motor vehicle may apply for a search and rescue license plate as provided in this subchapter. (b) (1) Upon submitting proof of eligibility and complying with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the initial license plate the applicant shall be issued a search and rescue license plate under this subchapter. (2) The thirty-five-dollar fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue for the support of the Department of Finance and Administration. (3) Annual renewals of search and rescue license plates shall be at the same fee as is prescribed for regular motor vehicle license plates in § 27-14-601 , and shall be disbursed accordingly. (c) (1) No person shall be issued more than one (1) search and rescue license plate. (2) The search and rescue license plates issued under this subchapter are not transferable. Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) Every member of a search and rescue team who is a resident of this state and an owner of a motor vehicle may apply for a search and rescue license plate as provided in this subchapter.

(b) (1) Upon submitting proof of eligibility and complying with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the initial license plate the applicant shall be issued a search and rescue license plate under this subchapter. (2) The thirty-five-dollar fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue for the support of the Department of Finance and Administration. (3) Annual renewals of search and rescue license plates shall be at the same fee as is prescribed for regular motor vehicle license plates in § 27-14-601 , and shall be disbursed accordingly.

(1) Upon submitting proof of eligibility and complying with the state laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles and the payment of thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for the initial license plate the applicant shall be issued a search and rescue license plate under this subchapter.

(2) The thirty-five-dollar fee shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund as a direct revenue for the support of the Department of Finance and Administration.

(3) Annual renewals of search and rescue license plates shall be at the same fee as is prescribed for regular motor vehicle license plates in § 27-14-601 , and shall be disbursed accordingly.

(c) (1) No person shall be issued more than one (1) search and rescue license plate. (2) The search and rescue license plates issued under this subchapter are not transferable.

(1) No person shall be issued more than one (1) search and rescue license plate.

(2) The search and rescue license plates issued under this subchapter are not transferable.

Acts 1997, No. 538, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-212
Time limit for action on application for permit
Status: in_force

(a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to require the State Highway Commission to act on each application for a permit for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the purview of this chapter within sixty (60) days after such application is filed with the commission to assure the prompt disposition of such applications and to avoid the unnecessary hardship and expense to applicants which could result from unreasonable delay in taking action on the applications. (b) When an application is filed with the commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation under § 27-74-211 or rules adopted pursuant thereto for a permit to erect or maintain outdoor advertising, the commission or the department shall either grant or deny such permit within sixty (60) days from the date on which the application was filed with the commission or the department. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3172, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 423, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1979, No. 735, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505.3, 76-2505.5.

(a) It is the intent and purpose of this section to require the State Highway Commission to act on each application for a permit for the erection and maintenance of outdoor advertising coming within the purview of this chapter within sixty (60) days after such application is filed with the commission to assure the prompt disposition of such applications and to avoid the unnecessary hardship and expense to applicants which could result from unreasonable delay in taking action on the applications.

(b) When an application is filed with the commission or the Arkansas Department of Transportation under § 27-74-211 or rules adopted pursuant thereto for a permit to erect or maintain outdoor advertising, the commission or the department shall either grant or deny such permit within sixty (60) days from the date on which the application was filed with the commission or the department.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3172, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 423, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1979, No. 735, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2505.3, 76-2505.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-208
Special restrictions on lamps
Status: in_force

(a) Any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle, other than headlamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps, and school bus warning lamps, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred candlepower (300 cp) shall be so directed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five feet (75') from the vehicle. (b) (1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red, blue, or green light visible from directly in front of the center thereof. (2) This subsection shall not apply to any vehicle upon which a red light visible from the front is expressly authorized or required by this subchapter. (c) Flashing lights are prohibited except on: (1) An authorized emergency vehicle; (2) A school bus; (3) A funeral procession as provided in § 27-49-113 ; (4) Any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn; or (5) Any vehicle as a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing. Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 120; Pope's Dig., § 6780; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 50; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-718; Acts 2003, No. 539, § 1.

(a) Any lighted lamp or illuminating device upon a motor vehicle, other than headlamps, spot lamps, auxiliary lamps, flashing turn signals, emergency vehicle warning lamps, and school bus warning lamps, which projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than three hundred candlepower (300 cp) shall be so directed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than seventy-five feet (75') from the vehicle.

(b) (1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red, blue, or green light visible from directly in front of the center thereof. (2) This subsection shall not apply to any vehicle upon which a red light visible from the front is expressly authorized or required by this subchapter.

(1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle or equipment upon any highway with any lamp or device thereon displaying a red, blue, or green light visible from directly in front of the center thereof.

(2) This subsection shall not apply to any vehicle upon which a red light visible from the front is expressly authorized or required by this subchapter.

(c) Flashing lights are prohibited except on: (1) An authorized emergency vehicle; (2) A school bus; (3) A funeral procession as provided in § 27-49-113 ; (4) Any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn; or (5) Any vehicle as a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.

(1) An authorized emergency vehicle;

(2) A school bus;

(3) A funeral procession as provided in § 27-49-113 ;

(4) Any vehicle as a means of indicating a right or left turn; or

(5) Any vehicle as a means of indicating the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking, or passing.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 120; Pope's Dig., § 6780; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 50; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-718; Acts 2003, No. 539, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-406 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-406
Reimbursement for feasibility studies
Status: in_force

(a) The following are allowable reimbursable expenses for studying the cost and feasibility of a transportation project as provided under this section: (1) The preparation and issuance of bonds for the acquisition or construction of a proposed transportation project by a regional mobility authority; or (2) The improvement, extension, or expansion of an existing transportation project of the regional mobility authority. (b) Any of the following may pay all or part of the expenses under this section related to a transportation project and be reimbursed as provided under this section: (1) One (1) or more municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities; (2) A combination of municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities; (3) A governmental entity or private entity with its place of business in this state; or (4) An individual who resides in this state. (c) (1) Funds expended under this section for a proposed transportation project are reimbursable without interest and with the consent of the regional mobility authority to the person paying the expenses as provided under this section. (2) The reimbursements shall be paid out of the proceeds from revenue bonds issued for or other moneys that may be used for the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, expansion, maintenance, repair, or operation of the transportation project. Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) The following are allowable reimbursable expenses for studying the cost and feasibility of a transportation project as provided under this section: (1) The preparation and issuance of bonds for the acquisition or construction of a proposed transportation project by a regional mobility authority; or (2) The improvement, extension, or expansion of an existing transportation project of the regional mobility authority.

