Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-51-1602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Emergency" means a situation in which a person is in need of assistance from any of the following: (A) Law enforcement personnel; (B) Fire department personnel; (C) Public safety personnel; (D) Emergency medical personnel; or (E) A 911 public safety communications center; (2) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ; (3) "Texting" means reading from or manually entering data into a wireless telecommunications device, including doing so for the purpose of short message service texting, emailing, instant messaging, or engaging in another form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication; (4) "Wireless interactive communication" means talking, typing, texting, emailing, or accessing information on the internet via Wi-Fi, cellular data, or similar means; and (5) (A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a handheld cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to talk or type, send, or read text or data through manual input. (B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; (v) Hands-free wireless telephone or device; or (vi) Global positioning or navigation device system. Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 353, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1; 2011, No. 37, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Emergency" means a situation in which a person is in need of assistance from any of the following: (A) Law enforcement personnel; (B) Fire department personnel; (C) Public safety personnel; (D) Emergency medical personnel; or (E) A 911 public safety communications center;

(A) Law enforcement personnel;

(B) Fire department personnel;

(C) Public safety personnel;

(D) Emergency medical personnel; or

(E) A 911 public safety communications center;

(2) "Serious physical injury" means physical injury that: (A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or (B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ;

(A) Creates a substantial risk of death; or

(B) Causes protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of health, or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ;

(3) "Texting" means reading from or manually entering data into a wireless telecommunications device, including doing so for the purpose of short message service texting, emailing, instant messaging, or engaging in another form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication;

(4) "Wireless interactive communication" means talking, typing, texting, emailing, or accessing information on the internet via Wi-Fi, cellular data, or similar means; and

(5) (A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a handheld cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to talk or type, send, or read text or data through manual input. (B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; (v) Hands-free wireless telephone or device; or (vi) Global positioning or navigation device system.

(A) "Wireless telecommunications device" means a handheld cellular telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, or a substantially similar wireless device that is readily removable from a vehicle and is used to talk or type, send, or read text or data through manual input.

(B) "Wireless telecommunications device" does not include a: (i) Citizens band radio; (ii) Citizens band radio hybrid; (iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device; (iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service; (v) Hands-free wireless telephone or device; or (vi) Global positioning or navigation device system.

(i) Citizens band radio;

(ii) Citizens band radio hybrid;

(iii) Commercial two-way radio communication device;

(iv) Two-way radio transmitter or receiver used by a licensee of the Federal Communications Commission in the Amateur Radio Service;

(v) Hands-free wireless telephone or device; or

(vi) Global positioning or navigation device system.

Amended by Act 2023, No. 445,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2023.

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

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 353, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 197, § 1; 2009, No. 247, § 1; 2011, No. 37, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-86-302
Application to state bridges
Status: in_force

It is expressly declared that this subchapter shall apply to all toll bridges owned or operated by the State of Arkansas or any of its agencies. Acts 1943, No. 275, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1612.

It is expressly declared that this subchapter shall apply to all toll bridges owned or operated by the State of Arkansas or any of its agencies.

Acts 1943, No. 275, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1612.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-4001 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 40 / Section 27-15-4001
Buses converted to or equipped as campers
Status: in_force

(a) Any person in this state who owns a school bus or other bus which has been converted to or equipped as a camper and is used solely as a camper may register it and obtain special motor vehicle license plates for it upon application to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and upon the payment of an annual registration fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00). (b) No more than one (1) family or six (6) persons, whichever shall be the greater number, shall be transported upon the public highways of this state in a camper bus licensed under the provisions of this section. (c) Any person owning a camper bus registered and licensed pursuant to this section who shall use the bus or permit it to be used for any purpose other than as a camper bus or who shall operate or permit it to be operated in violation of this section shall be required to pay the annual registration fee prescribed by law for other motor vehicles of the same class as such motor vehicle, and in addition, shall pay a penalty in an amount equal to one-half (½) of the annual fee. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4630, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1965, No. 87, §§ 1, 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-285, 75-286; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) Any person in this state who owns a school bus or other bus which has been converted to or equipped as a camper and is used solely as a camper may register it and obtain special motor vehicle license plates for it upon application to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration and upon the payment of an annual registration fee of thirteen dollars ($13.00).

(b) No more than one (1) family or six (6) persons, whichever shall be the greater number, shall be transported upon the public highways of this state in a camper bus licensed under the provisions of this section.

(c) Any person owning a camper bus registered and licensed pursuant to this section who shall use the bus or permit it to be used for any purpose other than as a camper bus or who shall operate or permit it to be operated in violation of this section shall be required to pay the annual registration fee prescribed by law for other motor vehicles of the same class as such motor vehicle, and in addition, shall pay a penalty in an amount equal to one-half (½) of the annual fee.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4630, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 87, §§ 1, 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-285, 75-286; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2005 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 20 / Section 27-51-2005
Controlling authority
Status: in_force

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the State Highway Commission shall implement the laws governing autonomous vehicles and fully autonomous vehicles under this subchapter. (b) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. (c) Except as otherwise provided by law, a local entity may not impose additional requirements on autonomous vehicles or fully autonomous vehicles, including without limitation: (1) Requirements providing for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles or fully autonomous vehicles; or (2) The imposition of a tax on: (A) An autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle; or (B) The operation of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle. (d) This subchapter does not limit the applicability of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act, § 23-112-101 et seq. Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the State Highway Commission shall implement the laws governing autonomous vehicles and fully autonomous vehicles under this subchapter.

(b) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter.

(c) Except as otherwise provided by law, a local entity may not impose additional requirements on autonomous vehicles or fully autonomous vehicles, including without limitation: (1) Requirements providing for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles or fully autonomous vehicles; or (2) The imposition of a tax on: (A) An autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle; or (B) The operation of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle.

(1) Requirements providing for the safe operation of autonomous vehicles or fully autonomous vehicles; or

(2) The imposition of a tax on: (A) An autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle; or (B) The operation of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle.

(A) An autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle; or

(B) The operation of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle.

(d) This subchapter does not limit the applicability of the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Commission Act, § 23-112-101 et seq.

Added by Act 2021, No. 619,§ 3, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-805 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-50-805
Credibility as witness not affected
Status: in_force

The forfeiture of a bond or the conviction of a person upon a charge of violating any provision of this act or other traffic regulation or rule less than a felony shall not affect or impair the credibility of the person as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3148, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 159; Pope's Dig., § 6819; Acts 1961, No. 216, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1012.

The forfeiture of a bond or the conviction of a person upon a charge of violating any provision of this act or other traffic regulation or rule less than a felony shall not affect or impair the credibility of the person as a witness in any civil or criminal proceeding.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3148, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 159; Pope's Dig., § 6819; Acts 1961, No. 216, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1012.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-50-802
Certain speeding convictions not included in report - Exception for chauffeurs
Status: in_force

(a) All courts in this state required by law to furnish records of convictions of all motor vehicle violations to the Office of Driver Services shall continue to furnish the records, but in compiling reports of convictions of traffic violations, the Office of Driver Services shall not include in the traffic violation report of any individual any conviction for the offense of speeding if the conviction is based on speeding upon a public highway in excess of fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.) speed limit as established pursuant to Pub. L. No. 93-239 of January 2, 1974, but less than seventy-five miles per hour (75 m.p.h.). (b) The Office of Driver Services shall include in the traffic violation report of any person holding a chauffeur's license any conviction for the offense of speeding in excess of the fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.) speed limit as established pursuant to Pub. L. No. 93-239 of January 2, 1974, to the employer of the person and shall furnish the complete driver history record of the person pursuant to a written authorization as provided in § 27-50-908 to the employer of the person holding a chauffeur's license. Acts 1975, No. 276, § 1; 1983, No. 834, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1013.1; Acts 1987, No. 721, § 1.

(a) All courts in this state required by law to furnish records of convictions of all motor vehicle violations to the Office of Driver Services shall continue to furnish the records, but in compiling reports of convictions of traffic violations, the Office of Driver Services shall not include in the traffic violation report of any individual any conviction for the offense of speeding if the conviction is based on speeding upon a public highway in excess of fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.) speed limit as established pursuant to Pub. L. No. 93-239 of January 2, 1974, but less than seventy-five miles per hour (75 m.p.h.).

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall include in the traffic violation report of any person holding a chauffeur's license any conviction for the offense of speeding in excess of the fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.) speed limit as established pursuant to Pub. L. No. 93-239 of January 2, 1974, to the employer of the person and shall furnish the complete driver history record of the person pursuant to a written authorization as provided in § 27-50-908 to the employer of the person holding a chauffeur's license.

Acts 1975, No. 276, § 1; 1983, No. 834, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1013.1; Acts 1987, No. 721, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-53-402
Failure to pay small damage claims
Status: in_force

(a) In all cases wherein loss or damage occurs to property resulting from motor vehicle collision amounting to one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, and the defendant liable, without meritorious defense, shall fail to pay the loss or damage within sixty (60) days after written notice of the claim has been received, then the defendant shall be liable to pay the person entitled thereto double the amount of the loss or damage, together with a reasonable attorney's fee, which shall not be less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), and court costs. (b) This liability, which is limited to damage to property, attaches when liability is denied and suit is filed. Acts 1957, No. 283, § 1; 1981, No. 800, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-918; Acts 1987, No. 70, § 1.

(a) In all cases wherein loss or damage occurs to property resulting from motor vehicle collision amounting to one thousand dollars ($1,000) or less, and the defendant liable, without meritorious defense, shall fail to pay the loss or damage within sixty (60) days after written notice of the claim has been received, then the defendant shall be liable to pay the person entitled thereto double the amount of the loss or damage, together with a reasonable attorney's fee, which shall not be less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250), and court costs.

(b) This liability, which is limited to damage to property, attaches when liability is denied and suit is filed.

Acts 1957, No. 283, § 1; 1981, No. 800, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-918; Acts 1987, No. 70, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-310 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-15-310
Display of special license plate or certificate
Status: in_force

(a) No vehicle licensed by the State of Arkansas to operate on the public highways shall display a special license plate issued for a vehicle owned by a person with a disability, or a facsimile thereof, unless the owner or primary user of the vehicle meets the definition of person with a disability as defined in § 27-15-302 . (b) No vehicle shall display the special certificate unless the vehicle is being used for the purpose of transporting the person with a disability to whom the special certificate was issued. (c) No vehicle shall display a special license plate with a van-accessible parking decal or a special certificate with a van-accessible parking decal unless the vehicle is being used for the purpose of transporting the person with a disability for whom the van-accessible parking decal was issued. Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 7, eff. 11/13/2017. Acts 1985, No. 907, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.8; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 7; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) No vehicle licensed by the State of Arkansas to operate on the public highways shall display a special license plate issued for a vehicle owned by a person with a disability, or a facsimile thereof, unless the owner or primary user of the vehicle meets the definition of person with a disability as defined in § 27-15-302 .

(b) No vehicle shall display the special certificate unless the vehicle is being used for the purpose of transporting the person with a disability to whom the special certificate was issued.

(c) No vehicle shall display a special license plate with a van-accessible parking decal or a special certificate with a van-accessible parking decal unless the vehicle is being used for the purpose of transporting the person with a disability for whom the van-accessible parking decal was issued.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 799,§ 7, eff. 11/13/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 907, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-296.8; Acts 1991, No. 656, § 7; 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1902 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-14-1902
Application for license
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing motor homes in this state shall apply for a motor home manufacturers' license for the sole purpose of delivering or transporting the manufacturers' motor homes on the public highways and streets of this state from the manufacturer to a distributor or from the manufacturer to a dealer or from the manufacturer to a consumer. (2) All applications for manufacturers' master license plates shall be made to the Office of Motor Vehicle. (b) Both manufacturers' master license plates and manufacturers' extra plates shall expire annually on December 31, and applications for renewal shall be made between January 1 and January 31 of the succeeding year. Acts 1973, No. 503, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-292, 75-292.2.

(a) (1) Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing motor homes in this state shall apply for a motor home manufacturers' license for the sole purpose of delivering or transporting the manufacturers' motor homes on the public highways and streets of this state from the manufacturer to a distributor or from the manufacturer to a dealer or from the manufacturer to a consumer. (2) All applications for manufacturers' master license plates shall be made to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(1) Any person, firm, or corporation engaged in the business of manufacturing motor homes in this state shall apply for a motor home manufacturers' license for the sole purpose of delivering or transporting the manufacturers' motor homes on the public highways and streets of this state from the manufacturer to a distributor or from the manufacturer to a dealer or from the manufacturer to a consumer.

(2) All applications for manufacturers' master license plates shall be made to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(b) Both manufacturers' master license plates and manufacturers' extra plates shall expire annually on December 31, and applications for renewal shall be made between January 1 and January 31 of the succeeding year.

Acts 1973, No. 503, §§ 1, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-292, 75-292.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-22-208
Reporting violations
Status: in_force

(a) If an insurance company fails to consistently allow access through an online insurance verification system to verify coverage of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, the Department of Finance and Administration shall notify the State Insurance Department of repeated violations that the Department of Finance and Administration is not able to resolve with the insurer. (b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall provide the form and manner of transmission for the purposes of notifying the State Insurance Department and insurer under subsection (a) of this section. (c) The State Insurance Department may impose a penalty or fine under § 23-60-108 . Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.

(a) If an insurance company fails to consistently allow access through an online insurance verification system to verify coverage of motor vehicle liability insurance coverage, the Department of Finance and Administration shall notify the State Insurance Department of repeated violations that the Department of Finance and Administration is not able to resolve with the insurer.

(b) The Department of Finance and Administration shall provide the form and manner of transmission for the purposes of notifying the State Insurance Department and insurer under subsection (a) of this section.

(c) The State Insurance Department may impose a penalty or fine under § 23-60-108 .

Added by Act 2017, No. 1016,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-50-701
Postponement of judgment
Status: in_force

In traffic misdemeanor cases, other than cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the judge shall have authority to postpone judgment for not more than one (1) year, during which period the defendant shall be in a probationary status, supervised or unsupervised, and shall remain in probationary status until judgment is entered. Acts 1985, No. 967, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1059.

In traffic misdemeanor cases, other than cases involving driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the judge shall have authority to postpone judgment for not more than one (1) year, during which period the defendant shall be in a probationary status, supervised or unsupervised, and shall remain in probationary status until judgment is entered.

