Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1002 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-51-1002
Specifications for identification and safety devices
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All vehicles used for the transportation of pupils to or from any school shall have a sign on the front and on the rear of the vehicle showing the words "SCHOOL BUS", and the words shall be plainly readable in letters not less than eight inches (8") in height. (2) When a school bus is being operated upon a highway for purposes other than the actual transportation of children either to or from school, all markings thereon indicating "SCHOOL BUS" shall be covered or concealed. (b) Every school bus shall be in the color officially designated by the State Board of Education. (c) (1) (A) The board is vested with full authority and responsibility to prescribe by rule the number and location and other specifications for alternating red warning lights on school buses operated in this state. (B) Alternating red warning lights shall be operating at all times when the buses are loading or unloading school children but at no other time. (2) It shall be the duty of the operator of every school bus operated in this state to conduct an inspection before each trip begins to see that all identification and safety devices required by this section or required by rule of the board are displayed on the vehicle in the manner required, and it is unlawful for any person to operate a school bus in this state unless identification and safety devices are properly displayed and in proper working order. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3157, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3156, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 356, § 1; 1957, No. 322, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 32; 1965, No. 426, § 1; 1973, No. 579, § 1; 1975, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658; Acts 2005, No. 2128, § 4.

(a) (1) All vehicles used for the transportation of pupils to or from any school shall have a sign on the front and on the rear of the vehicle showing the words "SCHOOL BUS", and the words shall be plainly readable in letters not less than eight inches (8") in height. (2) When a school bus is being operated upon a highway for purposes other than the actual transportation of children either to or from school, all markings thereon indicating "SCHOOL BUS" shall be covered or concealed.

(1) All vehicles used for the transportation of pupils to or from any school shall have a sign on the front and on the rear of the vehicle showing the words "SCHOOL BUS", and the words shall be plainly readable in letters not less than eight inches (8") in height.

(2) When a school bus is being operated upon a highway for purposes other than the actual transportation of children either to or from school, all markings thereon indicating "SCHOOL BUS" shall be covered or concealed.

(b) Every school bus shall be in the color officially designated by the State Board of Education.

(c) (1) (A) The board is vested with full authority and responsibility to prescribe by rule the number and location and other specifications for alternating red warning lights on school buses operated in this state. (B) Alternating red warning lights shall be operating at all times when the buses are loading or unloading school children but at no other time. (2) It shall be the duty of the operator of every school bus operated in this state to conduct an inspection before each trip begins to see that all identification and safety devices required by this section or required by rule of the board are displayed on the vehicle in the manner required, and it is unlawful for any person to operate a school bus in this state unless identification and safety devices are properly displayed and in proper working order.

(1) (A) The board is vested with full authority and responsibility to prescribe by rule the number and location and other specifications for alternating red warning lights on school buses operated in this state. (B) Alternating red warning lights shall be operating at all times when the buses are loading or unloading school children but at no other time.

(A) The board is vested with full authority and responsibility to prescribe by rule the number and location and other specifications for alternating red warning lights on school buses operated in this state.

(B) Alternating red warning lights shall be operating at all times when the buses are loading or unloading school children but at no other time.

(2) It shall be the duty of the operator of every school bus operated in this state to conduct an inspection before each trip begins to see that all identification and safety devices required by this section or required by rule of the board are displayed on the vehicle in the manner required, and it is unlawful for any person to operate a school bus in this state unless identification and safety devices are properly displayed and in proper working order.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3157, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3156, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 356, § 1; 1957, No. 322, § 1; 1959, No. 307, § 32; 1965, No. 426, § 1; 1973, No. 579, § 1; 1975, No. 255, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658; Acts 2005, No. 2128, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-23-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2023, No. 681,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 17.

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

Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1; 2009, No. 456, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-14-1302
Load limits not affected
Status: in_force

Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal the right of the State Highway Commission to vary the load limit on any particular road at any particular time as conditions may warrant. Acts 1949, No. 235, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-258.

Nothing in this subchapter shall repeal the right of the State Highway Commission to vary the load limit on any particular road at any particular time as conditions may warrant.

Acts 1949, No. 235, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-258.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4907 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 49 / Section 27-15-4907
Compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

The special In God We Trust license plate shall comply with all state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles unless specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.

The special In God We Trust license plate shall comply with all state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles unless specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 727, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-16-402
Creation
Status: in_force

(a) There is established within the Department of Finance and Administration a separate office to be known as the "Office of Driver Services" which shall, acting under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, administer the provisions of this chapter and the other laws of this state regarding the licensing of motor vehicle drivers and the laws relating to the suspension and revocation of their licenses. (b) The secretary shall, upon approval of the Governor, appoint a director of the Office of Driver Services, and the director shall, acting under the supervision of the secretary, serve as the principal administrative officer of the Office of Driver Services. (c) The secretary is the official custodian of records of the Office of Driver Services. Amended by Act 2021, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021. Acts 1965, No. 555, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-354; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 6.

(a) There is established within the Department of Finance and Administration a separate office to be known as the "Office of Driver Services" which shall, acting under the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, administer the provisions of this chapter and the other laws of this state regarding the licensing of motor vehicle drivers and the laws relating to the suspension and revocation of their licenses.

(b) The secretary shall, upon approval of the Governor, appoint a director of the Office of Driver Services, and the director shall, acting under the supervision of the secretary, serve as the principal administrative officer of the Office of Driver Services.

(c) The secretary is the official custodian of records of the Office of Driver Services.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 732,§ 7, eff. 7/28/2021.

Acts 1965, No. 555, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-354; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-401
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Betterment" means any construction or reconstruction on a state aid-designated street that results in an improvement that exceeds or equals any previous improvement whether or not the previous improvement was financed in part or in whole through the provisions of this subchapter; (2) (A) "Construction" means any proposal submitted by a municipality that meets the definition of betterment as opposed to maintenance. (B) "Construction" includes reconstruction or improvement; (3) "Maintenance" means any act of work that maintains the improvement in serviceable condition; (4) "Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town; (5) (A) "State aid" means funds to be expended on state aid streets and includes any sum or sums provided by the General Assembly to supplement funds furnished by the several municipalities for the purpose of constructing, improving, widening, straightening, surfacing, or reconstructing streets or bridges on the state aid system. (B) "State aid" shall be available to the several municipalities in a proportion to be fixed and determined by law; and (6) (A) "State aid streets" means the classification of municipal streets composing the major and minor arterial and collector routes feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system that are not designated as state highways. (B) "State aid streets" includes those routes that: (i) Are particularly essential to the conservation and development of economic and social value; (ii) Encourage desirable land utilization; and (iii) Have in addition one (1) or more of the following characteristics: (a) Extend to communities within or beyond the municipality; (b) Connect with roads of major importance to municipalities or to counties; (c) Connect with state highways to form a complete network of main feeder roads; (d) Carry heavy volumes of traffic serving major business interests of the municipality; or (e) Collect traffic at reasonable intervals from several local streets. (C) "State aid streets" includes bridges and ferries. Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 1, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-463; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Betterment" means any construction or reconstruction on a state aid-designated street that results in an improvement that exceeds or equals any previous improvement whether or not the previous improvement was financed in part or in whole through the provisions of this subchapter;

(2) (A) "Construction" means any proposal submitted by a municipality that meets the definition of betterment as opposed to maintenance. (B) "Construction" includes reconstruction or improvement;

(A) "Construction" means any proposal submitted by a municipality that meets the definition of betterment as opposed to maintenance.

(B) "Construction" includes reconstruction or improvement;

(3) "Maintenance" means any act of work that maintains the improvement in serviceable condition;

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

(5) (A) "State aid" means funds to be expended on state aid streets and includes any sum or sums provided by the General Assembly to supplement funds furnished by the several municipalities for the purpose of constructing, improving, widening, straightening, surfacing, or reconstructing streets or bridges on the state aid system. (B) "State aid" shall be available to the several municipalities in a proportion to be fixed and determined by law; and

(A) "State aid" means funds to be expended on state aid streets and includes any sum or sums provided by the General Assembly to supplement funds furnished by the several municipalities for the purpose of constructing, improving, widening, straightening, surfacing, or reconstructing streets or bridges on the state aid system.

(B) "State aid" shall be available to the several municipalities in a proportion to be fixed and determined by law; and

(6) (A) "State aid streets" means the classification of municipal streets composing the major and minor arterial and collector routes feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system that are not designated as state highways. (B) "State aid streets" includes those routes that: (i) Are particularly essential to the conservation and development of economic and social value; (ii) Encourage desirable land utilization; and (iii) Have in addition one (1) or more of the following characteristics: (a) Extend to communities within or beyond the municipality; (b) Connect with roads of major importance to municipalities or to counties; (c) Connect with state highways to form a complete network of main feeder roads; (d) Carry heavy volumes of traffic serving major business interests of the municipality; or (e) Collect traffic at reasonable intervals from several local streets. (C) "State aid streets" includes bridges and ferries.

(A) "State aid streets" means the classification of municipal streets composing the major and minor arterial and collector routes feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system that are not designated as state highways.

(B) "State aid streets" includes those routes that: (i) Are particularly essential to the conservation and development of economic and social value; (ii) Encourage desirable land utilization; and (iii) Have in addition one (1) or more of the following characteristics: (a) Extend to communities within or beyond the municipality; (b) Connect with roads of major importance to municipalities or to counties; (c) Connect with state highways to form a complete network of main feeder roads; (d) Carry heavy volumes of traffic serving major business interests of the municipality; or (e) Collect traffic at reasonable intervals from several local streets.

(i) Are particularly essential to the conservation and development of economic and social value;

(ii) Encourage desirable land utilization; and

(iii) Have in addition one (1) or more of the following characteristics: (a) Extend to communities within or beyond the municipality; (b) Connect with roads of major importance to municipalities or to counties; (c) Connect with state highways to form a complete network of main feeder roads; (d) Carry heavy volumes of traffic serving major business interests of the municipality; or (e) Collect traffic at reasonable intervals from several local streets.

(a) Extend to communities within or beyond the municipality;

(b) Connect with roads of major importance to municipalities or to counties;

(c) Connect with state highways to form a complete network of main feeder roads;

(d) Carry heavy volumes of traffic serving major business interests of the municipality; or

(e) Collect traffic at reasonable intervals from several local streets.

(C) "State aid streets" includes bridges and ferries.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 1, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-463; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1101
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Driver's License Security and Modernization Act". Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Driver's License Security and Modernization Act".

Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-3-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 27-3-104
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter: (1) "Coordination" means the arrangement for the provision of transportation to the general public in a manner that is cost effective, efficient, and reduces fragmentation and duplication of services; (2) "Council" means the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council; (3) "Federal agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the United States Government; (4) "Local agency" means any entity of a city, town, municipality, county, or other local governing body or a private nonprofit transportation service-providing agency; (5) "Public transportation" means every conveyance of human passengers by bus, van, or any other ground surface vehicle which is provided to the general public or selected groups thereof on a regular or continuing basis; (6) "State" means the State of Arkansas; (7) "State agency" means any department, board, commission, office, or agency of the State of Arkansas; and (8) "Transportation disadvantaged" means those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves and are therefore dependent upon others for transportation services. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 319, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 353, § 4.

As used in this chapter:

(1) "Coordination" means the arrangement for the provision of transportation to the general public in a manner that is cost effective, efficient, and reduces fragmentation and duplication of services;

(2) "Council" means the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council;

(3) "Federal agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the United States Government;

(4) "Local agency" means any entity of a city, town, municipality, county, or other local governing body or a private nonprofit transportation service-providing agency;

(5) "Public transportation" means every conveyance of human passengers by bus, van, or any other ground surface vehicle which is provided to the general public or selected groups thereof on a regular or continuing basis;

(6) "State" means the State of Arkansas;

(7) "State agency" means any department, board, commission, office, or agency of the State of Arkansas; and

(8) "Transportation disadvantaged" means those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves and are therefore dependent upon others for transportation services.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 319, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 353, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1013 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1013
Renewals of registration
Status: in_force

The owner of any permanent license plate issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may renew his or her registration: (1) In person or by mail at a county revenue office or with the secretary; (2) Electronically, using the electronic online registration process provided by the Department of Finance and Administration; or (3) By telephone, using the telephone registration process provided by the department. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4558, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4557, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.17; Acts 1991, No. 1005, § 3; 2011, No. 67, § 2.

The owner of any permanent license plate issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may renew his or her registration:

(1) In person or by mail at a county revenue office or with the secretary;

(2) Electronically, using the electronic online registration process provided by the Department of Finance and Administration; or

(3) By telephone, using the telephone registration process provided by the department.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4558, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4557, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.17; Acts 1991, No. 1005, § 3; 2011, No. 67, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-411 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-411
Investment of proceeds
Status: in_force

Any designated revenues and any proceeds of bonds held pending disbursement on highway improvements, shall be invested by the State Highway Commission to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such investments shall be in accordance with the terms of the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing the series of bonds to which said designated revenues or bond proceeds appertain to the extent the terms of such resolution or trust indenture are applicable. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

Any designated revenues and any proceeds of bonds held pending disbursement on highway improvements, shall be invested by the State Highway Commission to the full extent practicable pending disbursement for the purposes intended. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, such investments shall be in accordance with the terms of the resolution or trust indenture authorizing or securing the series of bonds to which said designated revenues or bond proceeds appertain to the extent the terms of such resolution or trust indenture are applicable.

