Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-608 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-608
Reduction in premium for certain persons completing accident prevention course
Status: in_force

(a) (1) Any schedule of rates or rating plan for automobile liability and physical damage insurance submitted to or filed with the Insurance Commissioner shall provide for an appropriate reduction in premium charges for those insured who are fifty-five (55) years of age and older for a three-year period after successfully completing a motor vehicle accident prevention course meeting the Office of Motor Vehicle's criteria. (2) All insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in Arkansas shall allow an appropriate reduction in premium charges to all eligible persons subject to this section. (b) The approved course shall be taught by an instructor approved by the Office of Driver Services. (c) There shall be no reduction in premiums for a self-instructed course or a course which does not provide for actual classroom or field driving instruction for a minimum number of hours as determined by the Office of Driver Services. (d) Upon successfully completing the approved course, each participant shall be issued by the course's sponsoring agency a certificate which shall be the basis of qualification for the discount on insurance. (e) Each participant shall take an approved course each three (3) years to continue to be eligible for the discount on insurance. Acts 1981, No. 718, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1427.1 -- 75-1427.5; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 14, § 1.

(a) (1) Any schedule of rates or rating plan for automobile liability and physical damage insurance submitted to or filed with the Insurance Commissioner shall provide for an appropriate reduction in premium charges for those insured who are fifty-five (55) years of age and older for a three-year period after successfully completing a motor vehicle accident prevention course meeting the Office of Motor Vehicle's criteria. (2) All insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in Arkansas shall allow an appropriate reduction in premium charges to all eligible persons subject to this section.

(1) Any schedule of rates or rating plan for automobile liability and physical damage insurance submitted to or filed with the Insurance Commissioner shall provide for an appropriate reduction in premium charges for those insured who are fifty-five (55) years of age and older for a three-year period after successfully completing a motor vehicle accident prevention course meeting the Office of Motor Vehicle's criteria.

(2) All insurance companies writing automobile liability and physical damage insurance in Arkansas shall allow an appropriate reduction in premium charges to all eligible persons subject to this section.

(b) The approved course shall be taught by an instructor approved by the Office of Driver Services.

(c) There shall be no reduction in premiums for a self-instructed course or a course which does not provide for actual classroom or field driving instruction for a minimum number of hours as determined by the Office of Driver Services.

(d) Upon successfully completing the approved course, each participant shall be issued by the course's sponsoring agency a certificate which shall be the basis of qualification for the discount on insurance.

(e) Each participant shall take an approved course each three (3) years to continue to be eligible for the discount on insurance.

Acts 1981, No. 718, §§ 1-5; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-1427.1 -- 75-1427.5; Acts 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 12, § 1; 1992 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 14, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-53-103
Duty to give information, remain at the scene of an accident, and render aid
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall give his or her name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving. (2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license to the person struck, or the driver or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the transporting, or the making of arrangements for the transporting, of the person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if transporting is requested by the injured person. (b) (1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall remain at the scene of the accident for a reasonable time in order to be present if the driver knows that a law enforcement agency was contacted for assistance unless it is necessary for the driver to leave the scene of the accident to render assistance as required by subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (2) For the purpose of compliance with subdivision (b)(1) of this section, a reasonable time is not less than thirty (30) minutes. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 38; Pope's Dig., § 6696; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-903; Acts 1995, No. 659, § 5; 2007, No. 145, § 1.

(a) (1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall give his or her name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving. (2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license to the person struck, or the driver or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the transporting, or the making of arrangements for the transporting, of the person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if transporting is requested by the injured person.

(1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall give his or her name, address, and the registration number of the vehicle he or she is driving.

(2) Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license to the person struck, or the driver or occupant of, or person attending, any vehicle collided with and shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including the transporting, or the making of arrangements for the transporting, of the person to a physician, surgeon, or hospital for medical or surgical treatment if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if transporting is requested by the injured person.

(b) (1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall remain at the scene of the accident for a reasonable time in order to be present if the driver knows that a law enforcement agency was contacted for assistance unless it is necessary for the driver to leave the scene of the accident to render assistance as required by subdivision (a)(2) of this section. (2) For the purpose of compliance with subdivision (b)(1) of this section, a reasonable time is not less than thirty (30) minutes.

(1) The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or damage to any vehicle that is driven or attended by any person shall remain at the scene of the accident for a reasonable time in order to be present if the driver knows that a law enforcement agency was contacted for assistance unless it is necessary for the driver to leave the scene of the accident to render assistance as required by subdivision (a)(2) of this section.

(2) For the purpose of compliance with subdivision (b)(1) of this section, a reasonable time is not less than thirty (30) minutes.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 38; Pope's Dig., § 6696; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-903; Acts 1995, No. 659, § 5; 2007, No. 145, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-1020 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-101-1020
Misdemeanor and penalty
Status: in_force

(a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to fail or neglect to enter the transferee's name on a properly endorsed certificate of title or fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled to the certificate of title. (b) A person found to be in possession of a motorboat with an improperly assigned certificate of title that fails to identify the transferee shall immediately establish ownership of the motorboat, register the motorboat with a certificate of number, and pay all required fees and penalties. Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.

(a) It is a Class C misdemeanor for any person to fail or neglect to enter the transferee's name on a properly endorsed certificate of title or fail or neglect to properly endorse and deliver a certificate of title to a transferee or owner lawfully entitled to the certificate of title.

(b) A person found to be in possession of a motorboat with an improperly assigned certificate of title that fails to identify the transferee shall immediately establish ownership of the motorboat, register the motorboat with a certificate of number, and pay all required fees and penalties.