Acts 1985, No. 967, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1059.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-51-102
Penalties generally - Disposition of fines
Status: in_force

(a) Any person violating the provisions of this act shall, except as otherwise provided in this act, upon conviction be fined as provided by the provisions of this act. (b) (1) Any offender who shall have been found guilty of any violation of any section of this act and fined and who shall within six (6) months thereafter be convicted of a second violation of such section may be fined in a sum not exceeding double the penalty provided for in this act for a first violation. In addition thereto, he or she may have his or her certificate or license issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration revoked for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days. (2) For a third or subsequent violation of a section within six (6) months after the date of such violation, the certificate or license may in addition to the fine provided for the second offense be revoked for a period not exceeding six (6) months. (c) Any person whose license shall have been revoked for a violation of any of the provisions of this act and who shall drive or operate a motor vehicle within the State of Arkansas during the period for which his or her license shall have been revoked, or any person who having once been convicted of a failure to comply with the provisions requiring the registration by chauffeurs shall fail or refuse to comply with these provisions shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined in a sum not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both, at the discretion of the court. (d) All fines imposed for the violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be collected and disbursed under § 16-13-709 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4814, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 19, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7435; Pope's Dig., § 6647; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-663; Acts 2011, No. 1218, § 14.

(a) Any person violating the provisions of this act shall, except as otherwise provided in this act, upon conviction be fined as provided by the provisions of this act.

(b) (1) Any offender who shall have been found guilty of any violation of any section of this act and fined and who shall within six (6) months thereafter be convicted of a second violation of such section may be fined in a sum not exceeding double the penalty provided for in this act for a first violation. In addition thereto, he or she may have his or her certificate or license issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration revoked for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days. (2) For a third or subsequent violation of a section within six (6) months after the date of such violation, the certificate or license may in addition to the fine provided for the second offense be revoked for a period not exceeding six (6) months.

(1) Any offender who shall have been found guilty of any violation of any section of this act and fined and who shall within six (6) months thereafter be convicted of a second violation of such section may be fined in a sum not exceeding double the penalty provided for in this act for a first violation. In addition thereto, he or she may have his or her certificate or license issued by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration revoked for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days.

(2) For a third or subsequent violation of a section within six (6) months after the date of such violation, the certificate or license may in addition to the fine provided for the second offense be revoked for a period not exceeding six (6) months.

(c) Any person whose license shall have been revoked for a violation of any of the provisions of this act and who shall drive or operate a motor vehicle within the State of Arkansas during the period for which his or her license shall have been revoked, or any person who having once been convicted of a failure to comply with the provisions requiring the registration by chauffeurs shall fail or refuse to comply with these provisions shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction may be fined in a sum not to exceed two hundred dollars ($200) or imprisoned in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both, at the discretion of the court.

(d) All fines imposed for the violation of any of the provisions of this act shall be collected and disbursed under § 16-13-709 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4814, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 19, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7435; Pope's Dig., § 6647; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-663; Acts 2011, No. 1218, § 14.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1025 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1025
Reregistration and issuance of a new title - Filing
Status: in_force

(a) When satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the transfer of a motorboat and of the right of the transferee to receive a new registration and certificate of title under this chapter, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall reregister the motorboat under § 27-101-304 and issue a new certificate of title under this subchapter as upon an original application. (b) The request for reregistration and issuance of a new certificate of title shall be accompanied by: (1) A properly endorsed certificate of title; (2) A completed application for registration and certificate of title as required in this chapter; (3) 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; (4) Payment of all required fees; and (5) Any other documents that may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle. (c) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall: (1) Retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title; and (2) Maintain the file required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to permit the tracing of the certificate of title. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) When satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the transfer of a motorboat and of the right of the transferee to receive a new registration and certificate of title under this chapter, the Office of Motor Vehicle shall reregister the motorboat under § 27-101-304 and issue a new certificate of title under this subchapter as upon an original application.

(b) The request for reregistration and issuance of a new certificate of title shall be accompanied by: (1) A properly endorsed certificate of title; (2) A completed application for registration and certificate of title as required in this chapter; (3) 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; (4) Payment of all required fees; and (5) Any other documents that may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(1) A properly endorsed certificate of title;

(2) A completed application for registration and certificate of title as required in this chapter;

(3) 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;

(4) Payment of all required fees; and

(5) Any other documents that may be required by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(c) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall: (1) Retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title; and (2) Maintain the file required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to permit the tracing of the certificate of title.

(1) Retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title; and

(2) Maintain the file required under subdivision (c)(1) of this section to permit the tracing of the certificate of title.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-718 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-718
Application for renewal of registration
Status: in_force

Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner, upon proper application and by payment of the registration fee for the vehicle, as provided by law. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 44; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-144.

Application for renewal of a vehicle registration shall be made by the owner, upon proper application and by payment of the registration fee for the vehicle, as provided by law.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 44; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-144.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-125 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-125
Suspension of commercial driver license for delinquent child support
Status: in_force

All types of commercial driver licenses shall be subject to suspension for nonpayment of child support under § 9-14-239 . Acts 1993, No. 1241, § 1; 1995, No. 1184, § 23; 1997, No. 1296, §§ 39, 40; 2001, No. 1248, § 15.

All types of commercial driver licenses shall be subject to suspension for nonpayment of child support under § 9-14-239 .

Acts 1993, No. 1241, § 1; 1995, No. 1184, § 23; 1997, No. 1296, §§ 39, 40; 2001, No. 1248, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-50-804
Records inadmissible in civil actions
Status: in_force

No record of the forfeiture of a bond or of the conviction of any person for any violation of this subtitle shall be admissible as evidence in any court in any civil action. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 158; Pope's Dig., § 6818; Acts 1961, No. 216, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1011.

No record of the forfeiture of a bond or of the conviction of any person for any violation of this subtitle shall be admissible as evidence in any court in any civil action.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 158; Pope's Dig., § 6818; Acts 1961, No. 216, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1011.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1313 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-24-1313
United States veterans
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "U. S. Veteran" to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she has served in the: (1) United States Army; (2) United States Navy; (3) United States Marine Corps; (4) United States Air Force; (5) United States Coast Guard; (6) Army National Guard; or (7) Air National Guard. (b) (1) The special license plate shall be of the same basic design as military service and veterans special license plates issued under § 27-24-209 , except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, the plate shall bear a decal stating "U. S. Veteran". (2) The special license plate shall include a decal showing the veteran's branch of service. (c) (1) A United States veteran may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section. (2) The initial application and registration fee for the license plate created under this section is the full fee amount as specified in § 27-14-601(a) . (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the amount specified in § 27-14-601(a) . (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is five dollars ($5.00). (d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, the United States veteran shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a United States veteran. (e) The special license plate created under this section may be used only on a motor vehicle as defined and classified in § 27-24-103 . (f) The registration of a special license plate under this section may: (1) Continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and manner required by law; and (2) Be renewed as provided under §§ 27-14-1012 and 27-14-1013 . Acts 2011, No. 727, § 2.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration shall create for issuance a special license plate that bears a decal stating "U. S. Veteran" to be issued to an eligible applicant who establishes that he or she has served in the: (1) United States Army; (2) United States Navy; (3) United States Marine Corps; (4) United States Air Force; (5) United States Coast Guard; (6) Army National Guard; or (7) Air National Guard.

(1) United States Army;

(2) United States Navy;

(3) United States Marine Corps;

(4) United States Air Force;

(5) United States Coast Guard;

(6) Army National Guard; or

(7) Air National Guard.

(b) (1) The special license plate shall be of the same basic design as military service and veterans special license plates issued under § 27-24-209 , except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, the plate shall bear a decal stating "U. S. Veteran". (2) The special license plate shall include a decal showing the veteran's branch of service.

(1) The special license plate shall be of the same basic design as military service and veterans special license plates issued under § 27-24-209 , except that in lieu of the legend "The Natural State" at the bottom of the special license plate, the plate shall bear a decal stating "U. S. Veteran".

(2) The special license plate shall include a decal showing the veteran's branch of service.

(c) (1) A United States veteran may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section. (2) The initial application and registration fee for the license plate created under this section is the full fee amount as specified in § 27-14-601(a) . (3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the amount specified in § 27-14-601(a) . (4) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is five dollars ($5.00).

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

(2) The initial application and registration fee for the license plate created under this section is the full fee amount as specified in § 27-14-601(a) .

(3) The fee for the renewal of a special license plate under this section is the amount specified in § 27-14-601(a) .

(4) The replacement fee for a special license plate issued under this section is five dollars ($5.00).

(d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, the United States veteran shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she is a United States veteran.

(e) The special license plate created under this section may be used only on a motor vehicle as defined and classified in § 27-24-103 .

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

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

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

Acts 2011, No. 727, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-24-1208
Use of funds
Status: in_force

(a) An institution of higher education in the state that receives funds under this subchapter from the design-use contribution fee shall use one hundred percent (100%) of the funds exclusively for academic or need-based scholarships. (b) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the endowment funds of the participating institutions of higher education that distribute the funds derived from the special license plates under this subchapter. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) An institution of higher education in the state that receives funds under this subchapter from the design-use contribution fee shall use one hundred percent (100%) of the funds exclusively for academic or need-based scholarships.

(b) Procedures and criteria used to determine the distribution of the scholarships shall be established and followed by the endowment funds of the participating institutions of higher education that distribute the funds derived from the special license plates under this subchapter.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-34-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 34 / Section 27-34-102
Legislative intent
Status: in_force

It is the legislative intent that all state, university, county, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as all physicians and hospitals, in recognition of the problems, including death and serious injury, associated with unrestrained children in motor vehicles, conduct a continuing safety and public awareness campaign so as to encourage and promote the use of child passenger safety seats. Acts 1983, No. 749, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2607.

It is the legislative intent that all state, university, county, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as all physicians and hospitals, in recognition of the problems, including death and serious injury, associated with unrestrained children in motor vehicles, conduct a continuing safety and public awareness campaign so as to encourage and promote the use of child passenger safety seats.

Acts 1983, No. 749, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-2607.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-204
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 6672; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-414.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 14; Pope's Dig., § 6672; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-414.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-51-501
Vehicles approaching or entering intersection
Status: in_force

(a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway. (b) When two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right. (c) The foregoing rules are modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this subchapter. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 70; Pope's Dig., § 6728; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-621.

(a) The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway.

(b) When two (2) vehicles enter an intersection from different highways at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

(c) The foregoing rules are modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in this subchapter.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 70; Pope's Dig., § 6728; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-621.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-302
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Allow the registration and licensing of autocycles as an environmentally friendly option for Arkansans to provide an affordable transportation option that will reduce our dependency on foreign oil; and (2) Provide economic stimulus to the emerging industry of autocycles. Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Allow the registration and licensing of autocycles as an environmentally friendly option for Arkansans to provide an affordable transportation option that will reduce our dependency on foreign oil; and

(2) Provide economic stimulus to the emerging industry of autocycles.

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-602
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "4-H club" means a club in this state that is a member of or affiliated with the 4-H Clubs of America; (2) "Church bus" means a motor bus or van that is: (A) Owned or exclusively leased by a religious organization; and (B) Used exclusively for the functions of the religious organization; (3) "Congregation" means the members of a religious organization; (4) "Religious organization" means a church or other place of worship that: (A) Is located in the state; and (B) Provides religious services to its congregation; (5) "Volunteer rescue squad" means a volunteer group that provides lifesaving, first aid, or other rescue activities in the state; and (6) "Youth group" means a club in this state that is a member of or affiliated with either the Boys and Girls Clubs of America. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "4-H club" means a club in this state that is a member of or affiliated with the 4-H Clubs of America;

(2) "Church bus" means a motor bus or van that is: (A) Owned or exclusively leased by a religious organization; and (B) Used exclusively for the functions of the religious organization;

(A) Owned or exclusively leased by a religious organization; and

(B) Used exclusively for the functions of the religious organization;

(3) "Congregation" means the members of a religious organization;

(4) "Religious organization" means a church or other place of worship that: (A) Is located in the state; and (B) Provides religious services to its congregation;

(A) Is located in the state; and

(B) Provides religious services to its congregation;

(5) "Volunteer rescue squad" means a volunteer group that provides lifesaving, first aid, or other rescue activities in the state; and

(6) "Youth group" means a club in this state that is a member of or affiliated with either the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1418 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 14 / Section 27-24-1418
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 859,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Added by Act 2013, No. 1197,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.

Repealed by Act 2015, No. 859,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Added by Act 2013, No. 1197,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2014.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-406 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-19-406
Operating record to be furnished
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Driver Services shall, upon request, furnish any person a certified abstract of the operating record of any person subject to the provisions of this chapter, which shall include enumeration of any motor vehicle accidents in which the person has been involved and reference to any convictions of the person for violation of the motor vehicle laws as reported to the Office of Driver Services, and a record of any vehicles registered in the name of the person. (b) The Office of Driver Services shall collect for each abstract the sum of fifty cents (50¢) for each page. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1417.

(a) The Office of Driver Services shall, upon request, furnish any person a certified abstract of the operating record of any person subject to the provisions of this chapter, which shall include enumeration of any motor vehicle accidents in which the person has been involved and reference to any convictions of the person for violation of the motor vehicle laws as reported to the Office of Driver Services, and a record of any vehicles registered in the name of the person.

(b) The Office of Driver Services shall collect for each abstract the sum of fifty cents (50¢) for each page.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1417.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-417 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-417
Rights-of-way - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) (1) All rights-of-way required on state aid street projects shall be acquired by the municipality. (2) Any cost of rights-of-way or utility relocation shall not be considered a part of the cost of a project contemplated by this subchapter. (b) The cost of reconstructing fencing and the construction of property access passages shall not be considered as rights-of-way costs but shall be considered as a component of project cost. Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) (1) All rights-of-way required on state aid street projects shall be acquired by the municipality. (2) Any cost of rights-of-way or utility relocation shall not be considered a part of the cost of a project contemplated by this subchapter.

(1) All rights-of-way required on state aid street projects shall be acquired by the municipality.

(2) Any cost of rights-of-way or utility relocation shall not be considered a part of the cost of a project contemplated by this subchapter.

(b) The cost of reconstructing fencing and the construction of property access passages shall not be considered as rights-of-way costs but shall be considered as a component of project cost.

Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-3-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 27-3-107
Interagency support
Status: in_force

(a) To implement the highest level of interagency cooperation, each state agency whose functions involve the administration of programs which directly or indirectly fund the purchase of public transportation services, equipment, facilities, or support operating assistance shall be required to issue policies advocating support for coordinated public transportation and the recommendations coming forth from the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council. (b) Each state agency which is requested by the council to submit information necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter shall do so in a cooperative and timely manner. Acts 1993, No. 353, § 7.

(a) To implement the highest level of interagency cooperation, each state agency whose functions involve the administration of programs which directly or indirectly fund the purchase of public transportation services, equipment, facilities, or support operating assistance shall be required to issue policies advocating support for coordinated public transportation and the recommendations coming forth from the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council.

(b) Each state agency which is requested by the council to submit information necessary to carry out the purpose of this chapter shall do so in a cooperative and timely manner.

Acts 1993, No. 353, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-302
Penalty for felony
Status: in_force

Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or by the laws of this state declared to constitute a felony shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by both fine and imprisonment. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 87; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-187.

Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or by the laws of this state declared to constitute a felony shall be punished by imprisonment for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars ($500) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000), or by both fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 87; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-187.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1804 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-51-1804
Operation of bicycle upon crosswalk
Status: in_force

(a) A person operating a bicycle upon a crosswalk shall: (1) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians; and (2) Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. (b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person lawfully operating a bicycle upon a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian using the crosswalk under § 27-51-1202 . Added by Act 2021, No. 1067,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.

(a) A person operating a bicycle upon a crosswalk shall: (1) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians; and (2) Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.

(1) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians; and

(2) Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian.

(b) Except as provided in subsection (a) of this section, a person lawfully operating a bicycle upon a crosswalk has all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian using the crosswalk under § 27-51-1202 .

Added by Act 2021, No. 1067,§ 2, eff. 7/28/2021.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1206 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-51-1206
Pedestrians prohibited on controlled-access highway - Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Construction personnel" means an employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or a contractor of the State Highway Commission; (2) "Controlled-access highway" means a state highway or street that: (A) Is designed for an unhindered flow of traffic without intersections, traffic signals, or property access; and (B) Regulates the ingress and egress of a motor vehicle; (3) "Highway work zone" means an area upon or adjacent to a highway or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed by construction personnel; and (4) (A) "Pedestrian" means a person afoot. (B) "Pedestrian" does not include a person who is the driver or passenger of a motor vehicle traveling on a controlled-access highway. (b) A pedestrian shall not be within the property boundaries of a controlled-access highway unless he or she is: (1) Directed by a police officer; or (2) Construction personnel in a highway work zone. (c) A person who violates this section, upon conviction shall pay a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100). (d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the pedestrian was first within a motor vehicle upon the controlled-access highway and exited the motor vehicle due to a mechanical breakdown, a motor vehicle accident, or other emergency. Added by Act 2023, No. 779,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.

(a) As used in this section: (1) "Construction personnel" means an employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or a contractor of the State Highway Commission; (2) "Controlled-access highway" means a state highway or street that: (A) Is designed for an unhindered flow of traffic without intersections, traffic signals, or property access; and (B) Regulates the ingress and egress of a motor vehicle; (3) "Highway work zone" means an area upon or adjacent to a highway or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed by construction personnel; and (4) (A) "Pedestrian" means a person afoot. (B) "Pedestrian" does not include a person who is the driver or passenger of a motor vehicle traveling on a controlled-access highway.

(1) "Construction personnel" means an employee of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or a contractor of the State Highway Commission;

(2) "Controlled-access highway" means a state highway or street that: (A) Is designed for an unhindered flow of traffic without intersections, traffic signals, or property access; and (B) Regulates the ingress and egress of a motor vehicle;

(A) Is designed for an unhindered flow of traffic without intersections, traffic signals, or property access; and

(B) Regulates the ingress and egress of a motor vehicle;

(3) "Highway work zone" means an area upon or adjacent to a highway or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed by construction personnel; and

(4) (A) "Pedestrian" means a person afoot. (B) "Pedestrian" does not include a person who is the driver or passenger of a motor vehicle traveling on a controlled-access highway.

(A) "Pedestrian" means a person afoot.

(B) "Pedestrian" does not include a person who is the driver or passenger of a motor vehicle traveling on a controlled-access highway.

(b) A pedestrian shall not be within the property boundaries of a controlled-access highway unless he or she is: (1) Directed by a police officer; or (2) Construction personnel in a highway work zone.

(1) Directed by a police officer; or

(2) Construction personnel in a highway work zone.

(c) A person who violates this section, upon conviction shall pay a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).

(d) It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the pedestrian was first within a motor vehicle upon the controlled-access highway and exited the motor vehicle due to a mechanical breakdown, a motor vehicle accident, or other emergency.

Added by Act 2023, No. 779,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-216 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-67-216
Repair of county roads damaged in construction or maintenance of state highway
Status: in_force

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to make any necessary repairs to a county road to restore the road to its former condition of repair in those instances where damages to the county road may have been occasioned by the department in connection with the construction or maintenance of a state highway or by any contractor performing work upon any state highway under contract with the department. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 389, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1963, No. 127, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-551.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation is authorized to make any necessary repairs to a county road to restore the road to its former condition of repair in those instances where damages to the county road may have been occasioned by the department in connection with the construction or maintenance of a state highway or by any contractor performing work upon any state highway under contract with the department.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 389, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1963, No. 127, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-551.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-412 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-101-412
Sewage disposal by commercial boating facilities, docks, and marinas - Definition
Status: in_force

(a) For purposes of this section, "sewage pumpout facility" means equipment designed to receive the discharge of sewage from a marine sanitation device and allow the disposal of the sewage in a manner that prevents the sewage from entering the waters of this state. (b) By July 1, 2004, any person owning or operating a commercial boating facility, dock, or marina that stores or houses vessels equipped with toilet facilities and marine sanitation devices shall provide access to sewage pumpout facilities. (c) To provide access to sewage pumpout facilities, a commercial boating facility, dock, or marina owner or operator may, as an illustration of and not as a limit on the options available to the owner or operator: (1) Build and operate pumpout facilities; (2) Contract with another boating facility, dock, or marina with pumpout facilities if the contracting boating facility, dock, or marina is not more than eight (8) water miles away and is accessible in a way that does not require vessels to be trailered; and (3) Contract with a person licensed by the State of Arkansas to provide pumpout facility service if the service is available during normal business hours, including holidays, and if the service can be provided within a reasonable time upon request by a vessel owner or operator. Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.

(a) For purposes of this section, "sewage pumpout facility" means equipment designed to receive the discharge of sewage from a marine sanitation device and allow the disposal of the sewage in a manner that prevents the sewage from entering the waters of this state.

(b) By July 1, 2004, any person owning or operating a commercial boating facility, dock, or marina that stores or houses vessels equipped with toilet facilities and marine sanitation devices shall provide access to sewage pumpout facilities.

(c) To provide access to sewage pumpout facilities, a commercial boating facility, dock, or marina owner or operator may, as an illustration of and not as a limit on the options available to the owner or operator: (1) Build and operate pumpout facilities; (2) Contract with another boating facility, dock, or marina with pumpout facilities if the contracting boating facility, dock, or marina is not more than eight (8) water miles away and is accessible in a way that does not require vessels to be trailered; and (3) Contract with a person licensed by the State of Arkansas to provide pumpout facility service if the service is available during normal business hours, including holidays, and if the service can be provided within a reasonable time upon request by a vessel owner or operator.

(1) Build and operate pumpout facilities;

(2) Contract with another boating facility, dock, or marina with pumpout facilities if the contracting boating facility, dock, or marina is not more than eight (8) water miles away and is accessible in a way that does not require vessels to be trailered; and

(3) Contract with a person licensed by the State of Arkansas to provide pumpout facility service if the service is available during normal business hours, including holidays, and if the service can be provided within a reasonable time upon request by a vessel owner or operator.

Acts 2003, No. 1774, § 15.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-211 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-23-211
Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

The state or any entity required to perform duties under this subchapter shall be immune from civil liability for performing the duties required under this subchapter. Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.

The state or any entity required to perform duties under this subchapter shall be immune from civil liability for performing the duties required under this subchapter.

Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-51-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Local authorities" means all officers of counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns, or townships; and (2) "Public highways" means any highway, county road, state road, public street, avenue, alley, park, parkway, driveway, or any other public road or public place in any county, city, village, or incorporated towns. Acts 1911, No. 134, § 20, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7436; Pope's Dig., § 6648; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-664.

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

(1) "Local authorities" means all officers of counties, cities, villages, incorporated towns, or townships; and

(2) "Public highways" means any highway, county road, state road, public street, avenue, alley, park, parkway, driveway, or any other public road or public place in any county, city, village, or incorporated towns.

Acts 1911, No. 134, § 20, p. 94; C. & M. Dig., § 7436; Pope's Dig., § 6648; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-664.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-910 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-14-910
Reregistration - File
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receipt of a properly endorsed certificate of title and proper application for registration accompanied by the required fee, and when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the transfer and of the right of the transferee to a certificate of title, shall reregister the vehicle as upon a new registration in the name of the new owner and issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title, the file to be so maintained as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicle designated therein. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 52; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-152.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receipt of a properly endorsed certificate of title and proper application for registration accompanied by the required fee, and when satisfied as to the genuineness and regularity of the transfer and of the right of the transferee to a certificate of title, shall reregister the vehicle as upon a new registration in the name of the new owner and issue a new certificate of title as upon an original application.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall retain and appropriately file every surrendered certificate of title, the file to be so maintained as to permit the tracing of title of the vehicle designated therein.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 52; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-152.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-403
State Aid Division
Status: in_force

There is created in the Arkansas Department of Transportation a division to be known as the "State Aid Division". Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 419, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 7, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-469; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

There is created in the Arkansas Department of Transportation a division to be known as the "State Aid Division".

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 419, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1973, No. 445, Title II, § 7, as added by Acts 1975, No. 982, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-469; Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-604 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-24-604
Additional special license plates
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter if: (1) A nonprofit public service organization applies for the issuance of an additional nominal fee special license plate under this subchapter; (2) The creation and issuance of the special license plate will have a minimal annual fiscal and budgetary impact as determined by the secretary; and (3) The special license plate may only be obtained by a limited group of owners of motor vehicles who meet the specific eligibility criteria to obtain the special license plate for a purpose exclusively related to their eligibility. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4719, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4718, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may create and issue additional special license plates under this subchapter if:

(1) A nonprofit public service organization applies for the issuance of an additional nominal fee special license plate under this subchapter;

(2) The creation and issuance of the special license plate will have a minimal annual fiscal and budgetary impact as determined by the secretary; and

(3) The special license plate may only be obtained by a limited group of owners of motor vehicles who meet the specific eligibility criteria to obtain the special license plate for a purpose exclusively related to their eligibility.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4719, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4718, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-402
Establishment - Scope
Status: in_force

(a) A system of state aid streets in each municipality is established to: (1) Consist of the major and minor arterial and collector routes not on the state highway system feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system; and (2) Provide a program for the construction and improvement of state aid streets. (b) (1) A state aid system of streets is established for designation by cooperative action of the state and municipalities, as classified and defined in this subchapter. (2) This system shall be designated by the several mayors or chief executive officers of the respective municipalities with the consent and approval of the state aid engineer. (c) This subchapter shall not be construed to deprive or diminish the powers and duties of the mayor or chief executive officer of any municipality in the exercise of his or her constitutional control over municipal streets. 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.

(a) A system of state aid streets in each municipality is established to: (1) Consist of the major and minor arterial and collector routes not on the state highway system feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system; and (2) Provide a program for the construction and improvement of state aid streets.

(1) Consist of the major and minor arterial and collector routes not on the state highway system feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system; and

(2) Provide a program for the construction and improvement of state aid streets.

(b) (1) A state aid system of streets is established for designation by cooperative action of the state and municipalities, as classified and defined in this subchapter. (2) This system shall be designated by the several mayors or chief executive officers of the respective municipalities with the consent and approval of the state aid engineer.

(1) A state aid system of streets is established for designation by cooperative action of the state and municipalities, as classified and defined in this subchapter.

(2) This system shall be designated by the several mayors or chief executive officers of the respective municipalities with the consent and approval of the state aid engineer.

(c) This subchapter shall not be construed to deprive or diminish the powers and duties of the mayor or chief executive officer of any municipality in the exercise of his or her constitutional control over municipal streets.

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. § 27-50-1223 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1223
Removal of unattended vehicles - Liability
Status: in_force

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police, acting alone or in conjunction with another public safety agency, may, without the consent of the operator or a passenger, remove: (1) An unattended vehicle; (2) The spilled contents or cargo of an unattended vehicle; or (3) Motor vehicle cargo or personal property that the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Division of Emergency Management, or the first responders on the scene of a motor vehicle accident believe is a hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substance under state law or the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq. (b) The owner, the operator, or a passenger shall be liable for the costs to a state agency for the removal of the unattended vehicle, motor vehicle cargo, or personal property. (c) If acting in good faith and using reasonable care, a tow company, emergency medical services provider, or local law enforcement shall not be held responsible for any damages or claims that may result from the performance of a duty or the removal of an unattended vehicle, motor vehicle cargo, or personal property authorized under subsection (a) of this section. Added by Act 2019, No. 1063,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) The Division of Arkansas State Police, acting alone or in conjunction with another public safety agency, may, without the consent of the operator or a passenger, remove: (1) An unattended vehicle; (2) The spilled contents or cargo of an unattended vehicle; or (3) Motor vehicle cargo or personal property that the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Division of Emergency Management, or the first responders on the scene of a motor vehicle accident believe is a hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substance under state law or the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.

(1) An unattended vehicle;

(2) The spilled contents or cargo of an unattended vehicle; or

(3) Motor vehicle cargo or personal property that the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the Division of Emergency Management, or the first responders on the scene of a motor vehicle accident believe is a hazardous material, hazardous waste, or regulated substance under state law or the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5101 et seq.

(b) The owner, the operator, or a passenger shall be liable for the costs to a state agency for the removal of the unattended vehicle, motor vehicle cargo, or personal property.

(c) If acting in good faith and using reasonable care, a tow company, emergency medical services provider, or local law enforcement shall not be held responsible for any damages or claims that may result from the performance of a duty or the removal of an unattended vehicle, motor vehicle cargo, or personal property authorized under subsection (a) of this section.

Added by Act 2019, No. 1063,§ 2, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-23-201
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter is known and may be cited as the "Commercial Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing Act". Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.

This subchapter is known and may be cited as the "Commercial Driver Alcohol and Drug Testing Act".

Acts 2007, No. 637, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-72-302
Establishment - Scope
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a system of state aid roads in each county consisting of the major collector and minor collector routes not on the state highway system feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system and providing a program for the construction and improvement of state aid roads. (b) There is set up for designation by cooperative action of the state and counties a state aid system of roads, as classified and defined in this subchapter, which system shall be designated by the several county judges of their respective counties with the consent and approval of the state aid engineer and the State Highway Commission to a total mileage not in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) miles, and initially established at five thousand (5,000) miles, which five thousand (5,000) miles shall include all county roads on the federal-aid secondary road system. The system will periodically be expanded in one thousand-mile increments after the initial five thousand-mile system has been established. (c) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to deprive or diminish the powers and duties of the county judge of any county in the exercise of his constitutional control over county roads. Amended by Act 2023, No. 212,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023. Acts 1973, No. 445, §§ 5, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-451, 76-453; Acts 1993, No. 244, § 1.

(a) There is established a system of state aid roads in each county consisting of the major collector and minor collector routes not on the state highway system feeding into local trade areas or into the state highway system and providing a program for the construction and improvement of state aid roads.