(1) The preparation and issuance of bonds for the acquisition or construction of a proposed transportation project by a regional mobility authority; or

(2) The improvement, extension, or expansion of an existing transportation project of the regional mobility authority.

(b) Any of the following may pay all or part of the expenses under this section related to a transportation project and be reimbursed as provided under this section: (1) One (1) or more municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities; (2) A combination of municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities; (3) A governmental entity or private entity with its place of business in this state; or (4) An individual who resides in this state.

(1) One (1) or more municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities;

(2) A combination of municipalities, counties, or other governmental entities;

(3) A governmental entity or private entity with its place of business in this state; or

(4) An individual who resides in this state.

(c) (1) Funds expended under this section for a proposed transportation project are reimbursable without interest and with the consent of the regional mobility authority to the person paying the expenses as provided under this section. (2) The reimbursements shall be paid out of the proceeds from revenue bonds issued for or other moneys that may be used for the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, expansion, maintenance, repair, or operation of the transportation project.

(1) Funds expended under this section for a proposed transportation project are reimbursable without interest and with the consent of the regional mobility authority to the person paying the expenses as provided under this section.

(2) The reimbursements shall be paid out of the proceeds from revenue bonds issued for or other moneys that may be used for the acquisition, construction, improvement, extension, expansion, maintenance, repair, or operation of the transportation project.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 497,§ 4, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-116 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-116
Notification of traffic convictions
Status: in_force

Within ten (10) days after receiving a report of the conviction of any nonresident holder of a driver license for any violation of state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle, the Office of Driver Services shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state of the conviction. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 16; 1995, No. 921, § 8.

Within ten (10) days after receiving a report of the conviction of any nonresident holder of a driver license for any violation of state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than parking violations, committed in a commercial motor vehicle, the Office of Driver Services shall notify the driver licensing authority in the licensing state of the conviction.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 16; 1995, No. 921, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-303
Establishment of system - Distribution
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall establish a system of identification numbering for all motorboats used in this state pursuant to this subchapter. (b) In the event that an agency of the United States Government shall have in force an overall system of identification numbering for motorboats within the United States, the numbering system employed pursuant to this subchapter by the commission shall be in conformity therewith. (c) The commission shall assign to each county in this state a block of identification numbers for motorboats registered in each county. (d) The identification numbers shall be assigned to each county in the state, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to issue the identification numbers to the owners of motorboats in accordance with the provisions of § 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., and this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4820, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2.

(a) The Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall establish a system of identification numbering for all motorboats used in this state pursuant to this subchapter.

(b) In the event that an agency of the United States Government shall have in force an overall system of identification numbering for motorboats within the United States, the numbering system employed pursuant to this subchapter by the commission shall be in conformity therewith.

(c) The commission shall assign to each county in this state a block of identification numbers for motorboats registered in each county.

(d) The identification numbers shall be assigned to each county in the state, and it shall be the duty of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration to issue the identification numbers to the owners of motorboats in accordance with the provisions of § 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., and this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4820, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-23-207
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 16.

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 16.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-310
Persons permitted to stop and direct traffic
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the requirements on persons and payloads issued permits to move manufactured homes and houses on Arkansas highways under §§ 27-35-304 and 27-35-309 , a person issued a permit to move manufactured homes or houses under this subchapter shall be authorized to temporarily stop or halt traffic and to safely direct, control, and regulate traffic around the manufactured home or house while maneuvering his or her payloads on or off the public streets, highways, or bridges. (b) Provided, however, that no person moving a permitted manufactured home or house shall ever halt or stop traffic on a public street or highway while maneuvering a manufactured home or house on or off the street or highway for more than three (3) minutes or stop or halt traffic within five hundred feet (500') from the crest of a hill. Acts 1991, No. 918, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 94; 1999, No. 780, § 6.

(a) In addition to the requirements on persons and payloads issued permits to move manufactured homes and houses on Arkansas highways under §§ 27-35-304 and 27-35-309 , a person issued a permit to move manufactured homes or houses under this subchapter shall be authorized to temporarily stop or halt traffic and to safely direct, control, and regulate traffic around the manufactured home or house while maneuvering his or her payloads on or off the public streets, highways, or bridges.

(b) Provided, however, that no person moving a permitted manufactured home or house shall ever halt or stop traffic on a public street or highway while maneuvering a manufactured home or house on or off the street or highway for more than three (3) minutes or stop or halt traffic within five hundred feet (500') from the crest of a hill.

Acts 1991, No. 918, § 2; 1995, No. 1296, § 94; 1999, No. 780, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1006 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1006
Transferability
Status: in_force

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 . Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The special license plates issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) motor vehicle to another pursuant to § 27-14-914 .

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-813 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-813
Medical exemption designation for seat belt use
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person may apply to the Office of Driver Services to obtain a medical exemption designation for seat belt use on a driver's license or identification card issued under this subchapter by providing: (A) Documentation from a physician as provided under § 27-37-702(b)(2) ; and (B) Payment of the fee for the driver's license or identification card authorized under this chapter. (2) If the person seeks a duplicate or substitute driver's license with the medical exemption designation and his or her driver's license has not expired, the fee shall be as provided under § 27-16-806 . (b) The Office of Driver Services may: (1) Determine the appropriate placement of the medical exemption designation on a driver's license or identification card authorized under this section; and (2) Promulgate the necessary rules for the administration of this section. (c) This section does not require a person who has a medical condition that contraindicates the use of a seat belt under § 27-37-702(b)(2) to obtain a driver's license or identification card under this section with a medical exemption designation. Acts 2011, No. 601, § 1.

(a) (1) A person may apply to the Office of Driver Services to obtain a medical exemption designation for seat belt use on a driver's license or identification card issued under this subchapter by providing: (A) Documentation from a physician as provided under § 27-37-702(b)(2) ; and (B) Payment of the fee for the driver's license or identification card authorized under this chapter. (2) If the person seeks a duplicate or substitute driver's license with the medical exemption designation and his or her driver's license has not expired, the fee shall be as provided under § 27-16-806 .

(1) A person may apply to the Office of Driver Services to obtain a medical exemption designation for seat belt use on a driver's license or identification card issued under this subchapter by providing: (A) Documentation from a physician as provided under § 27-37-702(b)(2) ; and (B) Payment of the fee for the driver's license or identification card authorized under this chapter.

(A) Documentation from a physician as provided under § 27-37-702(b)(2) ; and

(B) Payment of the fee for the driver's license or identification card authorized under this chapter.