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-106
Powers of local authorities
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No local authority shall enact or enforce any rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle unless expressly authorized in this subtitle. (2) Local authorities may, however, adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle. (3) Local authorities may enact and enforce traffic rules and regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle for private roadways but only after being granted express permission by the owner of the private roadway within the planned community. (b) The provisions of this subtitle shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from: (1) Regulating the standing or parking of vehicles, including the ability to establish districts for the purpose of limiting the time, place, and manner of public parking in designated areas; (2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or traffic control signals; (3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways; (4) Designating particular highways as one-way highways and requiring that all vehicles thereon be moved in one specific direction; (5) Regulating the speed of vehicles in public parks; (6) Designating any highway as a through highway and requiring that all vehicles stop before entering or crossing it or designating any intersection as a stop intersection and requiring all vehicles to stop at one (1) or more entrances to the intersection; (7) Restricting the use of highways as authorized in §§ 27-35-101 - 27-35-111 ; and (8) Regulating or prohibiting the traffic from and use of mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles, and other similar vehicles. (c) No ordinance or regulation enacted under subdivision (b)(1), subdivision (b)(4), subdivision (b)(5), subdivision (b)(6), or subdivision (b)(7) of this section shall be effective until signs giving notice of local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the highways or parts affected, as may be most appropriate. (d) No provision of this subtitle, of other state traffic laws, or of any local traffic ordinance or regulation enacted under authority of subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall be effective on a private roadway of a planned community until signs giving notice of the owner's grant of permission to enforce those state and local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the planned community's private roadways or affected parts thereof. Acts 1937, No. 300, §§ 25, 26; Pope's Dig., §§ 6683, 6684; Acts 1983, No. 405, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-425, 75-426; Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 2; 1999, No. 1199, § 1.

(a) (1) No local authority shall enact or enforce any rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle unless expressly authorized in this subtitle. (2) Local authorities may, however, adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle. (3) Local authorities may enact and enforce traffic rules and regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle for private roadways but only after being granted express permission by the owner of the private roadway within the planned community.

(1) No local authority shall enact or enforce any rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle unless expressly authorized in this subtitle.

(2) Local authorities may, however, adopt additional traffic regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle.

(3) Local authorities may enact and enforce traffic rules and regulations which are not in conflict with the provisions of this subtitle for private roadways but only after being granted express permission by the owner of the private roadway within the planned community.

(b) The provisions of this subtitle shall not be deemed to prevent local authorities with respect to streets and highways under their jurisdiction and within the reasonable exercise of the police power from: (1) Regulating the standing or parking of vehicles, including the ability to establish districts for the purpose of limiting the time, place, and manner of public parking in designated areas; (2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or traffic control signals; (3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways; (4) Designating particular highways as one-way highways and requiring that all vehicles thereon be moved in one specific direction; (5) Regulating the speed of vehicles in public parks; (6) Designating any highway as a through highway and requiring that all vehicles stop before entering or crossing it or designating any intersection as a stop intersection and requiring all vehicles to stop at one (1) or more entrances to the intersection; (7) Restricting the use of highways as authorized in §§ 27-35-101 - 27-35-111 ; and (8) Regulating or prohibiting the traffic from and use of mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles, and other similar vehicles.

(1) Regulating the standing or parking of vehicles, including the ability to establish districts for the purpose of limiting the time, place, and manner of public parking in designated areas;

(2) Regulating traffic by means of police officers or traffic control signals;

(3) Regulating or prohibiting processions or assemblages on the highways;

(4) Designating particular highways as one-way highways and requiring that all vehicles thereon be moved in one specific direction;

(5) Regulating the speed of vehicles in public parks;

(6) Designating any highway as a through highway and requiring that all vehicles stop before entering or crossing it or designating any intersection as a stop intersection and requiring all vehicles to stop at one (1) or more entrances to the intersection;

(7) Restricting the use of highways as authorized in §§ 27-35-101 - 27-35-111 ; and

(8) Regulating or prohibiting the traffic from and use of mopeds, three-wheeled vehicles, and other similar vehicles.

(c) No ordinance or regulation enacted under subdivision (b)(1), subdivision (b)(4), subdivision (b)(5), subdivision (b)(6), or subdivision (b)(7) of this section shall be effective until signs giving notice of local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the highways or parts affected, as may be most appropriate.

(d) No provision of this subtitle, of other state traffic laws, or of any local traffic ordinance or regulation enacted under authority of subdivision (a)(3) of this section shall be effective on a private roadway of a planned community until signs giving notice of the owner's grant of permission to enforce those state and local traffic regulations are posted upon or at the entrances to the planned community's private roadways or affected parts thereof.

Acts 1937, No. 300, §§ 25, 26; Pope's Dig., §§ 6683, 6684; Acts 1983, No. 405, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-425, 75-426; Acts 1994 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 32, § 2; 1999, No. 1199, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-14-504
Proportionate refund of registration fees authorized
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to refund a proportionate part of the registration fees paid to this state under the provisions of the International Registration Plan which became effective July 1, 1976, under the following conditions: (1) The registrant has discontinued operations in the State of Arkansas; (2) The vehicle registered has been totally destroyed; or (3) The registrant has changed his or her operations in Arkansas such that registration under the International Registration Plan would no longer be appropriate in this state. (b) The refund will be in an amount equal to that proportionate amount of the remaining registration year beginning with the month next following that month in which the secretary is notified that the registrant wishes to cancel his or her registration by surrendering all registration documents and license plates. (c) The secretary is authorized to promulgate such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this section. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3086, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4502, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4501, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1977, No. 313, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-252.1 -- 75-252.3.

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to refund a proportionate part of the registration fees paid to this state under the provisions of the International Registration Plan which became effective July 1, 1976, under the following conditions: (1) The registrant has discontinued operations in the State of Arkansas; (2) The vehicle registered has been totally destroyed; or (3) The registrant has changed his or her operations in Arkansas such that registration under the International Registration Plan would no longer be appropriate in this state.

(1) The registrant has discontinued operations in the State of Arkansas;

(2) The vehicle registered has been totally destroyed; or

(3) The registrant has changed his or her operations in Arkansas such that registration under the International Registration Plan would no longer be appropriate in this state.

(b) The refund will be in an amount equal to that proportionate amount of the remaining registration year beginning with the month next following that month in which the secretary is notified that the registrant wishes to cancel his or her registration by surrendering all registration documents and license plates.

(c) The secretary is authorized to promulgate such rules as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this section.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3086, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4502, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4501, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1977, No. 313, §§ 2-4; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-252.1 -- 75-252.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-20-206
Numbered license decal
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish the owners of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles that have been registered with the Department of Finance and Administration a numbered license decal that shall be attached to the left front side of the vehicle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4698, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 7.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall furnish the owners of three-wheeled, four-wheeled, or six-wheeled all-terrain vehicles that have been registered with the Department of Finance and Administration a numbered license decal that shall be attached to the left front side of the vehicle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4698, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1983, No. 872, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1717; Acts 2007, No. 305, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-128 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-128
Deferment of sentence - Restrictions
Status: in_force

No circuit or district court judge may utilize § 5-4-321 , § 16-90-115 , § 16-90-904 , §§ 16-93-301 - 16-93-303 , § 16-93-314 , or § 27-50-701 or any other program to defer imposition of sentence or enter the person into a diversion program in instances in which the person holds a commercial driver license or a commercial learner's permit and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation. Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 18, eff. 7/8/2014. Acts 2003, No. 842, § 7; 2005, No. 1934, § 19; 2009, No. 456, § 11; 2011, No. 570, § 129.

No circuit or district court judge may utilize § 5-4-321 , § 16-90-115 , § 16-90-904 , §§ 16-93-301 - 16-93-303 , § 16-93-314 , or § 27-50-701 or any other program to defer imposition of sentence or enter the person into a diversion program in instances in which the person holds a commercial driver license or a commercial learner's permit and is charged with violating any state or local traffic law other than a parking violation.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 758,§ 18, eff. 7/8/2014.

Acts 2003, No. 842, § 7; 2005, No. 1934, § 19; 2009, No. 456, § 11; 2011, No. 570, § 129.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-17-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 17 / Section 27-17-106
Incorporation of similar statutes
Status: in_force

Subdivisions (1)-(3) and (5) of § 27-16-905 are substantially similar to the offenses described under Article IV, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4, of this compact. In addition, subdivision (4) of § 27-16-905 , regarding perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Office of Driver Services, is also incorporated in and made a part of this compact. Acts 1969, No. 142, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2206.

Subdivisions (1)-(3) and (5) of § 27-16-905 are substantially similar to the offenses described under Article IV, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, and 4, of this compact. In addition, subdivision (4) of § 27-16-905 , regarding perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the Office of Driver Services, is also incorporated in and made a part of this compact.

Acts 1969, No. 142, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1111
Expiration of driver's license when the applicant is not a United States citizen
Status: in_force

(a) If an applicant for a driver's license under this chapter is not a citizen of the United States as provided under § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(ii) -(xi), the expiration date of the driver's license shall be the shortest of: (1) The period provided for under § 27-16-901(a)(1)(A) ; or (2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student. (b) The Office of Driver Services may renew the driver's license only if it is demonstrated that the applicant's continued presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1493,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.

(a) If an applicant for a driver's license under this chapter is not a citizen of the United States as provided under § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(ii) -(xi), the expiration date of the driver's license shall be the shortest of: (1) The period provided for under § 27-16-901(a)(1)(A) ; or (2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(1) The period provided for under § 27-16-901(a)(1)(A) ; or

(2) The last date the applicant may be present in the United States under federal immigration laws, as verified by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services according to: (A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or (B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(A) (i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp. (ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or

(i) The status completion date on a United States Customs and Border Protection Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record or admission stamp.

(ii) If the applicant is the holder of a nonimmigrant visa as described in § 27-16-1105(a)(1)(D)(iv) , an additional two hundred forty (240) days shall be allowed following the status completion date in subdivision (a)(2)(A)(i) of this section if the applicant presents a valid Form I-797C, Notice of Action; or

(B) If the applicant is a spouse or minor child as described under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, of a bona fide student under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(F)(i) as in effect on January 1, 2013, who has been given authorization for optional practical training under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(10)(ii) as in effect on January 1, 2013, the end date on the employment authorization document issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services for the bona fide student.

(b) The Office of Driver Services may renew the driver's license only if it is demonstrated that the applicant's continued presence in the United States is authorized under federal law.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1493,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2009, No. 786, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-208
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 6667; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-409.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 6667; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-409.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-101-606
Penalties
Status: in_force

Each violation of this subchapter shall be punishable by a fine not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), except that the fine for violating § 27-101-602(e) shall be no less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250). Acts 1999, No. 756, § 8.

Each violation of this subchapter shall be punishable by a fine not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100), except that the fine for violating § 27-101-602(e) shall be no less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

Acts 1999, No. 756, § 8.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-74-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter may be called the "Arkansas Highway Beautification Act". Acts 1967, No. 640, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2501.

This chapter may be called the "Arkansas Highway Beautification Act".

Acts 1967, No. 640, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2501.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-3-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 27-3-106
Administrative support
Status: in_force

(a) Administrative support shall be provided by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (b) The department shall employ such personnel as may be necessary to perform adequately the functions of the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council within the limitations of the department's annual appropriations act. (c) The department may utilize any state-appropriated funds or federal funds available for such purposes. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 321, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1993, No. 353, § 5.

(a) Administrative support shall be provided by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(b) The department shall employ such personnel as may be necessary to perform adequately the functions of the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council within the limitations of the department's annual appropriations act.

(c) The department may utilize any state-appropriated funds or federal funds available for such purposes.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 321, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1993, No. 353, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2001 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-14-2001
License required
Status: in_force

(a) No person, unless licensed to do so by the Office of Motor Vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, shall carry on or conduct the business of: (1) A dealer in motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers, of a type subject to registration; (2) A dealer in used parts or used accessories of motor vehicles; or (3) Wrecking or dismantling any vehicle for resale of the parts thereof. (b) (1) Application for a dealer's or wrecker's license shall be made upon the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle and shall contain the name and address of the applicant. (2) (A) When the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall be set forth. (B) When the applicant is a corporation, the names of the principal officers of the corporation, the state in which incorporated, the place or places where the business is to be conducted, the nature of the business, and other information as may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle shall be set forth. (3) Every application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant, if an individual, or, in the event an applicant is a partnership or corporation, then by a partner or officer thereof. (4) Every application shall be accompanied by the fee required by law for each place of business. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-165.

(a) No person, unless licensed to do so by the Office of Motor Vehicle under the provisions of this chapter, shall carry on or conduct the business of: (1) A dealer in motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers, of a type subject to registration; (2) A dealer in used parts or used accessories of motor vehicles; or (3) Wrecking or dismantling any vehicle for resale of the parts thereof.

(1) A dealer in motor vehicles, trailers, or semitrailers, of a type subject to registration;

(2) A dealer in used parts or used accessories of motor vehicles; or

(3) Wrecking or dismantling any vehicle for resale of the parts thereof.

(b) (1) Application for a dealer's or wrecker's license shall be made upon the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle and shall contain the name and address of the applicant. (2) (A) When the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall be set forth. (B) When the applicant is a corporation, the names of the principal officers of the corporation, the state in which incorporated, the place or places where the business is to be conducted, the nature of the business, and other information as may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle shall be set forth. (3) Every application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant, if an individual, or, in the event an applicant is a partnership or corporation, then by a partner or officer thereof. (4) Every application shall be accompanied by the fee required by law for each place of business.