(b) There is set up for designation by cooperative action of the state and counties a state aid system of roads, as classified and defined in this subchapter, which system shall be designated by the several county judges of their respective counties with the consent and approval of the state aid engineer and the State Highway Commission to a total mileage not in excess of twenty thousand (20,000) miles, and initially established at five thousand (5,000) miles, which five thousand (5,000) miles shall include all county roads on the federal-aid secondary road system. The system will periodically be expanded in one thousand-mile increments after the initial five thousand-mile system has been established.

(c) Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to deprive or diminish the powers and duties of the county judge of any county in the exercise of his constitutional control over county roads.

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

Acts 1973, No. 445, §§ 5, 7; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-451, 76-453; Acts 1993, No. 244, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-87-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 87 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-87-107
Record of cotton shipments
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any ferry boat to transport cotton or cottonseed from the shores of the State of Arkansas on the Mississippi River across the river into another state unless the owner or operator of the ferry boat shall keep a record of the vehicle used in the transportation of the cotton or cottonseed. (b) The record shall show: (1) The date of the trip; (2) The name and address of the driver of the vehicle, to be obtained from the driver; (3) The make and kind of the automobile, truck, wagon, or other vehicle so used; and (4) If an automobile or truck, the number and state appearing on the license plate of the vehicle. (c) If cotton so transported is already baled, the record shall further show the marks of identification appearing on the baled cotton. (d) The record shall be kept in a book to be provided by the owner or operator of the ferry boat for that purpose and shall be kept on the ferry boat for a period of six (6) months following the date of the transportation of the cotton or cottonseed, during which period the record shall be open and subject to the inspection of the public at all times. (e) After the expiration of the period, the book containing the record shall be filed with the State Highway Commission, to be preserved by it as a permanent record. (f) Any person, firm, or corporation which shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each and every separate offense. Acts 1931, No. 162, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 3069, 3070, 3659; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1728 -- 76-1730.

(a) It shall be unlawful for any ferry boat to transport cotton or cottonseed from the shores of the State of Arkansas on the Mississippi River across the river into another state unless the owner or operator of the ferry boat shall keep a record of the vehicle used in the transportation of the cotton or cottonseed.

(b) The record shall show: (1) The date of the trip; (2) The name and address of the driver of the vehicle, to be obtained from the driver; (3) The make and kind of the automobile, truck, wagon, or other vehicle so used; and (4) If an automobile or truck, the number and state appearing on the license plate of the vehicle.

(1) The date of the trip;

(2) The name and address of the driver of the vehicle, to be obtained from the driver;

(3) The make and kind of the automobile, truck, wagon, or other vehicle so used; and

(4) If an automobile or truck, the number and state appearing on the license plate of the vehicle.

(c) If cotton so transported is already baled, the record shall further show the marks of identification appearing on the baled cotton.

(d) The record shall be kept in a book to be provided by the owner or operator of the ferry boat for that purpose and shall be kept on the ferry boat for a period of six (6) months following the date of the transportation of the cotton or cottonseed, during which period the record shall be open and subject to the inspection of the public at all times.

(e) After the expiration of the period, the book containing the record shall be filed with the State Highway Commission, to be preserved by it as a permanent record.

(f) Any person, firm, or corporation which shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) for each and every separate offense.

Acts 1931, No. 162, §§ 1-3; Pope's Dig., §§ 3069, 3070, 3659; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-1728 -- 76-1730.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-121 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-121
Authority to enter agreement
Status: in_force

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 21.

The Office of Driver Services and the Division of Arkansas State Police shall have the authority to enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations necessary to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 21.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-304
Definitions
Status: in_force

(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "functional classification" means the grouping of public ways by likeness of service or purpose into classes or systems according to the character of service they are intended to provide. The frame of reference is the sense of service offered to and expected by the road user. Neither ownership nor administrative responsibility is relevant in grouping by function. (b) All definitions of terms adopted for the 1972 National Transportation Needs Study are incorporated by reference in this subchapter. The term "functional classification", defined in this section, is in accordance with the definition contained in the study reports. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2704.

(a) As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires, "functional classification" means the grouping of public ways by likeness of service or purpose into classes or systems according to the character of service they are intended to provide. The frame of reference is the sense of service offered to and expected by the road user. Neither ownership nor administrative responsibility is relevant in grouping by function.

(b) All definitions of terms adopted for the 1972 National Transportation Needs Study are incorporated by reference in this subchapter. The term "functional classification", defined in this section, is in accordance with the definition contained in the study reports.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2704.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-109 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-49-109
Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call upon approaching a red or stop signal or any stop sign shall slow down as necessary for safety but may proceed cautiously past the red or stop sign or signal. (2) At other times, drivers of authorized emergency vehicles shall stop in obedience to a stop sign or signal. (b) A driver of any authorized emergency vehicle shall not assume any special privilege under this act except when: (1) The authorized emergency vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law; and (2) The driver of the authorized emergency vehicle is operating the vehicle's emergency lights and operating an audible warning device. (c) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle is not required to operate a siren or flashing lights when operating the emergency vehicle as authorized under § 27-51-906 . Amended by Act 2017, No. 793,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.

(a) (1) The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call upon approaching a red or stop signal or any stop sign shall slow down as necessary for safety but may proceed cautiously past the red or stop sign or signal. (2) At other times, drivers of authorized emergency vehicles shall stop in obedience to a stop sign or signal.

(1) The driver of any authorized emergency vehicle when responding to an emergency call upon approaching a red or stop signal or any stop sign shall slow down as necessary for safety but may proceed cautiously past the red or stop sign or signal.

(2) At other times, drivers of authorized emergency vehicles shall stop in obedience to a stop sign or signal.

(b) A driver of any authorized emergency vehicle shall not assume any special privilege under this act except when: (1) The authorized emergency vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law; and (2) The driver of the authorized emergency vehicle is operating the vehicle's emergency lights and operating an audible warning device.

(1) The authorized emergency vehicle is operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law; and

(2) The driver of the authorized emergency vehicle is operating the vehicle's emergency lights and operating an audible warning device.

(c) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle operated as a police vehicle is not required to operate a siren or flashing lights when operating the emergency vehicle as authorized under § 27-51-906 .

Amended by Act 2017, No. 793,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 23; Pope's Dig., § 6681; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-423.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-51-903
Crossing unprotected fire hose prohibited
Status: in_force

No streetcar or vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, private driveway, or streetcar track to be used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the fire department official in command. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 99; Pope's Dig., § 6756; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-656.

No streetcar or vehicle shall be driven over any unprotected hose of a fire department when laid down on any street, private driveway, or streetcar track to be used at any fire or alarm of fire without the consent of the fire department official in command.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 99; Pope's Dig., § 6756; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-656.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-2-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 27-2-106
Additional rules authorized
Status: in_force

(a) (1) In addition to the specific authority granted to the Arkansas Department of Transportation by this chapter to define terms and impose additional requirements, by rule, the department shall have the authority to promulgate additional rules, in the manner provided by law, in furtherance of this chapter. (2) These rules may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of reasonable safeguards in the transportation of hazardous materials, including, as the department finds appropriate, the use of escort vehicles and the temporary prohibition of transportation of hazardous materials during unsafe conditions, the establishment of a system requiring notification of public authorities prior to transportation of hazardous materials, the adoption by reference of laws or regulations of the United States, and the maintenance of records. (b) The department is empowered to enforce this chapter by any and all civil or criminal remedies provided by law. (c) All portions of this chapter, except this section, shall be fully operable and effective without the enactment of rules by the department. (d) Nothing contained within this chapter or requirements imposed by it shall be construed so as to relieve any person from the necessity of complying with any applicable laws or regulations of the United States. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3083, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3082, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 316, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1977, No. 421, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2903.

(a) (1) In addition to the specific authority granted to the Arkansas Department of Transportation by this chapter to define terms and impose additional requirements, by rule, the department shall have the authority to promulgate additional rules, in the manner provided by law, in furtherance of this chapter. (2) These rules may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of reasonable safeguards in the transportation of hazardous materials, including, as the department finds appropriate, the use of escort vehicles and the temporary prohibition of transportation of hazardous materials during unsafe conditions, the establishment of a system requiring notification of public authorities prior to transportation of hazardous materials, the adoption by reference of laws or regulations of the United States, and the maintenance of records.

(1) In addition to the specific authority granted to the Arkansas Department of Transportation by this chapter to define terms and impose additional requirements, by rule, the department shall have the authority to promulgate additional rules, in the manner provided by law, in furtherance of this chapter.

(2) These rules may include, but are not limited to, the establishment of reasonable safeguards in the transportation of hazardous materials, including, as the department finds appropriate, the use of escort vehicles and the temporary prohibition of transportation of hazardous materials during unsafe conditions, the establishment of a system requiring notification of public authorities prior to transportation of hazardous materials, the adoption by reference of laws or regulations of the United States, and the maintenance of records.

(b) The department is empowered to enforce this chapter by any and all civil or criminal remedies provided by law.

(c) All portions of this chapter, except this section, shall be fully operable and effective without the enactment of rules by the department.

(d) Nothing contained within this chapter or requirements imposed by it shall be construed so as to relieve any person from the necessity of complying with any applicable laws or regulations of the United States.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3083, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3082, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 316, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1977, No. 421, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2903.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-201
Power to grant
Status: in_force

(a) The several county courts through whose counties run any watercourse, lake, bay, or swamp which may be too burdensome to bridge and keep in repair by the inhabitants thereof are fully empowered to grant privileges to persons to build toll bridges over or turnpikes or causeways along them, or through any overflowed or wetland, whenever the interest of the county or the traveling public shall in their discretion demand the improvement. (b) No privilege or franchise for the construction of a toll bridge over any navigable stream shall be effective until consent is obtained by the United States Government for the construction of the bridge. Acts 1927, No. 135, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2615; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1601.

(a) The several county courts through whose counties run any watercourse, lake, bay, or swamp which may be too burdensome to bridge and keep in repair by the inhabitants thereof are fully empowered to grant privileges to persons to build toll bridges over or turnpikes or causeways along them, or through any overflowed or wetland, whenever the interest of the county or the traveling public shall in their discretion demand the improvement.

(b) No privilege or franchise for the construction of a toll bridge over any navigable stream shall be effective until consent is obtained by the United States Government for the construction of the bridge.

Acts 1927, No. 135, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 2615; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1601.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-64-101
Air rights over highways, roads, and streets - Agreements with private property owners
Status: in_force

The following are authorized to enter into leases, contracts, or other agreements with the owners of private property with respect to the owners' use of air rights over and above state highways, county roads, or streets of cities or towns, so long as the leases, contracts, or agreements do not impair the public use thereof and are not in violation of any federal requirement with respect to any federal-aid funds involved in the construction or improvement of the highways, roads, or streets: (1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation with respect to state highways; (2) The county court of each county with respect to county roads of each respective county; and (3) The governing bodies of cities and towns in this state with respect to city streets, alleys, and other public easements of cities and towns. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 359, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1967, No. 405, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-137.

The following are authorized to enter into leases, contracts, or other agreements with the owners of private property with respect to the owners' use of air rights over and above state highways, county roads, or streets of cities or towns, so long as the leases, contracts, or agreements do not impair the public use thereof and are not in violation of any federal requirement with respect to any federal-aid funds involved in the construction or improvement of the highways, roads, or streets:

(1) The Arkansas Department of Transportation with respect to state highways;

(2) The county court of each county with respect to county roads of each respective county; and

(3) The governing bodies of cities and towns in this state with respect to city streets, alleys, and other public easements of cities and towns.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 359, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1967, No. 405, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-137.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-119 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-119
Exemption regulations
Status: in_force

In the event that it shall be determined by federal regulation that certain classes of drivers shall be exempt from the application of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-570, Title XII, the State Highway Commission shall have the authority to and shall promulgate rules to exempt those certain classes of drivers from the application of this subchapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3131, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 19.

In the event that it shall be determined by federal regulation that certain classes of drivers shall be exempt from the application of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-570, Title XII, the State Highway Commission shall have the authority to and shall promulgate rules to exempt those certain classes of drivers from the application of this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3131, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 6, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-101
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any person under color of any official position connected with the State Highway Commission or under color of authority derived therefrom who shall perform any act detrimental to the public interest or against any private right shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the act shall be plainly authorized by law. (2) Every such offense shall be punished by fine of not over five hundred dollars ($500) and by imprisonment for not over six (6) months. (b) Any offense prohibited by this act and termed a felony shall be punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years. Acts 1913, No. 302, §§ 84, 85; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5219, 5220; Acts 1929, No. 65, § 60; Pope's Dig., §§ 6910, 6934, 6935; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-222, 76-529, 76-530.

(a) (1) Any person under color of any official position connected with the State Highway Commission or under color of authority derived therefrom who shall perform any act detrimental to the public interest or against any private right shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the act shall be plainly authorized by law. (2) Every such offense shall be punished by fine of not over five hundred dollars ($500) and by imprisonment for not over six (6) months.

(1) Any person under color of any official position connected with the State Highway Commission or under color of authority derived therefrom who shall perform any act detrimental to the public interest or against any private right shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the act shall be plainly authorized by law.

(2) Every such offense shall be punished by fine of not over five hundred dollars ($500) and by imprisonment for not over six (6) months.

(b) Any offense prohibited by this act and termed a felony shall be punishable by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years.

Acts 1913, No. 302, §§ 84, 85; C. & M. Dig., §§ 5219, 5220; Acts 1929, No. 65, § 60; Pope's Dig., §§ 6910, 6934, 6935; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-222, 76-529, 76-530.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-312 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-312
Returning evidences of registration upon cancellation, etc
Status: in_force

Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle as authorized under this chapter cancels, suspends, or revokes the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title, registration certificate, or license plate, or any nonresident or other permit or the license of any dealer or wrecker, the owner or person in possession of it shall immediately return the evidences of registration, title, or license so cancelled, suspended, or revoked to the Office of Motor Vehicle. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 81; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-181.

Whenever the Office of Motor Vehicle as authorized under this chapter cancels, suspends, or revokes the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title, registration certificate, or license plate, or any nonresident or other permit or the license of any dealer or wrecker, the owner or person in possession of it shall immediately return the evidences of registration, title, or license so cancelled, suspended, or revoked to the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 81; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-181.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-305
Designation, review, and revision
Status: in_force

(a) All public highways, roads, and streets in Arkansas are designated in accordance with the findings of the functional classification study conducted in 1968 and 1970 and identified by maps on file in the office of the State Highway Commission and the offices of the county road and municipal street administrative officials. (b) Recommended uniform design standards shall be established for the improvement of each functional class. (c) The functional classification of public highways, roads, and streets shall be examined and reviewed at least every five (5) years by the commission in cooperation with the local governments. (d) Revisions shall be made as are found in accordance with the criteria governing functional classification. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2705.