(2) If the person seeks a duplicate or substitute driver's license with the medical exemption designation and his or her driver's license has not expired, the fee shall be as provided under § 27-16-806 .

(b) The Office of Driver Services may: (1) Determine the appropriate placement of the medical exemption designation on a driver's license or identification card authorized under this section; and (2) Promulgate the necessary rules for the administration of this section.

(1) Determine the appropriate placement of the medical exemption designation on a driver's license or identification card authorized under this section; and

(2) Promulgate the necessary rules for the administration of this section.

(c) This section does not require a person who has a medical condition that contraindicates the use of a seat belt under § 27-37-702(b)(2) to obtain a driver's license or identification card under this section with a medical exemption designation.

Acts 2011, No. 601, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-105
Design and regulation of access
Status: in_force

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, and villages are authorized to so design any controlled-access facility and to so regulate, restrict, or prohibit access as to best serve the traffic for which such facility is intended. (b) In this connection, highway authorities are authorized to divide and separate the controlled-access facilities into separate roadways by the construction of raised curbings, central dividing sections, or other physical separations or by designating separate roadways by signs, markers, stripes, and the proper lane for traffic by appropriate signs, markers, stripes, and other devices. (c) No person shall have any right of ingress or egress to, from, or across controlled-access facilities to or from abutting lands, except at designated points at which access may be permitted, upon such terms and conditions as may be specified from time to time. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2204.

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, and villages are authorized to so design any controlled-access facility and to so regulate, restrict, or prohibit access as to best serve the traffic for which such facility is intended.

(b) In this connection, highway authorities are authorized to divide and separate the controlled-access facilities into separate roadways by the construction of raised curbings, central dividing sections, or other physical separations or by designating separate roadways by signs, markers, stripes, and the proper lane for traffic by appropriate signs, markers, stripes, and other devices.

(c) No person shall have any right of ingress or egress to, from, or across controlled-access facilities to or from abutting lands, except at designated points at which access may be permitted, upon such terms and conditions as may be specified from time to time.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2204.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-210 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-210
Liability on bonds
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under this subchapter, and the bonds issued shall be obligations only of the State Highway Commission and shall be special obligations, secured solely by pledges of turnpike project revenues or specifically designated federal grants. (b) No member of the commission shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with any contracts entered into in carrying out the purposes and intent of this subchapter, unless that member shall have acted with a corrupt intent. Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.

(a) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that it has been issued under this subchapter, and the bonds issued shall be obligations only of the State Highway Commission and shall be special obligations, secured solely by pledges of turnpike project revenues or specifically designated federal grants.

(b) No member of the commission shall be personally liable on the bonds or for any damages sustained by anyone in connection with any contracts entered into in carrying out the purposes and intent of this subchapter, unless that member shall have acted with a corrupt intent.

Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-309
Failure to pay taxes on or assess personal property as ground for revocation
Status: in_force

(a) Upon sufficient proof or information that any motor vehicle has been licensed and registered in this state without the tax due on all the personal property of the applicant having been paid or without having been listed for assessment or assessed, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to revoke the license and registration of the motor vehicle. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to dealer's license and registration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4488, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1951, No. 130, § 2; 1953, No. 144, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-179.1.

(a) Upon sufficient proof or information that any motor vehicle has been licensed and registered in this state without the tax due on all the personal property of the applicant having been paid or without having been listed for assessment or assessed, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to revoke the license and registration of the motor vehicle.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to dealer's license and registration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4488, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1951, No. 130, § 2; 1953, No. 144, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-179.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-212
Speed limit near schools - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour (25 m.p.h.) when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building. (b) This speed limit shall not be applicable upon the freeways and interstate highways of this state or to school zones adequately protected by a steel fence limiting access to and egress from safety crossings. Acts 1977, No. 229, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.5.

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour (25 m.p.h.) when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building.

(b) This speed limit shall not be applicable upon the freeways and interstate highways of this state or to school zones adequately protected by a steel fence limiting access to and egress from safety crossings.

Acts 1977, No. 229, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-601.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-17-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 17 / Section 27-17-102
Licensing authority
Status: in_force

(a) As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority," with reference to this state, shall mean the Office of Driver Services. (b) The Office of Driver Services shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV, and V of the compact. Acts 1969, No. 142, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2202.

(a) As used in the compact, the term "licensing authority," with reference to this state, shall mean the Office of Driver Services.

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of any other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV, and V of the compact.

Acts 1969, No. 142, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-108
Governmental personnel subject generally
Status: in_force

The provisions of this act applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States Government, this state, or any county, city, town, district, or any other political subdivision of this state, subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this act with reference to authorized emergency vehicles. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.

The provisions of this act applicable to the drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States Government, this state, or any county, city, town, district, or any other political subdivision of this state, subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in this act with reference to authorized emergency vehicles.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-211
Interference with traffic control devices or barricades - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "traffic control device" means a sign, signal, marking, or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. (b) If a traffic control device or barricade is placed or erected to close a public highway under the authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local authorities on public highways, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or (2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area. (c) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100). (d) A person convicted under this section shall: (1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and (2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 56; Pope's Dig., § 6906; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-513.

(a) As used in this section, "traffic control device" means a sign, signal, marking, or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.

(b) If a traffic control device or barricade is placed or erected to close a public highway under the authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local authorities on public highways, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or (2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area.

(1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or

(2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area.

(c) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) A person convicted under this section shall: (1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and (2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation.

(1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and

(2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 56; Pope's Dig., § 6906; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-513.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1110
Findings and purpose of Sections 27-16-1111 and 27-16-1112
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Currently, driver's licenses and identification cards are valid for a standard statutory period of time; (2) An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card who is not a citizen of the United States may obtain a driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds his or her authorization to be lawfully present in the United States; (3) The United States Government, specifically United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, has authority over immigration matters and makes determinations on the length of time that a person who is not a citizen of the United States can remain in the United States; and (4) A driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds the time prescribed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, can be used to circumvent federal law and cause confusion on the status of the individual to whom it is issued. (b) The purpose of §§ 27-16-1111 and 27-16-1112 is to ensure that driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the state are not used to circumvent federal immigration laws or federal authority on immigration matters by preventing an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card from obtaining an identity document issued by the state that is valid for a period that exceeds the applicant's authorization to be lawfully present in the United States. Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.

