Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-103
State agency authorization to cooperate in conveyances
Status: in_force

State agencies owning or controlling various state-owned areas or state-owned easements or interest therein of state agencies are authorized to cooperate in the conveyance of the lands, easements, or interest to and in favor of the United States for this national parkway. Acts 1939, No. 45, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1802.

State agencies owning or controlling various state-owned areas or state-owned easements or interest therein of state agencies are authorized to cooperate in the conveyance of the lands, easements, or interest to and in favor of the United States for this national parkway.

Acts 1939, No. 45, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1802.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-103
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) It is unlawful for any person: (1) To drive a vehicle over, upon, or across any curb, central dividing section, or other separation or dividing line on controlled-access facilities; (2) To make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation, or line; (3) To drive any vehicle except in the proper lane provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the central dividing curb, separation section, or line; or (4) To drive any vehicle into the controlled-access facility from a local service road except through an opening providing for that purpose in the dividing curb or dividing section or dividing line which separates the service road from the controlled-access facility proper. (b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon arrest and conviction that person shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment in the city or county jail for not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or by both fine and imprisonment. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2210.

(a) It is unlawful for any person: (1) To drive a vehicle over, upon, or across any curb, central dividing section, or other separation or dividing line on controlled-access facilities; (2) To make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation, or line; (3) To drive any vehicle except in the proper lane provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the central dividing curb, separation section, or line; or (4) To drive any vehicle into the controlled-access facility from a local service road except through an opening providing for that purpose in the dividing curb or dividing section or dividing line which separates the service road from the controlled-access facility proper.

(1) To drive a vehicle over, upon, or across any curb, central dividing section, or other separation or dividing line on controlled-access facilities;

(2) To make a left turn or a semicircular or U-turn except through an opening provided for that purpose in the dividing curb section, separation, or line;

(3) To drive any vehicle except in the proper lane provided for that purpose and in the proper direction and to the right of the central dividing curb, separation section, or line; or

(4) To drive any vehicle into the controlled-access facility from a local service road except through an opening providing for that purpose in the dividing curb or dividing section or dividing line which separates the service road from the controlled-access facility proper.

(b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon arrest and conviction that person shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment in the city or county jail for not less than five (5) days nor more than ninety (90) days, or by both fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2210.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-107
Signal legend
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting the words "GO", "CAUTION", or "STOP", or exhibiting different colored lights successively one (1) at a time or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used, and the terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows: (1) Green alone or "GO" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, except when prohibited under § 27-51-802 , may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn, but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) Steady yellow alone means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "STOP" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter, and vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection when the red or "STOP" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles; (3) Steady red alone or "STOP" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until green or "GO" is shown alone, except that: (i) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a right turn only, unless there is a sign prohibiting the turn; and (ii) Vehicular traffic in the left lane of a one-way street facing such signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a left turn into the left lane of another one-way street only, unless there is a sign prohibiting such turn; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and (4) Steady red with green arrow means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic. (b) (1) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. (2) Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal. (c) The operator of any streetcar shall obey the signals as applicable to vehicles. (d) Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "WALK" or "WAIT" or "DON'T WALK" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) "WALK" means pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles; and (2) "WAIT" or "DON'T WALK" means no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the wait signal is showing. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 32; Pope's Dig., § 6690; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 24; 1961, No. 51, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1068, § 1; 1979, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-505; reen. Acts 1987, No. 865, § 1; Acts 2001, No. 1606, § 1.

(a) Whenever traffic is controlled by traffic-control signals exhibiting the words "GO", "CAUTION", or "STOP", or exhibiting different colored lights successively one (1) at a time or with arrows, the following colors only shall be used, and the terms and lights shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles and pedestrians as follows: (1) Green alone or "GO" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, except when prohibited under § 27-51-802 , may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn, but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk; (2) Steady yellow alone means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "STOP" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter, and vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection when the red or "STOP" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles; (3) Steady red alone or "STOP" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until green or "GO" is shown alone, except that: (i) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a right turn only, unless there is a sign prohibiting the turn; and (ii) Vehicular traffic in the left lane of a one-way street facing such signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a left turn into the left lane of another one-way street only, unless there is a sign prohibiting such turn; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and (4) Steady red with green arrow means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.

(1) Green alone or "GO" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, except when prohibited under § 27-51-802 , may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn, but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk;

(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, except when prohibited under § 27-51-802 , may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at such place prohibits either turn, but vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited; and

(B) Pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk;

(2) Steady yellow alone means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "STOP" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter, and vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection when the red or "STOP" signal is exhibited; and (B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles;

(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal is warned that the red or "STOP" signal will be exhibited immediately thereafter, and vehicular traffic shall not enter the intersection when the red or "STOP" signal is exhibited; and

(B) Pedestrians facing the signal are advised that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway, and any pedestrian then starting to cross shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles;

(3) Steady red alone or "STOP" means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until green or "GO" is shown alone, except that: (i) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a right turn only, unless there is a sign prohibiting the turn; and (ii) Vehicular traffic in the left lane of a one-way street facing such signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a left turn into the left lane of another one-way street only, unless there is a sign prohibiting such turn; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and

(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until green or "GO" is shown alone, except that: (i) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a right turn only, unless there is a sign prohibiting the turn; and (ii) Vehicular traffic in the left lane of a one-way street facing such signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a left turn into the left lane of another one-way street only, unless there is a sign prohibiting such turn; and

(i) Vehicular traffic facing the signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a right turn only, unless there is a sign prohibiting the turn; and

(ii) Vehicular traffic in the left lane of a one-way street facing such signal, after coming to a complete stop, may cautiously enter the intersection for the purpose of making a left turn into the left lane of another one-way street only, unless there is a sign prohibiting such turn; and

(B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic; and

(4) Steady red with green arrow means: (A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and (B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.

(A) Vehicular traffic facing the signal may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow but shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to other traffic lawfully using the intersection; and

(B) No pedestrian facing the signal shall enter the roadway unless he or she can do so safely and without interfering with any vehicular traffic.

(b) (1) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application. (2) Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.

(1) In the event an official traffic-control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section shall be applicable except as to those provisions which by their nature can have no application.

(2) Any stop required shall be made at a sign or marking on the pavement indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of any sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.

(c) The operator of any streetcar shall obey the signals as applicable to vehicles.

(d) Whenever special pedestrian-control signals exhibiting the words "WALK" or "WAIT" or "DON'T WALK" are in place, such signals shall indicate as follows: (1) "WALK" means pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles; and (2) "WAIT" or "DON'T WALK" means no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the wait signal is showing.

(1) "WALK" means pedestrians facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal and shall be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles; and

(2) "WAIT" or "DON'T WALK" means no pedestrian shall start to cross the roadway in the direction of such signal, but any pedestrian who has partially completed his or her crossing on the walk signal shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety island while the wait signal is showing.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 32; Pope's Dig., § 6690; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 24; 1961, No. 51, § 1; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1068, § 1; 1979, No. 104, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-505; reen. Acts 1987, No. 865, § 1; Acts 2001, No. 1606, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1203
Applicability
Status: in_force

All trailers having a gross load not in excess of six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.) shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1979, No. 671, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.3.

All trailers having a gross load not in excess of six thousand pounds (6,000 lbs.) shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1979, No. 671, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-253.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-507 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-16-507
Registration with selective service
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any United States male citizen or immigrant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age shall be registered for the United States Selective Service System when applying to the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance, renewal, or a duplicate copy of: (A) A driver's license; (B) A commercial driver's license; or (C) An identification card. (2) This registration is in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq. (b) The department shall forward to the United States Selective Service System in an electronic format the necessary personal information required for registration of the applicants identified in this section. (c) The applicant's submission of the application shall serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the United States Selective Service System or that he is authorizing the department to forward to the United States Selective Service System the necessary information for registration. (d) The department shall notify the applicant on the receipt that his submission of the application for a license or identification card identified in this section will serve as his consent to be registered with the United States Selective Service System, if so required by federal law. (e) The department shall attempt to enter into an agreement with the United States Selective Service System to share the cost and data necessary to implement this section. Acts 2001, No. 78, § 1.

(a) (1) Any United States male citizen or immigrant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age shall be registered for the United States Selective Service System when applying to the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance, renewal, or a duplicate copy of: (A) A driver's license; (B) A commercial driver's license; or (C) An identification card. (2) This registration is in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.

(1) Any United States male citizen or immigrant who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but less than twenty-six (26) years of age shall be registered for the United States Selective Service System when applying to the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance, renewal, or a duplicate copy of: (A) A driver's license; (B) A commercial driver's license; or (C) An identification card.

(A) A driver's license;

(B) A commercial driver's license; or

(C) An identification card.

(2) This registration is in compliance with the requirements of section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, 50 U.S.C. § 3801 et seq.

(b) The department shall forward to the United States Selective Service System in an electronic format the necessary personal information required for registration of the applicants identified in this section.

(c) The applicant's submission of the application shall serve as an indication that the applicant has already registered with the United States Selective Service System or that he is authorizing the department to forward to the United States Selective Service System the necessary information for registration.

(d) The department shall notify the applicant on the receipt that his submission of the application for a license or identification card identified in this section will serve as his consent to be registered with the United States Selective Service System, if so required by federal law.

(e) The department shall attempt to enter into an agreement with the United States Selective Service System to share the cost and data necessary to implement this section.

Acts 2001, No. 78, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-213
Rest areas
Status: in_force

In order to provide information in the specific interest of the traveling public, the State Highway Commission is authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas along the interstate, primary, and other state highways designated by the commission and to establish information centers in cooperation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the state and providing other information as may be considered desirable. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5731, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2511.

In order to provide information in the specific interest of the traveling public, the State Highway Commission is authorized to maintain maps and to permit informational directories and advertising pamphlets to be made available at safety rest areas along the interstate, primary, and other state highways designated by the commission and to establish information centers in cooperation with the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism at safety rest areas for the purpose of informing the public of places of interest within the state and providing other information as may be considered desirable.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5731, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2511.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-35-104
Riding in spaces not for passengers
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion of the vehicle not designed or intended for the use of passengers. (b) This section shall not apply to any employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within bodies of trucks in space intended for merchandise. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 141; Pope's Dig., § 6801; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-803.

(a) No person shall ride on any vehicle upon any portion of the vehicle not designed or intended for the use of passengers.

(b) This section shall not apply to any employee engaged in the necessary discharge of a duty or to persons riding within bodies of trucks in space intended for merchandise.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 141; Pope's Dig., § 6801; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-803.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law". Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-330.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law".

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-330.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-710 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-710
General administrative procedure for collection of unpaid toll
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The regional mobility authority or its designee may attempt to collect an unpaid toll under § 27-76-708 and an administrative fee to recover the cost of collecting the unpaid toll. (2) The administrative fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (3) The registered owner shall pay a separate toll and administrative fee for each occurrence of nonpayment under this subsection. (b) (1) Upon the occurrence of the offense of failure to pay a toll, the regional mobility authority or its designee shall issue to the registered owner of the motor vehicle a written notice of nonpayment of the toll. (2) The notice of nonpayment shall: (A) Include a statement of the amount of the toll charges and the amount of the administrative fee for which the registered owner of the motor vehicle is liable; (B) Be sent by first-class mail to the registered owner's address as shown in the motor vehicle registration records maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration; (C) Be sent not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the alleged failure to pay; and (D) State that payment is not required until thirty (30) days after the date that the notice was mailed. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) (1) The regional mobility authority or its designee may attempt to collect an unpaid toll under § 27-76-708 and an administrative fee to recover the cost of collecting the unpaid toll. (2) The administrative fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (3) The registered owner shall pay a separate toll and administrative fee for each occurrence of nonpayment under this subsection.

(1) The regional mobility authority or its designee may attempt to collect an unpaid toll under § 27-76-708 and an administrative fee to recover the cost of collecting the unpaid toll.

(2) The administrative fee shall not exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

(3) The registered owner shall pay a separate toll and administrative fee for each occurrence of nonpayment under this subsection.

(b) (1) Upon the occurrence of the offense of failure to pay a toll, the regional mobility authority or its designee shall issue to the registered owner of the motor vehicle a written notice of nonpayment of the toll. (2) The notice of nonpayment shall: (A) Include a statement of the amount of the toll charges and the amount of the administrative fee for which the registered owner of the motor vehicle is liable; (B) Be sent by first-class mail to the registered owner's address as shown in the motor vehicle registration records maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration; (C) Be sent not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the alleged failure to pay; and (D) State that payment is not required until thirty (30) days after the date that the notice was mailed.

(1) Upon the occurrence of the offense of failure to pay a toll, the regional mobility authority or its designee shall issue to the registered owner of the motor vehicle a written notice of nonpayment of the toll.

(2) The notice of nonpayment shall: (A) Include a statement of the amount of the toll charges and the amount of the administrative fee for which the registered owner of the motor vehicle is liable; (B) Be sent by first-class mail to the registered owner's address as shown in the motor vehicle registration records maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration; (C) Be sent not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the alleged failure to pay; and (D) State that payment is not required until thirty (30) days after the date that the notice was mailed.