(a) All public highways, roads, and streets in Arkansas are designated in accordance with the findings of the functional classification study conducted in 1968 and 1970 and identified by maps on file in the office of the State Highway Commission and the offices of the county road and municipal street administrative officials.

(b) Recommended uniform design standards shall be established for the improvement of each functional class.

(c) The functional classification of public highways, roads, and streets shall be examined and reviewed at least every five (5) years by the commission in cooperation with the local governments.

(d) Revisions shall be made as are found in accordance with the criteria governing functional classification.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2705.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-70-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 70 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-70-103
State Highway Special Construction Account
Status: in_force

(a) All taxes, penalties, and other amounts collected pursuant to the additional taxes and fees levied in § 26-55-205(b) and § 26-56-201(a)(2) shall be classified as special revenues. (b) After deducting therefrom the three percent (3%) for credit to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund as required by § 27-70-206(1) , the Treasurer of State shall transfer the net amount remaining to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund to be set aside in a special account therein to be known as the State Highway Special Construction Account to be used solely and exclusively by the State Highway Commission: (1) For construction of roads and highways on the state highway system; and (2) To provide funds for transfer to the State Aid Road Fund as may be provided by law. (c) None of these funds shall be used for the construction of highway buildings, for the payment of salaries, for the purchase of supplies and materials, for highway maintenance, or any other purpose other than the construction of state highways. (d) All taxes, penalties, and other amounts collected pursuant to § 26-55-205(b) and § 26-56-201(a)(2) shall be distributed solely and exclusively for the purposes set forth in this section. None of the amounts shall be distributed as provided by § 27-70-206(2) and (3) . Acts 1973, No. 445, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-336; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 12.

(a) All taxes, penalties, and other amounts collected pursuant to the additional taxes and fees levied in § 26-55-205(b) and § 26-56-201(a)(2) shall be classified as special revenues.

(b) After deducting therefrom the three percent (3%) for credit to the Constitutional Officers Fund and the State Central Services Fund as required by § 27-70-206(1) , the Treasurer of State shall transfer the net amount remaining to the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund to be set aside in a special account therein to be known as the State Highway Special Construction Account to be used solely and exclusively by the State Highway Commission: (1) For construction of roads and highways on the state highway system; and (2) To provide funds for transfer to the State Aid Road Fund as may be provided by law.

(1) For construction of roads and highways on the state highway system; and

(2) To provide funds for transfer to the State Aid Road Fund as may be provided by law.

(c) None of these funds shall be used for the construction of highway buildings, for the payment of salaries, for the purchase of supplies and materials, for highway maintenance, or any other purpose other than the construction of state highways.

(d) All taxes, penalties, and other amounts collected pursuant to § 26-55-205(b) and § 26-56-201(a)(2) shall be distributed solely and exclusively for the purposes set forth in this section. None of the amounts shall be distributed as provided by § 27-70-206(2) and (3) .

Acts 1973, No. 445, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-336; Acts 1989, No. 821, § 12.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-22-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-22-101
Legislative intent - Applicability
Status: in_force

(a) This chapter is not intended in any way to alter or affect the validity of any policy provisions, exclusions, exceptions, or limitations contained in a motor vehicle insurance policy required by this chapter. (b) The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to state-owned vehicles nor to state employees while operating the state-owned vehicles. Acts 1987, No. 442, §§ 4, 6; 1987, No. 474, § 2.

(a) This chapter is not intended in any way to alter or affect the validity of any policy provisions, exclusions, exceptions, or limitations contained in a motor vehicle insurance policy required by this chapter.

(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not be applicable to state-owned vehicles nor to state employees while operating the state-owned vehicles.

Acts 1987, No. 442, §§ 4, 6; 1987, No. 474, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1706 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-51-1706
Rules for Class 3 electric bicycles
Status: in_force

(a) (1) A person under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle. (2) A person under sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers. (b) A person under twenty-one (21) years of age who is an operator of or a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle shall wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the safety standard for bicycle helmets under 16 C.F.R. part 1203. (c) All Class 3 electric bicycles shall be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the bicycle is traveling in miles per hour. Added by Act 2017, No. 956,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

(a) (1) A person under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle. (2) A person under sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

(1) A person under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle.

(2) A person under sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers.

(b) A person under twenty-one (21) years of age who is an operator of or a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle shall wear a helmet that meets or exceeds the safety standard for bicycle helmets under 16 C.F.R. part 1203.

(c) All Class 3 electric bicycles shall be equipped with a speedometer that displays the speed the bicycle is traveling in miles per hour.

Added by Act 2017, No. 956,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-802 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-51-802
Passing streetcar on right
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle overtaking upon the right any streetcar stopped or about to stop for the purpose of receiving or discharging any passenger shall stop the vehicle at least five feet (5') to the rear of the nearest running board or door of the streetcar and thereupon remain standing until all passengers have boarded the car or, upon alighting, have reached a place of safety. However, where a safety zone has been established, a vehicle need not be brought to a stop before passing any streetcar but may proceed past such car at a speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 81; Pope's Dig., § 6739; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-634.

The driver of a vehicle overtaking upon the right any streetcar stopped or about to stop for the purpose of receiving or discharging any passenger shall stop the vehicle at least five feet (5') to the rear of the nearest running board or door of the streetcar and thereupon remain standing until all passengers have boarded the car or, upon alighting, have reached a place of safety. However, where a safety zone has been established, a vehicle need not be brought to a stop before passing any streetcar but may proceed past such car at a speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 81; Pope's Dig., § 6739; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-634.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-705 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-24-705
Taxes and fees
Status: in_force

A member of the General Assembly shall pay all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on each of his or her personal motor vehicles. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

A member of the General Assembly shall pay all taxes and fees imposed by law for the issuance of registration and license plates on each of his or her personal motor vehicles.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1202 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-24-1202
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "African American fraternity or sorority" means any one (1) of the following historically African American fraternities or sororities: (1) Delta Sigma Theta; (2) Alpha Kappa Alpha; (3) Zeta Phi Beta; (4) Sigma Gamma Rho; (5) Omega Psi Phi; (6) Alpha Phi Alpha; (7) Phi Beta Sigma; or (8) Kappa Alpha Psi. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

As used in this subchapter, "African American fraternity or sorority" means any one (1) of the following historically African American fraternities or sororities:

(1) Delta Sigma Theta;

(2) Alpha Kappa Alpha;

(3) Zeta Phi Beta;

(4) Sigma Gamma Rho;

(5) Omega Psi Phi;

(6) Alpha Phi Alpha;

(7) Phi Beta Sigma; or

(8) Kappa Alpha Psi.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-402 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-14-402
Head of Office of Motor Vehicle
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall be under the control of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4490, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-117.

The Office of Motor Vehicle shall be under the control of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4490, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 17; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-117.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-36-304
Fire department vehicles and ambulances
Status: in_force

(a) All state, county, city, and municipal or privately owned fire departments, funeral homes, or ambulance companies shall install, maintain, and exhibit red rotating or flashing emergency lights upon all fire department vehicles, automobiles used by firefighters, and ambulances which are equipped with emergency lighting and operated within Arkansas. Firefighters shall be allowed to use portable dash-mounted red rotating or flashing emergency lights on their privately owned automobiles when responding to a fire or other emergency. (b) Emergency medical services personnel licensed by the Department of Health may install, maintain, and exhibit red rotating or flashing emergency lights upon a vehicle when responding to an emergency. Acts 1969, No. 96, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-736; Acts 1993, No. 1010, § 1; 1995, No. 123, § 1; 2009, No. 689, § 19.

(a) All state, county, city, and municipal or privately owned fire departments, funeral homes, or ambulance companies shall install, maintain, and exhibit red rotating or flashing emergency lights upon all fire department vehicles, automobiles used by firefighters, and ambulances which are equipped with emergency lighting and operated within Arkansas. Firefighters shall be allowed to use portable dash-mounted red rotating or flashing emergency lights on their privately owned automobiles when responding to a fire or other emergency.

(b) Emergency medical services personnel licensed by the Department of Health may install, maintain, and exhibit red rotating or flashing emergency lights upon a vehicle when responding to an emergency.

Acts 1969, No. 96, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-736; Acts 1993, No. 1010, § 1; 1995, No. 123, § 1; 2009, No. 689, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-20-306 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-20-306
Operation requirements - Passengers
Status: in_force

(a) (1) If the operator of an autocycle is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the operator shall have a valid driver's license and shall not be required to have the motorcycle endorsement required under § 27-20-106 . (2) (A) If the operator of an autocycle is under eighteen (18) years of age, the operator shall have a valid instruction permit, learner's license, or intermediate license. (B) An operator of an autocycle under eighteen (18) years of age shall comply with all requirements concerning the permit or license that he or she holds. (b) The mandatory seat belt use under § 27-37-701 et seq. shall apply to the operator and all passengers in the autocycle. (c) Unless an autocycle is equipped with a fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a) , in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 , in effect on January 1, 2019, the operator of or passenger in an autocycle shall comply with § 27-20-104(b) requiring: (1) Protective headgear; and (2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields. (d) (1) An operator of the autocycle shall have no more passengers than the number of seats provided by the manufacturer of the autocyle. (2) The requirements of § 27-20-110 shall not apply to autocycles. (e) A child may be a passenger in an autocycle if the autocycle is equipped with a fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a) , in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 , in effect on January 1, 2019. (f) Section 27-20-118 shall apply to autocycles. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.

(a) (1) If the operator of an autocycle is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the operator shall have a valid driver's license and shall not be required to have the motorcycle endorsement required under § 27-20-106 . (2) (A) If the operator of an autocycle is under eighteen (18) years of age, the operator shall have a valid instruction permit, learner's license, or intermediate license. (B) An operator of an autocycle under eighteen (18) years of age shall comply with all requirements concerning the permit or license that he or she holds.

(1) If the operator of an autocycle is eighteen (18) years of age or older, the operator shall have a valid driver's license and shall not be required to have the motorcycle endorsement required under § 27-20-106 .

(2) (A) If the operator of an autocycle is under eighteen (18) years of age, the operator shall have a valid instruction permit, learner's license, or intermediate license. (B) An operator of an autocycle under eighteen (18) years of age shall comply with all requirements concerning the permit or license that he or she holds.

(A) If the operator of an autocycle is under eighteen (18) years of age, the operator shall have a valid instruction permit, learner's license, or intermediate license.

(B) An operator of an autocycle under eighteen (18) years of age shall comply with all requirements concerning the permit or license that he or she holds.

(b) The mandatory seat belt use under § 27-37-701 et seq. shall apply to the operator and all passengers in the autocycle.

(c) Unless an autocycle is equipped with a fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a) , in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 , in effect on January 1, 2019, the operator of or passenger in an autocycle shall comply with § 27-20-104(b) requiring: (1) Protective headgear; and (2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.

(1) Protective headgear; and

(2) Protective glasses, goggles, or transparent face shields.

(d) (1) An operator of the autocycle shall have no more passengers than the number of seats provided by the manufacturer of the autocyle. (2) The requirements of § 27-20-110 shall not apply to autocycles.

(1) An operator of the autocycle shall have no more passengers than the number of seats provided by the manufacturer of the autocyle.

(2) The requirements of § 27-20-110 shall not apply to autocycles.

(e) A child may be a passenger in an autocycle if the autocycle is equipped with a fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a) , in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 , in effect on January 1, 2019.

(f) Section 27-20-118 shall apply to autocycles.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 5, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 4, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 636, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-89-204
Consent of Congress - Effect
Status: in_force

The commission shall have power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; in the absence of consent of Congress and until the compact shall have been secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the two (2) states of Arkansas and Mississippi without the consent of Congress to cooperate, for the purposes enumerated in the compact and in the manner provided therein. Acts 1951, No. 66, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2104.

The commission shall have power to apply to the Congress of the United States for its consent and approval of the compact; in the absence of consent of Congress and until the compact shall have been secured, the compact shall be binding upon the State of Arkansas in all respects permitted by law for the two (2) states of Arkansas and Mississippi without the consent of Congress to cooperate, for the purposes enumerated in the compact and in the manner provided therein.

Acts 1951, No. 66, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2104.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-64-103
Mowing, installing, and maintaining sprinkler system on rights-of-way by adjoining landowner
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The owners of properties which abut the right-of-way of interstate, federal-aid primary, state, or county roads or highways in this state may enter upon and mow grass, weeds, and other vegetation on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the Arkansas Department of Transportation or the county has installed barriers designed to prohibit entry or unless the property owner has received notice from the department or the county restricting or prohibiting mowing grass, weeds, and other vegetation. (2) The owner of a property which abuts a right-of-way of a state highway may, upon receipt of a permit from the department, install, use, and maintain a sprinkler system on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the department has installed a barrier designed to prohibit entry. (b) If an owner elects to mow grass, weeds, or other vegetation or installs, uses, or maintains a sprinkler system on the right-of-way adjoining his or her property, the owner shall do so at the owner's own risk and shall have no right or claim for damages against the department or any political subdivision of this state for loss of life, injury, or damage to his or her property while engaged in the mowing activity, or the installation, use, or maintenance of the sprinkler system. (c) Subject to the limitations of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the owner shall: (1) Mow the grass, weeds, or other vegetation and install, use, and maintain the sprinkler system in a manner that does not obstruct or pose danger to motorists in their lawful use of the public road or highway; and (2) Be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to the life, person, or property of others that is caused by any negligence in connection with mowing grass, weeds, or other vegetation or installing, using, or maintaining the sprinkler system on the highway right-of-way. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 360, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2015, No. 963,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1983, No. 661, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-145.

(a) (1) The owners of properties which abut the right-of-way of interstate, federal-aid primary, state, or county roads or highways in this state may enter upon and mow grass, weeds, and other vegetation on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the Arkansas Department of Transportation or the county has installed barriers designed to prohibit entry or unless the property owner has received notice from the department or the county restricting or prohibiting mowing grass, weeds, and other vegetation. (2) The owner of a property which abuts a right-of-way of a state highway may, upon receipt of a permit from the department, install, use, and maintain a sprinkler system on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the department has installed a barrier designed to prohibit entry.

(1) The owners of properties which abut the right-of-way of interstate, federal-aid primary, state, or county roads or highways in this state may enter upon and mow grass, weeds, and other vegetation on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the Arkansas Department of Transportation or the county has installed barriers designed to prohibit entry or unless the property owner has received notice from the department or the county restricting or prohibiting mowing grass, weeds, and other vegetation.

(2) The owner of a property which abuts a right-of-way of a state highway may, upon receipt of a permit from the department, install, use, and maintain a sprinkler system on the portion of the right-of-way adjoining the property unless the department has installed a barrier designed to prohibit entry.