(a) The General Assembly finds that: (1) Currently, driver's licenses and identification cards are valid for a standard statutory period of time; (2) An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card who is not a citizen of the United States may obtain a driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds his or her authorization to be lawfully present in the United States; (3) The United States Government, specifically United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, has authority over immigration matters and makes determinations on the length of time that a person who is not a citizen of the United States can remain in the United States; and (4) A driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds the time prescribed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, can be used to circumvent federal law and cause confusion on the status of the individual to whom it is issued.

(1) Currently, driver's licenses and identification cards are valid for a standard statutory period of time;

(2) An applicant for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card who is not a citizen of the United States may obtain a driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds his or her authorization to be lawfully present in the United States;

(3) The United States Government, specifically United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, has authority over immigration matters and makes determinations on the length of time that a person who is not a citizen of the United States can remain in the United States; and

(4) A driver's license or identification card that is valid for a period that exceeds the time prescribed by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security, can be used to circumvent federal law and cause confusion on the status of the individual to whom it is issued.

(b) The purpose of §§ 27-16-1111 and 27-16-1112 is to ensure that driver's licenses and identification cards issued by the state are not used to circumvent federal immigration laws or federal authority on immigration matters by preventing an applicant for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or identification card from obtaining an identity document issued by the state that is valid for a period that exceeds the applicant's authorization to be lawfully present in the United States.

Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-311
Penalties for large trucks exceeding speed limits - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) The General Assembly has determined that the operation of trucks, as defined in subsection (b) of this section, at high speeds creates a unique threat to the public safety of Arkansas motorists and causes substantial damage to Arkansas highways. Through enacting this section, it is the intent of the General Assembly to deter such unsafe and damaging driving practices by providing severe penalties against those persons who are determined to be guilty of violating this section. (b) For purposes of this section, the term "truck" means any vehicle with a registered gross weight of at least twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.). (c) When the operator of any truck as defined in subsection (b) of this section pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or forfeits bond for or is found guilty of operating such vehicle at a speed in excess of five miles per hour (5 m.p.h.) over the posted or legal speed limit, the operator shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) for each mile per hour in excess of five miles per hour (5 m.p.h.) over the posted or legal speed limit. (d) The fine provided for in this section is in addition to all other fines and court costs levied for the violation. (e) (1) The circuit, district, and city courts levying and collecting the fines prescribed by this section may retain two percent (2%) of the fines as a collection fee. Any collection fee retained, pursuant to state accounting laws, shall be deposited by the tenth day of each month in the court automation fund as established by § 16-13-704 of the city or county to be used solely for court-related technology. (2) After deducting the collection fee provided in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the court shall remit the balance of the fines levied and collected under this section by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section, on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, for deposit as general revenues of the state. (f) The provisions of this section shall only apply to the operation of trucks on interstate highways or state highways that have a posted speed limit for trucks different from the posted speed limit for other motor vehicles. Acts 1999, No. 1345, §§ 1-5; 2001, No. 740, § 1; 2001, No. 1809, § 7; 2003, No. 1765, § 37.

(a) The General Assembly has determined that the operation of trucks, as defined in subsection (b) of this section, at high speeds creates a unique threat to the public safety of Arkansas motorists and causes substantial damage to Arkansas highways. Through enacting this section, it is the intent of the General Assembly to deter such unsafe and damaging driving practices by providing severe penalties against those persons who are determined to be guilty of violating this section.

(b) For purposes of this section, the term "truck" means any vehicle with a registered gross weight of at least twenty thousand pounds (20,000 lbs.).

(c) When the operator of any truck as defined in subsection (b) of this section pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or forfeits bond for or is found guilty of operating such vehicle at a speed in excess of five miles per hour (5 m.p.h.) over the posted or legal speed limit, the operator shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) for each mile per hour in excess of five miles per hour (5 m.p.h.) over the posted or legal speed limit.

(d) The fine provided for in this section is in addition to all other fines and court costs levied for the violation.

(e) (1) The circuit, district, and city courts levying and collecting the fines prescribed by this section may retain two percent (2%) of the fines as a collection fee. Any collection fee retained, pursuant to state accounting laws, shall be deposited by the tenth day of each month in the court automation fund as established by § 16-13-704 of the city or county to be used solely for court-related technology. (2) After deducting the collection fee provided in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the court shall remit the balance of the fines levied and collected under this section by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section, on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, for deposit as general revenues of the state.

(1) The circuit, district, and city courts levying and collecting the fines prescribed by this section may retain two percent (2%) of the fines as a collection fee. Any collection fee retained, pursuant to state accounting laws, shall be deposited by the tenth day of each month in the court automation fund as established by § 16-13-704 of the city or county to be used solely for court-related technology.

(2) After deducting the collection fee provided in subdivision (e)(1) of this section, the court shall remit the balance of the fines levied and collected under this section by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section, on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, for deposit as general revenues of the state.

(f) The provisions of this section shall only apply to the operation of trucks on interstate highways or state highways that have a posted speed limit for trucks different from the posted speed limit for other motor vehicles.

Acts 1999, No. 1345, §§ 1-5; 2001, No. 740, § 1; 2001, No. 1809, § 7; 2003, No. 1765, § 37.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-808 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-808
Reinstatement charge - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Driver Services shall charge a fee to be calculated as provided under subsection (c) of this section for reinstating a driver's license suspended because of a conviction for any violation or offense. (b) All proceeds remitted to the Office of Driver Services under this section shall be deposited as follows: (1) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the State Police Retirement Fund; and (2) Seventy-five percent (75%) to the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund. (c) (1) The reinstatement fee under this section shall be calculated by multiplying one hundred dollars ($100) by each separate occurrence of offenses under any other provision of the law resulting in: (A) A court order directing the Office of Driver Services to suspend the driving privileges of the person; or (B) The Office of Driver Services' entering a suspension order. (2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-508(a)(1) or subdivision (c)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges. (3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (c)(2) of this section more than one (1) time. (4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund. (5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction. (d) As used in this section: (1) "Occurrence" means each separate calendar date when an offense or offenses take place; and (2) "Specialty court program" means a specialty court program as authorized by the Supreme Court under § 16-10-139 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 992,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 803,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6039, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 915,§ 2, eff. 9/1/2017, expires 1/15/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1193,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016. Acts 1995, No. 730, § 1; 2003, No. 1001, § 3; 2005, No. 1992, § 3.

(a) The Office of Driver Services shall charge a fee to be calculated as provided under subsection (c) of this section for reinstating a driver's license suspended because of a conviction for any violation or offense.