(A) Include a statement of the amount of the toll charges and the amount of the administrative fee for which the registered owner of the motor vehicle is liable;

(B) Be sent by first-class mail to the registered owner's address as shown in the motor vehicle registration records maintained by the Department of Finance and Administration;

(C) Be sent not later than thirty (30) days after the date of the alleged failure to pay; and

(D) State that payment is not required until thirty (30) days after the date that the notice was mailed.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-603 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-603
Release upon promise to appear
Status: in_force

(a) When a person is arrested for any violation of this act punishable as a misdemeanor and the person is not immediately taken before a magistrate as required, the arresting officer may issue an electronic citation or prepare in duplicate written notice to appear in court containing: (1) The name and address of the person; (2) The license number of his or her vehicle, if any; (3) The offense charged; and (4) The time when and place where the person shall appear in court, and if the officer is a bonded officer, he or she may require the person to post a bail bond and give receipt therefor. (b) The time specified to appear must be at least five (5) days after the arrest unless the person arrested shall demand an earlier hearing. (c) The place specified to appear shall be before a magistrate: (1) Within the township or county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed; and (2) Who has jurisdiction of the offense. (d) (1) If issued a written citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, must give his or her written promise so to appear in court by signing in duplicate the written notice prepared by the arresting officer or post a bail bond as may be required by the arresting officer. (2) If issued an electronic citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, acknowledges receipt of the notice to appear in court and gives his or her promise to appear in court by acceptance of the electronic citation. (3) (A) The original of the notice to appear and of the receipt for bail shall be retained by the officer or electronically transmitted to the court, and the copy of each delivered to the person arrested. (B) Thereupon, the officer shall forthwith release the person arrested from custody. (e) An officer violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of misconduct in office and shall be subject to removal from office. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 155; Pope's Dig., § 6815; Acts 1961, No. 446, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008; Acts 2011, No. 908, § 5.

(a) When a person is arrested for any violation of this act punishable as a misdemeanor and the person is not immediately taken before a magistrate as required, the arresting officer may issue an electronic citation or prepare in duplicate written notice to appear in court containing: (1) The name and address of the person; (2) The license number of his or her vehicle, if any; (3) The offense charged; and (4) The time when and place where the person shall appear in court, and if the officer is a bonded officer, he or she may require the person to post a bail bond and give receipt therefor.

(1) The name and address of the person;

(2) The license number of his or her vehicle, if any;

(3) The offense charged; and

(4) The time when and place where the person shall appear in court, and if the officer is a bonded officer, he or she may require the person to post a bail bond and give receipt therefor.

(b) The time specified to appear must be at least five (5) days after the arrest unless the person arrested shall demand an earlier hearing.

(c) The place specified to appear shall be before a magistrate: (1) Within the township or county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed; and (2) Who has jurisdiction of the offense.

(1) Within the township or county in which the offense charged is alleged to have been committed; and

(2) Who has jurisdiction of the offense.

(d) (1) If issued a written citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, must give his or her written promise so to appear in court by signing in duplicate the written notice prepared by the arresting officer or post a bail bond as may be required by the arresting officer. (2) If issued an electronic citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, acknowledges receipt of the notice to appear in court and gives his or her promise to appear in court by acceptance of the electronic citation. (3) (A) The original of the notice to appear and of the receipt for bail shall be retained by the officer or electronically transmitted to the court, and the copy of each delivered to the person arrested. (B) Thereupon, the officer shall forthwith release the person arrested from custody.

(1) If issued a written citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, must give his or her written promise so to appear in court by signing in duplicate the written notice prepared by the arresting officer or post a bail bond as may be required by the arresting officer.

(2) If issued an electronic citation, the arrested person in order to secure release, as provided in this section, acknowledges receipt of the notice to appear in court and gives his or her promise to appear in court by acceptance of the electronic citation.

(3) (A) The original of the notice to appear and of the receipt for bail shall be retained by the officer or electronically transmitted to the court, and the copy of each delivered to the person arrested. (B) Thereupon, the officer shall forthwith release the person arrested from custody.

(A) The original of the notice to appear and of the receipt for bail shall be retained by the officer or electronically transmitted to the court, and the copy of each delivered to the person arrested.

(B) Thereupon, the officer shall forthwith release the person arrested from custody.

(e) An officer violating any of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of misconduct in office and shall be subject to removal from office.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 155; Pope's Dig., § 6815; Acts 1961, No. 446, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008; Acts 2011, No. 908, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-106
State establishment and operation
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases hereafter existing in which a privately owned ferry serving traffic upon any state highway is discontinued, leaving no means of crossing available to the public, the State Highway Commission is authorized to establish and maintain ferry service at that point. (b) To the end of providing ferry service, the State Highway Commission is authorized to acquire by negotiation, purchase, or exercise of eminent domain any required sites for landings or other needed acreage and to purchase or construct ferry boats and all facilities needed in the operation of the ferries. (c) The ferries as provided shall be operated free of tolls to the public and shall be operated in the manner and at the hours as the State Highway Commission may from time to time prescribe. (d) No portion of §§ 27-87-101 - 27-87-105 , 27-87-201 - 27-87-209 , 27-87-301 - 27-87-303 , and 27-87-401 - 27-87-403 shall apply to the free ferries installed and operated by the State Highway Commission hereunder. (e) All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed. Acts 1943, No. 116, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-613 -- 76-616.

(a) In all cases hereafter existing in which a privately owned ferry serving traffic upon any state highway is discontinued, leaving no means of crossing available to the public, the State Highway Commission is authorized to establish and maintain ferry service at that point.

(b) To the end of providing ferry service, the State Highway Commission is authorized to acquire by negotiation, purchase, or exercise of eminent domain any required sites for landings or other needed acreage and to purchase or construct ferry boats and all facilities needed in the operation of the ferries.

(c) The ferries as provided shall be operated free of tolls to the public and shall be operated in the manner and at the hours as the State Highway Commission may from time to time prescribe.

(d) No portion of §§ 27-87-101 - 27-87-105 , 27-87-201 - 27-87-209 , 27-87-301 - 27-87-303 , and 27-87-401 - 27-87-403 shall apply to the free ferries installed and operated by the State Highway Commission hereunder.

(e) All laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith are repealed.

Acts 1943, No. 116, §§ 1-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-613 -- 76-616.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-215
Tail lamps and reflectors
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear. (2) In the case of a train of vehicles, only the tail lamp on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. (3) Every mentioned vehicle, other than a truck tractor, registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after June 11, 1959, shall be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps mounted on the rear, on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, which, when lighted as required, shall comply with the provisions of this section. (b) Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than seventy-two inches (72") nor less than twenty inches (20"). (c) (1) (A) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible for a distance of fifty feet (50') to the rear. (B) It shall be a violation of this subsection for any other color of light to be displayed around the registration plate or for white light to be excesssively used so as to render the registration plate illegible from a distance of less than fifty feet (50'). (2) Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted. (d) (1) Every new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two (2) red reflectors. (2) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall carry at least one (1) reflector, meeting the requirements of this section. (3) Vehicles of the type mentioned in § 27-36-219 shall be equipped with reflectors as required in those sections applicable thereto. (e) (1) Every reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than twenty inches (20") nor more than sixty inches (60") measured as set forth in § 27-36-204 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within three hundred fifty feet (350') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (2) Visibility from a greater distance will be required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 106; Pope's Dig., § 6763; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 43; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-704; Acts 1997, No. 125, § 1.

(a) (1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear. (2) In the case of a train of vehicles, only the tail lamp on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified. (3) Every mentioned vehicle, other than a truck tractor, registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after June 11, 1959, shall be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps mounted on the rear, on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, which, when lighted as required, shall comply with the provisions of this section.

(1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.

(2) In the case of a train of vehicles, only the tail lamp on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified.

(3) Every mentioned vehicle, other than a truck tractor, registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after June 11, 1959, shall be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps mounted on the rear, on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, which, when lighted as required, shall comply with the provisions of this section.

(b) Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than seventy-two inches (72") nor less than twenty inches (20").

(c) (1) (A) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible for a distance of fifty feet (50') to the rear. (B) It shall be a violation of this subsection for any other color of light to be displayed around the registration plate or for white light to be excesssively used so as to render the registration plate illegible from a distance of less than fifty feet (50'). (2) Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.

(1) (A) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible for a distance of fifty feet (50') to the rear. (B) It shall be a violation of this subsection for any other color of light to be displayed around the registration plate or for white light to be excesssively used so as to render the registration plate illegible from a distance of less than fifty feet (50').

(A) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible for a distance of fifty feet (50') to the rear.

(B) It shall be a violation of this subsection for any other color of light to be displayed around the registration plate or for white light to be excesssively used so as to render the registration plate illegible from a distance of less than fifty feet (50').

(2) Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.

(d) (1) Every new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two (2) red reflectors. (2) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall carry at least one (1) reflector, meeting the requirements of this section. (3) Vehicles of the type mentioned in § 27-36-219 shall be equipped with reflectors as required in those sections applicable thereto.

(1) Every new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other than a truck tractor, shall carry on the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two (2) red reflectors.

(2) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall carry at least one (1) reflector, meeting the requirements of this section.

(3) Vehicles of the type mentioned in § 27-36-219 shall be equipped with reflectors as required in those sections applicable thereto.

(e) (1) Every reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than twenty inches (20") nor more than sixty inches (60") measured as set forth in § 27-36-204 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within three hundred fifty feet (350') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps. (2) Visibility from a greater distance will be required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles.

(1) Every reflector shall be mounted on the vehicle at a height not less than twenty inches (20") nor more than sixty inches (60") measured as set forth in § 27-36-204 and shall be of such size and characteristics and so mounted as to be visible at night from all distances within three hundred fifty feet (350') to one hundred feet (100') from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlamps.

(2) Visibility from a greater distance will be required of reflectors on certain types of vehicles.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 106; Pope's Dig., § 6763; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 43; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-704; Acts 1997, No. 125, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-303
Police vehicles
Status: in_force

All state, county, or city and municipal police agencies shall install, maintain, and exhibit blue rotating or flashing emergency lights upon all police motor vehicles which are equipped with emergency lighting and operated within the State of Arkansas. Acts 1969, No. 96, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-735.

All state, county, or city and municipal police agencies shall install, maintain, and exhibit blue rotating or flashing emergency lights upon all police motor vehicles which are equipped with emergency lighting and operated within the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1969, No. 96, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-735.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1026 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1026
Transferor not liable for negligent operation
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motorboat who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his or her certificate of title or interest and who has delivered possession of the motorboat to the purchaser or transferee is not liable for any damages resulting from negligent operation of the motorboat by another person. (b) The selling or transferring owner, upon delivery of possession of the motorboat, is not liable for any damage or negligence if the selling or transferring owner: (1) Delivers the certificate of title, properly endorsed and dated with the date of the endorsement, to the purchaser or transferee; (2) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the notice as provided in § 27-101-1027 ; or (3) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the appropriate documents and fees for registration of the motorboat to the new owner under the sale or transfer. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The owner of a motorboat who has made a bona fide sale or transfer of his or her certificate of title or interest and who has delivered possession of the motorboat to the purchaser or transferee is not liable for any damages resulting from negligent operation of the motorboat by another person.

(b) The selling or transferring owner, upon delivery of possession of the motorboat, is not liable for any damage or negligence if the selling or transferring owner: (1) Delivers the certificate of title, properly endorsed and dated with the date of the endorsement, to the purchaser or transferee; (2) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the notice as provided in § 27-101-1027 ; or (3) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the appropriate documents and fees for registration of the motorboat to the new owner under the sale or transfer.

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

(2) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the notice as provided in § 27-101-1027 ; or

(3) Delivers to the Office of Motor Vehicle or places in the United States mail, addressed to the Office of Motor Vehicle, the appropriate documents and fees for registration of the motorboat to the new owner under the sale or transfer.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-307
Temporary easements
Status: in_force

(a) Temporary easements for temporary uses by the State Highway Commission in connection with the establishment and construction of state highways may be acquired or condemned in the same manner as fee simple estates. (b) After a temporary easement has served its intended purpose, the commission shall execute a release which shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county wherein the affected lands or property are situated. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-545.

(a) Temporary easements for temporary uses by the State Highway Commission in connection with the establishment and construction of state highways may be acquired or condemned in the same manner as fee simple estates.

(b) After a temporary easement has served its intended purpose, the commission shall execute a release which shall be recorded in the recorder's office of the county wherein the affected lands or property are situated.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-545.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-309 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-309
Center left-turn lane - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "center left-turn lane" means a center lane on any road or highway that is for the purpose of executing two-way left turns in either direction and that is so marked by signage or striping. (b) (1) A center left-turn lane shall be for the exclusive use of a left-turning vehicle in either direction. (2) A center left-turn lane shall not be used for through travel, nor shall a center left-turn lane be used for passing or overtaking, except as a part of the left-turn maneuver. (c) It is permissible for a vehicle making a left-hand turn from an intersecting street or driveway to utilize a center left-turn lane as part of the maneuver to gain access to or to merge into the traffic lanes, except that it is not permissible to use the center left-turn lane as an acceleration lane. Acts 2001, No. 553, § 1.