(1) Application for a dealer's or wrecker's license shall be made upon the form prescribed by the Office of Motor Vehicle and shall contain the name and address of the applicant.

(2) (A) When the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall be set forth. (B) When the applicant is a corporation, the names of the principal officers of the corporation, the state in which incorporated, the place or places where the business is to be conducted, the nature of the business, and other information as may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle shall be set forth.

(A) When the applicant is a partnership, the name and address of each partner shall be set forth.

(B) When the applicant is a corporation, the names of the principal officers of the corporation, the state in which incorporated, the place or places where the business is to be conducted, the nature of the business, and other information as may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle shall be set forth.

(3) Every application shall be verified by the oath or affirmation of the applicant, if an individual, or, in the event an applicant is a partnership or corporation, then by a partner or officer thereof.

(4) Every application shall be accompanied by the fee required by law for each place of business.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 65; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-165.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-209
Sale of bonds - Employment of professionals
Status: in_force

(a) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the State Highway Commission, which price may include a discount or a premium. (b) (1) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at private or public sale, and upon such terms as the commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) (A) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of such bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that such offering is being made. (B) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected. (c) (1) The commission is authorized to structure the sale of bonds utilizing such financing techniques as are recommended by its professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. (2) In furtherance of this authorization, the commission may enter into such ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including, without limitation, bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letters of credit and reimbursement agreements. (d) The commission is authorized to retain such professionals as it deems necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the bonds, including, without limitation, legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents. Acts 1999, No. 1027, §§ 8, 9.

(a) The bonds may be sold at a price acceptable to the State Highway Commission, which price may include a discount or a premium.

(b) (1) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at private or public sale, and upon such terms as the commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter. (2) (A) If the bonds are to be sold at public sale, the commission shall give notice of the offering of such bonds in a manner reasonably designed to notify participants in the public finance industry that such offering is being made. (B) The commission shall set the terms and conditions of bidding, including the basis on which the winning bid will be selected.

(1) The bonds may be sold in such manner, either at private or public sale, and upon such terms as the commission shall determine to be reasonable and expedient for effecting the purposes of this subchapter.

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

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

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

(c) (1) The commission is authorized to structure the sale of bonds utilizing such financing techniques as are recommended by its professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter. (2) In furtherance of this authorization, the commission may enter into such ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including, without limitation, bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letters of credit and reimbursement agreements.

(1) The commission is authorized to structure the sale of bonds utilizing such financing techniques as are recommended by its professional advisors in order to take advantage of market conditions and obtain the most favorable interest rates consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(2) In furtherance of this authorization, the commission may enter into such ancillary agreements in connection with the sale of the bonds as it deems necessary and advisable, including, without limitation, bond purchase agreements, remarketing agreements, and letters of credit and reimbursement agreements.

(d) The commission is authorized to retain such professionals as it deems necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the bonds, including, without limitation, legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, §§ 8, 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-24-1108
Transferability
Status: in_force

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

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

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-609 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-609
Volunteer rescue squads
Status: in_force

(a) A person or entity that owns a motor vehicle that is used exclusively by volunteer rescue squads may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a volunteer rescue squad special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the volunteer rescue squad. (b) A motor vehicle licensed under this section shall: (1) Be painted a distinguishing color; and (2) Clearly and conspicuously display the identity of the volunteer rescue squad in letters and figures not less than three inches (3") in height. (c) A motor vehicle purchased for the exclusive use by a volunteer rescue squad shall be exempt from the gross receipts and compensating use tax. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4723, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) A person or entity that owns a motor vehicle that is used exclusively by volunteer rescue squads may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a volunteer rescue squad special license plate to be used exclusively on motor vehicles that are operated for the purposes of the volunteer rescue squad.

(b) A motor vehicle licensed under this section shall: (1) Be painted a distinguishing color; and (2) Clearly and conspicuously display the identity of the volunteer rescue squad in letters and figures not less than three inches (3") in height.

(1) Be painted a distinguishing color; and

(2) Clearly and conspicuously display the identity of the volunteer rescue squad in letters and figures not less than three inches (3") in height.

(c) A motor vehicle purchased for the exclusive use by a volunteer rescue squad shall be exempt from the gross receipts and compensating use tax.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4723, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-312
Registration forms and certificates
Status: in_force

All necessary registration certificates and other forms required by this chapter shall be furnished to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.

All necessary registration certificates and other forms required by this chapter shall be furnished to the Revenue Division of the Department of Finance and Administration by the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-703
Vehicles subject to registration - Exceptions
Status: in_force

Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer when driven or moved upon a highway and every mobile home shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter except: (1) Any vehicle driven or moved upon a highway in conformance with the provisions of this chapter relating to manufacturers, transporters, dealers, lienholders, or nonresidents or under a temporary registration permit issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle as authorized in § 27-14-708 ; (2) Any vehicle which is driven or moved upon a highway only for the purpose of crossing the highway from one (1) property to another; (3) (A) Any implement of husbandry that is only incidentally operated or moved upon a highway whether or not it is subject to registration under this chapter. (B) Incidental use may be established by an affidavit of the owner of the implement of husbandry submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration along with payment of the gross receipts or use tax imposed on the implement of husbandry when the owner applies for and receives a certificate of title to the implement of husbandry. (C) The transportation of logs or timber upon a highway from the point of severance to a point in this state at which the logs or timber first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, conversion, or transformation from their natural or severed state shall not be incidental operation of the implement of husbandry upon a highway. (D) An affidavit to establish incidental use is not required if the implement of husbandry was originally manufactured as an implement of husbandry; (4) Any special mobile equipment as defined in § 27-14-104 ; (5) Any vehicle which is propelled exclusively by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, though not operated upon rails; (6) Manufactured homes or mobile homes for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 ; and (7) No certificates of title need be obtained for any vehicle of a type subject to registration owned by the United States Government. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 32; 1973, No. 596, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132; Acts 2005, No. 1991, § 2.

Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer when driven or moved upon a highway and every mobile home shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter except:

(1) Any vehicle driven or moved upon a highway in conformance with the provisions of this chapter relating to manufacturers, transporters, dealers, lienholders, or nonresidents or under a temporary registration permit issued by the Office of Motor Vehicle as authorized in § 27-14-708 ;

(2) Any vehicle which is driven or moved upon a highway only for the purpose of crossing the highway from one (1) property to another;

(3) (A) Any implement of husbandry that is only incidentally operated or moved upon a highway whether or not it is subject to registration under this chapter. (B) Incidental use may be established by an affidavit of the owner of the implement of husbandry submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration along with payment of the gross receipts or use tax imposed on the implement of husbandry when the owner applies for and receives a certificate of title to the implement of husbandry. (C) The transportation of logs or timber upon a highway from the point of severance to a point in this state at which the logs or timber first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, conversion, or transformation from their natural or severed state shall not be incidental operation of the implement of husbandry upon a highway. (D) An affidavit to establish incidental use is not required if the implement of husbandry was originally manufactured as an implement of husbandry;

(A) Any implement of husbandry that is only incidentally operated or moved upon a highway whether or not it is subject to registration under this chapter.

(B) Incidental use may be established by an affidavit of the owner of the implement of husbandry submitted to the Department of Finance and Administration along with payment of the gross receipts or use tax imposed on the implement of husbandry when the owner applies for and receives a certificate of title to the implement of husbandry.

(C) The transportation of logs or timber upon a highway from the point of severance to a point in this state at which the logs or timber first undergo any processing, preparation for processing, conversion, or transformation from their natural or severed state shall not be incidental operation of the implement of husbandry upon a highway.

(D) An affidavit to establish incidental use is not required if the implement of husbandry was originally manufactured as an implement of husbandry;

(4) Any special mobile equipment as defined in § 27-14-104 ;

(5) Any vehicle which is propelled exclusively by electric power obtained from overhead trolley wires, though not operated upon rails;

(6) Manufactured homes or mobile homes for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 ; and

(7) No certificates of title need be obtained for any vehicle of a type subject to registration owned by the United States Government.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 32; 1973, No. 596, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132; Acts 2005, No. 1991, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1302
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Certified law enforcement officer" means any appointed or elected law enforcement officer or county sheriff employed by a law enforcement agency who: (A) Is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; and (B) Has met the selection and training requirements for certification set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training; (2) "Cold War veteran" means any current or former member of the armed forces of the United States who establishes service during the Cold War era from September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991, by presenting his or her military service discharge record, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of the Department of Defense known as the DD Form 214; (3) "Constable" means a person who is: (A) Elected under Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 47, and the laws of this state to serve as constable; and (B) Currently serving as a constable for and in the county of his or her residence; (4) "Firefighter" means a person who is certified by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board as a certified firefighter or who has retired as a firefighter; (5) "Law enforcement agency" means any public police department, county sheriff's office, or other public agency, force, or organization whose primary responsibility as established by law, statute, or ordinance is the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; (6) "Professional firefighter" means a person who is in good standing with the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association; (7) "Public service" means a service provided by a city, a county, or the state government that requires licensure or certification by the person who is providing the service; and (8) "Retired state trooper" means a former employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who is eligible for and is receiving retirement benefits related to the retiree's employment as a state trooper. Amended by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014. Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 590, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 5; 2009, No. 651, § 2; 2011, No. 986, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Certified law enforcement officer" means any appointed or elected law enforcement officer or county sheriff employed by a law enforcement agency who: (A) Is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; and (B) Has met the selection and training requirements for certification set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training;

(A) Is responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state; and

(B) Has met the selection and training requirements for certification set by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training;

(2) "Cold War veteran" means any current or former member of the armed forces of the United States who establishes service during the Cold War era from September 2, 1945 through December 26, 1991, by presenting his or her military service discharge record, the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of the Department of Defense known as the DD Form 214;

(3) "Constable" means a person who is: (A) Elected under Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 47, and the laws of this state to serve as constable; and (B) Currently serving as a constable for and in the county of his or her residence;

(A) Elected under Arkansas Constitution, Article 7, § 47, and the laws of this state to serve as constable; and

(B) Currently serving as a constable for and in the county of his or her residence;

(4) "Firefighter" means a person who is certified by the Arkansas Fire Protection Services Board as a certified firefighter or who has retired as a firefighter;

(5) "Law enforcement agency" means any public police department, county sheriff's office, or other public agency, force, or organization whose primary responsibility as established by law, statute, or ordinance is the enforcement of the criminal, traffic, or highway laws of this state;

(6) "Professional firefighter" means a person who is in good standing with the Arkansas Professional Fire Fighters Association;

(7) "Public service" means a service provided by a city, a county, or the state government that requires licensure or certification by the person who is providing the service; and

(8) "Retired state trooper" means a former employee of the Division of Arkansas State Police who is eligible for and is receiving retirement benefits related to the retiree's employment as a state trooper.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 586,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 569,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2014.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1; 2007, No. 590, § 1; 2009, No. 632, § 5; 2009, No. 651, § 2; 2011, No. 986, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1012 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1012
Hull identification number verification
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. (2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number. (b) Upon determination by the department that the motorboat does not have a hull identification number as required by subsection (a) of this section, the department shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and (2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) (1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017. (2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number.

(1) The Department of Finance and Administration shall not issue, renew, or update ownership information for a certificate of number under § 27-101-304 or a certificate of title under this subchapter until the department determines whether the motorboat has a primary hull identification number meeting the requirements of 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(2) Verification of the hull identification number may include without limitation a submission of a clear and legible photograph or pencil rubbing of the hull identification number.

(b) Upon determination by the department that the motorboat does not have a hull identification number as required by subsection (a) of this section, the department shall refer the owner of the motorboat to the Boating Law Administrator of the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission to: (1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and (2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

(1) Assign a primary hull identification number; and

(2) Verify that the owner permanently affixes the hull identification number to the motorboat in compliance with 33 C.F.R. Part 181, Subpart C, as in effect on January 1, 2017.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-67-102
Jurisdiction of county court
Status: in_force

This act shall not be construed as divesting the county court of any of its original jurisdiction over the roads granted by the Arkansas Constitution, but the object of this act is to give aid and assistance in the maintenance and improvement of those parts of the public roads of the state laid out as such, so important to the people of the state that they have been designated as state highways. If any action required to be done under this act would interfere with the jurisdiction of the county court over roads conferred by the Arkansas Constitution, it shall be implied that it may be done on order of the county court or proper orders of superior courts on appeal. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 58; Pope's Dig., § 6908; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-514.

This act shall not be construed as divesting the county court of any of its original jurisdiction over the roads granted by the Arkansas Constitution, but the object of this act is to give aid and assistance in the maintenance and improvement of those parts of the public roads of the state laid out as such, so important to the people of the state that they have been designated as state highways. If any action required to be done under this act would interfere with the jurisdiction of the county court over roads conferred by the Arkansas Constitution, it shall be implied that it may be done on order of the county court or proper orders of superior courts on appeal.