(b) All proceeds remitted to the Office of Driver Services under this section shall be deposited as follows: (1) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the State Police Retirement Fund; and (2) Seventy-five percent (75%) to the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(1) Twenty-five percent (25%) to the State Police Retirement Fund; and

(2) Seventy-five percent (75%) to the State Treasury as special revenues to the credit of the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.

(c) (1) The reinstatement fee under this section shall be calculated by multiplying one hundred dollars ($100) by each separate occurrence of offenses under any other provision of the law resulting in: (A) A court order directing the Office of Driver Services to suspend the driving privileges of the person; or (B) The Office of Driver Services' entering a suspension order. (2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-508(a)(1) or subdivision (c)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges. (3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (c)(2) of this section more than one (1) time. (4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund. (5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction.

(1) The reinstatement fee under this section shall be calculated by multiplying one hundred dollars ($100) by each separate occurrence of offenses under any other provision of the law resulting in: (A) A court order directing the Office of Driver Services to suspend the driving privileges of the person; or (B) The Office of Driver Services' entering a suspension order.

(A) A court order directing the Office of Driver Services to suspend the driving privileges of the person; or

(B) The Office of Driver Services' entering a suspension order.

(2) (A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-508(a)(1) or subdivision (c)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders. (B) Subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(A) If a person's driving privileges are suspended or revoked solely as a result of outstanding driver's license reinstatement fees imposed under the laws of this state, the Office of Driver Services shall permit the person to pay only one (1) reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) to cover all administrative orders to suspend, revoke, or cancel a driver's license for a person ordered to pay a reinstatement fee under § 27-16-508(a)(1) or subdivision (c)(1) of this section if a district court or circuit court verifies to the Office of Driver Services that the person has: (i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension; (ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and (iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders.

(i) Paid all other court costs, fines, and fees associated with the criminal offense that led to his or her driver's license suspension;

(ii) Graduated from a specialty court program; and

(iii) Provided the sentencing court with a reinstatement letter from the Department of Finance and Administration showing all outstanding suspension or revocation orders.

(B) Subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section does not apply to: (i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or (ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(i) A reinstatement fee ordered under this section, § 5-65-119 , § 5-65-304 , or § 5-65-310 ; or

(ii) A fee ordered to reinstate commercial driving privileges.

(3) A person may not avail himself or herself of the provisions of subdivision (c)(2) of this section more than one (1) time.

(4) Upon notice to the taxpayer of certification of the intent to intercept the taxpayer's state income tax refund under § 26-36-301 et seq., the outstanding fees assessed under this section shall be set off against a taxpayer's state income tax refund.

(5) A court may only verify the completion of the requirements under subdivision (c)(2)(A) of this section to the Office of Driver Services for a suspension or revocation that occurred as a result of a conviction or other action taken in that particular court or jurisdiction.

(d) As used in this section: (1) "Occurrence" means each separate calendar date when an offense or offenses take place; and (2) "Specialty court program" means a specialty court program as authorized by the Supreme Court under § 16-10-139 .

(1) "Occurrence" means each separate calendar date when an offense or offenses take place; and

(2) "Specialty court program" means a specialty court program as authorized by the Supreme Court under § 16-10-139 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 992,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 803,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6039, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 915,§ 2, eff. 9/1/2017, expires 1/15/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1193,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2016.

Acts 1995, No. 730, § 1; 2003, No. 1001, § 3; 2005, No. 1992, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-301
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known as the "Access to Parking for Persons with Disabilities Act". Acts 1985, No. 907, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.3; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

This subchapter shall be known as the "Access to Parking for Persons with Disabilities Act".

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.3; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-212
Reporting of violation
Status: in_force

A court shall forward a report of the conviction of a person under § 27-22-104 to the Department of Finance and Administration within ten (10) calendar days in a form prescribed by the department. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

A court shall forward a report of the conviction of a person under § 27-22-104 to the Department of Finance and Administration within ten (10) calendar days in a form prescribed by the department.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1401
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Continue the special license plates for the certain special interests that existed before April 13, 2005; (2) Establish an expedited administrative application procedure for organizations that represent a group of persons with a viewpoint that is different from the viewpoint expressed on a special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005; and (3) Establish an administrative procedure for other organizations to apply to the Department of Finance and Administration for the creation and issuance of a special license plate that represents their special interests. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Continue the special license plates for the certain special interests that existed before April 13, 2005;

(2) Establish an expedited administrative application procedure for organizations that represent a group of persons with a viewpoint that is different from the viewpoint expressed on a special license plate that existed before April 13, 2005; and

(3) Establish an administrative procedure for other organizations to apply to the Department of Finance and Administration for the creation and issuance of a special license plate that represents their special interests.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-211
Use of nonpneumatic tires
Status: in_force

No person shall drive any vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires at a speed greater than a maximum of ten miles per hour (10 m.p.h.). Act 1937, No. 300, § 54; Pope's Dig., § 6712; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-605.

No person shall drive any vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires at a speed greater than a maximum of ten miles per hour (10 m.p.h.).

Act 1937, No. 300, § 54; Pope's Dig., § 6712; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-302
Exceptions - Dealer's permit
Status: in_force

A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this subchapter if it is: (1) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, provided that the boat has not been within this state for more than ninety (90) consecutive days; (2) A motorboat from a country other than the United States temporarily using the waters of this state; (3) A motorboat whose owner is the United States, a state, or a subdivision of a state; (4) A ship's lifeboat; (5) (A) A motorboat used for demonstration purposes or testing purposes only by a recognized motorboat dealer or manufacturer or agent to promote the sale or development of the motorboat. (B) All motorboat dealers or manufacturers wishing to obtain the benefits of this subdivision (5) shall obtain a permit from the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to operate as a motorboat dealer or manufacturer and for each annual license period shall pay a fee of two dollars ($2.00) for the permit. (C) The division may issue, subject to the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, to a motorboat dealer or manufacturer an identifying certificate of number and require the attachment or display of the number on both sides of the bow of any motorboat used for demonstration or testing purposes while the motorboat is being operated for demonstration or testing purposes on the waters of this state; (6) A newly purchased motorboat that is operated for a period not to exceed twenty (20) working days from the date of purchase, provided that the owner or operator of the motorboat has aboard the vessel the bill of sale or acceptable proof of purchase indicating the date of purchase, the name and address of the owner, and description and hull identification number of the vessel; or (7) A boat that is powered solely by sails. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1057,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2013, No. 220,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 6; 1963, No. 140, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-226; Acts 1995, No. 517, § 13; 2011, No. 900, § 1.