(a) As used in this section, "center left-turn lane" means a center lane on any road or highway that is for the purpose of executing two-way left turns in either direction and that is so marked by signage or striping.

(b) (1) A center left-turn lane shall be for the exclusive use of a left-turning vehicle in either direction. (2) A center left-turn lane shall not be used for through travel, nor shall a center left-turn lane be used for passing or overtaking, except as a part of the left-turn maneuver.

(1) A center left-turn lane shall be for the exclusive use of a left-turning vehicle in either direction.

(2) A center left-turn lane shall not be used for through travel, nor shall a center left-turn lane be used for passing or overtaking, except as a part of the left-turn maneuver.

(c) It is permissible for a vehicle making a left-hand turn from an intersecting street or driveway to utilize a center left-turn lane as part of the maneuver to gain access to or to merge into the traffic lanes, except that it is not permissible to use the center left-turn lane as an acceleration lane.

Acts 2001, No. 553, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-51-307
Restrictions on passing overtaken vehicle on left
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. (2) In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet (100') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction. (b) No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle or at any other time, except upon a one-way roadway, be driven to the left side of the roadway, under the following conditions: (1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view along the highway is obstructed; (2) When approaching within one hundred feet (100') of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet (100') of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; (4) Where official signs are in place directing that traffic keep to the right or a distinctive center line is marked, which distinctive lines also so direct traffic as declared in the sign manual adopted by the State Highway Commission; and (5) When the vehicle being passed has signaled its intention to make a left turn in compliance with § 27-51-403 . Amended by Act 2023, No. 816,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 60; Pope's Dig., § 6718; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 26; 1971, No. 161, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-611.

(a) (1) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken. (2) In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet (100') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

(1) No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and is free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction or any vehicle overtaken.

(2) In every event, the overtaking vehicle must return to the right-hand side of the roadway before coming within one hundred feet (100') of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

(b) No vehicle shall, in overtaking and passing another vehicle or at any other time, except upon a one-way roadway, be driven to the left side of the roadway, under the following conditions: (1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view along the highway is obstructed; (2) When approaching within one hundred feet (100') of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing; (3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet (100') of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; (4) Where official signs are in place directing that traffic keep to the right or a distinctive center line is marked, which distinctive lines also so direct traffic as declared in the sign manual adopted by the State Highway Commission; and (5) When the vehicle being passed has signaled its intention to make a left turn in compliance with § 27-51-403 .

(1) When approaching the crest of a grade or upon a curve in the highway where the driver's view along the highway is obstructed;

(2) When approaching within one hundred feet (100') of or traversing any intersection or railroad grade crossing;

(3) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within one hundred feet (100') of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel;

(4) Where official signs are in place directing that traffic keep to the right or a distinctive center line is marked, which distinctive lines also so direct traffic as declared in the sign manual adopted by the State Highway Commission; and

(5) When the vehicle being passed has signaled its intention to make a left turn in compliance with § 27-51-403 .

Amended by Act 2023, No. 816,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 60; Pope's Dig., § 6718; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 26; 1971, No. 161, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-611.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-20-108
Operator's examination
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe an appropriate examination to be taken by a person who desires to obtain a motorcycle operator's license as required by this subchapter. (b) The examination shall include: (1) A written examination designed to determine the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and other matters necessary to determine the applicant's knowledge of the operation of these motor vehicles; (2) A vision test under standards established in § 27-16-704 to determine whether the applicant's eyesight is adequate to safely operate the vehicle; (3) An actual road test designed to determine the applicant's familiarity with the controls of the motor vehicle and the applicant's ability to safely operate the motor vehicle both in and out of traffic. However, the road test shall be waived for applicants who have successfully completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's motorcycle rider course, Riding and Street Skills, or any successor curriculum. In order to qualify for this waiver, the applicant must submit proof of the course completion dated within ninety (90) days prior to the date of license application; and (4) Such other tests as the division may deem necessary to assure safe operations on the streets and highways of this state. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3121, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 176, § 3; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 3; 1985, No. 972, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1712; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 3; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 9; 2001, No. 908, § 1.

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prescribe an appropriate examination to be taken by a person who desires to obtain a motorcycle operator's license as required by this subchapter.

(b) The examination shall include: (1) A written examination designed to determine the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and other matters necessary to determine the applicant's knowledge of the operation of these motor vehicles; (2) A vision test under standards established in § 27-16-704 to determine whether the applicant's eyesight is adequate to safely operate the vehicle; (3) An actual road test designed to determine the applicant's familiarity with the controls of the motor vehicle and the applicant's ability to safely operate the motor vehicle both in and out of traffic. However, the road test shall be waived for applicants who have successfully completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's motorcycle rider course, Riding and Street Skills, or any successor curriculum. In order to qualify for this waiver, the applicant must submit proof of the course completion dated within ninety (90) days prior to the date of license application; and (4) Such other tests as the division may deem necessary to assure safe operations on the streets and highways of this state.

(1) A written examination designed to determine the applicant's knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and other matters necessary to determine the applicant's knowledge of the operation of these motor vehicles;

(2) A vision test under standards established in § 27-16-704 to determine whether the applicant's eyesight is adequate to safely operate the vehicle;

(3) An actual road test designed to determine the applicant's familiarity with the controls of the motor vehicle and the applicant's ability to safely operate the motor vehicle both in and out of traffic. However, the road test shall be waived for applicants who have successfully completed the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's motorcycle rider course, Riding and Street Skills, or any successor curriculum. In order to qualify for this waiver, the applicant must submit proof of the course completion dated within ninety (90) days prior to the date of license application; and

(4) Such other tests as the division may deem necessary to assure safe operations on the streets and highways of this state.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3121, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 176, § 3; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1236, § 3; 1985, No. 972, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1712; reen. Acts 1987, No. 1019, § 3; Acts 1989, No. 193, § 9; 2001, No. 908, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-104
Powers and duties of state agencies
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation or other departments of the state are authorized to: (1) Acquire and convey to the United States parkway areas in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter; (2) Allocate necessary funds when appropriations are available therefor for the acquisition of parkway areas and for other purposes outlined below as and when needed; (3) Arrange for or rearrange fencing, cattle passes, or piping water supply to adjoining landowners; change overhead wires; construct underground wire and pipe crossings; reconstruct public and private roads; make surveys, and prepare land maps and conduct condemnation suits, all without cost to the United States; (4) Exercise the right of eminent domain to appropriate and condemn land or waters of sufficient width to conform to the requirements of this subchapter and to convey them to the United States for parkway, easement, recreation, or conservation purposes with title to the land vesting in the state upon institution of such proceedings; and to acquire by fee simple areas, scenic and other easements and areas requested for revetments, quarries, gravel, dredging, and borrow pits found necessary for parkway construction; (5) Have its representatives and those of the United States enter upon private lands for the purpose of making surveys; to hold the United States free and harmless from claims arising from the surveys, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of the parkway undertaken by the United States on such property; and to protect parkway areas by state authority after acquisition by the state and acceptance by the United States Secretary of the Interior until such time prior or subsequent to construction as the condemnee shall have received full compensation therefor from the state; (6) Provide for the relocation or abandonment of sections of local, public, and private roads, or of railroads by agreement therewith, on parkway land as may be necessitated by the design and construction of the parkway when such relocation or abandonment does not interfere with flood control projects or rulings of the Arkansas Public Service Commission; (7) Convey all or portions of state-owned areas and state-owned easements to the United States of sufficient amount to conform to the requirements of this subchapter when the parkway extends through state-owned areas or absorbs state-owned easements; (8) Assume indebtedness or secure releases therefrom through irrigation, flood control, drainage, or other political districts or subdivisions wherever outstanding indebtedness exists therein; (9) Provide for the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over the parkway areas after title thereto becomes vested in the United States; (10) Permit, as soon as the route of the parkway shall be determined, the immediate payment of premiums on standing timber, pending final purchase in order to discourage timber cutting by owners during the negotiation period or the execution of leases in advance of possession, satisfactory to the United States Secretary of the Interior; (11) Permit the elimination of existing and the denial of new frontage or access rights to the parkway motor vehicle road and on parkway land to landowners whose land abuts the parkway land by one (1) or more of the following remedies: purchase of residual tracts, acquisition by excess condemnation, provision of other means of access to public highways, acquisition of private rights-of-way, or adjustment of damages; (12) Require the elimination of stock grazing on parkway land or the unrestricted use therefor of such land by adjacent landowners; (13) Undertake preliminary surveys and preparation of topographical plats of the flagged locations of the parkway road for the purpose of aiding the federal engineers in determining the final location of the parkway road and right-of-way boundaries; and (14) Construct, relocate, or abandon any local, public, or service road, crossing or parallel to the parkway road on parkway land, when requested by the United States Secretary of the Interior. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 404, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 45, §§ 6, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1806, 76-1811.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation or other departments of the state are authorized to:

(1) Acquire and convey to the United States parkway areas in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter;

(2) Allocate necessary funds when appropriations are available therefor for the acquisition of parkway areas and for other purposes outlined below as and when needed;

(3) Arrange for or rearrange fencing, cattle passes, or piping water supply to adjoining landowners; change overhead wires; construct underground wire and pipe crossings; reconstruct public and private roads; make surveys, and prepare land maps and conduct condemnation suits, all without cost to the United States;

(4) Exercise the right of eminent domain to appropriate and condemn land or waters of sufficient width to conform to the requirements of this subchapter and to convey them to the United States for parkway, easement, recreation, or conservation purposes with title to the land vesting in the state upon institution of such proceedings; and to acquire by fee simple areas, scenic and other easements and areas requested for revetments, quarries, gravel, dredging, and borrow pits found necessary for parkway construction;

(5) Have its representatives and those of the United States enter upon private lands for the purpose of making surveys; to hold the United States free and harmless from claims arising from the surveys, development, construction, maintenance, and operation of the parkway undertaken by the United States on such property; and to protect parkway areas by state authority after acquisition by the state and acceptance by the United States Secretary of the Interior until such time prior or subsequent to construction as the condemnee shall have received full compensation therefor from the state;

(6) Provide for the relocation or abandonment of sections of local, public, and private roads, or of railroads by agreement therewith, on parkway land as may be necessitated by the design and construction of the parkway when such relocation or abandonment does not interfere with flood control projects or rulings of the Arkansas Public Service Commission;

(7) Convey all or portions of state-owned areas and state-owned easements to the United States of sufficient amount to conform to the requirements of this subchapter when the parkway extends through state-owned areas or absorbs state-owned easements;

(8) Assume indebtedness or secure releases therefrom through irrigation, flood control, drainage, or other political districts or subdivisions wherever outstanding indebtedness exists therein;

(9) Provide for the concurrent jurisdiction of this state over the parkway areas after title thereto becomes vested in the United States;

(10) Permit, as soon as the route of the parkway shall be determined, the immediate payment of premiums on standing timber, pending final purchase in order to discourage timber cutting by owners during the negotiation period or the execution of leases in advance of possession, satisfactory to the United States Secretary of the Interior;

(11) Permit the elimination of existing and the denial of new frontage or access rights to the parkway motor vehicle road and on parkway land to landowners whose land abuts the parkway land by one (1) or more of the following remedies: purchase of residual tracts, acquisition by excess condemnation, provision of other means of access to public highways, acquisition of private rights-of-way, or adjustment of damages;

(12) Require the elimination of stock grazing on parkway land or the unrestricted use therefor of such land by adjacent landowners;

(13) Undertake preliminary surveys and preparation of topographical plats of the flagged locations of the parkway road for the purpose of aiding the federal engineers in determining the final location of the parkway road and right-of-way boundaries; and

(14) Construct, relocate, or abandon any local, public, or service road, crossing or parallel to the parkway road on parkway land, when requested by the United States Secretary of the Interior.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 404, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 45, §§ 6, 11; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1806, 76-1811.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 52 / Section 27-15-5205
Transfer to another vehicle
Status: in_force

An Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) vehicle to another under § 27-14-914 . Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.

An Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plate issued under this subchapter may be transferred from one (1) vehicle to another under § 27-14-914 .

Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-407 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-76-407
Joint transportation projects or joint transportation systems between regional mobility authorities
Status: in_force

(a) If two (2) or more regional mobility authorities determine that the traffic needs within the boundaries of each regional mobility authority could be most efficiently and economically met by jointly operating two (2) or more transportation projects in the separate regional mobility authorities, then the regional mobility authorities may create one (1) operational and financial enterprise to operate the transportation projects. (b) If a regional mobility authority determines that a transportation project could most efficiently and economically be acquired or constructed if it were a part of the transportation system and that the addition will benefit the system, the regional mobility authority may: (1) Create more than one (1) transportation system and may combine two (2) or more transportation systems into one (1) system; or (2) Finance, acquire, construct, and operate additional transportation projects as additions to or expansions of a transportation system. (c) The revenue of a transportation system that is merged under this section shall be accounted for separately and shall not be commingled with the revenue of a transportation project that is not a part of the transportation system that was merged under this section or with the revenue of another transportation system. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) If two (2) or more regional mobility authorities determine that the traffic needs within the boundaries of each regional mobility authority could be most efficiently and economically met by jointly operating two (2) or more transportation projects in the separate regional mobility authorities, then the regional mobility authorities may create one (1) operational and financial enterprise to operate the transportation projects.