Acts 1929, No. 65, § 58; Pope's Dig., § 6908; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-514.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-312
Use of state aid
Status: in_force

(a) Funds deposited into the State Aid Road Fund shall be used exclusively for the construction, reconstruction, and improvements of roads on the state aid road system, except as otherwise provided in this subchapter. (b) A county's allotment from the fund may be used for the purposes of resealing, micro surfacing, and other methods of pavement preservation. (c) Other than funds spent on pavement preservation projects under subsection (b) of this section, funds shall not be spent on a project that does not culminate directly in a paved hard-surfaced road. (d) No such funds shall be used for maintenance of state aid roads. (e) All fund expenditures hereunder shall be made after publication of notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids and the address at which specifications can be acquired. After a public opening of the bids thereon, all contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. Amended by Act 2023, No. 212,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.

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

(b) A county's allotment from the fund may be used for the purposes of resealing, micro surfacing, and other methods of pavement preservation.

(c) Other than funds spent on pavement preservation projects under subsection (b) of this section, funds shall not be spent on a project that does not culminate directly in a paved hard-surfaced road.

(d) No such funds shall be used for maintenance of state aid roads.

(e) All fund expenditures hereunder shall be made after publication of notice to bidders of the date for final reception of bids and the address at which specifications can be acquired. After a public opening of the bids thereon, all contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 212,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 14; 1975, No. 607, § 4; 1975 (Extended Sess., 1976), No. 1037, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-460; reen. Acts 1987, No. 863, § 3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-148 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-148
Housing stipend
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation may pay an intern a housing stipend in the maximum amount authorized by the State Highway Commission from the department's appropriation act. Added by Act 2023, No. 209,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation may pay an intern a housing stipend in the maximum amount authorized by the State Highway Commission from the department's appropriation act.

Added by Act 2023, No. 209,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-608 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-608
Application for duplicate license after deposit unlawful
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful to make application for a duplicate license to operate a motor vehicle during the period when the original license is posted for an appearance in a court. (b) Any person convicted thereof may be punishable by imprisonment of not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both such fine and imprisonment. Acts 1973, No. 246, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.3.

(a) It shall be unlawful to make application for a duplicate license to operate a motor vehicle during the period when the original license is posted for an appearance in a court.

(b) Any person convicted thereof may be punishable by imprisonment of not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500), or both such fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1973, No. 246, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1008.3.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1003 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1003
Applicability
Status: in_force

All passenger motor vehicles and Class One trucks shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.13.

All passenger motor vehicles and Class One trucks shall be subject to the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.13.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-410 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-410
Cooperation with federal agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of Health, the Division of Environmental Quality, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall pursue cooperative agreements with all appropriate federal agencies to ensure the proper disposal of marine sewage in Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3264, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2001, No. 1608, § 5.

The Department of Health, the Division of Environmental Quality, and the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission shall pursue cooperative agreements with all appropriate federal agencies to ensure the proper disposal of marine sewage in Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3264, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2001, No. 1608, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-103
Inclusion of conservation and maintenance materials
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police or any other agency of the state charged with the responsibility of administering a driver training and testing program shall include in any printed driver education materials prepared and distributed by the division a section on fuel conservation and automobile care and maintenance. (b) The conservation section of the driver training and education manual shall include guidelines for obtaining the greatest fuel economy from motor vehicles, the proper care and maintenance of the body, engine, transmission, tires, brakes, and other mechanical equipment, and such other information as the division deems appropriate to better prepare a prospective vehicle driver or owner to operate the vehicle efficiently as well as safely. Acts 1979, No. 755, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1907.

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police or any other agency of the state charged with the responsibility of administering a driver training and testing program shall include in any printed driver education materials prepared and distributed by the division a section on fuel conservation and automobile care and maintenance.

(b) The conservation section of the driver training and education manual shall include guidelines for obtaining the greatest fuel economy from motor vehicles, the proper care and maintenance of the body, engine, transmission, tires, brakes, and other mechanical equipment, and such other information as the division deems appropriate to better prepare a prospective vehicle driver or owner to operate the vehicle efficiently as well as safely.

Acts 1979, No. 755, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1907.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-101-306
Numbering period - Expiration - Renewal
Status: in_force

(a) The certificates of numbers issued pursuant to § 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., and this subchapter may be for a period of three (3) years. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish a system in a manner that the expiration dates of the various certificates of numbers will be evenly distributed throughout the year and each year thereafter to the end that boat certificates of numbers will be renewable as uniformly as practicable throughout each of the twelve (12) months of the license year in each year. (c) Upon request, the secretary shall assign to any owner of two (2) or more boats the same registration period. (d) (1) A fee based on the length of the motorboat as set forth in this subsection shall be charged for the issuance of a certificate of number and for each renewal of each certificate of number. (2) The fee to be collected for certificates shall be as follows: Fee Category 3 Years Vessels less than sixteen feet (16') in length ................................................................................. $ 7.50 Vessels sixteen feet (16') to less than twenty-six feet (26')................................................................ 15.00 Vessels twenty-six feet (26') to less than forty feet (40') .................................................................. 51.00 Vessels forty feet (40') or more ................................................................................................. 105.00 (e) Notice shall be given to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of each certificate of number renewed and of the transfer of any certificate of number. (f) Every certificate of number awarded pursuant to this subchapter shall continue in full force and effect until the expiration of each numbering period unless sooner terminated or discontinued in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (g) Certificates of number may be renewed by the owner in the same manner as is provided in this section for initially securing the certificate and upon: (1) Payment of all fees required in this chapter; (2) If applicable, proof the motorboat or personal watercraft is covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state; (3) Proof the motorboat is listed for assessment; and (4) Proof of payment of required personal property taxes. (h) Unless a certificate of number is renewed on or before the fifteenth day following the expiration thereof, it shall lapse and shall no longer be of any force and effect unless renewed in the manner prescribed in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 13, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4825, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; 1975, No. 237, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1995, No. 517, §§ 15, 16; 1999, No. 468, § 3; 2003, No. 1774, § 9.

(a) The certificates of numbers issued pursuant to § 27-101-101 et seq., § 27-101-201 et seq., and this subchapter may be for a period of three (3) years.

(b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall establish a system in a manner that the expiration dates of the various certificates of numbers will be evenly distributed throughout the year and each year thereafter to the end that boat certificates of numbers will be renewable as uniformly as practicable throughout each of the twelve (12) months of the license year in each year.

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

(d) (1) A fee based on the length of the motorboat as set forth in this subsection shall be charged for the issuance of a certificate of number and for each renewal of each certificate of number. (2) The fee to be collected for certificates shall be as follows: Fee Category 3 Years Vessels less than sixteen feet (16') in length ................................................................................. $ 7.50 Vessels sixteen feet (16') to less than twenty-six feet (26')................................................................ 15.00 Vessels twenty-six feet (26') to less than forty feet (40') .................................................................. 51.00 Vessels forty feet (40') or more ................................................................................................. 105.00

(1) A fee based on the length of the motorboat as set forth in this subsection shall be charged for the issuance of a certificate of number and for each renewal of each certificate of number.

(2) The fee to be collected for certificates shall be as follows: Fee Category 3 Years Vessels less than sixteen feet (16') in length ................................................................................. $ 7.50 Vessels sixteen feet (16') to less than twenty-six feet (26')................................................................ 15.00 Vessels twenty-six feet (26') to less than forty feet (40') .................................................................. 51.00 Vessels forty feet (40') or more ................................................................................................. 105.00

Fee Category 3 Years Vessels less than sixteen feet (16') in length ................................................................................. $ 7.50 Vessels sixteen feet (16') to less than twenty-six feet (26')................................................................ 15.00 Vessels twenty-six feet (26') to less than forty feet (40') .................................................................. 51.00 Vessels forty feet (40') or more ................................................................................................. 105.00

Fee Category

3 Years

Vessels less than sixteen feet (16') in length .................................................................................

$ 7.50

Vessels sixteen feet (16') to less than twenty-six feet (26')................................................................

15.00

Vessels twenty-six feet (26') to less than forty feet (40') ..................................................................

51.00

Vessels forty feet (40') or more .................................................................................................

105.00

(e) Notice shall be given to the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission of each certificate of number renewed and of the transfer of any certificate of number.

(f) Every certificate of number awarded pursuant to this subchapter shall continue in full force and effect until the expiration of each numbering period unless sooner terminated or discontinued in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

(g) Certificates of number may be renewed by the owner in the same manner as is provided in this section for initially securing the certificate and upon: (1) Payment of all fees required in this chapter; (2) If applicable, proof the motorboat or personal watercraft is covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state; (3) Proof the motorboat is listed for assessment; and (4) Proof of payment of required personal property taxes.

(1) Payment of all fees required in this chapter;

(2) If applicable, proof the motorboat or personal watercraft is covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state;

(3) Proof the motorboat is listed for assessment; and

(4) Proof of payment of required personal property taxes.

(h) Unless a certificate of number is renewed on or before the fifteenth day following the expiration thereof, it shall lapse and shall no longer be of any force and effect unless renewed in the manner prescribed in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 13, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4825, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1959, No. 453, § 4; 1963, No. 140, § 1; 1975, No. 237, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-224; Acts 1987, No. 122, § 2; 1995, No. 517, §§ 15, 16; 1999, No. 468, § 3; 2003, No. 1774, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-301
Violations - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to exhibit a red or amber rotating or flashing light on any vehicle except as otherwise provided by this Code or to activate a flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple light except during a funeral procession. (2) If any person affixes or has affixed any red or amber light on any vehicle, this fact shall be prima facie proof that this person did exhibit the light. (b) Except as otherwise provided by this Code, it is unlawful for any person to install, activate, or operate a blue light in or on any vehicle in this state or to possess in or on any vehicle in this state a blue light that is not sealed in the manufacturer's original package. As used in this section, "blue light" means an operable blue light which: (1) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle, or is similar in appearance to a blue light designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and (2) Can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery, the vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery. (c) (1) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A violation of any other provision of this subchapter shall be considered a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense. Acts 1969, No. 96, §§ 4, 5, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-738, 75-739, 75-741; Acts 1997, No. 497, § 1; 2001, No. 322, § 2.

(a) (1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to exhibit a red or amber rotating or flashing light on any vehicle except as otherwise provided by this Code or to activate a flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple light except during a funeral procession. (2) If any person affixes or has affixed any red or amber light on any vehicle, this fact shall be prima facie proof that this person did exhibit the light.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to exhibit a red or amber rotating or flashing light on any vehicle except as otherwise provided by this Code or to activate a flashing, rotating, or oscillating purple light except during a funeral procession.

(2) If any person affixes or has affixed any red or amber light on any vehicle, this fact shall be prima facie proof that this person did exhibit the light.

(b) Except as otherwise provided by this Code, it is unlawful for any person to install, activate, or operate a blue light in or on any vehicle in this state or to possess in or on any vehicle in this state a blue light that is not sealed in the manufacturer's original package. As used in this section, "blue light" means an operable blue light which: (1) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle, or is similar in appearance to a blue light designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and (2) Can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery, the vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery.

(1) Is designed for use by an emergency vehicle, or is similar in appearance to a blue light designed for use by an emergency vehicle; and

(2) Can be operated by use of the vehicle's battery, the vehicle's electrical system, or a dry cell battery.

(c) (1) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor. (2) A violation of any other provision of this subchapter shall be considered a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

(1) A violation of subsection (b) of this section shall be a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) A violation of any other provision of this subchapter shall be considered a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) for each offense.

Acts 1969, No. 96, §§ 4, 5, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-738, 75-739, 75-741; Acts 1997, No. 497, § 1; 2001, No. 322, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-606 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-606
Religious organizations
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The pastor, minister, priest, rabbi, or other person in charge of a religious organization and the chair of the governing body of the religious organization may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a church bus special license plate to be used exclusively on church buses owned and operated by the religious organization. (2) (A) The application for a special license plate under this section shall include an affidavit that: (i) Is signed by each applicant; and (ii) States that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is a church bus as defined under this subchapter. (B) (i) If an application submitted under this section contains statements made with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter, then the affiant is guilty of perjury. (ii) If an affiant under this section pleads guilty to, pleads nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of perjury, then the affiant shall be punished as provided in any other conviction of perjury. (b) This section shall not relieve a religious organization from the payment of gross receipts tax or compensating use tax on the purchase of a church bus. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4720, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) The pastor, minister, priest, rabbi, or other person in charge of a religious organization and the chair of the governing body of the religious organization may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a church bus special license plate to be used exclusively on church buses owned and operated by the religious organization. (2) (A) The application for a special license plate under this section shall include an affidavit that: (i) Is signed by each applicant; and (ii) States that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is a church bus as defined under this subchapter. (B) (i) If an application submitted under this section contains statements made with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter, then the affiant is guilty of perjury. (ii) If an affiant under this section pleads guilty to, pleads nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of perjury, then the affiant shall be punished as provided in any other conviction of perjury.

(1) The pastor, minister, priest, rabbi, or other person in charge of a religious organization and the chair of the governing body of the religious organization may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration for the issuance of a church bus special license plate to be used exclusively on church buses owned and operated by the religious organization.

(2) (A) The application for a special license plate under this section shall include an affidavit that: (i) Is signed by each applicant; and (ii) States that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is a church bus as defined under this subchapter. (B) (i) If an application submitted under this section contains statements made with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter, then the affiant is guilty of perjury. (ii) If an affiant under this section pleads guilty to, pleads nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of perjury, then the affiant shall be punished as provided in any other conviction of perjury.

(A) The application for a special license plate under this section shall include an affidavit that: (i) Is signed by each applicant; and (ii) States that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is a church bus as defined under this subchapter.