A motorboat shall not be required to be numbered under this subchapter if it is:

(1) Already covered by a number in full force and effect which has been awarded to it pursuant to federal law or a federally approved numbering system of another state, provided that the boat has not been within this state for more than ninety (90) consecutive days;

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

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

(4) A ship's lifeboat;

(5) (A) A motorboat used for demonstration purposes or testing purposes only by a recognized motorboat dealer or manufacturer or agent to promote the sale or development of the motorboat. (B) All motorboat dealers or manufacturers wishing to obtain the benefits of this subdivision (5) shall obtain a permit from the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to operate as a motorboat dealer or manufacturer and for each annual license period shall pay a fee of two dollars ($2.00) for the permit. (C) The division may issue, subject to the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, to a motorboat dealer or manufacturer an identifying certificate of number and require the attachment or display of the number on both sides of the bow of any motorboat used for demonstration or testing purposes while the motorboat is being operated for demonstration or testing purposes on the waters of this state;

(A) A motorboat used for demonstration purposes or testing purposes only by a recognized motorboat dealer or manufacturer or agent to promote the sale or development of the motorboat.

(B) All motorboat dealers or manufacturers wishing to obtain the benefits of this subdivision (5) shall obtain a permit from the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration to operate as a motorboat dealer or manufacturer and for each annual license period shall pay a fee of two dollars ($2.00) for the permit.

(C) The division may issue, subject to the rules of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission, to a motorboat dealer or manufacturer an identifying certificate of number and require the attachment or display of the number on both sides of the bow of any motorboat used for demonstration or testing purposes while the motorboat is being operated for demonstration or testing purposes on the waters of this state;

(6) A newly purchased motorboat that is operated for a period not to exceed twenty (20) working days from the date of purchase, provided that the owner or operator of the motorboat has aboard the vessel the bill of sale or acceptable proof of purchase indicating the date of purchase, the name and address of the owner, and description and hull identification number of the vessel; or

(7) A boat that is powered solely by sails.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1057,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 220,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 6; 1963, No. 140, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-226; Acts 1995, No. 517, § 13; 2011, No. 900, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-208
Privileges granted jointly by two counties - Appeals
Status: in_force

(a) Where the watercourse is on the boundary line between counties, the county courts of the counties may act jointly in granting the privileges and exercising the powers conferred by this subchapter. (b) Publication of notice shall be made in each county. (c) The circuit court first acquiring jurisdiction of an appeal from the order of either county court shall also have jurisdiction of all appeals from the order of the other county court, and appeals shall be at once transferred to the circuit court first acquiring jurisdiction. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 2622; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1608.

(a) Where the watercourse is on the boundary line between counties, the county courts of the counties may act jointly in granting the privileges and exercising the powers conferred by this subchapter.

(b) Publication of notice shall be made in each county.

(c) The circuit court first acquiring jurisdiction of an appeal from the order of either county court shall also have jurisdiction of all appeals from the order of the other county court, and appeals shall be at once transferred to the circuit court first acquiring jurisdiction.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 8; Pope's Dig., § 2622; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1608.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-51-706
Designation of particularly dangerous crossings
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission and local authorities, with the approval of the commission, are authorized to designate particularly dangerous state highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs there. (b) When stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than ten feet (10') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care. (c) Any person, owner, or driver of any automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other motor-driven vehicle violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00). (d) This section shall be cumulative to the other laws of this state and shall not repeal any laws or parts of laws except where specifically in conflict with this section. Acts 1963, No. 254, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-665 -- 75-667, 75-667n.

(a) The State Highway Commission and local authorities, with the approval of the commission, are authorized to designate particularly dangerous state highway grade crossings of railroads and to erect stop signs there.

(b) When stop signs are erected, the driver of any vehicle shall stop within fifty feet (50') but not less than ten feet (10') from the nearest rail of the railroad and shall proceed only upon exercising due care.

(c) Any person, owner, or driver of any automobile, truck, motorcycle, or other motor-driven vehicle violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(d) This section shall be cumulative to the other laws of this state and shall not repeal any laws or parts of laws except where specifically in conflict with this section.

Acts 1963, No. 254, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-665 -- 75-667, 75-667n.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-303
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bonds" means the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds, also known as "GARVEE bonds", as authorized in this subchapter; (2) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission; (3) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest, 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; (4) "Designated revenues" means: (A) The 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 (B) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.; and (5) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway systems within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission and includes the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of the interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining to the system. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

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

(2) "Commission" means the State Highway Commission;

(3) "Debt service" means all amounts required for the payment of principal, interest, 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;

(4) "Designated revenues" means: (A) The 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 (B) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.; and

(A) The 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

(B) Revenues derived from the distillate special fuels tax levied under § 26-56-201(e) that are available for expenditure after any distributions required by the Arkansas Highway Financing Act of 1999, § 27-64-201 et seq.; and

(5) "Highway improvements" or "highway improvement projects" means restoration and improvements to all of the interstate highway systems within the state, including roadways, bridges, or rights-of-way under the jurisdiction of the commission and includes the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, and renovation of the interstate system and facilities appurtenant or pertaining to the system.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1108
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4675, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall promulgate rules to implement and administer this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4675, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-16-904
Death of person signing minor's application
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Driver Services, upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of the death of the person who signed the application of a minor for a license, shall cancel the license and shall not issue a new license until such time as a new application, duly signed and verified, is made as required by this chapter. (b) This section shall not apply in the event the minor has attained eighteen (18) years of age. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 15; Pope's Dig., § 6839; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-317.

(a) The Office of Driver Services, upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of the death of the person who signed the application of a minor for a license, shall cancel the license and shall not issue a new license until such time as a new application, duly signed and verified, is made as required by this chapter.

(b) This section shall not apply in the event the minor has attained eighteen (18) years of age.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 15; Pope's Dig., § 6839; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-317.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-38-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 38 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-38-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 36, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1957, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1307.