(b) If a regional mobility authority determines that a transportation project could most efficiently and economically be acquired or constructed if it were a part of the transportation system and that the addition will benefit the system, the regional mobility authority may: (1) Create more than one (1) transportation system and may combine two (2) or more transportation systems into one (1) system; or (2) Finance, acquire, construct, and operate additional transportation projects as additions to or expansions of a transportation system.

(1) Create more than one (1) transportation system and may combine two (2) or more transportation systems into one (1) system; or

(2) Finance, acquire, construct, and operate additional transportation projects as additions to or expansions of a transportation system.

(c) The revenue of a transportation system that is merged under this section shall be accounted for separately and shall not be commingled with the revenue of a transportation project that is not a part of the transportation system that was merged under this section or with the revenue of another transportation system.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-24-701
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the procedure which existed prior to April 13, 2005, for issuing special license plates to the elected members of the General Assembly. These special license plates are issued to honor the elected members of the General Assembly and to assist in making parking rules for the State Capitol more enforceable by the State Capitol Police. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the procedure which existed prior to April 13, 2005, for issuing special license plates to the elected members of the General Assembly. These special license plates are issued to honor the elected members of the General Assembly and to assist in making parking rules for the State Capitol more enforceable by the State Capitol Police.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-51-208
Minimum speed regulation
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law. (b) Whenever the State Highway Commission or local authorities, within their respective jurisdictions, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation determine that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the commission or the local authority may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 53; Pope's Dig., § 6711; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-604.

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law.

(b) Whenever the State Highway Commission or local authorities, within their respective jurisdictions, on the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation determine that slow speeds on any part of a highway consistently impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the commission or the local authority may determine and declare a minimum speed limit below which no person shall drive a vehicle except when necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 53; Pope's Dig., § 6711; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-604.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-205
License
Status: in_force

"License" means any operator's or chauffeur's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state, including: (1) Any temporary license or instruction permit; (2) The privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not the person holds a valid license; and (3) Any nonresident's operating privilege as defined in § 27-19-208 . Acts 1953, No. 347, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1406.

"License" means any operator's or chauffeur's license or any other license or permit to operate a motor vehicle issued under the laws of this state, including:

(1) Any temporary license or instruction permit;

(2) The privilege of any person to drive a motor vehicle whether or not the person holds a valid license; and

(3) Any nonresident's operating privilege as defined in § 27-19-208 .

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1406.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-507 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-66-507
Bond for driving heavy oil and gas equipment
Status: in_force

(a) If, prior to exploration and drilling for oil and gas, it appears that an oil and gas company or an individual who is to explore and drill will be driving heavy equipment on county roads or municipal streets, then the company or individual shall file a reasonable bond with the county or with the municipality, as the case may be, to cover anticipated damages to the county roads or municipal streets. (b) The bond shall be in an amount determined by the county road foreman and supervisor or by the municipal street department or appropriate municipal street official to be sufficient to repair damage caused to the roads or streets by operating the equipment on them. Acts 1985, No. 608, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-146; Acts 1987, No. 44, § 1.

(a) If, prior to exploration and drilling for oil and gas, it appears that an oil and gas company or an individual who is to explore and drill will be driving heavy equipment on county roads or municipal streets, then the company or individual shall file a reasonable bond with the county or with the municipality, as the case may be, to cover anticipated damages to the county roads or municipal streets.

(b) The bond shall be in an amount determined by the county road foreman and supervisor or by the municipal street department or appropriate municipal street official to be sufficient to repair damage caused to the roads or streets by operating the equipment on them.

Acts 1985, No. 608, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-146; Acts 1987, No. 44, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 52 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-52-103
Obedience to official traffic control devices required
Status: in_force

The driver of a motor vehicle or operator of a streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless he or she is: (1) Directed by a police officer; or (2) Yielding the right-of-way to a funeral procession as required by § 27-51-1409 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 31; Pope's Dig., § 6689; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-504.

The driver of a motor vehicle or operator of a streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless he or she is:

(1) Directed by a police officer; or

(2) Yielding the right-of-way to a funeral procession as required by § 27-51-1409 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 31; Pope's Dig., § 6689; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-504.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-51-602
Stop before driving across sidewalk
Status: in_force

When in a business or residential district and emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, the driver of a vehicle shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or into the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or private driveway. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 89; Pope's Dig., § 6746; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-646.

When in a business or residential district and emerging from an alley, driveway, or building, the driver of a vehicle shall stop the vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or into the sidewalk area extending across any alleyway or private driveway.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 89; Pope's Dig., § 6746; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-646.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-312
Parking privileges - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply. (b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 8, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3.

(a) (1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate. (2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply.

(1) A vehicle displaying a van-accessible parking decal, a special license plate, a special certificate, or a temporary special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability is permitted exclusive parking privileges in those areas designated for parking only by persons with the van-accessible parking decal, special license plate, or special certificate.

(2) (A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal. (B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply.

(A) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(2)(B) of this section, a parking space reserved for a person with a disability that is designated as "van accessible" shall be used exclusively by a vehicle that: (i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and (ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal.

(i) Loads or unloads a wheelchair, a three-wheeled or four-wheeled scooter, a four-wheeled walker with a seat, or a similar device that is commonly used to transport a person who has limited or no use of his or her legs; and

(ii) Displays a van-accessible parking decal.

(B) If the parking lot or parking facility has only one (1) parking space reserved for a person with a disability, then the limitation of use under subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section does not apply.

(b) (1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict. (2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability.

(1) The provisions of this subchapter pertaining to parking privileges for persons with disabilities shall supersede any local ordinances when they conflict.

(2) However, any county or municipality may enact local ordinances to provide for restrictions on parking privileges for all persons which also shall be applicable to persons with disabilities when the local ordinances apply: (A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles; (B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public; (C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted; (D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and (E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability.

(A) To zones where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited for all vehicles;

(B) To the prohibition of parking during heavy traffic periods such as rush hours or where parking would clearly present a traffic hazard for the general public;

(C) To parking zones restricted as to the length of parking time permitted;

(D) To zones reserved for special types of vehicles, except for those zones authorized for exclusive use by emergency vehicles or ambulances, or authorized as bus stop areas or loading zones; and

(E) (i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state. (ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability.

(i) To any parking meter fees levied by any local ordinances of any political subdivision in this state.

(ii) Provided, any county or municipality may by ordinance waive parking meter fees for a vehicle displaying a special license plate or special certificate and being used for the actual transporting of a person with a disability.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 8, eff. 11/13/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.9; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 1; 1991, No. 656, § 10; 1995, No. 780, § 1; 1997, No. 124, § 1; 2003, No. 1353, § 1; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-313 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-313
Disposition of misdemeanor fines and forfeitures
Status: in_force

(a) All fines and forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constituting a misdemeanor shall be deposited into the treasury of the county, city, or town maintaining the court wherein the conviction or forfeiture was had in a special fund to be known as the "highway improvement fund". (b) The fund is created and shall be used exclusively in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public highways and highway structures or for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices thereon within the respective jurisdictions. (c) Failure, refusal, or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving, or having custody of, such fine or forfeiture, either before or after a deposit into the fund, to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 88; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-188.

(a) All fines and forfeitures collected upon conviction or upon forfeiture of bail of any person charged with a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter constituting a misdemeanor shall be deposited into the treasury of the county, city, or town maintaining the court wherein the conviction or forfeiture was had in a special fund to be known as the "highway improvement fund".

(b) The fund is created and shall be used exclusively in the construction, maintenance, and repair of public highways and highway structures or for the installation and maintenance of traffic control devices thereon within the respective jurisdictions.

(c) Failure, refusal, or neglect on the part of any judicial or other officer or employee receiving, or having custody of, such fine or forfeiture, either before or after a deposit into the fund, to comply with the provisions of this section shall constitute misconduct in office and shall be grounds for removal.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 88; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-188.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1006 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-50-1006
Right of aggrieved driver
Status: in_force

(a) Any driver aggrieved by an entry into his or her record may request that the Office of Driver Services conduct a hearing for the purpose of contesting the information contained in the accident report or the method by which the decision was made to enter the information into the person's record. (b) (1) The conviction of a person for a traffic violation which caused the accident shall be prima facie evidence of who was primarily at fault in the accident and no hearing shall be held where such evidence exists. (2) When appeals are taken from the decision of the trial court for a traffic violation, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately expunge the record of the entry made as a result of the accident report until such time as the appeal becomes final. Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.3.

(a) Any driver aggrieved by an entry into his or her record may request that the Office of Driver Services conduct a hearing for the purpose of contesting the information contained in the accident report or the method by which the decision was made to enter the information into the person's record.

(b) (1) The conviction of a person for a traffic violation which caused the accident shall be prima facie evidence of who was primarily at fault in the accident and no hearing shall be held where such evidence exists. (2) When appeals are taken from the decision of the trial court for a traffic violation, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately expunge the record of the entry made as a result of the accident report until such time as the appeal becomes final.

(1) The conviction of a person for a traffic violation which caused the accident shall be prima facie evidence of who was primarily at fault in the accident and no hearing shall be held where such evidence exists.

(2) When appeals are taken from the decision of the trial court for a traffic violation, the Office of Driver Services shall immediately expunge the record of the entry made as a result of the accident report until such time as the appeal becomes final.

Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-70-202
Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "highway revenues" means and includes the following special revenues: (1) Fees for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, levied and collected under §§ 27-14-305 , 27-14-601 , 27-14-603 , 27-14-605 , 2714-614, 27-14-702 , 27-14-704 , 27-14-709 , 27-14-716 , 27-14-717 , 27-14-914 , 2714-915, § 27-14-501 et seq., § 27-14-1101 et seq., the Permanent Trailer Licensing Act of 1979, § 27-14-1201 et seq., § 27-14-1301 et seq., § 27-141401 et seq., § 27-14-1501 et seq., § 27-14-1801 et seq., § 27-14-1901 et seq., § 27-14-2101 et seq., and § 27-15-101 et seq., except motor vehicle intransit taxes and drive-out tag fees levied, respectively, under §§ 27-14 1805 and 27-14-2104 ; (2) Taxes levied and collected under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, § 26-55-201 et seq., and the Special Motor Fuels Tax Law, § 26-56-101 et seq., commonly referred to, and denominated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for tax distribution purposes, as the "gasoline tax"; and (3) Ninety-five percent (95%) of the severance tax levied and collected on natural gas under § 26-58-111(5) . (b) For the purposes of this section, any penalties, fines, charges, or other amounts paid in connection with or in lieu of any of the foregoing enumeration shall be deemed, unless otherwise expressly provided for by law, to be highway revenues and shall be added to and considered as a part of the particular foregoing enumeration to which it shall respectively belong. Amended by Act 2023, No. 211,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4815, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-331; Acts 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 4, § 11; 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 11.

(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "highway revenues" means and includes the following special revenues: (1) Fees for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, levied and collected under §§ 27-14-305 , 27-14-601 , 27-14-603 , 27-14-605 , 2714-614, 27-14-702 , 27-14-704 , 27-14-709 , 27-14-716 , 27-14-717 , 27-14-914 , 2714-915, § 27-14-501 et seq., § 27-14-1101 et seq., the Permanent Trailer Licensing Act of 1979, § 27-14-1201 et seq., § 27-14-1301 et seq., § 27-141401 et seq., § 27-14-1501 et seq., § 27-14-1801 et seq., § 27-14-1901 et seq., § 27-14-2101 et seq., and § 27-15-101 et seq., except motor vehicle intransit taxes and drive-out tag fees levied, respectively, under §§ 27-14 1805 and 27-14-2104 ; (2) Taxes levied and collected under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, § 26-55-201 et seq., and the Special Motor Fuels Tax Law, § 26-56-101 et seq., commonly referred to, and denominated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for tax distribution purposes, as the "gasoline tax"; and (3) Ninety-five percent (95%) of the severance tax levied and collected on natural gas under § 26-58-111(5) .

(1) Fees for the registration and licensing of motor vehicles, levied and collected under §§ 27-14-305 , 27-14-601 , 27-14-603 , 27-14-605 , 2714-614, 27-14-702 , 27-14-704 , 27-14-709 , 27-14-716 , 27-14-717 , 27-14-914 , 2714-915, § 27-14-501 et seq., § 27-14-1101 et seq., the Permanent Trailer Licensing Act of 1979, § 27-14-1201 et seq., § 27-14-1301 et seq., § 27-141401 et seq., § 27-14-1501 et seq., § 27-14-1801 et seq., § 27-14-1901 et seq., § 27-14-2101 et seq., and § 27-15-101 et seq., except motor vehicle intransit taxes and drive-out tag fees levied, respectively, under §§ 27-14 1805 and 27-14-2104 ;

(2) Taxes levied and collected under the Motor Fuel Tax Law, § 26-55-201 et seq., and the Special Motor Fuels Tax Law, § 26-56-101 et seq., commonly referred to, and denominated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for tax distribution purposes, as the "gasoline tax"; and

(3) Ninety-five percent (95%) of the severance tax levied and collected on natural gas under § 26-58-111(5) .