(b) If an owner elects to mow grass, weeds, or other vegetation or installs, uses, or maintains a sprinkler system on the right-of-way adjoining his or her property, the owner shall do so at the owner's own risk and shall have no right or claim for damages against the department or any political subdivision of this state for loss of life, injury, or damage to his or her property while engaged in the mowing activity, or the installation, use, or maintenance of the sprinkler system.

(c) Subject to the limitations of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the owner shall: (1) Mow the grass, weeds, or other vegetation and install, use, and maintain the sprinkler system in a manner that does not obstruct or pose danger to motorists in their lawful use of the public road or highway; and (2) Be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to the life, person, or property of others that is caused by any negligence in connection with mowing grass, weeds, or other vegetation or installing, using, or maintaining the sprinkler system on the highway right-of-way.

(1) Mow the grass, weeds, or other vegetation and install, use, and maintain the sprinkler system in a manner that does not obstruct or pose danger to motorists in their lawful use of the public road or highway; and

(2) Be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to the life, person, or property of others that is caused by any negligence in connection with mowing grass, weeds, or other vegetation or installing, using, or maintaining the sprinkler system on the highway right-of-way.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 360, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 963,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1983, No. 661, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-145.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-15-2201
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Collector" means the owner of one (1) or more motor vehicles of historic or special interest who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of those vehicles, or parts thereof, for his or her own use in order to preserve, restore, and maintain a vehicle or vehicles for hobby purposes; (2) (A) "Historic or special interest vehicle" means a motor vehicle of age that is essentially unaltered from the original manufacturer's specifications and that, because of its significance, is being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by a hobbyist as a leisure pursuit. (B) "Historic or special interest vehicle" shall include a motor vehicle sometimes referred to by the classification of: (i) Antique; (ii) Horseless carriage; (iii) Classic; or (iv) Muscle car era. (C) (i) Vehicles with modifications or deviations from the original specifications may be permitted under this classification if the modifications or deviations are of historic nature and characteristic of the approximate era to which the vehicles belong or if they could be considered to be in the category of safety features. (ii) Safety-related modifications include hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlights, and seat belts. (iii) Accessories acceptable under such classifications are those available in the era to which the vehicles belong; and (3) "Parts car" means a motor vehicle generally in nonoperable condition which is owned by a collector to furnish parts that are usually not obtainable from normal sources, thus enabling a collector to preserve, restore, and maintain a historic or special interest vehicle. Amended by Act 2019, No. 368,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1975, No. 334, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.8; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Collector" means the owner of one (1) or more motor vehicles of historic or special interest who collects, purchases, acquires, trades, or disposes of those vehicles, or parts thereof, for his or her own use in order to preserve, restore, and maintain a vehicle or vehicles for hobby purposes;

(2) (A) "Historic or special interest vehicle" means a motor vehicle of age that is essentially unaltered from the original manufacturer's specifications and that, because of its significance, is being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by a hobbyist as a leisure pursuit. (B) "Historic or special interest vehicle" shall include a motor vehicle sometimes referred to by the classification of: (i) Antique; (ii) Horseless carriage; (iii) Classic; or (iv) Muscle car era. (C) (i) Vehicles with modifications or deviations from the original specifications may be permitted under this classification if the modifications or deviations are of historic nature and characteristic of the approximate era to which the vehicles belong or if they could be considered to be in the category of safety features. (ii) Safety-related modifications include hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlights, and seat belts. (iii) Accessories acceptable under such classifications are those available in the era to which the vehicles belong; and

(A) "Historic or special interest vehicle" means a motor vehicle of age that is essentially unaltered from the original manufacturer's specifications and that, because of its significance, is being collected, preserved, restored, or maintained by a hobbyist as a leisure pursuit.

(B) "Historic or special interest vehicle" shall include a motor vehicle sometimes referred to by the classification of: (i) Antique; (ii) Horseless carriage; (iii) Classic; or (iv) Muscle car era.

(i) Antique;

(ii) Horseless carriage;

(iii) Classic; or

(iv) Muscle car era.

(C) (i) Vehicles with modifications or deviations from the original specifications may be permitted under this classification if the modifications or deviations are of historic nature and characteristic of the approximate era to which the vehicles belong or if they could be considered to be in the category of safety features. (ii) Safety-related modifications include hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlights, and seat belts. (iii) Accessories acceptable under such classifications are those available in the era to which the vehicles belong; and

(i) Vehicles with modifications or deviations from the original specifications may be permitted under this classification if the modifications or deviations are of historic nature and characteristic of the approximate era to which the vehicles belong or if they could be considered to be in the category of safety features.

(ii) Safety-related modifications include hydraulic brakes, sealed beam headlights, and seat belts.

(iii) Accessories acceptable under such classifications are those available in the era to which the vehicles belong; and

(3) "Parts car" means a motor vehicle generally in nonoperable condition which is owned by a collector to furnish parts that are usually not obtainable from normal sources, thus enabling a collector to preserve, restore, and maintain a historic or special interest vehicle.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 368,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1975, No. 334, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.8; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-903 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 9 / Section 27-24-903
Existing special license plates
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005. (b) (1) The commission may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue one (1) or more special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005. (2) To request a discontinuance of one (1) or more special license plates under this subchapter, the commission shall present a resolution to the secretary stating which plates the department is to discontinue. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4741, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4740, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall continue the Arkansas State Game and Fish Commission special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005.

(b) (1) The commission may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue one (1) or more special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005. (2) To request a discontinuance of one (1) or more special license plates under this subchapter, the commission shall present a resolution to the secretary stating which plates the department is to discontinue.

(1) The commission may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue one (1) or more special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005.

(2) To request a discontinuance of one (1) or more special license plates under this subchapter, the commission shall present a resolution to the secretary stating which plates the department is to discontinue.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4741, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4740, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-37-301
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 130; Pope's Dig., § 6790; Acts 1951, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-732.

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 35, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 130; Pope's Dig., § 6790; Acts 1951, No. 110, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-732.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 6668; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-410.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 10; Pope's Dig., § 6668; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-410.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-19-403
Forms
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4687, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 15; 1973, No. 46, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1415.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4687, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 15; 1973, No. 46, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1415.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-72-413 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 72 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-72-413
Allocation of state aid - State Aid Street Committee established
Status: in_force

(a) State aid streets in the several municipalities shall receive state aid in the manner and under the terms and conditions set out in this section. (b) The state aid street system shall be allocated to the several municipalities of the state by the State Aid Street Committee. (c) (1) The committee shall be established to select the state aid street projects for submittal to the state aid engineer for funding and construction pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) The committee shall consist of nine (9) mayors to be appointed as follows: (i) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Governor; (ii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (iii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (B) The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall each appoint at least one (1) mayor from a municipality with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000). (3) (A) Each appointed mayor shall serve a term of four (4) years. (B) A mayor shall be eligible to serve two (2) full terms of four (4) years on the committee. (C) Committee members shall serve staggered terms. (D) Should a mayor selected for the committee leave office before the end of his or her term, the party who made the original nomination shall appoint a successor mayor to serve the remainder of the term. (4) The committee shall select a chair and a vice chair by majority vote to serve a term of one (1) year. (5) A quorum is necessary to transact the business of the committee. (6) The committee shall meet at least two (2) times each calendar year. (d) The committee may establish a formula or criteria to facilitate the identification and selection of state aid street projects, subject to the approval of the state aid engineer and consistent with the provisions of this subchapter. (e) All state aid street projects proposed by a municipality shall meet the requirements of §§ 27-72-406 , 27-72-415 , and 27-72-417 before the committee may consider the projects for submission to the state aid engineer. Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.

(a) State aid streets in the several municipalities shall receive state aid in the manner and under the terms and conditions set out in this section.

(b) The state aid street system shall be allocated to the several municipalities of the state by the State Aid Street Committee.

(c) (1) The committee shall be established to select the state aid street projects for submittal to the state aid engineer for funding and construction pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter. (2) (A) The committee shall consist of nine (9) mayors to be appointed as follows: (i) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Governor; (ii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (iii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (B) The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall each appoint at least one (1) mayor from a municipality with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000). (3) (A) Each appointed mayor shall serve a term of four (4) years. (B) A mayor shall be eligible to serve two (2) full terms of four (4) years on the committee. (C) Committee members shall serve staggered terms. (D) Should a mayor selected for the committee leave office before the end of his or her term, the party who made the original nomination shall appoint a successor mayor to serve the remainder of the term. (4) The committee shall select a chair and a vice chair by majority vote to serve a term of one (1) year. (5) A quorum is necessary to transact the business of the committee. (6) The committee shall meet at least two (2) times each calendar year.

(1) The committee shall be established to select the state aid street projects for submittal to the state aid engineer for funding and construction pursuant to the provisions of this subchapter.

(2) (A) The committee shall consist of nine (9) mayors to be appointed as follows: (i) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Governor; (ii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (iii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate. (B) The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall each appoint at least one (1) mayor from a municipality with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000).

(A) The committee shall consist of nine (9) mayors to be appointed as follows: (i) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Governor; (ii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and (iii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(i) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Governor;

(ii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives; and

(iii) Three (3) mayors appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the Senate.

(B) The Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate shall each appoint at least one (1) mayor from a municipality with a population in excess of twenty-five thousand (25,000).

(3) (A) Each appointed mayor shall serve a term of four (4) years. (B) A mayor shall be eligible to serve two (2) full terms of four (4) years on the committee. (C) Committee members shall serve staggered terms. (D) Should a mayor selected for the committee leave office before the end of his or her term, the party who made the original nomination shall appoint a successor mayor to serve the remainder of the term.

(A) Each appointed mayor shall serve a term of four (4) years.

(B) A mayor shall be eligible to serve two (2) full terms of four (4) years on the committee.

(C) Committee members shall serve staggered terms.

(D) Should a mayor selected for the committee leave office before the end of his or her term, the party who made the original nomination shall appoint a successor mayor to serve the remainder of the term.

(4) The committee shall select a chair and a vice chair by majority vote to serve a term of one (1) year.

(5) A quorum is necessary to transact the business of the committee.

(6) The committee shall meet at least two (2) times each calendar year.

(d) The committee may establish a formula or criteria to facilitate the identification and selection of state aid street projects, subject to the approval of the state aid engineer and consistent with the provisions of this subchapter.

(e) All state aid street projects proposed by a municipality shall meet the requirements of §§ 27-72-406 , 27-72-415 , and 27-72-417 before the committee may consider the projects for submission to the state aid engineer.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 303,§ 4, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2011, No. 1032, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-314 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-64-314
Powers of the State Highway Commission
Status: in_force

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission under this subchapter are in addition to the powers of the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas. (b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the member acts with corrupt intent. Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.

(a) All powers granted to the State Highway Commission under this subchapter are in addition to the powers of the commission under Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 42 and the laws of the State of Arkansas.

(b) No member of the commission shall be liable personally for any reason arising from the issuance of the State of Arkansas Federal Highway Grant Anticipation and Tax Revenue Bonds pursuant to this subchapter unless the member acts with corrupt intent.

Acts 2005, No. 685, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-209
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-103.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-103.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-74-205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 74 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-74-205
Removal - Deadline
Status: in_force

Any sign, display, or device lawfully erected which does not conform to this subchapter shall be required to be removed by the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming under the provisions hereof. Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2507.

Any sign, display, or device lawfully erected which does not conform to this subchapter shall be required to be removed by the end of the fifth year after it becomes nonconforming under the provisions hereof.

Acts 1967, No. 640, Art. 1, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2507.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-66-405
Limitation of authority
Status: in_force

A county court may not grant an easement for ingress and egress over, through, or across a railroad right-of-way under this subchapter. Acts 2009, No. 747, § 1.

A county court may not grant an easement for ingress and egress over, through, or across a railroad right-of-way under this subchapter.

Acts 2009, No. 747, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-32-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 32 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-32-101
Vehicles to be in safe mechanical condition
Status: in_force

(a) (1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle subject to registration on any highway in this state unless the equipment on the vehicle is in good working order and adjustment as required for the vehicle's safe operation and unless the vehicle is in safe mechanical condition as not to endanger the driver, other occupants of the vehicle, or any other person. (2) (A) Any law enforcement officer having reason to believe that a vehicle may have safety defects shall have cause to stop the vehicle and inspect for safety defects. (B) Should the officer determine that the vehicle is defective, he or she shall issue to the operator a safety compliance summons directing the operator to have the defect corrected. (b) Any certified police officer having reasonable cause to believe that a motor vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law or that the motor vehicle equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, may require the driver of the motor vehicle to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection and test as may be appropriate. (c) In the event that the use of a vehicle in its present condition would, in the reasonable judgment of the officer, endanger the life of any member of the public, the officer may issue to the operator a citation for operating an unsafe vehicle and may require the vehicle to be parked at the owner's expense and not operated until it is made safe. (d) The intent of this section is to make the vehicle operator aware of any vehicle safety defects and to provide the operator a reasonable opportunity to make necessary repairs without requiring the issuance of a citation which may result in the levying of fines and court costs. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1997, No. 974, § 9.

(a) (1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle subject to registration on any highway in this state unless the equipment on the vehicle is in good working order and adjustment as required for the vehicle's safe operation and unless the vehicle is in safe mechanical condition as not to endanger the driver, other occupants of the vehicle, or any other person. (2) (A) Any law enforcement officer having reason to believe that a vehicle may have safety defects shall have cause to stop the vehicle and inspect for safety defects. (B) Should the officer determine that the vehicle is defective, he or she shall issue to the operator a safety compliance summons directing the operator to have the defect corrected.

(1) No person shall drive or move any vehicle subject to registration on any highway in this state unless the equipment on the vehicle is in good working order and adjustment as required for the vehicle's safe operation and unless the vehicle is in safe mechanical condition as not to endanger the driver, other occupants of the vehicle, or any other person.

(2) (A) Any law enforcement officer having reason to believe that a vehicle may have safety defects shall have cause to stop the vehicle and inspect for safety defects. (B) Should the officer determine that the vehicle is defective, he or she shall issue to the operator a safety compliance summons directing the operator to have the defect corrected.

(A) Any law enforcement officer having reason to believe that a vehicle may have safety defects shall have cause to stop the vehicle and inspect for safety defects.

(B) Should the officer determine that the vehicle is defective, he or she shall issue to the operator a safety compliance summons directing the operator to have the defect corrected.

(b) Any certified police officer having reasonable cause to believe that a motor vehicle is unsafe or not equipped as required by law or that the motor vehicle equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, may require the driver of the motor vehicle to stop and submit the vehicle to an inspection and test as may be appropriate.

(c) In the event that the use of a vehicle in its present condition would, in the reasonable judgment of the officer, endanger the life of any member of the public, the officer may issue to the operator a citation for operating an unsafe vehicle and may require the vehicle to be parked at the owner's expense and not operated until it is made safe.