(i) Is signed by each applicant; and

(ii) States that the motor vehicle to which the special license plate shall be attached is a church bus as defined under this subchapter.

(B) (i) If an application submitted under this section contains statements made with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter, then the affiant is guilty of perjury. (ii) If an affiant under this section pleads guilty to, pleads nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of perjury, then the affiant shall be punished as provided in any other conviction of perjury.

(i) If an application submitted under this section contains statements made with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter, then the affiant is guilty of perjury.

(ii) If an affiant under this section pleads guilty to, pleads nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of perjury, then the affiant shall be punished as provided in any other conviction of perjury.

(b) This section shall not relieve a religious organization from the payment of gross receipts tax or compensating use tax on the purchase of a church bus.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4720, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-138 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-138
Acquisition of property
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws to the contrary, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, acting on behalf of the State Highway Commission, is hereby authorized, on acquiring whole taxable parcels of property upon which real estate taxes or assessments are due and payable or which shall become due and payable for any time period prior to the acquisition, to collect from the owner or owners of such property such taxes or assessments and to remit such taxes or assessments to the appropriate taxing or assessing authorities. (b) Likewise, upon a showing by the department of such tax or assessment amounts, the courts of this state may deduct such amounts prior to delivering any orders regarding compensation by the department or commission to the owner or owners, and the department shall remit such taxes or assessments to the appropriate taxing or assessing authorities. In those instances where the department acting on behalf of the commission has deposited an estimated just compensation amount with the court, the department shall notify the county tax collector of that deposit. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 372, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1991, No. 961, § 1; 2001, No. 1135, § 1.

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any laws to the contrary, the Arkansas Department of Transportation, acting on behalf of the State Highway Commission, is hereby authorized, on acquiring whole taxable parcels of property upon which real estate taxes or assessments are due and payable or which shall become due and payable for any time period prior to the acquisition, to collect from the owner or owners of such property such taxes or assessments and to remit such taxes or assessments to the appropriate taxing or assessing authorities.

(b) Likewise, upon a showing by the department of such tax or assessment amounts, the courts of this state may deduct such amounts prior to delivering any orders regarding compensation by the department or commission to the owner or owners, and the department shall remit such taxes or assessments to the appropriate taxing or assessing authorities. In those instances where the department acting on behalf of the commission has deposited an estimated just compensation amount with the court, the department shall notify the county tax collector of that deposit.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 372, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1991, No. 961, § 1; 2001, No. 1135, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-615 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-615
Payment upon judgment
Status: in_force

The payment of a judgment arising out of an accident or the payment upon the judgment of an amount equal to the maximum amount which could be required for deposit under this subchapter shall, for the purposes of this subchapter, release the judgment debtor from the liability evidenced by the judgment. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 33; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1433.

The payment of a judgment arising out of an accident or the payment upon the judgment of an amount equal to the maximum amount which could be required for deposit under this subchapter shall, for the purposes of this subchapter, release the judgment debtor from the liability evidenced by the judgment.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 33; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1433.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-33-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 33 / Section 27-33-106
Submission of budget
Status: in_force

Pursuant to Article VI(a) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission shall submit its budgets to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State. Acts 1965, No. 5, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2007.

Pursuant to Article VI(a) of the Vehicle Equipment Safety Compact, the Vehicle Equipment Safety Commission shall submit its budgets to the Chief Fiscal Officer of the State.

Acts 1965, No. 5, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2007.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-21-104 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 27-21-104
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days, or shall be both fined and imprisoned. Acts 1987, No. 804, § 7.

Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than fifty dollars ($50.00) or imprisoned not more than thirty (30) days, or shall be both fined and imprisoned.

Acts 1987, No. 804, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-504 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-66-504
Civil liability
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to the penalty prescribed in § 27-66-503 , the person convicted of violation of §§ 27-66-501 - 27-66-504 , or of the orders of classifications of the State Highway Commission shall be liable in a civil action for all damage occasioned or caused by such violation. However, as to a special trip for the movement of some particular thing or vehicle from one (1) location to another, the fine or penalty provided in § 27-66-503 shall not apply, but that person shall be civilly liable to the proper county or road improvement district for all damages which he may occasion to the public highway over which such movement is made. (b) When a public bridge or part of a public bridge is destroyed or damaged to the extent that the public bridge cannot be used safely, the person convicted of a violation of § 27-66-501 shall be civilly liable to the proper county or road improvement district for the following recoverable damages, including without limitation: (1) The cost of replacement of the public bridge or part of the public bridge without factoring in depreciation of the destroyed public bridge; and (2) The cost of removal of the damaged structure or debris. Amended by Act 2023, No. 887,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 222, § 5, p. 4253; C. & M. Dig., § 5513; Pope's Dig., § 7155; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-125.

(a) In addition to the penalty prescribed in § 27-66-503 , the person convicted of violation of §§ 27-66-501 - 27-66-504 , or of the orders of classifications of the State Highway Commission shall be liable in a civil action for all damage occasioned or caused by such violation. However, as to a special trip for the movement of some particular thing or vehicle from one (1) location to another, the fine or penalty provided in § 27-66-503 shall not apply, but that person shall be civilly liable to the proper county or road improvement district for all damages which he may occasion to the public highway over which such movement is made.

(b) When a public bridge or part of a public bridge is destroyed or damaged to the extent that the public bridge cannot be used safely, the person convicted of a violation of § 27-66-501 shall be civilly liable to the proper county or road improvement district for the following recoverable damages, including without limitation: (1) The cost of replacement of the public bridge or part of the public bridge without factoring in depreciation of the destroyed public bridge; and (2) The cost of removal of the damaged structure or debris.

(1) The cost of replacement of the public bridge or part of the public bridge without factoring in depreciation of the destroyed public bridge; and

(2) The cost of removal of the damaged structure or debris.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 887,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.

Acts 1919 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 222, § 5, p. 4253; C. & M. Dig., § 5513; Pope's Dig., § 7155; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-125.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-34-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 34 / Section 27-34-107
Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A special revenue fund is created which shall be known as the "Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund". (2) The Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund shall consist of: (A) Seventy-five percent (75%) of all fines that are collected for violations of this chapter, which shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, to be deposited into the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund; and (B) Other moneys that may be appropriated, allocated, or donated for the purpose of being placed in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund. (b) (1) The Arkansas Highway Safety Program shall earmark at least fifty percent (50%) of the annual expenditures from the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund for the purchase of child passenger safety seats. (2) If annual funds generated by the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund support the expenditure and if the needs of the program justify the expenditure, the program shall maintain an annual expenditure of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for child passenger safety seats. (3) The child passenger safety seats purchased by the program shall be loaned or rented to hospitals or other groups or individuals, who may lend or rent the child passenger safety seats to others for the purpose of transporting children. (c) After the expenditures described in subsection (b) of this section, the program shall earmark the balance of moneys in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund: (1) To conduct continuing education and public awareness concerning child passenger safety; (2) To encourage and promote proper use of child safety seats and safety belts; and (3) For highway safety planning and administration. Acts 1983, No. 749, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2605; Acts 1995, No. 1274, § 4; 2003, No. 1765, § 35; 2005, No. 878, § 1; 2005, No. 1934, § 20; 2007, No. 827, § 235.

(a) (1) A special revenue fund is created which shall be known as the "Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund". (2) The Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund shall consist of: (A) Seventy-five percent (75%) of all fines that are collected for violations of this chapter, which shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, to be deposited into the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund; and (B) Other moneys that may be appropriated, allocated, or donated for the purpose of being placed in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund.

(1) A special revenue fund is created which shall be known as the "Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund".

(2) The Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund shall consist of: (A) Seventy-five percent (75%) of all fines that are collected for violations of this chapter, which shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, to be deposited into the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund; and (B) Other moneys that may be appropriated, allocated, or donated for the purpose of being placed in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund.

(A) Seventy-five percent (75%) of all fines that are collected for violations of this chapter, which shall be remitted by the tenth day of each month to the Administration of Justice Funds Section on a form provided by the Administration of Justice Funds Section, to be deposited into the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund; and

(B) Other moneys that may be appropriated, allocated, or donated for the purpose of being placed in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund.

(b) (1) The Arkansas Highway Safety Program shall earmark at least fifty percent (50%) of the annual expenditures from the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund for the purchase of child passenger safety seats. (2) If annual funds generated by the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund support the expenditure and if the needs of the program justify the expenditure, the program shall maintain an annual expenditure of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for child passenger safety seats. (3) The child passenger safety seats purchased by the program shall be loaned or rented to hospitals or other groups or individuals, who may lend or rent the child passenger safety seats to others for the purpose of transporting children.

(1) The Arkansas Highway Safety Program shall earmark at least fifty percent (50%) of the annual expenditures from the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund for the purchase of child passenger safety seats.

(2) If annual funds generated by the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund support the expenditure and if the needs of the program justify the expenditure, the program shall maintain an annual expenditure of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for child passenger safety seats.

(3) The child passenger safety seats purchased by the program shall be loaned or rented to hospitals or other groups or individuals, who may lend or rent the child passenger safety seats to others for the purpose of transporting children.

(c) After the expenditures described in subsection (b) of this section, the program shall earmark the balance of moneys in the Arkansas Child Passenger Protection Fund: (1) To conduct continuing education and public awareness concerning child passenger safety; (2) To encourage and promote proper use of child safety seats and safety belts; and (3) For highway safety planning and administration.

(1) To conduct continuing education and public awareness concerning child passenger safety;

(2) To encourage and promote proper use of child safety seats and safety belts; and

(3) For highway safety planning and administration.

Acts 1983, No. 749, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2605; Acts 1995, No. 1274, § 4; 2003, No. 1765, § 35; 2005, No. 878, § 1; 2005, No. 1934, § 20; 2007, No. 827, § 235.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-72-205
Priority of charge against funds
Status: in_force

Upon determination by the State Highway Commission that the agreement has been violated, and commencing on the date of notice to the Treasurer of State, there shall be a charge upon funds set out in this subchapter which shall take priority over any other obligations on the funds. Acts 1939, No. 338, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-420.

Upon determination by the State Highway Commission that the agreement has been violated, and commencing on the date of notice to the Treasurer of State, there shall be a charge upon funds set out in this subchapter which shall take priority over any other obligations on the funds.

Acts 1939, No. 338, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-420.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1014 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1014
Liens invalid without compliance
Status: in_force

A conditional sale contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance, or title retention instrument upon a motorboat, other than a lien dependent upon possession, is not valid against the creditors of an owner acquiring a lien by levy or attachment or subsequent purchasers or encumbrances, with or without notice, until the requirements of this subchapter have been satisfied. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

A conditional sale contract, conditional lease, chattel mortgage, or other lien or encumbrance, or title retention instrument upon a motorboat, other than a lien dependent upon possession, is not valid against the creditors of an owner acquiring a lien by levy or attachment or subsequent purchasers or encumbrances, with or without notice, until the requirements of this subchapter have been satisfied.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-109
Location and construction of landing fields
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall assist in the location of landing fields and the promotion and development of aeronautics throughout the state. (b) The division may use for the construction and development of these fields and for the grading and construction of highways leading thereto, any equipment of the Arkansas Department of Transportation which is not at that time required for other construction purposes. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 642, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 434, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-122.

(a) The Division of Aeronautics shall assist in the location of landing fields and the promotion and development of aeronautics throughout the state.

(b) The division may use for the construction and development of these fields and for the grading and construction of highways leading thereto, any equipment of the Arkansas Department of Transportation which is not at that time required for other construction purposes.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 642, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 786,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 434, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 22; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-122.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-21-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 27-21-101
Purpose
Status: in_force

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to regulate the use of recreational all-terrain vehicles by restricting their use on the public streets and highways of this state. This law seeks to ensure the safety and general welfare of the citizens of Arkansas by limiting the situations where all-terrain vehicles are permitted to be used in a dangerous and unsafe fashion. Acts 1987, No. 804, § 1.

It is the intent and purpose of this chapter to regulate the use of recreational all-terrain vehicles by restricting their use on the public streets and highways of this state. This law seeks to ensure the safety and general welfare of the citizens of Arkansas by limiting the situations where all-terrain vehicles are permitted to be used in a dangerous and unsafe fashion.

Acts 1987, No. 804, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-703
Voter authorization of toll facility
Status: in_force

The approval of the voters within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority is required to authorize the development of a toll facility, the initial toll rate, and the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness pledged thereto subject to the provisions of § 27-76-701(d) . Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

The approval of the voters within the boundaries of the regional mobility authority is required to authorize the development of a toll facility, the initial toll rate, and the maximum amount of bonded indebtedness pledged thereto subject to the provisions of § 27-76-701(d) .

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-24-402
Metal plates required on state highway vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission shall not be required to purchase a license plate from the Department of Finance and Administration for a motor vehicle, truck, or trailer owned or leased by the Arkansas Department of Transportation or as otherwise determined by minute order of the commission. (b) (1) The commission shall procure and place upon each vehicle owned or leased by the Arkansas Department of Transportation a metal plate that contains legible: (A) Words that state that the vehicle upon which the plate is placed belongs to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) Numbers that correlate with a list of all metal plates placed on vehicles that belong to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) The commission shall keep and maintain a complete list that includes: (A) The number of all metal plates placed upon vehicles belonging to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) (i) A description of the vehicle on which each plate is placed. (ii) The description shall include the vehicle identification number, the motor number, the model number, or other unique identification of the vehicle. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 328, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) The State Highway Commission shall not be required to purchase a license plate from the Department of Finance and Administration for a motor vehicle, truck, or trailer owned or leased by the Arkansas Department of Transportation or as otherwise determined by minute order of the commission.