(b) For the purposes of this section, any penalties, fines, charges, or other amounts paid in connection with or in lieu of any of the foregoing enumeration shall be deemed, unless otherwise expressly provided for by law, to be highway revenues and shall be added to and considered as a part of the particular foregoing enumeration to which it shall respectively belong.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 211,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2024.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4815, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 39, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-331; Acts 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 4, § 11; 2008 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 5, § 11.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-101-105
Enforcement - Failure to obey officer
Status: in_force

(a) (1) (A) It shall be the duty of every sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, and enforcement officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except that it shall be the duty of the Department of Health separately to enforce the provisions of § 27-101-401 et seq. (B) Certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and municipal police officers may enforce the provisions of this chapter. (2) In the exercise of their duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter, they shall have the authority to stop and board any vessel subject to this chapter and to investigate any accident or violation involving vessels subject to this chapter. (3) Upon investigation, they may direct the operator of any vessel in violation of this chapter to return to the dock where the voyage originated or to the nearest dock if appropriate. (b) Failure to follow the directive of a law enforcement officer as set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall constitute a separate offense in addition to any violations with which the operator may be charged. (c) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or imprisonment not to exceed three (3) months, or both. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5732, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 19; 1963, No. 140, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-239; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 5; 1993, No. 458, § 1; 1995, No. 517, § 3; 1999, No. 146, § 1; 2003, No. 1774, § 3.

(a) (1) (A) It shall be the duty of every sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, and enforcement officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except that it shall be the duty of the Department of Health separately to enforce the provisions of § 27-101-401 et seq. (B) Certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and municipal police officers may enforce the provisions of this chapter. (2) In the exercise of their duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter, they shall have the authority to stop and board any vessel subject to this chapter and to investigate any accident or violation involving vessels subject to this chapter. (3) Upon investigation, they may direct the operator of any vessel in violation of this chapter to return to the dock where the voyage originated or to the nearest dock if appropriate.

(1) (A) It shall be the duty of every sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, and enforcement officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except that it shall be the duty of the Department of Health separately to enforce the provisions of § 27-101-401 et seq. (B) Certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and municipal police officers may enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(A) It shall be the duty of every sheriff, deputy sheriff, state police officer, and enforcement officer of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to enforce the provisions of this chapter, except that it shall be the duty of the Department of Health separately to enforce the provisions of § 27-101-401 et seq.

(B) Certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism and municipal police officers may enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(2) In the exercise of their duty to enforce the provisions of this chapter, they shall have the authority to stop and board any vessel subject to this chapter and to investigate any accident or violation involving vessels subject to this chapter.

(3) Upon investigation, they may direct the operator of any vessel in violation of this chapter to return to the dock where the voyage originated or to the nearest dock if appropriate.

(b) Failure to follow the directive of a law enforcement officer as set forth in subsection (a) of this section shall constitute a separate offense in addition to any violations with which the operator may be charged.

(c) Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) or imprisonment not to exceed three (3) months, or both.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5732, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 19; 1963, No. 140, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-239; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 5; 1993, No. 458, § 1; 1995, No. 517, § 3; 1999, No. 146, § 1; 2003, No. 1774, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-607 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-607
Form and amount of security
Status: in_force

The security required under this subchapter shall be in such form as the Office of Driver Services may require and shall be in such amount equal to the minimum amounts specified in § 27-19-605 based on the determination of whether the accident resulted in bodily injury or death to one (1) or more people, or injury to or destruction of property of others, or both. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1428; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 2.

The security required under this subchapter shall be in such form as the Office of Driver Services may require and shall be in such amount equal to the minimum amounts specified in § 27-19-605 based on the determination of whether the accident resulted in bodily injury or death to one (1) or more people, or injury to or destruction of property of others, or both.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 28; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1428; Acts 1993, No. 912, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-605
Credit if vehicle destroyed
Status: in_force

Upon satisfactory proof to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration that any motor vehicle, duly licensed, has been completely destroyed by fire or collision, the owner of the motor vehicle may be allowed, on the purchase of a new license for another motor vehicle, a credit equivalent to the unexpired portion of the cost of the original license, dating from the first day of the next month after the date of the destruction. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4519, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1939, No. 386, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-260.

Upon satisfactory proof to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration that any motor vehicle, duly licensed, has been completely destroyed by fire or collision, the owner of the motor vehicle may be allowed, on the purchase of a new license for another motor vehicle, a credit equivalent to the unexpired portion of the cost of the original license, dating from the first day of the next month after the date of the destruction.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4519, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1939, No. 386, § 23; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-260.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-19-213
Registration
Status: in_force

"Registration" means the registration certificate or certificates and registration plates issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1413.

"Registration" means the registration certificate or certificates and registration plates issued under the laws of this state pertaining to the registration of vehicles.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 13; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1413.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-117 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-117
Bonds payable solely from bridge or ferry revenues
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the bridge or ferry. These bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas within the meaning of the constitutional provisions or limitations. (b) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas within any constitutional or statutory limitation. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-626.

(a) Bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter shall be payable solely from the revenues derived from the bridge or ferry. These bonds shall not in any event constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas within the meaning of the constitutional provisions or limitations.

(b) It shall be plainly stated on the face of each bond that the bond has been issued under the provisions of this chapter and that it does not constitute an indebtedness of the State of Arkansas within any constitutional or statutory limitation.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-626.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-607 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-101-607
Scope
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental and in addition to any other laws, rules, or regulations relating to boats or other watercraft. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3190, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1999, No. 756, § 6.

The provisions of this subchapter shall be supplemental and in addition to any other laws, rules, or regulations relating to boats or other watercraft.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3190, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1999, No. 756, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-76-504
Declaration of taking
Status: in_force

(a) When the immediate possession of lands and property is sought to be obtained, the regional mobility authority may file a declaration of taking with a court of competent jurisdiction at any time before judgment or together with the petition in condemnation. (b) The petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before a judgment is signed or with the petition in condemnation in any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the regional mobility authority that involves the acquisition of real property, an interest in real property, or an easement. (c) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed to it the following: (1) A statement that the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement; (2) A statement of the purpose for which the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the regional mobility authority; (3) A description of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking, sufficient for the identification thereof; (4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring regional mobility authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) When the immediate possession of lands and property is sought to be obtained, the regional mobility authority may file a declaration of taking with a court of competent jurisdiction at any time before judgment or together with the petition in condemnation.

(b) The petitioner may file a declaration of taking at any time before a judgment is signed or with the petition in condemnation in any proceeding instituted by and in the name of the regional mobility authority that involves the acquisition of real property, an interest in real property, or an easement.

(c) The declaration of taking shall contain or have annexed to it the following: (1) A statement that the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement; (2) A statement of the purpose for which the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the regional mobility authority; (3) A description of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking, sufficient for the identification thereof; (4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking; and (5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring regional mobility authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement.

(1) A statement that the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement;

(2) A statement of the purpose for which the regional mobility authority is taking the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement for the use of the regional mobility authority;

(3) A description of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking, sufficient for the identification thereof;

(4) A plat showing the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement that the regional mobility authority is taking; and

(5) A statement of the amount of money estimated by the acquiring regional mobility authority to be just compensation for the taking of the real property, the interest in the real property, or the easement.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-72-501
Definition
Status: in_force

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term "reconstruction" shall include not only a complete rebuilding or replacement of a bridge, but shall also include major renovations which will extend the service life of an existing bridge. Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1.

For the purposes of this subchapter, the term "reconstruction" shall include not only a complete rebuilding or replacement of a bridge, but shall also include major renovations which will extend the service life of an existing bridge.

Acts 1989 (3rd Ex. Sess.), No. 24, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-207
Exemptions
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall not apply to any of the following motor vehicles or operators: (1) Trailers as defined in § 27-14-1202 , including without limitation semitrailers, travel trailers, boat trailers, pole trailers, and utility trailers; (2) Implements of husbandry as defined in § 27-14-104 ; (3) Any vehicle moved solely by animal power; (4) Inoperable or stored motor vehicles that are not operated, as defined by the rules of the Department of Finance and Administration and not subject to the provisions of this subchapter; (5) Motor vehicles owned by a licensed motor vehicle dealer, wholesaler, rebuilder, or reconditioner and held in inventory that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy; (6) Motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction and not legally required to be registered under this subchapter; (7) Motor vehicles owned by a bank, a subsidiary or affiliate of a bank, or finance company, acquired as an incident to their regular business, that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy; or (8) Motor vehicles as prescribed by the Insurance Commissioner that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3130, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

This subchapter shall not apply to any of the following motor vehicles or operators:

(1) Trailers as defined in § 27-14-1202 , including without limitation semitrailers, travel trailers, boat trailers, pole trailers, and utility trailers;

(2) Implements of husbandry as defined in § 27-14-104 ;

(3) Any vehicle moved solely by animal power;

(4) Inoperable or stored motor vehicles that are not operated, as defined by the rules of the Department of Finance and Administration and not subject to the provisions of this subchapter;

(5) Motor vehicles owned by a licensed motor vehicle dealer, wholesaler, rebuilder, or reconditioner and held in inventory that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy;

(6) Motor vehicles properly registered in another jurisdiction and not legally required to be registered under this subchapter;

(7) Motor vehicles owned by a bank, a subsidiary or affiliate of a bank, or finance company, acquired as an incident to their regular business, that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy; or

(8) Motor vehicles as prescribed by the Insurance Commissioner that are covered by a blanket liability insurance policy or commercial automobile liability insurance policy.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3130, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-612 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-14-612
Multiyear personal-use vehicle registration - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section, "personal-use vehicle" means: (1) A pleasure vehicle, including a motor home, registered under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; (2) A Class One truck or van registered under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) ; (3) A motorcycle registered under § 27-14-601(a)(4) ; or (4) An autocycle registered under § 27-20-304 . (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall offer a multiyear personal-use vehicle registration as provided under this section. (c) The owner of a personal-use vehicle, who has owned the personal-use vehicle for a twelve-month renewal period following initial registration by the owner, may request a multiyear personal-use vehicle registration for a period of two (2) or three (3) years by providing the following information to the Office of Motor Vehicle with the application: (1) All information necessary for the registration and licensing of the personal-use vehicle under law to include: (A) Proof of current insurance coverage on the personal-use vehicle to be registered as required under § 27-13-102 ; (B) Proof of payment of personal property taxes; and (C) Proof of listing the personal-use vehicle for assessment; (2) Proof that property taxes on the personal-use vehicle to be registered have been timely paid by the applicant; and (3) Payment of the fees for registration and licensing for: (A) Two (2) years, if the registration is for a period of two (2) years; and (B) Three (3) years, if the registration is for a period of three (3) years. (d) The Office of Motor Vehicle may promulgate rules for the administration of this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 331,§ 1, eff. 11/13/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 437,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2011, No. 904, § 2.

(a) As used in this section, "personal-use vehicle" means: (1) A pleasure vehicle, including a motor home, registered under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ; (2) A Class One truck or van registered under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) ; (3) A motorcycle registered under § 27-14-601(a)(4) ; or (4) An autocycle registered under § 27-20-304 .

(1) A pleasure vehicle, including a motor home, registered under § 27-14-601(a)(1) ;

(2) A Class One truck or van registered under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(A) ;

(3) A motorcycle registered under § 27-14-601(a)(4) ; or

(4) An autocycle registered under § 27-20-304 .

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall offer a multiyear personal-use vehicle registration as provided under this section.

(c) The owner of a personal-use vehicle, who has owned the personal-use vehicle for a twelve-month renewal period following initial registration by the owner, may request a multiyear personal-use vehicle registration for a period of two (2) or three (3) years by providing the following information to the Office of Motor Vehicle with the application: (1) All information necessary for the registration and licensing of the personal-use vehicle under law to include: (A) Proof of current insurance coverage on the personal-use vehicle to be registered as required under § 27-13-102 ; (B) Proof of payment of personal property taxes; and (C) Proof of listing the personal-use vehicle for assessment; (2) Proof that property taxes on the personal-use vehicle to be registered have been timely paid by the applicant; and (3) Payment of the fees for registration and licensing for: (A) Two (2) years, if the registration is for a period of two (2) years; and (B) Three (3) years, if the registration is for a period of three (3) years.

(1) All information necessary for the registration and licensing of the personal-use vehicle under law to include: (A) Proof of current insurance coverage on the personal-use vehicle to be registered as required under § 27-13-102 ; (B) Proof of payment of personal property taxes; and (C) Proof of listing the personal-use vehicle for assessment;

(A) Proof of current insurance coverage on the personal-use vehicle to be registered as required under § 27-13-102 ;

(B) Proof of payment of personal property taxes; and

(C) Proof of listing the personal-use vehicle for assessment;

(2) Proof that property taxes on the personal-use vehicle to be registered have been timely paid by the applicant; and

(3) Payment of the fees for registration and licensing for: (A) Two (2) years, if the registration is for a period of two (2) years; and (B) Three (3) years, if the registration is for a period of three (3) years.