(d) The intent of this section is to make the vehicle operator aware of any vehicle safety defects and to provide the operator a reasonable opportunity to make necessary repairs without requiring the issuance of a citation which may result in the levying of fines and court costs.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 11, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1997, No. 974, § 9.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-108
Alternate routes
Status: in_force

Alternate routes through or around urban areas, along scenic country, or connecting historic sites may be provided or required for acceptance by the United States Secretary of the Interior for parkway purposes. Acts 1939, No. 45, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1808.

Alternate routes through or around urban areas, along scenic country, or connecting historic sites may be provided or required for acceptance by the United States Secretary of the Interior for parkway purposes.

Acts 1939, No. 45, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1808.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-704
Use of revenues - Revenue bonds
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3) of this section, a regional mobility authority that has issued revenue bonds for a toll facility project or a transportation project and that is financed with dedicated revenue derived from tolls, fees, fares, or other funds shall set aside moneys into a sinking fund that is pledged to and charged with the payment of: (A) Interest on the bonds as it becomes due; (B) Principal of the bonds as it becomes due; (C) Necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; (D) The redemption price or the purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond proceedings; and (E) Any amounts due under credit agreements. (2) Moneys shall be set aside into a sinking fund at regular intervals and as provided in the bond resolution or trust agreement. (3) A regional mobility authority may retain the funds necessary to pay the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation and to provide reserves for those costs as provided in the bond proceedings. (b) The use and disposition of money deposited to the credit of the sinking fund is subject to the bond proceedings. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3) of this section, a regional mobility authority that has issued revenue bonds for a toll facility project or a transportation project and that is financed with dedicated revenue derived from tolls, fees, fares, or other funds shall set aside moneys into a sinking fund that is pledged to and charged with the payment of: (A) Interest on the bonds as it becomes due; (B) Principal of the bonds as it becomes due; (C) Necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; (D) The redemption price or the purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond proceedings; and (E) Any amounts due under credit agreements. (2) Moneys shall be set aside into a sinking fund at regular intervals and as provided in the bond resolution or trust agreement. (3) A regional mobility authority may retain the funds necessary to pay the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation and to provide reserves for those costs as provided in the bond proceedings.

(1) Except as provided under subdivision (a)(3) of this section, a regional mobility authority that has issued revenue bonds for a toll facility project or a transportation project and that is financed with dedicated revenue derived from tolls, fees, fares, or other funds shall set aside moneys into a sinking fund that is pledged to and charged with the payment of: (A) Interest on the bonds as it becomes due; (B) Principal of the bonds as it becomes due; (C) Necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest; (D) The redemption price or the purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond proceedings; and (E) Any amounts due under credit agreements.

(A) Interest on the bonds as it becomes due;

(B) Principal of the bonds as it becomes due;

(C) Necessary charges of paying agents for paying principal and interest;

(D) The redemption price or the purchase price of bonds retired by call or purchase as provided in the bond proceedings; and

(E) Any amounts due under credit agreements.

(2) Moneys shall be set aside into a sinking fund at regular intervals and as provided in the bond resolution or trust agreement.

(3) A regional mobility authority may retain the funds necessary to pay the cost of maintenance, repair, and operation and to provide reserves for those costs as provided in the bond proceedings.

(b) The use and disposition of money deposited to the credit of the sinking fund is subject to the bond proceedings.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1709 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-14-1709
Definition
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter, "dealer" means a new motor vehicle dealer licensed under § 23-112-301 or a used motor vehicle dealer licensed under § 23-112-607 who is engaged in the sale of: (1) New motor vehicles; (2) Used motor vehicles; (3) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles as defined under § 27-20-101 ; or (4) Motor homes. Acts 2011, No. 351, § 4.

As used in this subchapter, "dealer" means a new motor vehicle dealer licensed under § 23-112-301 or a used motor vehicle dealer licensed under § 23-112-607 who is engaged in the sale of:

(1) New motor vehicles;

(2) Used motor vehicles;

(3) Motorcycles or motor-driven cycles as defined under § 27-20-101 ; or

(4) Motor homes.

Acts 2011, No. 351, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-49-219 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 49 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-49-219
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Amended without reference to the repeal by Act No. 448, by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017. Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 38, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6660; Acts 1973, No. 155, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-402; Acts 1993, No. 1010, § 2; 1995, No. 123, § 2; 1995, No. 753, § 1; 2007, No. 999, § 5; 2007, No. 1412, § 3; 2009, No. 689, § 20; 2011, No. 780, § 4.

Amended without reference to the repeal by Act No. 448, by Act 2017, No. 689,§ 6, eff. 8/1/2017.

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

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 2; Pope's Dig., § 6660; Acts 1973, No. 155, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-402; Acts 1993, No. 1010, § 2; 1995, No. 123, § 2; 1995, No. 753, § 1; 2007, No. 999, § 5; 2007, No. 1412, § 3; 2009, No. 689, § 20; 2011, No. 780, § 4.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-2205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-15-2205
Equipment
Status: in_force

(a) Unless the presence of equipment specifically named by Arkansas law was a prior condition for legal sale within Arkansas at the time the historic or special interest vehicle was manufactured for first use, the presence of the equipment shall not be required as a condition for current legal use. (b) Any historic or special interest vehicle manufactured prior to the date that emission controls were standard equipment on that particular make or model of historic or special interest vehicle is exempted from statutes requiring the inspection and use of emission controls. (c) Any safety equipment that was manufactured as part of the historic or special interest vehicle's original equipment must be in proper operating condition. Acts 1975, No. 334, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.12; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.

(a) Unless the presence of equipment specifically named by Arkansas law was a prior condition for legal sale within Arkansas at the time the historic or special interest vehicle was manufactured for first use, the presence of the equipment shall not be required as a condition for current legal use.

(b) Any historic or special interest vehicle manufactured prior to the date that emission controls were standard equipment on that particular make or model of historic or special interest vehicle is exempted from statutes requiring the inspection and use of emission controls.

(c) Any safety equipment that was manufactured as part of the historic or special interest vehicle's original equipment must be in proper operating condition.

Acts 1975, No. 334, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-201.12; Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-24-101
Title
Status: in_force

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Special License Plate Act of 2005". Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Special License Plate Act of 2005".

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-90-208 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 90 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-90-208
Sale
Status: in_force

(a) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be sold at public or private sale, as determined by the State Highway Commission. (b) If sold at public sale, the bonds shall be sold on electronic or sealed bids, and notice of the sale shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper published in the City of Little Rock and having a general circulation throughout the State of Arkansas at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of sale. (c) (1) In either case, the bonds may be sold at a price as the commission may accept, including sale at a premium or a discount. (2) In no event shall any bid or price be accepted which results in an interest cost exceeding that permitted by law. Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.

(a) Bonds issued under this subchapter may be sold at public or private sale, as determined by the State Highway Commission.

(b) If sold at public sale, the bonds shall be sold on electronic or sealed bids, and notice of the sale shall be published one (1) time in a newspaper published in the City of Little Rock and having a general circulation throughout the State of Arkansas at least twenty (20) days prior to the date of sale.

(c) (1) In either case, the bonds may be sold at a price as the commission may accept, including sale at a premium or a discount. (2) In no event shall any bid or price be accepted which results in an interest cost exceeding that permitted by law.

(1) In either case, the bonds may be sold at a price as the commission may accept, including sale at a premium or a discount.

(2) In no event shall any bid or price be accepted which results in an interest cost exceeding that permitted by law.

Acts 2003, No. 296, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-66-303
Policy
Status: in_force

(a) It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to adopt sound modern planning methods, procedures, and techniques for the proper administration, management, and improvement of the state highway, county road, and municipal street systems of the state and to assure continuing study and updating of this planning process. (b) It is the legislative intent of this subchapter to functionally classify all elements of the public highways, roads, and streets in the Arkansas network according to level of service, with uniform improvement standards for each class. Acts 1973, No. 308, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2703.

(a) It is the policy of the State of Arkansas to adopt sound modern planning methods, procedures, and techniques for the proper administration, management, and improvement of the state highway, county road, and municipal street systems of the state and to assure continuing study and updating of this planning process.

(b) It is the legislative intent of this subchapter to functionally classify all elements of the public highways, roads, and streets in the Arkansas network according to level of service, with uniform improvement standards for each class.

Acts 1973, No. 308, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2703.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-117-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 117 / Section 27-117-101
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Airport" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking off of aircraft and available to and utilized by the general public for private or commercial landing and taking off of aircraft; and (2) "Approach zone" means any area of land or water, according to the current airport approach and turning space standards promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration which is required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at any airport. Acts 1949, No. 285, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-309.

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

(1) "Airport" means any area of land or water designed and set aside for the landing and taking off of aircraft and available to and utilized by the general public for private or commercial landing and taking off of aircraft; and

(2) "Approach zone" means any area of land or water, according to the current airport approach and turning space standards promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration which is required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at any airport.

Acts 1949, No. 285, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-309.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-704 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-24-704
Members of House of Representatives
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each calendar year cause to be prepared two (2) sets as deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred seven (107) special license plates for members of the House of Representatives and selected staff. (2) In addition, there will be two (2) sets or the number of sets deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred (100) "Member" special license plates prepared for distribution. (3) Upon receipt of the plates, the secretary shall deliver them to the Speaker of the House of Representatives for issuance. (b) (1) The background of the special license plate and the words, figures, and emblems shall be in the colors requested by the House of Representatives by resolution duly adopted by that body. (2) Each special license plate shall also contain figures showing the calendar year for which the license is issued and other words, emblems, and identifying information. (3) The special license plates issued under this section shall be numbered consecutively "0" through "100" and the words "House of Representatives" shall appear on the standard House of Representatives special license plates and on the "Member" special license plates. (4) The following seven (7) special license plates shall be prepared as follows: (A) The words "Speaker of the House" shall appear on special license plate "1"; (B) The words "House Speaker Pro Tem" shall appear on special license plate "2"; (C) The words "House Parliamentarian" shall appear on special license plate "3X"; (D) The words "xHouse Parliamentarian" shall appear on the special license plate "x3x"; (E) The words "House Chief of Staff" shall appear on special license plate "3"; (F) The words "House Info Director" shall appear on special license plate "0"; and (G) The words "Chaplain of the House" shall appear on special license plate "4". (c) On or before January 15 of each year, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall furnish the secretary with a list of names of members of the House of Representatives designating: (1) The special license plate number that shall be reserved for each member; and (2) The number of vehicles to which the special license plate is to be attached, specifying each vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration and the vehicle identification number. (d) Any member of the House of Representatives who desires to obtain a special license plate may obtain it by applying to the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon showing proof that the vehicle to which the special license plate is to be attached is properly registered and licensed in Arkansas. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4733, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4732, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4731, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

(a) (1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each calendar year cause to be prepared two (2) sets as deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred seven (107) special license plates for members of the House of Representatives and selected staff. (2) In addition, there will be two (2) sets or the number of sets deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred (100) "Member" special license plates prepared for distribution. (3) Upon receipt of the plates, the secretary shall deliver them to the Speaker of the House of Representatives for issuance.

(1) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall each calendar year cause to be prepared two (2) sets as deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred seven (107) special license plates for members of the House of Representatives and selected staff.

(2) In addition, there will be two (2) sets or the number of sets deemed necessary by the House Management Committee of one hundred (100) "Member" special license plates prepared for distribution.

(3) Upon receipt of the plates, the secretary shall deliver them to the Speaker of the House of Representatives for issuance.

(b) (1) The background of the special license plate and the words, figures, and emblems shall be in the colors requested by the House of Representatives by resolution duly adopted by that body. (2) Each special license plate shall also contain figures showing the calendar year for which the license is issued and other words, emblems, and identifying information. (3) The special license plates issued under this section shall be numbered consecutively "0" through "100" and the words "House of Representatives" shall appear on the standard House of Representatives special license plates and on the "Member" special license plates. (4) The following seven (7) special license plates shall be prepared as follows: (A) The words "Speaker of the House" shall appear on special license plate "1"; (B) The words "House Speaker Pro Tem" shall appear on special license plate "2"; (C) The words "House Parliamentarian" shall appear on special license plate "3X"; (D) The words "xHouse Parliamentarian" shall appear on the special license plate "x3x"; (E) The words "House Chief of Staff" shall appear on special license plate "3"; (F) The words "House Info Director" shall appear on special license plate "0"; and (G) The words "Chaplain of the House" shall appear on special license plate "4".

(1) The background of the special license plate and the words, figures, and emblems shall be in the colors requested by the House of Representatives by resolution duly adopted by that body.

(2) Each special license plate shall also contain figures showing the calendar year for which the license is issued and other words, emblems, and identifying information.

(3) The special license plates issued under this section shall be numbered consecutively "0" through "100" and the words "House of Representatives" shall appear on the standard House of Representatives special license plates and on the "Member" special license plates.

(4) The following seven (7) special license plates shall be prepared as follows: (A) The words "Speaker of the House" shall appear on special license plate "1"; (B) The words "House Speaker Pro Tem" shall appear on special license plate "2"; (C) The words "House Parliamentarian" shall appear on special license plate "3X"; (D) The words "xHouse Parliamentarian" shall appear on the special license plate "x3x"; (E) The words "House Chief of Staff" shall appear on special license plate "3"; (F) The words "House Info Director" shall appear on special license plate "0"; and (G) The words "Chaplain of the House" shall appear on special license plate "4".

(A) The words "Speaker of the House" shall appear on special license plate "1";

(B) The words "House Speaker Pro Tem" shall appear on special license plate "2";

(C) The words "House Parliamentarian" shall appear on special license plate "3X";

(D) The words "xHouse Parliamentarian" shall appear on the special license plate "x3x";

(E) The words "House Chief of Staff" shall appear on special license plate "3";

(F) The words "House Info Director" shall appear on special license plate "0"; and

(G) The words "Chaplain of the House" shall appear on special license plate "4".

(c) On or before January 15 of each year, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall furnish the secretary with a list of names of members of the House of Representatives designating: (1) The special license plate number that shall be reserved for each member; and (2) The number of vehicles to which the special license plate is to be attached, specifying each vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration and the vehicle identification number.

(1) The special license plate number that shall be reserved for each member; and

(2) The number of vehicles to which the special license plate is to be attached, specifying each vehicle's regular license plate number issued by the Department of Finance and Administration and the vehicle identification number.

(d) Any member of the House of Representatives who desires to obtain a special license plate may obtain it by applying to the Speaker of the House of Representatives upon showing proof that the vehicle to which the special license plate is to be attached is properly registered and licensed in Arkansas.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4733, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4732, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4731, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1005 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-50-1005
Involvement of unattended vehicle in accident
Status: in_force

(a) No entry shall be made into the record of a person whose unattended vehicle has been involved in an accident unless the person's vehicle was illegally parked or the accident was the direct result of negligence on the part of the person who was responsible for the unattended vehicle at the time the accident occurred. (b) The determination that a vehicle was illegally parked shall be made as a result of the conviction of the person for such a violation. Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.5.