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

Acts 1957, No. 116, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1307.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1023 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1023
Assignment without consent of owner
Status: in_force

(a) A person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a motorboat, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign his or her certificate of title or interest in or to the motorboat to a person other than the owner without the consent of the owner, and without affecting the interest of the owner or the registration with certificate of number of the motorboat, but in this 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, along with all required fees, 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. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) A person holding a lien or encumbrance upon a motorboat, other than a lien dependent solely upon possession, may assign his or her certificate of title or interest in or to the motorboat to a person other than the owner without the consent of the owner, and without affecting the interest of the owner or the registration with certificate of number of the motorboat, but in this 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, along with all required fees, 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.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-215
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 6661; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-403; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 3.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 3; Pope's Dig., § 6661; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-403; Acts 2011, No. 780, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1005 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1005
Issuance - Renewal - Replacement
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas may apply for and renew annually a special license plate under this subchapter. (b) An applicant for a special license plate under this subchapter shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution by the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf or for fundraising purposes; and (3) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00). (c) To renew a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle shall remit to the Department of Finance and Administration the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section. (d) To replace a special license plate issued under this subchapter: (1) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fee stated in subdivision (b)(3) of this section if the registration has not expired; or (2) The owner of the motor vehicle shall remit the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section if the registration has expired. (e) (1) The department shall remit the fees collected under subdivision (b)(2) of this section on a monthly basis to the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf depending on the school for which each special license plate was purchased. (2) The department shall also provide to each participating college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf a list of persons who have paid for a special license plate under this subchapter relating to that entity. (f) (1) The fee remitted under subdivision (b)(3) of this section shall be deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the 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. (g) The registration of a special license plate under this subchapter may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . (h) If an owner of a motor vehicle who was previously issued a special license plate under this subchapter fails to pay the fees required in subsection (c) of this section at the time of renewal, then the owner shall be issued a permanent license plate as provided under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 . (i) Upon the expiration of the registration of a special license plate under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle may replace the special license plate with: (1) A permanent license plate under §§ 27-14-1007 and 27-14-1008 ; (2) A personalized license plate; (3) A different special license plate under this subchapter; or (4) Any other special license plate that the person is entitled to receive under this chapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2011, No. 726, §§ 2, 3.

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle who is a resident of the State of Arkansas may apply for and renew annually a special license plate under this subchapter.

(b) An applicant for a special license plate under this subchapter shall remit the following fees: (1) The fee required by law for the registration and licensing of the motor vehicle; (2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution by the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf or for fundraising purposes; and (3) A handling and administrative fee in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00).

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

(2) A fee not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution by the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf or for fundraising purposes; and

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

(c) To renew a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the owner of the motor vehicle shall remit to the Department of Finance and Administration the fees stated in subsection (b) of this section.

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

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

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

(e) (1) The department shall remit the fees collected under subdivision (b)(2) of this section on a monthly basis to the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf depending on the school for which each special license plate was purchased. (2) The department shall also provide to each participating college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf a list of persons who have paid for a special license plate under this subchapter relating to that entity.

(1) The department shall remit the fees collected under subdivision (b)(2) of this section on a monthly basis to the college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf depending on the school for which each special license plate was purchased.

(2) The department shall also provide to each participating college or university or the Arkansas School for the Deaf a list of persons who have paid for a special license plate under this subchapter relating to that entity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(2) A personalized license plate;

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

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

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2011, No. 726, §§ 2, 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1431 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1431
Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site special license plate
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site special license plate in the manner provided for in this section. (b) The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Tiger Foundation; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall be remitted monthly to The Tiger Foundation to be used to broaden the support and resources for Little Rock Central High School with a focus on academics, the arts, citizenship, and athletics; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (d) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to The Tiger Foundation. Added by Act 2023, No. 808,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site special license plate in the manner provided for in this section.

(b) The Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Tiger Foundation; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Tiger Foundation; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

(c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply.

(d) The Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall be remitted monthly to The Tiger Foundation to be used to broaden the support and resources for Little Rock Central High School with a focus on academics, the arts, citizenship, and athletics; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

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

(2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall be remitted monthly to The Tiger Foundation to be used to broaden the support and resources for Little Rock Central High School with a focus on academics, the arts, citizenship, and athletics; and

(A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution.

(B) The design-use contribution under subdivision (d)(2)(A) of this section shall be remitted monthly to The Tiger Foundation to be used to broaden the support and resources for Little Rock Central High School with a focus on academics, the arts, citizenship, and athletics; and

(3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division. (C) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00).

(B) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall be: (i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and (ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(i) Deposited into the State Central Services Fund for the benefit of the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration; and

(ii) Credited to the division as supplemental and in addition to all other funds that may be deposited for the benefit of the division.

(C) The handling and administrative fee under subdivision (d)(3)(A) of this section shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(d) (1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to The Tiger Foundation.

(1) A special license plate issued under this subchapter may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1405 .

(2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1405(b)(2) on a monthly basis to The Tiger Foundation.

Added by Act 2023, No. 808,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-606
Deposit of operator's license in lieu of bond - Issuance of receipt
Status: in_force

(a) Every person who is arrested for a violation of a traffic law, rule, or regulation punishable as a misdemeanor, who is not permitted to appear for trial on his or her own recognizance may in lieu of posting bond be admitted to bail upon depositing his or her current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license. (b) (1) If the person is admitted to bail by depositing his or her current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license with the arresting officer or clerk of the court, an official receipt shall be issued for the license, which shall be upon a form approved by the Director of the Office of Driver Services. (2) The receipt shall serve in lieu of the operator's or chauffeur's license for the period of time and under the conditions provided in § 27-50-607 . (c) The motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license deposited as bail shall be retained by the clerk of the court before which the person is cited to appear for trial upon the charge. Acts 1973, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.1.

(a) Every person who is arrested for a violation of a traffic law, rule, or regulation punishable as a misdemeanor, who is not permitted to appear for trial on his or her own recognizance may in lieu of posting bond be admitted to bail upon depositing his or her current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.

(b) (1) If the person is admitted to bail by depositing his or her current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license with the arresting officer or clerk of the court, an official receipt shall be issued for the license, which shall be upon a form approved by the Director of the Office of Driver Services. (2) The receipt shall serve in lieu of the operator's or chauffeur's license for the period of time and under the conditions provided in § 27-50-607 .

(1) If the person is admitted to bail by depositing his or her current motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license with the arresting officer or clerk of the court, an official receipt shall be issued for the license, which shall be upon a form approved by the Director of the Office of Driver Services.

(2) The receipt shall serve in lieu of the operator's or chauffeur's license for the period of time and under the conditions provided in § 27-50-607 .

(c) The motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license deposited as bail shall be retained by the clerk of the court before which the person is cited to appear for trial upon the charge.