(A) Two (2) years, if the registration is for a period of two (2) years; and

(B) Three (3) years, if the registration is for a period of three (3) years.

(d) The Office of Motor Vehicle may promulgate rules for the administration of this section.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 331,§ 1, eff. 11/13/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 437,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2011, No. 904, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-405
Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee, to consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) Four (4) members shall be marina operators; (2) Two (2) members from the state at large to be appointed by the Governor after consulting with the Secretary of the Department of Health and the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality; and (3) One (1) member shall be a boat owner. (b) (1) The two (2) members appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) Of the initial members appointed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, two (2) shall be appointed for one-year terms, two (2) for two-year terms, and two (2) for three-year terms. (3) Members shall serve three-year terms except that persons appointed to fill vacancies resulting in an unexpired term shall serve for the remainder of that unexpired term. (c) Upon recommendation of the committee made after notice and hearing, the Governor may remove any member of the committee for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. (d) Any vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the Governor. (e) (1) The Governor shall call the first committee meeting. (2) (A) The committee shall elect annually from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) The chair shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as chair. (3) The committee shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary at such times and places as the committee designates. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chair or upon written request of three (3) members of the committee. (f) Four (4) members of the committee shall constitute a quorum. (g) The members of the committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services. (h) Members appointed under subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5120, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3263, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 54, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 66, eff. 7/22/2015. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 65, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1965, No. 147, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-245; Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 5; 2001, No. 1608, § 2.

(a) There is established a Marine Sanitation Advisory Committee, to consist of seven (7) members appointed by the Governor as follows: (1) Four (4) members shall be marina operators; (2) Two (2) members from the state at large to be appointed by the Governor after consulting with the Secretary of the Department of Health and the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality; and (3) One (1) member shall be a boat owner.

(1) Four (4) members shall be marina operators;

(2) Two (2) members from the state at large to be appointed by the Governor after consulting with the Secretary of the Department of Health and the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality; and

(3) One (1) member shall be a boat owner.

(b) (1) The two (2) members appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. (2) Of the initial members appointed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, two (2) shall be appointed for one-year terms, two (2) for two-year terms, and two (2) for three-year terms. (3) Members shall serve three-year terms except that persons appointed to fill vacancies resulting in an unexpired term shall serve for the remainder of that unexpired term.

(1) The two (2) members appointed pursuant to subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

(2) Of the initial members appointed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (a)(3) of this section, two (2) shall be appointed for one-year terms, two (2) for two-year terms, and two (2) for three-year terms.

(3) Members shall serve three-year terms except that persons appointed to fill vacancies resulting in an unexpired term shall serve for the remainder of that unexpired term.

(c) Upon recommendation of the committee made after notice and hearing, the Governor may remove any member of the committee for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.

(d) Any vacancy on the committee shall be filled by the Governor.

(e) (1) The Governor shall call the first committee meeting. (2) (A) The committee shall elect annually from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) The chair shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as chair. (3) The committee shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary at such times and places as the committee designates. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chair or upon written request of three (3) members of the committee.

(1) The Governor shall call the first committee meeting.

(2) (A) The committee shall elect annually from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary. (B) The chair shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as chair.

(A) The committee shall elect annually from its membership a chair, a vice chair, and a secretary.

(B) The chair shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive terms as chair.

(3) The committee shall meet as frequently as it deems necessary at such times and places as the committee designates. Additional meetings may be held upon the call of the chair or upon written request of three (3) members of the committee.

(f) Four (4) members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.

(g) The members of the committee shall not be entitled to compensation for their services.

(h) Members appointed under subdivision (a)(2) of this section shall be appointed by the Governor subject to confirmation by the Senate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5120, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3263, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 540,§ 54, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 66, eff. 7/22/2015.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1100,§ 65, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1965, No. 147, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-245; Acts 1999, No. 1101, § 5; 2001, No. 1608, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1029 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1029
Fees
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided, all fees required under this chapter shall be paid to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) The following fees are charged under this subchapter by the Secretary of the Department of Finance an Administration: (1) Certificate of title with beneficiary processing fee............... $10.00 (2) Duplicate title fee............... 2.00 (3) Lien filing fee............... 1.00 (4) Lien notation fee............... .50 (5) Title application fee............... 8.00 (6) Hull identification fee............... 25.00 Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) Except as otherwise provided, all fees required under this chapter shall be paid to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) The following fees are charged under this subchapter by the Secretary of the Department of Finance an Administration: (1) Certificate of title with beneficiary processing fee............... $10.00 (2) Duplicate title fee............... 2.00 (3) Lien filing fee............... 1.00 (4) Lien notation fee............... .50 (5) Title application fee............... 8.00 (6) Hull identification fee............... 25.00

(1) Certificate of title with beneficiary processing fee............... $10.00

(2) Duplicate title fee............... 2.00

(3) Lien filing fee............... 1.00

(4) Lien notation fee............... .50

(5) Title application fee............... 8.00

(6) Hull identification fee............... 25.00

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1607 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-51-1607
Penalties and public service work
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense. (2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) (1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of this subchapter or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall, in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section. (2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident. (c) In addition to the penalties assessed under this section, the court may order the performance of public work service in the amount of one hundred (100) hours or less. Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023. Added by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Act 2023, No. 445provides this act shall be known and may be cited as "Ashton's and Abbie's Law".

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense. (2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense.

(2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).

(b) (1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of this subchapter or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall, in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section. (2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. (3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident.

(1) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to a violation of this subchapter or the finder of fact determines that the person was involved in a collision or accident while in violation of this subchapter, a court shall, in addition to any other sentence, assess an additional fine of double the amount of the standard fine imposed under subdivisions (a)(1) and (2) of this section.

(2) If the collision or accident under subdivision (b)(1) of this section results in serious physical injury or death of another person, the person is upon conviction guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

(3) The law enforcement officer investigating the collision or accident shall indicate on the written accident form that the driver of the motor vehicle was using a wireless telecommunications device at the time of the collision or accident.

(c) In addition to the penalties assessed under this section, the court may order the performance of public work service in the amount of one hundred (100) hours or less.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2023.

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

Act 2023, No. 445provides this act shall be known and may be cited as "Ashton's and Abbie's Law".
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-324 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-324
Sale of surplus millings material - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system; (2) "Project terminus" means the starting location and ending location of an Arkansas Department of Transportation highway construction project; (3) "Road millings" means recycled asphalt, concrete, or any other type of roadway that has been ground up in a milling machine and restored to the necessary consistency for creating fresh pavement; and (4) "Surplus millings material" means excess or unused road millings resulting from the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, or replacement of a state highway. (b) (1) For highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department in which asphalt cold milling operations are limited to the project terminus, all road millings generated from the asphalt cold milling operations at the project terminus shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated. (2) For all other highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department, all or a portion of the surplus millings material generated from the asphalt cold milling operations shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated. (3) Road millings and surplus millings material offered to the county under subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section that are not accepted by the county shall be offered by the department at no cost to the counties adjacent to the county within which the road millings and surplus millings material are generated on a first-come, first-served basis. (4) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by a county may be transferred at no cost to any adjacent counties. (c) Any existing road millings and surplus millings material held by the department may be offered to any county at the request of the county on a first-come, first-served basis. (d) (1) The receipt by a county of road millings and surplus millings material is without guarantees from or further obligation by the department. (2) The county is responsible for determining if the road millings or surplus millings material is suitable for the county's intended use. (3) The department is not responsible for inspection of or guarantees as to the condition, state, or suitability of the road millings or surplus millings material for the county's intended use. (e) This section does not create a cause of action against the department for damages arising from the use of the road millings or surplus millings material accepted by the county under this section. (f) The county shall retrieve and transport the road millings or surplus millings material as directed by the department. (g) (1) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by the county shall only be used for projects within the county. (2) The department may decline to offer future road millings or surplus road millings material to a county that fails to comply with subdivision (g)(1) of this section. Added by Act 2021, No. 983,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system; (2) "Project terminus" means the starting location and ending location of an Arkansas Department of Transportation highway construction project; (3) "Road millings" means recycled asphalt, concrete, or any other type of roadway that has been ground up in a milling machine and restored to the necessary consistency for creating fresh pavement; and (4) "Surplus millings material" means excess or unused road millings resulting from the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, or replacement of a state highway.

(1) "Highway construction contract" means a contract for the construction, restoration, reconstruction, renovation, or repair of a road, highway, bridge, overpass, interchange, right-of-way, or turnpike that is part of the state highway system;

(2) "Project terminus" means the starting location and ending location of an Arkansas Department of Transportation highway construction project;

(3) "Road millings" means recycled asphalt, concrete, or any other type of roadway that has been ground up in a milling machine and restored to the necessary consistency for creating fresh pavement; and

(4) "Surplus millings material" means excess or unused road millings resulting from the construction, improvement, rehabilitation, or replacement of a state highway.

(b) (1) For highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department in which asphalt cold milling operations are limited to the project terminus, all road millings generated from the asphalt cold milling operations at the project terminus shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated. (2) For all other highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department, all or a portion of the surplus millings material generated from the asphalt cold milling operations shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated. (3) Road millings and surplus millings material offered to the county under subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section that are not accepted by the county shall be offered by the department at no cost to the counties adjacent to the county within which the road millings and surplus millings material are generated on a first-come, first-served basis. (4) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by a county may be transferred at no cost to any adjacent counties.

(1) For highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department in which asphalt cold milling operations are limited to the project terminus, all road millings generated from the asphalt cold milling operations at the project terminus shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated.

(2) For all other highway construction projects under a highway construction contract administered by the department, all or a portion of the surplus millings material generated from the asphalt cold milling operations shall be offered at no cost to the county within which the road millings are generated.

(3) Road millings and surplus millings material offered to the county under subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section that are not accepted by the county shall be offered by the department at no cost to the counties adjacent to the county within which the road millings and surplus millings material are generated on a first-come, first-served basis.

(4) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by a county may be transferred at no cost to any adjacent counties.

(c) Any existing road millings and surplus millings material held by the department may be offered to any county at the request of the county on a first-come, first-served basis.

(d) (1) The receipt by a county of road millings and surplus millings material is without guarantees from or further obligation by the department. (2) The county is responsible for determining if the road millings or surplus millings material is suitable for the county's intended use. (3) The department is not responsible for inspection of or guarantees as to the condition, state, or suitability of the road millings or surplus millings material for the county's intended use.

(1) The receipt by a county of road millings and surplus millings material is without guarantees from or further obligation by the department.

(2) The county is responsible for determining if the road millings or surplus millings material is suitable for the county's intended use.

(3) The department is not responsible for inspection of or guarantees as to the condition, state, or suitability of the road millings or surplus millings material for the county's intended use.

(e) This section does not create a cause of action against the department for damages arising from the use of the road millings or surplus millings material accepted by the county under this section.

(f) The county shall retrieve and transport the road millings or surplus millings material as directed by the department.

(g) (1) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by the county shall only be used for projects within the county. (2) The department may decline to offer future road millings or surplus road millings material to a county that fails to comply with subdivision (g)(1) of this section.

(1) Road millings and surplus millings material accepted by the county shall only be used for projects within the county.

(2) The department may decline to offer future road millings or surplus road millings material to a county that fails to comply with subdivision (g)(1) of this section.

Added by Act 2021, No. 983,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-19-105
Nonapplicable to vehicles insured under other laws
Status: in_force

Except for §§ 27-19-501 , 27-19-503 , and 27-19-718 , this chapter shall not apply with respect to any vehicle which is subject to the requirements of laws of this state requiring insurance or other security on motor vehicles. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 87; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1487.

Except for §§ 27-19-501 , 27-19-503 , and 27-19-718 , this chapter shall not apply with respect to any vehicle which is subject to the requirements of laws of this state requiring insurance or other security on motor vehicles.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 87; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1487.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 52 / Section 27-15-5206
Compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

Except as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter, the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plates shall comply with all other state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.