(b) (1) The commission shall procure and place upon each vehicle owned or leased by the Arkansas Department of Transportation a metal plate that contains legible: (A) Words that state that the vehicle upon which the plate is placed belongs to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) Numbers that correlate with a list of all metal plates placed on vehicles that belong to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. (2) The commission shall keep and maintain a complete list that includes: (A) The number of all metal plates placed upon vehicles belonging to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) (i) A description of the vehicle on which each plate is placed. (ii) The description shall include the vehicle identification number, the motor number, the model number, or other unique identification of the vehicle.

(1) The commission shall procure and place upon each vehicle owned or leased by the Arkansas Department of Transportation a metal plate that contains legible: (A) Words that state that the vehicle upon which the plate is placed belongs to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) Numbers that correlate with a list of all metal plates placed on vehicles that belong to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(A) Words that state that the vehicle upon which the plate is placed belongs to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and

(B) Numbers that correlate with a list of all metal plates placed on vehicles that belong to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

(2) The commission shall keep and maintain a complete list that includes: (A) The number of all metal plates placed upon vehicles belonging to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and (B) (i) A description of the vehicle on which each plate is placed. (ii) The description shall include the vehicle identification number, the motor number, the model number, or other unique identification of the vehicle.

(A) The number of all metal plates placed upon vehicles belonging to the Arkansas Department of Transportation; and

(B) (i) A description of the vehicle on which each plate is placed. (ii) The description shall include the vehicle identification number, the motor number, the model number, or other unique identification of the vehicle.

(i) A description of the vehicle on which each plate is placed.

(ii) The description shall include the vehicle identification number, the motor number, the model number, or other unique identification of the vehicle.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 328, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-719 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-719
No renewal of certificates of title
Status: in_force

Certificates of title need not be renewed annually but shall remain valid until cancelled by the Office of Motor Vehicle for cause or upon a transfer of any interest shown therein. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 43; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-143.

Certificates of title need not be renewed annually but shall remain valid until cancelled by the Office of Motor Vehicle for cause or upon a transfer of any interest shown therein.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 43; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-143.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1010 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1010
Arkansas School for the Deaf
Status: in_force

(a) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall issue a special license plate for the Arkansas School for the Deaf in the manner and subject to the conditions provided under this subchapter. (b) The special Arkansas School for the Deaf motor vehicle license plate shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf; (2) Contain the words "Arkansas School for the Deaf" and a picture showing the American Sign Language hand shape for "I Love You"; and (3) Be numbered consecutively. (c) The secretary shall determine the amount of the cost for the issuance of the special license plate under this section as follows: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design that shall be based on the cost of the initial order; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design. (d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc., to be used for foundation purposes; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee 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 § 27-24-1005 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4751, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4750, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 726, § 4.

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

(b) The special Arkansas School for the Deaf motor vehicle license plate shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf; (2) Contain the words "Arkansas School for the Deaf" and a picture showing the American Sign Language hand shape for "I Love You"; and (3) Be numbered consecutively.

(1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas School for the Blind and the Arkansas School for the Deaf;

(2) Contain the words "Arkansas School for the Deaf" and a picture showing the American Sign Language hand shape for "I Love You"; and

(3) Be numbered consecutively.

(c) The secretary shall determine the amount of the cost for the issuance of the special license plate under this section as follows: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design that shall be based on the cost of the initial order; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design.

(1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design that shall be based on the cost of the initial order;

(2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or

(3) The combination of subdivisions (c)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design.

(d) The department shall issue a special license plate under this section upon payment of: (1) The fee required by law for registration of the motor vehicle; (2) (A) Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to cover the design-use contribution. (B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc., to be used for foundation purposes; and (3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee 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 Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc., to be used for foundation purposes; and

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

(B) The design-use contribution shall be remitted monthly to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc., to be used for foundation purposes; and

(3) (A) A handling and administrative fee of ten dollars ($10.00). (B) The handling and administrative fee 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 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 § 27-24-1005 . (2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc.

(1) A special license plate issued under this section may be renewed annually or replaced under the procedures set out in § 27-24-1005 .

(2) However, the division shall remit the fees collected under § 27-24-1005(b)(2) on a monthly basis to the Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation, Inc.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4751, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4750, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 726, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-703 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-19-703
Suspension or revocation of license for conviction or bail forfeiture - Exceptions
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever, under any law of this state, the license of any person is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction or a forfeiture of bail, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend the registration of all vehicles registered in the name of the person as owner, except that: (1) If the owner has previously given or shall immediately give and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future with respect to all vehicles registered by the person as the owner, the Office of Driver Services shall not suspend the registration unless otherwise required by law; or (2) If a conviction arose out of the operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned by or leased to the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, or a municipality thereof, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend or revoke the license only with respect to the operation of vehicles not so owned or leased and shall not suspend the registration of any vehicle so owned or leased. (b) The suspension or revocation required in subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect and the Office of Driver Services shall not issue to the person any new or renewal of license or register or reregister in the name of the person as owner any vehicle until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and not then unless and until the person shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future. Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 46, 47; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1446, 75-1447.

(a) Whenever, under any law of this state, the license of any person is suspended or revoked by reason of a conviction or a forfeiture of bail, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend the registration of all vehicles registered in the name of the person as owner, except that: (1) If the owner has previously given or shall immediately give and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future with respect to all vehicles registered by the person as the owner, the Office of Driver Services shall not suspend the registration unless otherwise required by law; or (2) If a conviction arose out of the operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned by or leased to the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, or a municipality thereof, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend or revoke the license only with respect to the operation of vehicles not so owned or leased and shall not suspend the registration of any vehicle so owned or leased.

(1) If the owner has previously given or shall immediately give and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility for the future with respect to all vehicles registered by the person as the owner, the Office of Driver Services shall not suspend the registration unless otherwise required by law; or

(2) If a conviction arose out of the operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned by or leased to the United States, this state, or any political subdivision of this state, or a municipality thereof, the Office of Driver Services shall suspend or revoke the license only with respect to the operation of vehicles not so owned or leased and shall not suspend the registration of any vehicle so owned or leased.

(b) The suspension or revocation required in subsection (a) of this section shall remain in effect and the Office of Driver Services shall not issue to the person any new or renewal of license or register or reregister in the name of the person as owner any vehicle until permitted under the motor vehicle laws of this state, and not then unless and until the person shall give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future.

Acts 1953, No. 347, §§ 46, 47; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1446, 75-1447.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-311 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-311
Conditions for use of state aid
Status: in_force

Any county shall be entitled to receive state aid and to expend state aid moneys in conjunction with moneys furnished by said county on state aid roads in such county on projects approved for construction in such county provided: (1) The state aid system in the county has been designated and approved as provided in this subchapter; (2) (A) The county has employed a county engineer who is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 to act on behalf of the county as a whole. (B) If a county judge is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 , the county judge may perform the duties provided in this section for the county engineer. (C) A county may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services instead of employing a county engineer. (D) The cost of employing a county engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services is paid from the county road funds of the county and is not payable from the County Aid Fund. (E) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects; (3) An annual program shall have been filed by the county with the Division of State Aid Road Construction and approved by the state aid engineer and in accordance with the uniform design standards and specifications set up by the state aid engineer. However, the program may be modified or revised in whole or in part by the state aid engineer, with the agreement of the county involved; and (4) The county has complied with all rules promulgated by the state aid engineer. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 417, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1973, No. 445, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-456; Acts 2011, No. 897, § 19.

Any county shall be entitled to receive state aid and to expend state aid moneys in conjunction with moneys furnished by said county on state aid roads in such county on projects approved for construction in such county provided:

(1) The state aid system in the county has been designated and approved as provided in this subchapter;

(2) (A) The county has employed a county engineer who is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 to act on behalf of the county as a whole. (B) If a county judge is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 , the county judge may perform the duties provided in this section for the county engineer. (C) A county may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services instead of employing a county engineer. (D) The cost of employing a county engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services is paid from the county road funds of the county and is not payable from the County Aid Fund. (E) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects;

(A) The county has employed a county engineer who is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 to act on behalf of the county as a whole.

(B) If a county judge is a professional engineer as defined in § 17-30-101 , the county judge may perform the duties provided in this section for the county engineer.

(C) A county may contract with the Arkansas Department of Transportation for engineering services instead of employing a county engineer.

(D) The cost of employing a county engineer or contracting with the department for engineering services is paid from the county road funds of the county and is not payable from the County Aid Fund.

(E) Engineering costs on federal-aid projects may be included as a cost item of the projects;

(3) An annual program shall have been filed by the county with the Division of State Aid Road Construction and approved by the state aid engineer and in accordance with the uniform design standards and specifications set up by the state aid engineer. However, the program may be modified or revised in whole or in part by the state aid engineer, with the agreement of the county involved; and

(4) The county has complied with all rules promulgated by the state aid engineer.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 417, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-456; Acts 2011, No. 897, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-120 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-120
Rulemaking authority
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to adopt rules after consulting with, and with the concurrence of, the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3132, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 326, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 20.

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to adopt rules after consulting with, and with the concurrence of, the State Highway Commission and the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3132, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 326, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 20.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-36-102
Exemptions from provisions
Status: in_force

The provisions of this chapter with respect to lamps on vehicles shall not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, or farm tractors except as made applicable by this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.

The provisions of this chapter with respect to lamps on vehicles shall not apply to implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers, or farm tractors except as made applicable by this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1004 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-51-1004
Passing when stopped prohibited
Status: in_force

(a) When a school bus stops and displays its alternating red warning lights for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, every operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle meeting or overtaking the school bus from any direction shall bring the motor vehicle or motorcycle to a complete stop not less than thirty feet (30') before reaching the school bus. (b) The operator of the motor vehicle or motorcycle shall not start up or attempt to pass in any direction until the school bus has finished receiving or discharging its passengers and is in motion again. (c) A violation of this section includes the failure of the operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle to comply with subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section while operating the motor vehicle or motorcycle upon: (1) A public road, street, or highway; (2) Private or public property open to the general public; or (3) A private or public road, driveway, or parking lot belonging to a kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) private or public school. (d) If the operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle fails to comply with subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section while demonstrating a reckless disregard for the safety of the passengers of the school bus, the operator upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. Amended by Act 2021, No. 264,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021. Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 2A, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1953, No. 356, § 1; 1957, No. 322, § 1; 1985, No. 1083, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658; Acts 1989, No. 243, § 1; 2005, No. 2128, § 5.

(a) When a school bus stops and displays its alternating red warning lights for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers, every operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle meeting or overtaking the school bus from any direction shall bring the motor vehicle or motorcycle to a complete stop not less than thirty feet (30') before reaching the school bus.

(b) The operator of the motor vehicle or motorcycle shall not start up or attempt to pass in any direction until the school bus has finished receiving or discharging its passengers and is in motion again.

(c) A violation of this section includes the failure of the operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle to comply with subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section while operating the motor vehicle or motorcycle upon: (1) A public road, street, or highway; (2) Private or public property open to the general public; or (3) A private or public road, driveway, or parking lot belonging to a kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) private or public school.

(1) A public road, street, or highway;

(2) Private or public property open to the general public; or

(3) A private or public road, driveway, or parking lot belonging to a kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12) private or public school.

(d) If the operator of a motor vehicle or motorcycle fails to comply with subsection (a) or subsection (b) of this section while demonstrating a reckless disregard for the safety of the passengers of the school bus, the operator upon conviction is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 264,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 166,§ 2A, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 356, § 1; 1957, No. 322, § 1; 1985, No. 1083, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-658; Acts 1989, No. 243, § 1; 2005, No. 2128, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-203 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-203
Online insurance verification system
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall establish an advisory group consisting of representatives of the State Insurance Department, insurance companies, the Division of Arkansas State Police, and other agencies or entities to: (1) Facilitate the implementation of the online insurance verification system; (2) Develop a guide for insurers providing data and other information necessary for compliance along with other necessary rules; (3) Coordinate and conduct a testing phase; (4) Identify necessary changes during the testing phase; and (5) Issue recommendations based on periodic reviews of the online insurance verification system. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Cooperate with insurers in implementing the online insurance verification system; (2) Establish the online insurance verification system framework necessary to assist insurers using multiple keys for greater matching accuracy, including without limitation: (A) National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code numbers; (B) Vehicle identification numbers; (C) Policy numbers; and (D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group; and (3) Be responsible for keeping the advisory group informed on implementation status. (c) Each insurer shall cooperate with the Department of Finance and Administration in establishing the online insurance verification system. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3128, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019. Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall establish an advisory group consisting of representatives of the State Insurance Department, insurance companies, the Division of Arkansas State Police, and other agencies or entities to: (1) Facilitate the implementation of the online insurance verification system; (2) Develop a guide for insurers providing data and other information necessary for compliance along with other necessary rules; (3) Coordinate and conduct a testing phase; (4) Identify necessary changes during the testing phase; and (5) Issue recommendations based on periodic reviews of the online insurance verification system.