Acts 1973, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-37-203
Vehicles transporting explosives
Status: in_force

(a) Any person operating any vehicle transporting any explosive or other dangerous articles as cargo upon a highway shall at all times comply with the requirements of the rules promulgated under this section. (b) The State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules governing the transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles in vehicles upon the highways as it deems advisable for the protection of the public. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3143, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 132; Pope's Dig., § 6792; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-723; Acts 2003, No. 849, § 1.

(a) Any person operating any vehicle transporting any explosive or other dangerous articles as cargo upon a highway shall at all times comply with the requirements of the rules promulgated under this section.

(b) The State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to promulgate rules governing the transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles in vehicles upon the highways as it deems advisable for the protection of the public.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3143, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 132; Pope's Dig., § 6792; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-723; Acts 2003, No. 849, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-37-305
Mirrors
Status: in_force

(a) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a rearview mirror. (b) Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror located so as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet (200') to the rear of the vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 127; Pope's Dig., § 6787; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-729.

(a) Every motor vehicle shall be equipped with a rearview mirror.

(b) Every motor vehicle which is so constructed or loaded as to obstruct the driver's view to the rear thereof from the driver's position shall be equipped with a mirror located so as to reflect to the driver a view of the highway for a distance of at least two hundred feet (200') to the rear of the vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 127; Pope's Dig., § 6787; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-729.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-24-1201
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for African American fraternities and sororities that were authorized before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional African American fraternity and sorority special license plates. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the special license plates for African American fraternities and sororities that were authorized before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional African American fraternity and sorority special license plates.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-51-1802
Rights and duties
Status: in_force

A person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver of a vehicle, unless: (1) A provision of this subchapter alters a right or duty; or (2) A right or duty applicable to a driver of a vehicle cannot by its nature apply to a person operating a bicycle. Added by Act 2019, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

A person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver of a vehicle, unless:

(1) A provision of this subchapter alters a right or duty; or

(2) A right or duty applicable to a driver of a vehicle cannot by its nature apply to a person operating a bicycle.

Added by Act 2019, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1211
Disposition of funds
Status: in_force

(a) All fees, fines, and charges collected by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board under the provisions of this subchapter shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer, who shall be the custodian of all funds and shall deposit same into a bank or banks to be designated by the board. (b) The secretary-treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the State Risk Manager pursuant to the blanket bond program as authorized in § 21-2-601 et seq. [repealed]. (c) The secretary-treasurer shall pay funds of the board only on vouchers signed by himself or herself and countersigned by the chair. The total expenses for all purposes and obligations of the board shall not exceed the total fees, charges, and other funds paid to the board under the provisions of this subchapter. (d) The secretary-treasurer shall make semiannual financial reports in detail to the board not later than January 31 and July 31 of each year, which financial reports will be kept on permanent file by the board. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 11; 2005, No. 1878, § 10.

(a) All fees, fines, and charges collected by the Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board under the provisions of this subchapter shall be paid to the secretary-treasurer, who shall be the custodian of all funds and shall deposit same into a bank or banks to be designated by the board.

(b) The secretary-treasurer shall execute a bond in the amount determined by the State Risk Manager pursuant to the blanket bond program as authorized in § 21-2-601 et seq. [repealed].

(c) The secretary-treasurer shall pay funds of the board only on vouchers signed by himself or herself and countersigned by the chair. The total expenses for all purposes and obligations of the board shall not exceed the total fees, charges, and other funds paid to the board under the provisions of this subchapter.

(d) The secretary-treasurer shall make semiannual financial reports in detail to the board not later than January 31 and July 31 of each year, which financial reports will be kept on permanent file by the board.

Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 11; 2005, No. 1878, § 10.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1212 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-16-1212
Implementation date
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be effective and shall be implemented only if the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration: (1) Determines that the voluntary enhanced identification and security features under this subchapter are necessary to ensure secure commerce and travel by Arkansas citizens within and throughout the State of Arkansas, the United States, and abroad; (2) Determines that the United States Congress has not repealed the REAL ID Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-13; and (3) Promulgates a rule specifying the date of implementation of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4683, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.

This subchapter shall be effective and shall be implemented only if the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration:

(1) Determines that the voluntary enhanced identification and security features under this subchapter are necessary to ensure secure commerce and travel by Arkansas citizens within and throughout the State of Arkansas, the United States, and abroad;

(2) Determines that the United States Congress has not repealed the REAL ID Act of 2005, Pub. L. No. 109-13; and

(3) Promulgates a rule specifying the date of implementation of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4683, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2009, No. 1308, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-611 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-611
Duration of suspension
Status: in_force

Unless a suspension is terminated under other provisions of this subchapter, any order of suspension by the Office of Driver Services under this subchapter shall remain in effect and no license shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose license is so suspended and no registration shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose vehicle registration is so suspended until: (1) The person shall deposit or there shall be deposited on his or her behalf the security required under this subchapter; or (2) (A) One (1) year shall have elapsed following the date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with it that during the period no action for damages arising out of the accident resulting in the suspension has been instituted. (B) (i) An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. (ii) The Office of Driver Services may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in any affidavit. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1435.

Unless a suspension is terminated under other provisions of this subchapter, any order of suspension by the Office of Driver Services under this subchapter shall remain in effect and no license shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose license is so suspended and no registration shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose vehicle registration is so suspended until:

(1) The person shall deposit or there shall be deposited on his or her behalf the security required under this subchapter; or

(2) (A) One (1) year shall have elapsed following the date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with it that during the period no action for damages arising out of the accident resulting in the suspension has been instituted. (B) (i) An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. (ii) The Office of Driver Services may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in any affidavit.

(A) One (1) year shall have elapsed following the date of the suspension, and evidence satisfactory to the Office of Driver Services has been filed with it that during the period no action for damages arising out of the accident resulting in the suspension has been instituted.

(B) (i) An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. (ii) The Office of Driver Services may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in any affidavit.

(i) An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact.

(ii) The Office of Driver Services may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in any affidavit.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1435.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-511 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-64-511
Investment of proceeds
Status: in_force

(a) Designated revenues and proceeds of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds held pending disbursement on highway improvements shall be invested by the State Highway Commission to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the investments shall be in accordance with the terms of the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing the series of bonds to which the designated revenues or bond proceeds appertain to the extent that the terms of the resolution or trust indenture are applicable. Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.

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

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

Acts 2011, No. 773, § 3.