Except as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter, the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters' Memorial special license plates shall comply with all other state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 1577, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-209
Suspension of registration
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall suspend the motor vehicle registration of any motor vehicle determined to be in violation of § 27-22-104 or this subchapter. (2) Suspension will occur regardless of whether: (A) The owner of the motor vehicle acquires the required liability insurance policy after the date of verification; or (B) The owner of the motor vehicle terminates ownership of the motor vehicle. (b) The department or a designated third party will provide notification of the suspension to the owner of the motor vehicle. (c) In the case of a violation, the department shall terminate the suspension upon payment by the owner of the motor vehicle of a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) and submission of proof of current insurance as verified through the online insurance verification system. (d) The reinstatement fee collected by the department shall be distributed under § 27-16-808 . (e) All officials authorized by law to register motor vehicles, issue motor vehicle license plates, and to perform other duties in connection with the issuance of motor vehicle license plates shall refuse to register or re-register a motor vehicle or refuse to transfer the license plates if the registration is suspended. (f) Information regarding the motor vehicle registration suspension or reinstatement status of a person is confidential and shall be released only to the person who is the subject of a suspension or possible suspension, or to law enforcement agencies, courts, and other governmental entities, including officials responsible for the issuance of license plates, as necessary in the administration of the provisions of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 17, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall suspend the motor vehicle registration of any motor vehicle determined to be in violation of § 27-22-104 or this subchapter. (2) Suspension will occur regardless of whether: (A) The owner of the motor vehicle acquires the required liability insurance policy after the date of verification; or (B) The owner of the motor vehicle terminates ownership of the motor vehicle.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall suspend the motor vehicle registration of any motor vehicle determined to be in violation of § 27-22-104 or this subchapter.

(2) Suspension will occur regardless of whether: (A) The owner of the motor vehicle acquires the required liability insurance policy after the date of verification; or (B) The owner of the motor vehicle terminates ownership of the motor vehicle.

(A) The owner of the motor vehicle acquires the required liability insurance policy after the date of verification; or

(B) The owner of the motor vehicle terminates ownership of the motor vehicle.

(b) The department or a designated third party will provide notification of the suspension to the owner of the motor vehicle.

(c) In the case of a violation, the department shall terminate the suspension upon payment by the owner of the motor vehicle of a reinstatement fee of one hundred dollars ($100) and submission of proof of current insurance as verified through the online insurance verification system.

(d) The reinstatement fee collected by the department shall be distributed under § 27-16-808 .

(e) All officials authorized by law to register motor vehicles, issue motor vehicle license plates, and to perform other duties in connection with the issuance of motor vehicle license plates shall refuse to register or re-register a motor vehicle or refuse to transfer the license plates if the registration is suspended.

(f) Information regarding the motor vehicle registration suspension or reinstatement status of a person is confidential and shall be released only to the person who is the subject of a suspension or possible suspension, or to law enforcement agencies, courts, and other governmental entities, including officials responsible for the issuance of license plates, as necessary in the administration of the provisions of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 17, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1429 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1429
Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas special license plate
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter. (b) The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Arkansas Jurisdiction; and (2) Numbered consecutively. (c) The procedures concerning costs for issuance under § 27-24-1404(c)(1)(A) shall apply. (d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner 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 shall be remitted monthly to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) 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 shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue. (e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section 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 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc. Added by Act 2019, No. 578,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall create and issue a Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas special license plate in the manner and subject to the conditions provided for under this subchapter.

(b) The Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Arkansas special license plate shall be: (1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Arkansas Jurisdiction; and (2) Numbered consecutively.

(1) Designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons, Arkansas Jurisdiction; and

(2) Numbered consecutively.

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

(d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section to a motor vehicle owner 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 shall be remitted monthly to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) 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 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 shall be remitted monthly to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.; and

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

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.; and

(3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00) 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 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 of ten dollars ($10.00) 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 shall not be considered or credited to the division as direct revenue.

(e) (1) A special license plate issued under this section 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 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.

(1) A special license plate issued under this section 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 Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Community Outreach, Inc.

Added by Act 2019, No. 578,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1503 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-14-1503
Disclosures required - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Affiliated person" means: (A) Any officer, director, or partner of an applicant; and (B) Any person owning or controlling more than five percent (5%) of the applicant's debt or equity; (2) (A) "Applicant" means an entity engaged in the business of operating a taxicab, automobile, or similar vehicle used for hire. (B) "Applicant" does not include an entity providing services under the Transportation Network Company Services Act, § 23-13-701 et seq.; and (3) "Disclosure statement" means a notarized, written statement by the applicant that contains: (A) A complete list of business names or identities under which the applicant has previously operated a business engaged in carrying passengers for hire; (B) A complete list of names used by affiliated persons or owner of the applicant entity within the previous ten (10) years; (C) The case style, case number, or a copy of a judgment entered or lien filed against the applicant or an affiliated person; and (D) The case style, case number, or a copy of pleadings of any bankruptcy proceeding in which the applicant or an affiliated person was named as a debtor or a discharge of a debt against the applicant or an affiliated person was obtained. (c) An applicant shall file a disclosure statement with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration annually. (d) The secretary shall promulgate rules to implement this section. Added by Act 2023, No. 804,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2024.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Affiliated person" means: (A) Any officer, director, or partner of an applicant; and (B) Any person owning or controlling more than five percent (5%) of the applicant's debt or equity; (2) (A) "Applicant" means an entity engaged in the business of operating a taxicab, automobile, or similar vehicle used for hire. (B) "Applicant" does not include an entity providing services under the Transportation Network Company Services Act, § 23-13-701 et seq.; and (3) "Disclosure statement" means a notarized, written statement by the applicant that contains: (A) A complete list of business names or identities under which the applicant has previously operated a business engaged in carrying passengers for hire; (B) A complete list of names used by affiliated persons or owner of the applicant entity within the previous ten (10) years; (C) The case style, case number, or a copy of a judgment entered or lien filed against the applicant or an affiliated person; and (D) The case style, case number, or a copy of pleadings of any bankruptcy proceeding in which the applicant or an affiliated person was named as a debtor or a discharge of a debt against the applicant or an affiliated person was obtained.

(1) "Affiliated person" means: (A) Any officer, director, or partner of an applicant; and (B) Any person owning or controlling more than five percent (5%) of the applicant's debt or equity;

(A) Any officer, director, or partner of an applicant; and

(B) Any person owning or controlling more than five percent (5%) of the applicant's debt or equity;

(2) (A) "Applicant" means an entity engaged in the business of operating a taxicab, automobile, or similar vehicle used for hire. (B) "Applicant" does not include an entity providing services under the Transportation Network Company Services Act, § 23-13-701 et seq.; and

(A) "Applicant" means an entity engaged in the business of operating a taxicab, automobile, or similar vehicle used for hire.

(B) "Applicant" does not include an entity providing services under the Transportation Network Company Services Act, § 23-13-701 et seq.; and

(3) "Disclosure statement" means a notarized, written statement by the applicant that contains: (A) A complete list of business names or identities under which the applicant has previously operated a business engaged in carrying passengers for hire; (B) A complete list of names used by affiliated persons or owner of the applicant entity within the previous ten (10) years; (C) The case style, case number, or a copy of a judgment entered or lien filed against the applicant or an affiliated person; and (D) The case style, case number, or a copy of pleadings of any bankruptcy proceeding in which the applicant or an affiliated person was named as a debtor or a discharge of a debt against the applicant or an affiliated person was obtained.

(A) A complete list of business names or identities under which the applicant has previously operated a business engaged in carrying passengers for hire;

(B) A complete list of names used by affiliated persons or owner of the applicant entity within the previous ten (10) years;

(C) The case style, case number, or a copy of a judgment entered or lien filed against the applicant or an affiliated person; and

(D) The case style, case number, or a copy of pleadings of any bankruptcy proceeding in which the applicant or an affiliated person was named as a debtor or a discharge of a debt against the applicant or an affiliated person was obtained.

(c) An applicant shall file a disclosure statement with the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration annually.

(d) The secretary shall promulgate rules to implement this section.

Added by Act 2023, No. 804,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2024.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-718 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-718
Owner may give proof for others
Status: in_force

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle may give proof of financial responsibility on behalf of his or her employee or a member of his or her immediate family or household in lieu of the furnishing of proof by any person. (b) The furnishing of proof shall permit the person to operate only a motor vehicle covered by the proof. (c) The Office of Driver Services shall endorse appropriate restrictions on the face of the license held by the person or may issue a new license containing the restrictions. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 74; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1474.

(a) The owner of a motor vehicle may give proof of financial responsibility on behalf of his or her employee or a member of his or her immediate family or household in lieu of the furnishing of proof by any person.

(b) The furnishing of proof shall permit the person to operate only a motor vehicle covered by the proof.

(c) The Office of Driver Services shall endorse appropriate restrictions on the face of the license held by the person or may issue a new license containing the restrictions.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 74; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1474.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-601
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the miscellaneous nominal fee special license plates with the specific eligibility criteria that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional nominal fee plates in limited circumstances as provided under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to continue the miscellaneous nominal fee special license plates with the specific eligibility criteria that existed before April 13, 2005, and to transfer the authority to the Department of Finance and Administration to issue additional nominal fee plates in limited circumstances as provided under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-51-704
Trucks carrying explosives or flammable liquids
Status: in_force

(a) The operator of a truck carrying any explosive substances or flammable liquids or gases as a cargo or part of a cargo shall: (1) Before crossing any railroad tracks, stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest railroad; (2) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall open the door of the truck on the driver's side or roll down the window at least twelve inches (12") in order to remove any obstruction of the sound of a train whistle; and (3) Listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment or signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment and shall proceed to cross the tracks only after he or she has determined that it is safe to do so. (b) (1) Any operator of a truck who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) (A) (i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days. (B) (i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year. Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1975, No. 878, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-638.1, 75-638.2.

(a) The operator of a truck carrying any explosive substances or flammable liquids or gases as a cargo or part of a cargo shall: (1) Before crossing any railroad tracks, stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest railroad; (2) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall open the door of the truck on the driver's side or roll down the window at least twelve inches (12") in order to remove any obstruction of the sound of a train whistle; and (3) Listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment or signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment and shall proceed to cross the tracks only after he or she has determined that it is safe to do so.

(1) Before crossing any railroad tracks, stop the vehicle within fifty feet (50') but not less than fifteen feet (15') from the nearest railroad;

(2) While stopped as required by subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall open the door of the truck on the driver's side or roll down the window at least twelve inches (12") in order to remove any obstruction of the sound of a train whistle; and

(3) Listen and look in both directions along the track for any approaching train or other on-track equipment or signals indicating the approach of a train or other on-track equipment and shall proceed to cross the tracks only after he or she has determined that it is safe to do so.

(b) (1) Any operator of a truck who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (2) (A) (i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days. (B) (i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.

(1) Any operator of a truck who fails to comply with the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

(2) (A) (i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days. (B) (i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.

(A) (i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days.

(i) Upon a first conviction, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).

(ii) In addition, the chauffeur's license of the operator shall be suspended for a period of thirty (30) days.

(B) (i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300). (ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.

(i) For a second offense, the operator shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than three hundred dollars ($300).

(ii) In addition, that person's chauffeur's license shall be suspended for a period of one (1) year.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 754,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1975, No. 878, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-638.1, 75-638.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 24 / Section 27-15-2402
Applications
Status: in_force

All applications for special license plates under this subchapter shall be made to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4627, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 146, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-268; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

All applications for special license plates under this subchapter shall be made to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4627, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 146, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-268; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-69-206
Standard road signs
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to erect and maintain signs designating the route of the Great River Road through Arkansas. (b) The signs used to designate the route shall be the standard marker developed and approved for the Great River Road by the National Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission. Acts 1961, No. 151, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1818.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized and directed to erect and maintain signs designating the route of the Great River Road through Arkansas.

(b) The signs used to designate the route shall be the standard marker developed and approved for the Great River Road by the National Mississippi River Parkway Planning Commission.

Acts 1961, No. 151, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1818.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-105
Notification required by driver
Status: in_force

(a) Notification of Convictions. (1) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Office of Driver Services in the manner specified by the Office of Driver Services within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction. (2) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, must notify his or her employer in writing of the conviction within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction. (b) Notification of Suspensions, Revocations, and Cancellations. Each driver whose driver license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled by any state, who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, must notify his or her employer of the fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of that fact. (c) Notification of Previous Employment. (1) Each person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver must provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the ten (10) years preceding the date of application: (A) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; (B) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and (C) The reason for leaving that employer. (2) The applicant must certify that all information furnished is true and complete. An employer may require an applicant to provide additional information. (d) Prohibition from Driving for Certain Violations. (1) Any person who once violates the provisions of this section shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of ninety (90) days. (2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a second time shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of one (1) year. (3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a third or subsequent time shall be prohibited from ever driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 5.

(a) Notification of Convictions. (1) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Office of Driver Services in the manner specified by the Office of Driver Services within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction. (2) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, must notify his or her employer in writing of the conviction within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction.

(1) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Office of Driver Services in the manner specified by the Office of Driver Services within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction.

(2) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, must notify his or her employer in writing of the conviction within thirty (30) days of the date of conviction.

(b) Notification of Suspensions, Revocations, and Cancellations. Each driver whose driver license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled by any state, who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, must notify his or her employer of the fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of that fact.

(c) Notification of Previous Employment. (1) Each person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver must provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the ten (10) years preceding the date of application: (A) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; (B) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and (C) The reason for leaving that employer. (2) The applicant must certify that all information furnished is true and complete. An employer may require an applicant to provide additional information.

(1) Each person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver must provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the ten (10) years preceding the date of application: (A) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; (B) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and (C) The reason for leaving that employer.

(A) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle;

(B) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and

(C) The reason for leaving that employer.