(a) No entry shall be made into the record of a person whose unattended vehicle has been involved in an accident unless the person's vehicle was illegally parked or the accident was the direct result of negligence on the part of the person who was responsible for the unattended vehicle at the time the accident occurred.

(b) The determination that a vehicle was illegally parked shall be made as a result of the conviction of the person for such a violation.

Acts 1979, No. 1037, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1058.5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1602 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-14-1602
Registration - Fee
Status: in_force

(a) (1) An owner of a manufactured home or a mobile home shall register the manufactured home or mobile home with the Office of Motor Vehicle for the purpose of receiving a certificate of title to the manufactured home or the mobile home or for any other purpose. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to: (A) A manufactured home or mobile home for which a certificate of origin, original document of title, or existing document of title has been cancelled or surrendered under § 27-14-1603 ; or (B) A manufactured home or mobile home held for sale or resale by a licensed retailer, financial institution, beneficiary, mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney-in-fact or trustee, or other holder in due course. (b) A certificate of title shall be issued upon the payment of a registration fee of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) and a title fee of ten dollars ($10.00). Amended by Act 2017, No. 384,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Amended by Act 2013, No. 592,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1973, No. 176, § 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132.1; Acts 2001, No. 1118, § 2; 2005, No. 1991, § 7.

(a) (1) An owner of a manufactured home or a mobile home shall register the manufactured home or mobile home with the Office of Motor Vehicle for the purpose of receiving a certificate of title to the manufactured home or the mobile home or for any other purpose. (2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to: (A) A manufactured home or mobile home for which a certificate of origin, original document of title, or existing document of title has been cancelled or surrendered under § 27-14-1603 ; or (B) A manufactured home or mobile home held for sale or resale by a licensed retailer, financial institution, beneficiary, mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney-in-fact or trustee, or other holder in due course.

(1) An owner of a manufactured home or a mobile home shall register the manufactured home or mobile home with the Office of Motor Vehicle for the purpose of receiving a certificate of title to the manufactured home or the mobile home or for any other purpose.

(2) Subdivision (a)(1) of this section does not apply to: (A) A manufactured home or mobile home for which a certificate of origin, original document of title, or existing document of title has been cancelled or surrendered under § 27-14-1603 ; or (B) A manufactured home or mobile home held for sale or resale by a licensed retailer, financial institution, beneficiary, mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney-in-fact or trustee, or other holder in due course.

(A) A manufactured home or mobile home for which a certificate of origin, original document of title, or existing document of title has been cancelled or surrendered under § 27-14-1603 ; or

(B) A manufactured home or mobile home held for sale or resale by a licensed retailer, financial institution, beneficiary, mortgagee or the mortgagee's attorney-in-fact or trustee, or other holder in due course.

(b) A certificate of title shall be issued upon the payment of a registration fee of twenty-six dollars ($26.00) and a title fee of ten dollars ($10.00).

Amended by Act 2017, No. 384,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 592,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1973, No. 176, § 2; 1979, No. 440, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-132.1; Acts 2001, No. 1118, § 2; 2005, No. 1991, § 7.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-68-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 68 / Section 27-68-106
Designation and establishment of facilities
Status: in_force

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, or villages may designate and establish controlled-access highways as new and additional facilities or may designate and establish an existing street or highway as included within a controlled-access facility. (b) The state or any of its subdivisions shall have authority to provide for the elimination of intersections at grade of controlled-access facilities with existing state and county roads, and city or town or village streets, by separation or service road, or by closing off the roads and streets at the right-of-way boundary line of such controlled-access facility. (c) After the establishment of any controlled-access facility, no highway or street which is not a part of the facility shall intersect it at grade. (d) No city, town, or village street, county or state highway, or other public way shall be opened into or connected with any controlled-access facility without the consent and previous approval of the highway authority in the state, county, city, town, or village having jurisdiction over the controlled-access facility. Consent and approval shall be given only if the public interest shall be served thereby. Acts 1953, No. 383, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2207.

(a) The highway authorities of the state, counties, cities, towns, or villages may designate and establish controlled-access highways as new and additional facilities or may designate and establish an existing street or highway as included within a controlled-access facility.

(b) The state or any of its subdivisions shall have authority to provide for the elimination of intersections at grade of controlled-access facilities with existing state and county roads, and city or town or village streets, by separation or service road, or by closing off the roads and streets at the right-of-way boundary line of such controlled-access facility.

(c) After the establishment of any controlled-access facility, no highway or street which is not a part of the facility shall intersect it at grade.

(d) No city, town, or village street, county or state highway, or other public way shall be opened into or connected with any controlled-access facility without the consent and previous approval of the highway authority in the state, county, city, town, or village having jurisdiction over the controlled-access facility. Consent and approval shall be given only if the public interest shall be served thereby.

Acts 1953, No. 383, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2207.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 11 / Section 27-16-1106
Additional requirements
Status: in_force

To meet the requirements of this section regarding the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall: (1) Retain for a minimum of five (5) years paper copies or images of source documents presented; (2) Subject each person applying for a driver's license or identification card to mandatory digital facial image capture; (3) (A) Confirm with the Social Security Administration a Social Security number presented by a person using the full Social Security number. (B) In the event that a Social Security number is already registered to or associated with another person to whom the Office of Driver Services has issued a driver's license or identification card, the Office of Driver Services shall resolve the discrepancy and take appropriate action; (4) Refuse to issue a driver's license or identification card to a person holding a driver's license issued by another state without retaining the license issued by another state; (5) Ensure the physical security of locations where driver's licenses and identification cards are produced and the security of document materials and papers from which driver's licenses and identification cards are produced; (6) Subject all persons authorized to manufacture or produce driver's licenses and identification cards to appropriate security clearance requirements to include, but not be limited to, criminal background checks; and (7) Establish fraudulent document recognition training programs for the employees of the Office of Driver Services who are engaged in the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4672, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.

To meet the requirements of this section regarding the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall:

(1) Retain for a minimum of five (5) years paper copies or images of source documents presented;

(2) Subject each person applying for a driver's license or identification card to mandatory digital facial image capture;

(3) (A) Confirm with the Social Security Administration a Social Security number presented by a person using the full Social Security number. (B) In the event that a Social Security number is already registered to or associated with another person to whom the Office of Driver Services has issued a driver's license or identification card, the Office of Driver Services shall resolve the discrepancy and take appropriate action;

(A) Confirm with the Social Security Administration a Social Security number presented by a person using the full Social Security number.

(B) In the event that a Social Security number is already registered to or associated with another person to whom the Office of Driver Services has issued a driver's license or identification card, the Office of Driver Services shall resolve the discrepancy and take appropriate action;

(4) Refuse to issue a driver's license or identification card to a person holding a driver's license issued by another state without retaining the license issued by another state;

(5) Ensure the physical security of locations where driver's licenses and identification cards are produced and the security of document materials and papers from which driver's licenses and identification cards are produced;

(6) Subject all persons authorized to manufacture or produce driver's licenses and identification cards to appropriate security clearance requirements to include, but not be limited to, criminal background checks; and

(7) Establish fraudulent document recognition training programs for the employees of the Office of Driver Services who are engaged in the issuance of driver's licenses and identification cards.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4672, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2210, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-209 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-86-209
No franchise for toll bridge on state highway
Status: in_force

No franchise shall be granted to any person, firm, or corporation to operate a toll bridge on any road in the state highway system. Acts 1928 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6601; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-605.

No franchise shall be granted to any person, firm, or corporation to operate a toll bridge on any road in the state highway system.

Acts 1928 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 7, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6601; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-605.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-19-103
Civil actions not precluded
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing the plaintiff in any civil action from relying for relief upon the other processes provided by law. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 91; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1491.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as preventing the plaintiff in any civil action from relying for relief upon the other processes provided by law.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 91; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1491.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-76-708 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 76 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-76-708
Requirement that operator of vehicle pay toll
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section, the operator of a vehicle that is driven or towed through a toll collection facility of a toll road owned by a regional mobility authority shall pay the proper toll. (2) An authorized emergency vehicle is not required to pay a toll. (3) A regional mobility authority may waive the requirement of the payment of a toll or may authorize the payment of a reduced toll for any vehicle or class of vehicles. (b) (1) A violation of this section is an administrative offense and a Class B misdemeanor. (2) The regional mobility authority or its designee shall attempt collection of the unpaid toll through the administrative procedures under §§ 27-76-710 - 27-76-712 before pursuing prosecution under § 27-76-713 . (3) If the regional mobility authority or its designee is unable to collect an unpaid toll through administrative procedures, then the matter shall be transferred to the appropriate prosecuting attorney. Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.

(a) (1) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section, the operator of a vehicle that is driven or towed through a toll collection facility of a toll road owned by a regional mobility authority shall pay the proper toll. (2) An authorized emergency vehicle is not required to pay a toll. (3) A regional mobility authority may waive the requirement of the payment of a toll or may authorize the payment of a reduced toll for any vehicle or class of vehicles.

(1) Except as provided under subdivisions (a)(2) and (3) of this section, the operator of a vehicle that is driven or towed through a toll collection facility of a toll road owned by a regional mobility authority shall pay the proper toll.

(2) An authorized emergency vehicle is not required to pay a toll.

(3) A regional mobility authority may waive the requirement of the payment of a toll or may authorize the payment of a reduced toll for any vehicle or class of vehicles.

(b) (1) A violation of this section is an administrative offense and a Class B misdemeanor. (2) The regional mobility authority or its designee shall attempt collection of the unpaid toll through the administrative procedures under §§ 27-76-710 - 27-76-712 before pursuing prosecution under § 27-76-713 . (3) If the regional mobility authority or its designee is unable to collect an unpaid toll through administrative procedures, then the matter shall be transferred to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

(1) A violation of this section is an administrative offense and a Class B misdemeanor.

(2) The regional mobility authority or its designee shall attempt collection of the unpaid toll through the administrative procedures under §§ 27-76-710 - 27-76-712 before pursuing prosecution under § 27-76-713 .

(3) If the regional mobility authority or its designee is unable to collect an unpaid toll through administrative procedures, then the matter shall be transferred to the appropriate prosecuting attorney.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 9, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 2007, No. 389, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-501 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-19-501
Report required
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the motor vehicle laws of this state that is in any manner involved in an accident within this state which accident has resulted in damage to the property of any one (1) person in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or in bodily injury to or in the death of any person shall report the accident to the Office of Driver Services within thirty (30) days after the accident on an electronic or paper form approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration subject to the exemptions provided in §§ 27-19-509 and 27-19-604 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4692, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 18; 1973, No. 334, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1418; Acts 1991, No. 721, § 1; 2001, No. 1156, § 1; 2005, No. 199, § 1.

The driver of a vehicle of a type subject to registration under the motor vehicle laws of this state that is in any manner involved in an accident within this state which accident has resulted in damage to the property of any one (1) person in excess of one thousand dollars ($1,000) or in bodily injury to or in the death of any person shall report the accident to the Office of Driver Services within thirty (30) days after the accident on an electronic or paper form approved by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration subject to the exemptions provided in §§ 27-19-509 and 27-19-604 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4692, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 18; 1973, No. 334, § 1; 1975, No. 1007, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1418; Acts 1991, No. 721, § 1; 2001, No. 1156, § 1; 2005, No. 199, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-24-215
Veterans of Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission
Status: in_force

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) special license plate under this section to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she is a veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission. (b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 . (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Lebanon". (c) A veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) . (d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, a veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she meets the requirements of this section. (e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law. Added by Act 2015, No. 1140,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

(a) The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to issue one (1) special license plate under this section to an applicant who establishes upon initial application that he or she is a veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission.

(b) (1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 . (2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Lebanon".

(1) The department shall design the special license plates issued under this section according to § 27-24-209 .

(2) In lieu of the legend "The Natural State" or any succeeding legend, there shall be placed across the bottom of the license plate a permanent decal bearing the word "Lebanon".

(c) A veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission may apply for and annually renew a special license plate issued under this section as provided under § 27-24-206(a) and (b) .

(d) Upon the initial application for a special license plate issued under this section, a veteran of the armed forces who served in Lebanon during the Lebanon Peacekeeping Mission shall provide adequate proof to the department that he or she meets the requirements of this section.

(e) The registration of a special license plate under this section may continue from year to year as long as it is renewed each year within the time and in the manner required by law.

Added by Act 2015, No. 1140,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-73-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 73 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-73-101
Powers and duties of Governor
Status: in_force

(a) The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him or her by the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, is empowered to contract and to do all of the things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. In so doing, he or she shall cooperate with the federal and state agencies, private and public agencies, interested organizations, and with individuals to effectuate the purposes of that enactment and any and all subsequent amendments thereto. (b) The Governor shall be the official of this state having the ultimate responsibility for dealing with the United States Government with respect to programs and activities pursuant to the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and any amendments thereto. (c) To that end, he or she shall coordinate the activities of any and all departments and agencies of this state and its subdivisions, relating thereto. Acts 1967, No. 161, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-138.

(a) The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him or her by the Arkansas Constitution and laws of this state, is empowered to contract and to do all of the things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. In so doing, he or she shall cooperate with the federal and state agencies, private and public agencies, interested organizations, and with individuals to effectuate the purposes of that enactment and any and all subsequent amendments thereto.

(b) The Governor shall be the official of this state having the ultimate responsibility for dealing with the United States Government with respect to programs and activities pursuant to the federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 and any amendments thereto.

(c) To that end, he or she shall coordinate the activities of any and all departments and agencies of this state and its subdivisions, relating thereto.

Acts 1967, No. 161, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-138.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-110 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-110
Investment of proceeds from sale
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission is further authorized to invest portions of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds as in its judgment may not be required for immediate use in direct general obligations of the United States or of the State of Arkansas. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 5; 1957, No. 15, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-621.

The State Highway Commission is further authorized to invest portions of the proceeds from the sale of such bonds as in its judgment may not be required for immediate use in direct general obligations of the United States or of the State of Arkansas.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 5; 1957, No. 15, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-621.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-14-1305
Annual report
Status: in_force

(a) Annually, on or before December 31 of each year, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall make a report of his or her administration of this subchapter to the Governor. (b) The annual report shall include, among other things, facts and statistics relating to the effect of the administration of this subchapter upon all affected thereby. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4591, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1949, No. 235, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-257.

(a) Annually, on or before December 31 of each year, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall make a report of his or her administration of this subchapter to the Governor.

(b) The annual report shall include, among other things, facts and statistics relating to the effect of the administration of this subchapter upon all affected thereby.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4591, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1949, No. 235, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-257.