(1) Facilitate the implementation of the online insurance verification system;

(2) Develop a guide for insurers providing data and other information necessary for compliance along with other necessary rules;

(3) Coordinate and conduct a testing phase;

(4) Identify necessary changes during the testing phase; and

(5) Issue recommendations based on periodic reviews of the online insurance verification system.

(b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Cooperate with insurers in implementing the online insurance verification system; (2) Establish the online insurance verification system framework necessary to assist insurers using multiple keys for greater matching accuracy, including without limitation: (A) National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code numbers; (B) Vehicle identification numbers; (C) Policy numbers; and (D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group; and (3) Be responsible for keeping the advisory group informed on implementation status.

(1) Cooperate with insurers in implementing the online insurance verification system;

(2) Establish the online insurance verification system framework necessary to assist insurers using multiple keys for greater matching accuracy, including without limitation: (A) National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code numbers; (B) Vehicle identification numbers; (C) Policy numbers; and (D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group; and

(A) National Association of Insurance Commissioners company code numbers;

(B) Vehicle identification numbers;

(C) Policy numbers; and

(D) Other key or keys specified by the advisory group; and

(3) Be responsible for keeping the advisory group informed on implementation status.

(c) Each insurer shall cooperate with the Department of Finance and Administration in establishing the online insurance verification system.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3128, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 869,§ 10, eff. 7/24/2019.

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1307 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-51-1307
Opening door on traffic side
Status: in_force

No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 94; 1959, No. 307, § 40; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-651.

No person shall open the door of a motor vehicle on the side available to moving traffic unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so, nor shall any person leave a door open on the side of a vehicle available to moving traffic for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 94; 1959, No. 307, § 40; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-651.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-108
Instruction manual
Status: in_force

The driver's instruction manual of the Division of Arkansas State Police issued to persons who are preparing to take a driver's license examination shall include information on driver and highway safety matters, including: (1) The effects of the consumption of beverage alcohol products and the use of illegal drugs, prescription drugs, and nonprescription drugs on the ability of a person to operate a motor vehicle; (2) The hazards of driving while under the influence; (3) The penalties for driving while under the influence; (4) The effect and hazards of discarding litter upon or along the public highways of Arkansas and the penalties for violations of the Litter Control Act, § 8-6-401 et seq.; and (5) The effects and hazards of unsafe driving through highway work zones and the penalties for violations for driving unsafely through highway work zones. Acts 1995, No. 711, § 1; 1995, No. 1105, § 1; 2001, No. 853, § 1.

The driver's instruction manual of the Division of Arkansas State Police issued to persons who are preparing to take a driver's license examination shall include information on driver and highway safety matters, including:

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

(2) The hazards of driving while under the influence;

(3) The penalties for driving while under the influence;

(4) The effect and hazards of discarding litter upon or along the public highways of Arkansas and the penalties for violations of the Litter Control Act, § 8-6-401 et seq.; and

(5) The effects and hazards of unsafe driving through highway work zones and the penalties for violations for driving unsafely through highway work zones.

Acts 1995, No. 711, § 1; 1995, No. 1105, § 1; 2001, No. 853, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-315 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-315
Signs regulatory in nature
Status: in_force

(a) For the purposes of this subchapter and for the purposes of enforcing any law of this state relating to penalizing an owner or operator who parks a vehicle in a space designated for use by a person with a disability and whose vehicle does not properly and legally display a special license plate, a van-accessible parking decal, or a special certificate provided under this subchapter, it shall be presumed that: (1) The identification of areas designated for use by persons with disabilities is regulatory in nature; (2) The identified areas are intended for exclusive use by persons with disabilities whose vehicles are properly identified; and (3) Penalties shall be imposed on the owner or operator of a vehicle that is not properly identified and is parked in one (1) of those areas designated for parking only by persons with disabilities. (b) (1) Any of the following designations that are displayed on each parking space for persons with disabilities and visible to the driver's eye level shall be enforced as provided under this subchapter and are regulatory in nature: (A) A sign that displays the blue and white international symbol of access accompanied by one (1) or more of the phrases referenced under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section; (B) A sign that states any of the following: (i) "Disabled Parking"; (ii) "Van Accessible"; (iii) "Handicapped Parking"; (iv) "Reserved for Handicapped"; (v) "Reserved Parking" with the blue and white international symbol of access; or (vi) "Permit Required - Towing Enforced"; or (C) A sign that is compliant with R7-8, R7-8a, or R7-8b of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration. (2) Corresponding pavement markings of the blue and white international symbol of access are preferred but not required for enforcement of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2019. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.12; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 4; 1991, No. 656, § 13; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 4.

(a) For the purposes of this subchapter and for the purposes of enforcing any law of this state relating to penalizing an owner or operator who parks a vehicle in a space designated for use by a person with a disability and whose vehicle does not properly and legally display a special license plate, a van-accessible parking decal, or a special certificate provided under this subchapter, it shall be presumed that: (1) The identification of areas designated for use by persons with disabilities is regulatory in nature; (2) The identified areas are intended for exclusive use by persons with disabilities whose vehicles are properly identified; and (3) Penalties shall be imposed on the owner or operator of a vehicle that is not properly identified and is parked in one (1) of those areas designated for parking only by persons with disabilities.

(1) The identification of areas designated for use by persons with disabilities is regulatory in nature;

(2) The identified areas are intended for exclusive use by persons with disabilities whose vehicles are properly identified; and

(3) Penalties shall be imposed on the owner or operator of a vehicle that is not properly identified and is parked in one (1) of those areas designated for parking only by persons with disabilities.

(b) (1) Any of the following designations that are displayed on each parking space for persons with disabilities and visible to the driver's eye level shall be enforced as provided under this subchapter and are regulatory in nature: (A) A sign that displays the blue and white international symbol of access accompanied by one (1) or more of the phrases referenced under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section; (B) A sign that states any of the following: (i) "Disabled Parking"; (ii) "Van Accessible"; (iii) "Handicapped Parking"; (iv) "Reserved for Handicapped"; (v) "Reserved Parking" with the blue and white international symbol of access; or (vi) "Permit Required - Towing Enforced"; or (C) A sign that is compliant with R7-8, R7-8a, or R7-8b of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration. (2) Corresponding pavement markings of the blue and white international symbol of access are preferred but not required for enforcement of this subchapter.

(1) Any of the following designations that are displayed on each parking space for persons with disabilities and visible to the driver's eye level shall be enforced as provided under this subchapter and are regulatory in nature: (A) A sign that displays the blue and white international symbol of access accompanied by one (1) or more of the phrases referenced under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section; (B) A sign that states any of the following: (i) "Disabled Parking"; (ii) "Van Accessible"; (iii) "Handicapped Parking"; (iv) "Reserved for Handicapped"; (v) "Reserved Parking" with the blue and white international symbol of access; or (vi) "Permit Required - Towing Enforced"; or (C) A sign that is compliant with R7-8, R7-8a, or R7-8b of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration.

(A) A sign that displays the blue and white international symbol of access accompanied by one (1) or more of the phrases referenced under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section;

(B) A sign that states any of the following: (i) "Disabled Parking"; (ii) "Van Accessible"; (iii) "Handicapped Parking"; (iv) "Reserved for Handicapped"; (v) "Reserved Parking" with the blue and white international symbol of access; or (vi) "Permit Required - Towing Enforced"; or

(i) "Disabled Parking";

(ii) "Van Accessible";

(iii) "Handicapped Parking";

(iv) "Reserved for Handicapped";

(v) "Reserved Parking" with the blue and white international symbol of access; or

(vi) "Permit Required - Towing Enforced"; or

(C) A sign that is compliant with R7-8, R7-8a, or R7-8b of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices promulgated by the Federal Highway Administration.

(2) Corresponding pavement markings of the blue and white international symbol of access are preferred but not required for enforcement of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 9, eff. 1/1/2019.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 10; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.12; Acts 1987, No. 59, § 4; 1991, No. 656, § 13; 2005, No. 2202, § 2; 2007, No. 753, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-36-204
When lighted lamps required
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a highway within this state at any time from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred feet (500') ahead shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as stated. (2) (A) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices, as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, during any period in which the vehicle's windshield wipers are being used for clearing or cleaning rain, snow, or other precipitation from the windshield because of inclement weather. (B) (i) No vehicle or the operator of the vehicle shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for violations of the requirements of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (ii) When any vehicle operator is stopped by a law enforcement officer and the law enforcement officer notes that the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section have not been violated, any fine levied against the vehicle operator as a result of being stopped shall be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) as an incentive to comply with the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and, if a person is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads nolo contendere, or forfeits bond for a violation hereof, no court costs or other costs or fees shall be assessed. (b) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle upon a street or highway within this state at any time shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as stated. (c) Whenever a requirement is declared as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which the lamps or devices shall be visible, the provisions shall apply during the times stated in subsection (a) of this section in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated. (d) Whenever a requirement is declared as to the mounted height of lamps or devices, it shall mean from the center of the lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when the vehicle is without a load. Amended by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 104; Pope's Dig., § 6761; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 41; 1967, No. 295, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-702; Acts 1995, No. 808, § 1; 1997, No. 356, § 1.

(a) (1) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a highway within this state at any time from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred feet (500') ahead shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as stated. (2) (A) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices, as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, during any period in which the vehicle's windshield wipers are being used for clearing or cleaning rain, snow, or other precipitation from the windshield because of inclement weather. (B) (i) No vehicle or the operator of the vehicle shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for violations of the requirements of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (ii) When any vehicle operator is stopped by a law enforcement officer and the law enforcement officer notes that the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section have not been violated, any fine levied against the vehicle operator as a result of being stopped shall be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) as an incentive to comply with the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and, if a person is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads nolo contendere, or forfeits bond for a violation hereof, no court costs or other costs or fees shall be assessed.

(1) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a highway within this state at any time from one-half (½) hour after sunset to one-half (½) hour before sunrise and at any other time when there is not sufficient light to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred feet (500') ahead shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as stated.

(2) (A) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices, as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, during any period in which the vehicle's windshield wipers are being used for clearing or cleaning rain, snow, or other precipitation from the windshield because of inclement weather. (B) (i) No vehicle or the operator of the vehicle shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for violations of the requirements of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (ii) When any vehicle operator is stopped by a law enforcement officer and the law enforcement officer notes that the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section have not been violated, any fine levied against the vehicle operator as a result of being stopped shall be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) as an incentive to comply with the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (C) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and, if a person is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads nolo contendere, or forfeits bond for a violation hereof, no court costs or other costs or fees shall be assessed.

(A) Every vehicle, except motorcycles and motor-driven cycles, upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices, as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, during any period in which the vehicle's windshield wipers are being used for clearing or cleaning rain, snow, or other precipitation from the windshield because of inclement weather.

(B) (i) No vehicle or the operator of the vehicle shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for violations of the requirements of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section. (ii) When any vehicle operator is stopped by a law enforcement officer and the law enforcement officer notes that the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section have not been violated, any fine levied against the vehicle operator as a result of being stopped shall be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) as an incentive to comply with the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(i) No vehicle or the operator of the vehicle shall be stopped, inspected, or detained solely for violations of the requirements of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(ii) When any vehicle operator is stopped by a law enforcement officer and the law enforcement officer notes that the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section have not been violated, any fine levied against the vehicle operator as a result of being stopped shall be reduced by five dollars ($5.00) as an incentive to comply with the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section.

(C) Any person who violates the provisions of subdivision (a)(2)(A) of this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed twenty-five dollars ($25.00), and, if a person is convicted, pleads guilty, pleads nolo contendere, or forfeits bond for a violation hereof, no court costs or other costs or fees shall be assessed.

(b) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle upon a street or highway within this state at any time shall display lighted lamps and illuminating devices as respectively required for different classes of vehicles, subject to exceptions with respect to parked vehicles as stated.

(c) Whenever a requirement is declared as to distance from which certain lamps and devices shall render objects visible or within which the lamps or devices shall be visible, the provisions shall apply during the times stated in subsection (a) of this section in respect to a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted highway under normal atmospheric conditions, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated.

(d) Whenever a requirement is declared as to the mounted height of lamps or devices, it shall mean from the center of the lamp or device to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands when the vehicle is without a load.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 1142,§ 6, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 104; Pope's Dig., § 6761; Acts 1959, No. 307, § 41; 1967, No. 295, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-702; Acts 1995, No. 808, § 1; 1997, No. 356, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-707 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-707
Application for specially constructed vehicles, reconstructed vehicles, or foreign vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially constructed vehicle, reconstructed vehicle, or foreign vehicle, that fact shall be stated in the application. (2) With reference to every foreign vehicle which has been registered previously outside of this state, the owner shall surrender to the Office of Motor Vehicle all registration plates, registration cards, and certificates of title, or other evidence of foreign registration as may be in his or her possession or under his or her control, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section. (b) Where in the course of interstate operation of a vehicle registered in another state it is desirable to retain registration of the vehicle in the other states, the applicant need not surrender, but shall submit for inspection, evidence of foreign registration, and the Office of Motor Vehicle, upon a proper showing, shall register the vehicle in this state but shall not issue a certificate of title for the vehicle. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-134.

(a) (1) In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially constructed vehicle, reconstructed vehicle, or foreign vehicle, that fact shall be stated in the application. (2) With reference to every foreign vehicle which has been registered previously outside of this state, the owner shall surrender to the Office of Motor Vehicle all registration plates, registration cards, and certificates of title, or other evidence of foreign registration as may be in his or her possession or under his or her control, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(1) In the event the vehicle to be registered is a specially constructed vehicle, reconstructed vehicle, or foreign vehicle, that fact shall be stated in the application.