(2) The applicant must certify that all information furnished is true and complete. An employer may require an applicant to provide additional information.

(d) Prohibition from Driving for Certain Violations. (1) Any person who once violates the provisions of this section shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of ninety (90) days. (2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a second time shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of one (1) year. (3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a third or subsequent time shall be prohibited from ever driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state.

(1) Any person who once violates the provisions of this section shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of ninety (90) days.

(2) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a second time shall be prohibited from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state for a period of one (1) year.

(3) Any person who violates the provisions of this section a third or subsequent time shall be prohibited from ever driving a commercial motor vehicle in this state.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-214 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-214
Tax exemption
Status: in_force

(a) The principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and this exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes. (b) All turnpike projects and all the properties thereof are legislatively determined and declared to be public properties used exclusively for public purposes. The legislative intent is that turnpike projects and all properties thereof shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes under and pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5. Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.

(a) The principal of and interest on bonds issued under this subchapter shall be exempt from all state, county, and municipal taxes, and this exemption shall include income, inheritance, and estate taxes.

(b) All turnpike projects and all the properties thereof are legislatively determined and declared to be public properties used exclusively for public purposes. The legislative intent is that turnpike projects and all properties thereof shall be exempt from ad valorem taxes under and pursuant to the provisions of Arkansas Constitution, Article 16, § 5.

Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-24-1502
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Blue dot tail light" means a red lamp installed in the rear of a motor vehicle containing a blue or purple insert that is not more than one inch (1") in diameter; (2) "Custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (A) (i) Is at least twenty-five (25) years old and of a model year after 1948; or (ii) Was manufactured to resemble a vehicle twenty-five (25) or more years old and of a model year after 1948; and (B) (i) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or (ii) Has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials; and (3) "Street rod" means a motor vehicle that: (A) Is a 1948 or older vehicle or the vehicle was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949; and (B) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials. Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Blue dot tail light" means a red lamp installed in the rear of a motor vehicle containing a blue or purple insert that is not more than one inch (1") in diameter;

(2) "Custom vehicle" means a motor vehicle that: (A) (i) Is at least twenty-five (25) years old and of a model year after 1948; or (ii) Was manufactured to resemble a vehicle twenty-five (25) or more years old and of a model year after 1948; and (B) (i) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or (ii) Has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials; and

(A) (i) Is at least twenty-five (25) years old and of a model year after 1948; or (ii) Was manufactured to resemble a vehicle twenty-five (25) or more years old and of a model year after 1948; and

(i) Is at least twenty-five (25) years old and of a model year after 1948; or

(ii) Was manufactured to resemble a vehicle twenty-five (25) or more years old and of a model year after 1948; and

(B) (i) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or (ii) Has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials; and

(i) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design; or

(ii) Has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials; and

(3) "Street rod" means a motor vehicle that: (A) Is a 1948 or older vehicle or the vehicle was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949; and (B) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials.

(A) Is a 1948 or older vehicle or the vehicle was manufactured after 1948 to resemble a vehicle manufactured before 1949; and

(B) Has been altered from the manufacturer's original design or has a body constructed from nonoriginal materials.

Acts 2007, No. 340, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-117-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 117 / Section 27-117-104
Removal of wires
Status: in_force

(a) Every person, company, firm, or corporation which now owns, operates, manages, or controls any wire of any kind or description, including, but not limited to, those over which electricity or messages are transmitted located within the approach zone of any airport in this state shall remove the wires from the approach zone of the airport. Removal shall not be required until the owner or operator of the airport affected requests the removal in writing specifying the wires to be removed and the owner or operator has either paid to the person required by this chapter to remove the wires or has executed a good and sufficient bond with corporate surety thereon as security for the payment in a sum of money sufficient to pay all the actual cost of removing the wires, together with the poles, crossarms, and other equipment connected thereto, and the actual cost of: (1) Constructing underground conduits and the construction of wires and equipment in the conduits; or (2) Rerouting such wires, together with the poles, crossarms, and other equipment connected thereto together with the cost, if any, of new rights-of-way made necessary by the rerouting. (b) In the event that the parties are unable to agree upon the amount of such costs, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall determine the amount of the costs. Appeal from determination by the commission shall be had in the manner provided by law. Acts 1949, No. 285, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-311.

(a) Every person, company, firm, or corporation which now owns, operates, manages, or controls any wire of any kind or description, including, but not limited to, those over which electricity or messages are transmitted located within the approach zone of any airport in this state shall remove the wires from the approach zone of the airport. Removal shall not be required until the owner or operator of the airport affected requests the removal in writing specifying the wires to be removed and the owner or operator has either paid to the person required by this chapter to remove the wires or has executed a good and sufficient bond with corporate surety thereon as security for the payment in a sum of money sufficient to pay all the actual cost of removing the wires, together with the poles, crossarms, and other equipment connected thereto, and the actual cost of: (1) Constructing underground conduits and the construction of wires and equipment in the conduits; or (2) Rerouting such wires, together with the poles, crossarms, and other equipment connected thereto together with the cost, if any, of new rights-of-way made necessary by the rerouting.

(1) Constructing underground conduits and the construction of wires and equipment in the conduits; or

(2) Rerouting such wires, together with the poles, crossarms, and other equipment connected thereto together with the cost, if any, of new rights-of-way made necessary by the rerouting.

(b) In the event that the parties are unable to agree upon the amount of such costs, the Arkansas Public Service Commission shall determine the amount of the costs. Appeal from determination by the commission shall be had in the manner provided by law.

Acts 1949, No. 285, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-311.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-24-302
Application for counties
Status: in_force

(a) A county judge in the State of Arkansas may apply for special license plates under this subchapter. (b) An application submitted under this section shall include the following: (1) The payment of a sum of one dollar ($1.00) for each motor vehicle to be licensed; and (2) An affidavit by the following that states that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is the property of the county and used exclusively for county business: (A) The county judge; (B) The county treasurer; and (C) The county sheriff. (c) A motor vehicle that is leased for a period of twelve (12) months or more qualifies as property of the county under subdivision (b)(2) of this section and may display a special license plate. Amended by Act 2023, No. 210,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A county judge in the State of Arkansas may apply for special license plates under this subchapter.

(b) An application submitted under this section shall include the following: (1) The payment of a sum of one dollar ($1.00) for each motor vehicle to be licensed; and (2) An affidavit by the following that states that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is the property of the county and used exclusively for county business: (A) The county judge; (B) The county treasurer; and (C) The county sheriff.

(1) The payment of a sum of one dollar ($1.00) for each motor vehicle to be licensed; and

(2) An affidavit by the following that states that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is the property of the county and used exclusively for county business: (A) The county judge; (B) The county treasurer; and (C) The county sheriff.

(A) The county judge;

(B) The county treasurer; and

(C) The county sheriff.

(c) A motor vehicle that is leased for a period of twelve (12) months or more qualifies as property of the county under subdivision (b)(2) of this section and may display a special license plate.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 210,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-16-1306
Authority to promulgate rules
Status: in_force

The Division of Arkansas State Police, the Department of Finance and Administration, and any other entity that establishes an emergency contact information system may promulgate rules to implement and administer the purpose and intent of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 5, eff. 1/29/2018. Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

The Division of Arkansas State Police, the Department of Finance and Administration, and any other entity that establishes an emergency contact information system may promulgate rules to implement and administer the purpose and intent of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 626,§ 5, eff. 1/29/2018.

Added by Act 2013, No. 590,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1015 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1015
Instruments and jurisdiction
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be deposited with the Office of Motor Vehicle a copy of the instrument creating and evidencing a lien or encumbrance, which is to be executed in the manner required by the laws of this state and accompanied by the certificate of title last issued for the motorboat. (b) If a motorboat is subject to a security interest when brought into this state, the validity of the security interest is determined by the law of the jurisdiction where the motorboat was when the security interest attached, subject to the following: (1) If at the time the security interest attaches the parties understand that the motorboat will be kept in this state and the motorboat is in this state within thirty (30) days after attachment for purposes other than transportation through this state, the validity of the security interest in this state is determined by the law of this state; (2) If a security interest is perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the following rules apply: (A) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the lienholder's security interest continues perfected in this state; or (B) (i) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for four (4) months after a first certificate of title of the motorboat is issued in this state and also thereafter if, within the four-month period, it is perfected in this state. (ii) Perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state if the security interest is perfected in this state after the expiration of the four-month period; (3) If the security interest is not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the security interest may be perfected in this state, and perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state; or (4) A security interest may be perfected either under subdivision (b)(2)(B) or subdivision (b)(3) of this section as provided in subsection (a) of this section. (c) If the motorboat is not registered with a certificate of number and a certificate of title has not been issued for the motorboat, the certified copy of the instrument creating the lien or encumbrance shall be accompanied by an application by the owner in usual form for an original registration and issuance of an original certificate of title and any fees as required under this chapter. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) There shall be deposited with the Office of Motor Vehicle a copy of the instrument creating and evidencing a lien or encumbrance, which is to be executed in the manner required by the laws of this state and accompanied by the certificate of title last issued for the motorboat.

(b) If a motorboat is subject to a security interest when brought into this state, the validity of the security interest is determined by the law of the jurisdiction where the motorboat was when the security interest attached, subject to the following: (1) If at the time the security interest attaches the parties understand that the motorboat will be kept in this state and the motorboat is in this state within thirty (30) days after attachment for purposes other than transportation through this state, the validity of the security interest in this state is determined by the law of this state; (2) If a security interest is perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the following rules apply: (A) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the lienholder's security interest continues perfected in this state; or (B) (i) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for four (4) months after a first certificate of title of the motorboat is issued in this state and also thereafter if, within the four-month period, it is perfected in this state. (ii) Perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state if the security interest is perfected in this state after the expiration of the four-month period; (3) If the security interest is not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the security interest may be perfected in this state, and perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state; or (4) A security interest may be perfected either under subdivision (b)(2)(B) or subdivision (b)(3) of this section as provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(1) If at the time the security interest attaches the parties understand that the motorboat will be kept in this state and the motorboat is in this state within thirty (30) days after attachment for purposes other than transportation through this state, the validity of the security interest in this state is determined by the law of this state;

(2) If a security interest is perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the following rules apply: (A) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the lienholder's security interest continues perfected in this state; or (B) (i) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for four (4) months after a first certificate of title of the motorboat is issued in this state and also thereafter if, within the four-month period, it is perfected in this state. (ii) Perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state if the security interest is perfected in this state after the expiration of the four-month period;

(A) If the name of the lienholder is shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the lienholder's security interest continues perfected in this state; or

(B) (i) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for four (4) months after a first certificate of title of the motorboat is issued in this state and also thereafter if, within the four-month period, it is perfected in this state. (ii) Perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state if the security interest is perfected in this state after the expiration of the four-month period;

(i) If the name of the lienholder is not shown on an existing certificate of title issued by that jurisdiction, the security interest continues perfected in this state for four (4) months after a first certificate of title of the motorboat is issued in this state and also thereafter if, within the four-month period, it is perfected in this state.

(ii) Perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state if the security interest is perfected in this state after the expiration of the four-month period;

(3) If the security interest is not perfected under the law of the jurisdiction where the security interest attached, the security interest may be perfected in this state, and perfection dates from the time of perfection in this state; or

(4) A security interest may be perfected either under subdivision (b)(2)(B) or subdivision (b)(3) of this section as provided in subsection (a) of this section.

(c) If the motorboat is not registered with a certificate of number and a certificate of title has not been issued for the motorboat, the certified copy of the instrument creating the lien or encumbrance shall be accompanied by an application by the owner in usual form for an original registration and issuance of an original certificate of title and any fees as required under this chapter.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-87-301
Requirement and terms
Status: in_force

The county court shall have authority and is required to compel all persons who are authorized to keep a public ferry to give bond and good security in such sum as the court may deem sufficient to the judge of the county court and his or her successors in office. This bond shall be conditioned that the ferrykeeper will constantly find, provide, and keep good and sufficient boats or other proper craft in constant good repair and the banks on either side of the creek or watercourse that may be ferried in good condition and that the ferry shall always be so attended as to pass all persons and their horses and other stock, vehicles, and effects in safety and without detention and that he or she will comply with all the requisitions of the law relating to or governing public ferries. Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 11; Acts 1873, No. 31, § 19 (in part), p. 53; C. & M. Dig., § 4703; Pope's Dig., § 5802; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1715.

The county court shall have authority and is required to compel all persons who are authorized to keep a public ferry to give bond and good security in such sum as the court may deem sufficient to the judge of the county court and his or her successors in office. This bond shall be conditioned that the ferrykeeper will constantly find, provide, and keep good and sufficient boats or other proper craft in constant good repair and the banks on either side of the creek or watercourse that may be ferried in good condition and that the ferry shall always be so attended as to pass all persons and their horses and other stock, vehicles, and effects in safety and without detention and that he or she will comply with all the requisitions of the law relating to or governing public ferries.

Rev. Stat., ch. 62, § 11; Acts 1873, No. 31, § 19 (in part), p. 53; C. & M. Dig., § 4703; Pope's Dig., § 5802; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1715.