(2) With reference to every foreign vehicle which has been registered previously outside of this state, the owner shall surrender to the Office of Motor Vehicle all registration plates, registration cards, and certificates of title, or other evidence of foreign registration as may be in his or her possession or under his or her control, except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.

(b) Where in the course of interstate operation of a vehicle registered in another state it is desirable to retain registration of the vehicle in the other states, the applicant need not surrender, but shall submit for inspection, evidence of foreign registration, and the Office of Motor Vehicle, upon a proper showing, shall register the vehicle in this state but shall not issue a certificate of title for the vehicle.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 34; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-134.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-118 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-118
Additional bond issues - Equality
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission may provide in its resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture executed in connection therewith that additional bonds may thereafter be authorized and issued, at one (1) time or from time to time, when necessary for the completion of the construction or reconstruction of any bridge and the acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of approaches thereto, or for the completion of the construction of any ferry and the acquisition and construction of approaches thereto. (b) Additional bonds will be secured and be payable from the revenues of the bridge or ferry equally with all other bonds issued pursuant to the resolution, without preference or distinction between any one bond and any other bond by reason of priority of issuance or otherwise. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-627.

(a) The State Highway Commission may provide in its resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds or in the trust indenture executed in connection therewith that additional bonds may thereafter be authorized and issued, at one (1) time or from time to time, when necessary for the completion of the construction or reconstruction of any bridge and the acquisition, construction, and reconstruction of approaches thereto, or for the completion of the construction of any ferry and the acquisition and construction of approaches thereto.

(b) Additional bonds will be secured and be payable from the revenues of the bridge or ferry equally with all other bonds issued pursuant to the resolution, without preference or distinction between any one bond and any other bond by reason of priority of issuance or otherwise.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 11; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-627.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-89-201
Creation of commission - Members
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint three (3) commissioners to enter into a compact on behalf of the State of Arkansas with the State of Mississippi. (b) Any two (2) of the commissioners so appointed, together with the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas, may act to enter into the compact set out in § 27-89-202 . (c) Vacancies occurring in the office of any appointed commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for the unexpired term. Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 27, eff. 4/12/2023. Acts 1951, No. 66, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2101, 76-2103.

(a) The Governor, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, shall appoint three (3) commissioners to enter into a compact on behalf of the State of Arkansas with the State of Mississippi.

(b) Any two (2) of the commissioners so appointed, together with the Attorney General of the State of Arkansas, may act to enter into the compact set out in § 27-89-202 .

(c) Vacancies occurring in the office of any appointed commissioner shall be filled by appointment by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate for the unexpired term.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 794,§ 27, eff. 4/12/2023.

Acts 1951, No. 66, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2101, 76-2103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-306
Functional classes
Status: in_force

The six (6) functional classes by levels of service that are made applicable to the network of public highways, roads, and streets in Arkansas are as follows: Click here to view form. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2705.

The six (6) functional classes by levels of service that are made applicable to the network of public highways, roads, and streets in Arkansas are as follows:

Click here to view form.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2705.

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Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-50-601
Procedure not exclusive
Status: in_force

The provisions of this subchapter shall govern all police officers in making arrests without a warrant for violations of this act for offenses committed in their presence, but the procedure prescribed in this subchapter shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for an offense of like grade. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 157; Pope's Dig., § 6817; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1010.

The provisions of this subchapter shall govern all police officers in making arrests without a warrant for violations of this act for offenses committed in their presence, but the procedure prescribed in this subchapter shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for an offense of like grade.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 157; Pope's Dig., § 6817; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1010.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-303
Rules
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall promulgate rules covering the application for, and issuance of, special permits for the safe movement of manufactured home units in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3139, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 331, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 264, § 8; 1985, No. 153, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-835.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall promulgate rules covering the application for, and issuance of, special permits for the safe movement of manufactured home units in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3139, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 331, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 264, § 8; 1985, No. 153, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-835.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 15 / Section 27-14-1502
Operations in adjoining cities and towns separated by state line
Status: in_force

(a) Where any person, firm, or corporation is engaged in a general taxicab business of transporting persons for hire in adjoining cities and incorporated towns which are separated by a state line, where the motor vehicles or taxicabs are operated in this state under a franchise contract or permit with the Arkansas city or town, where the motor vehicles or taxicabs are not operated on any of the roads or highways in this state outside of the corporate limits of the city or town, and where the motor vehicles or taxicabs shall pay to this state motor vehicle fuel tax, at the applicable rate as fixed by the law of this state, upon all of the motor vehicle fuel used in the operation of the motor vehicles or taxicabs, then the fee to be paid to this state for the registration and licensing of any motor vehicle or taxicab so used by any person, firm, or corporation shall not exceed the fee provided by law in the adjoining state for the motor vehicle or taxicab. (b) This section shall not apply to motor buses being operated in lieu of a streetcar system in adjoining cities or incorporated towns which are separated by a state line. Acts 1939, No. 177, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-202.

(a) Where any person, firm, or corporation is engaged in a general taxicab business of transporting persons for hire in adjoining cities and incorporated towns which are separated by a state line, where the motor vehicles or taxicabs are operated in this state under a franchise contract or permit with the Arkansas city or town, where the motor vehicles or taxicabs are not operated on any of the roads or highways in this state outside of the corporate limits of the city or town, and where the motor vehicles or taxicabs shall pay to this state motor vehicle fuel tax, at the applicable rate as fixed by the law of this state, upon all of the motor vehicle fuel used in the operation of the motor vehicles or taxicabs, then the fee to be paid to this state for the registration and licensing of any motor vehicle or taxicab so used by any person, firm, or corporation shall not exceed the fee provided by law in the adjoining state for the motor vehicle or taxicab.

(b) This section shall not apply to motor buses being operated in lieu of a streetcar system in adjoining cities or incorporated towns which are separated by a state line.

Acts 1939, No. 177, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-202.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-108
Acquisition of property
Status: in_force

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, or villages may acquire private or public property and property rights for controlled-access facilities and service roads, including rights of access, air, view, and light. The property and property rights may be acquired by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation in the same manner as the units are authorized by law to acquire property or property rights in connection with highways and streets within their respective jurisdictions. (b) All property rights acquired under the provisions of this chapter shall be in fee simple. (c) In connection with the acquisition of property or property rights for any controlled-access facility or portion thereof, or service road in connection therewith, the state, county, city, town, or village highway authority may, in its discretion, acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land if by so doing the interests of the public will be best served, even though the entire lot, block, or tract is not immediately needed for the right-of-way proper. (d) Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for purposes of this chapter shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest to the end that the provision of controlled-access facilities may be expedited. Acts 1953, No. 383, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2205, 76-2206.

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, or villages may acquire private or public property and property rights for controlled-access facilities and service roads, including rights of access, air, view, and light. The property and property rights may be acquired by gift, devise, purchase, or condemnation in the same manner as the units are authorized by law to acquire property or property rights in connection with highways and streets within their respective jurisdictions.

(b) All property rights acquired under the provisions of this chapter shall be in fee simple.

(c) In connection with the acquisition of property or property rights for any controlled-access facility or portion thereof, or service road in connection therewith, the state, county, city, town, or village highway authority may, in its discretion, acquire an entire lot, block, or tract of land if by so doing the interests of the public will be best served, even though the entire lot, block, or tract is not immediately needed for the right-of-way proper.

(d) Court proceedings necessary to acquire property or property rights for purposes of this chapter shall take precedence over all other causes not involving the public interest to the end that the provision of controlled-access facilities may be expedited.

Acts 1953, No. 383, §§ 5, 6; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-2205, 76-2206.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-407 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-407
State Aid Street Fund
Status: in_force

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "State Aid Street Fund", there to be used for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of the state aid street system. (b) (1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities. (2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned. (3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 . (4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality must be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street project shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 5, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; 1977, No. 241, § 2; 1977 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-467; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) There is created in the State Treasury a fund to be known as the "State Aid Street Fund", there to be used for construction, reconstruction, and improvements of the state aid street system.

(b) (1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities. (2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned. (3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 . (4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality must be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street project shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

(1) All revenues deposited into the fund shall be apportioned to the municipalities as prescribed in § 27-72-413 for the distribution on the state aid street system among the various municipalities.

(2) The apportioned funds shall remain for a period of two (2) years from the date they are apportioned.

(3) Any unused funds shall be returned to the fund for redistribution in accordance with § 27-72-413 .

(4) (A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality must be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents. (B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street project shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

(A) For a municipality to receive these funds, the municipality must be matched in the ratio of ninety percent (90%) of moneys from the fund to not less than ten percent (10%) municipal matching funds for all municipalities with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000) residents.

(B) For all other municipalities, the state aid street project shall be funded at one hundred percent (100%), and all municipalities receiving moneys from the fund shall comply with the provisions of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 5, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; 1977, No. 241, § 2; 1977 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 23, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-467; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-72-202
Duties of commission and Treasurer of State
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission, upon receipt of written notice from the Federal Highway Administration to the effect that political subdivisions have violated the agreement set out in § 27-72-201 , shall immediately proceed to investigate the report and shall make a final determination of the amount of money necessary to maintain the projects properly. (b) After this determination, the commission shall, by resolution, inform the Treasurer of State of the facts. (c) The Treasurer of State shall immediately withhold payment as set out in § 27-72-201 and transmit his warrants as funds accrue from time to time to the commission until the amount determined by the commission is fully satisfied. (d) In the event the amount of the County Aid Fund payable or to be payable to the respective political subdivisions is over and above the amount determined by the commission, then after being informed by the commission, the Treasurer of State shall release and transmit his warrant for the remainder to the proper authorities of the respective counties who have violated the agreement. Acts 1939, No. 338, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-417.

(a) The State Highway Commission, upon receipt of written notice from the Federal Highway Administration to the effect that political subdivisions have violated the agreement set out in § 27-72-201 , shall immediately proceed to investigate the report and shall make a final determination of the amount of money necessary to maintain the projects properly.

(b) After this determination, the commission shall, by resolution, inform the Treasurer of State of the facts.

(c) The Treasurer of State shall immediately withhold payment as set out in § 27-72-201 and transmit his warrants as funds accrue from time to time to the commission until the amount determined by the commission is fully satisfied.

(d) In the event the amount of the County Aid Fund payable or to be payable to the respective political subdivisions is over and above the amount determined by the commission, then after being informed by the commission, the Treasurer of State shall release and transmit his warrant for the remainder to the proper authorities of the respective counties who have violated the agreement.

Acts 1939, No. 338, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-417.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-111 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-111
Purchase of equipment and supplies
Status: in_force

The following procedures shall be used by the State Highway Commission in the purchasing of all materials, supplies, and equipment: (1) The commission may at current prices purchase materials, supplies, and equipment where the cost does not exceed the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) without the formality of advertising or taking bids; and (2) (A) In making purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment, the estimated total cost of which will exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), the commission shall advertise in one (1) newspaper of statewide circulation seven (7) days prior to the date of receiving bids a notice to the effect that sealed bids will be received by the commission up to a time and date to be mentioned therein for furnishing the articles specified in the bid proposal. (B) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, price, quality, delivery cost, and time being considered. The commission shall advertise for price quotations on maintenance materials to be used for a six-month period, location and delivery cost to be considered in computing bids. However, if, in the opinion of the commission, bids submitted are not in the best interest of the state, it may reject any or all bids and may readvertise for bids. (C) All bids received by the commission pursuant to this section shall be filed and preserved for a period of two (2) years. Acts 1951, No. 247, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-241, 76-242.

The following procedures shall be used by the State Highway Commission in the purchasing of all materials, supplies, and equipment:

(1) The commission may at current prices purchase materials, supplies, and equipment where the cost does not exceed the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) without the formality of advertising or taking bids; and

(2) (A) In making purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment, the estimated total cost of which will exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), the commission shall advertise in one (1) newspaper of statewide circulation seven (7) days prior to the date of receiving bids a notice to the effect that sealed bids will be received by the commission up to a time and date to be mentioned therein for furnishing the articles specified in the bid proposal. (B) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, price, quality, delivery cost, and time being considered. The commission shall advertise for price quotations on maintenance materials to be used for a six-month period, location and delivery cost to be considered in computing bids. However, if, in the opinion of the commission, bids submitted are not in the best interest of the state, it may reject any or all bids and may readvertise for bids. (C) All bids received by the commission pursuant to this section shall be filed and preserved for a period of two (2) years.

(A) In making purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment, the estimated total cost of which will exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), the commission shall advertise in one (1) newspaper of statewide circulation seven (7) days prior to the date of receiving bids a notice to the effect that sealed bids will be received by the commission up to a time and date to be mentioned therein for furnishing the articles specified in the bid proposal.

(B) Contracts shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, price, quality, delivery cost, and time being considered. The commission shall advertise for price quotations on maintenance materials to be used for a six-month period, location and delivery cost to be considered in computing bids. However, if, in the opinion of the commission, bids submitted are not in the best interest of the state, it may reject any or all bids and may readvertise for bids.

(C) All bids received by the commission pursuant to this section shall be filed and preserved for a period of two (2) years.

Acts 1951, No. 247, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-241, 76-242.