Added by Act 2019, No. 733,§ 16, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1801 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 18 / Section 27-51-1801
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this subchapter: (1) "Bicycle" means a human-powered vehicle: (A) With two (2) or more wheels in tandem, designed to transport by the act of pedaling one (1) or more persons seated on one (1) or more saddle seats on its frame; and (B) Used on a public road, bicycle path, crosswalk, or right-of-way; and (2) "Immediate hazard" means a vehicle approaching a person operating a bicycle at a proximity and rate of speed sufficient to indicate to a reasonably careful person that there is a danger of collision or accident. Amended by Act 2021, No. 1067,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021. Added by Act 2019, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.

As used in this subchapter:

(1) "Bicycle" means a human-powered vehicle: (A) With two (2) or more wheels in tandem, designed to transport by the act of pedaling one (1) or more persons seated on one (1) or more saddle seats on its frame; and (B) Used on a public road, bicycle path, crosswalk, or right-of-way; and

(A) With two (2) or more wheels in tandem, designed to transport by the act of pedaling one (1) or more persons seated on one (1) or more saddle seats on its frame; and

(B) Used on a public road, bicycle path, crosswalk, or right-of-way; and

(2) "Immediate hazard" means a vehicle approaching a person operating a bicycle at a proximity and rate of speed sufficient to indicate to a reasonably careful person that there is a danger of collision or accident.

Amended by Act 2021, No. 1067,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.

Added by Act 2019, No. 650,§ 1, eff. 7/24/2019.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-108 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-108
Sale
Status: in_force

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to sell all the bonds of each issue issuable under this chapter at one (1) time, or it may from time to time sell installments of the bonds of each issue in principal amounts to be determined by the commission. The bonds of each issue may be delivered all at one (1) time or from time to time. (b) All bond sales shall be public on sealed bids, after notice published by the commission's secretary for one (1) insertion not more than thirty (30) days nor less than fifteen (15) days before the date of the sale, in the news media specified in § 27-88-106 . This requirement shall not apply to a sale of bonds made to an agent or instrumentality of the United States Government, including corporations, the capital stock of which is subscribed by the United States Government. (c) Bonds may be sold at less than par, and the bonds of each issue, as sold, may be converted into an issue of bonds bearing a lower rate or rates of interest, but only on the condition that the commission receive no less and pay no more than it would have received and paid if the bonds had not been converted and on the condition that the conversion is approved by the commission. (d) In no event, however, shall the commission be required to pay more than six percent (6%) interest on the amount received for bonds sold under the provisions of this chapter, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard tables of bond values. (e) The commission shall have the right to refuse any and all bids. (f) The commission may employ one (1) or more fiscal agents for the sale of the bonds and pay a reasonable fee for the services of the agent or agents. Acts 1953, No. 104, §§ 5, 6; 1957, No. 15, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-621, 76-622.

(a) The State Highway Commission is authorized to sell all the bonds of each issue issuable under this chapter at one (1) time, or it may from time to time sell installments of the bonds of each issue in principal amounts to be determined by the commission. The bonds of each issue may be delivered all at one (1) time or from time to time.

(b) All bond sales shall be public on sealed bids, after notice published by the commission's secretary for one (1) insertion not more than thirty (30) days nor less than fifteen (15) days before the date of the sale, in the news media specified in § 27-88-106 . This requirement shall not apply to a sale of bonds made to an agent or instrumentality of the United States Government, including corporations, the capital stock of which is subscribed by the United States Government.

(c) Bonds may be sold at less than par, and the bonds of each issue, as sold, may be converted into an issue of bonds bearing a lower rate or rates of interest, but only on the condition that the commission receive no less and pay no more than it would have received and paid if the bonds had not been converted and on the condition that the conversion is approved by the commission.

(d) In no event, however, shall the commission be required to pay more than six percent (6%) interest on the amount received for bonds sold under the provisions of this chapter, computed with relation to the absolute maturity of the bonds in accordance with standard tables of bond values.

(e) The commission shall have the right to refuse any and all bids.

(f) The commission may employ one (1) or more fiscal agents for the sale of the bonds and pay a reasonable fee for the services of the agent or agents.

Acts 1953, No. 104, §§ 5, 6; 1957, No. 15, §§ 2, 3; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 76-621, 76-622.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-101-701 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 101 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-101-701
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Boat Identification Act". Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Boat Identification Act".

Acts 2005, No. 1457, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-303 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-303
Fraudulent applications
Status: in_force

Any person who fraudulently uses a false or fictitious name or address in any application for the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title or knowingly makes a false statement or knowingly conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in any application shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 75; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-175.

Any person who fraudulently uses a false or fictitious name or address in any application for the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title or knowingly makes a false statement or knowingly conceals a material fact or otherwise commits a fraud in any application shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) or by imprisonment for not more than one (1) year, or both.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 75; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-175.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-86-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 86 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-86-305
Mandamus
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission or other agency of the state having charge of the operation of any state-owned toll bridge may be compelled to carry out the provisions of this subchapter as to any state-owned toll bridge by mandamus proceedings filed by any citizen of the state in the circuit court of the county in which the state-owned toll bridge, or any part thereof, is operated. Acts 1943, No. 275, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1617.

The State Highway Commission or other agency of the state having charge of the operation of any state-owned toll bridge may be compelled to carry out the provisions of this subchapter as to any state-owned toll bridge by mandamus proceedings filed by any citizen of the state in the circuit court of the county in which the state-owned toll bridge, or any part thereof, is operated.

Acts 1943, No. 275, § 7; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1617.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-36-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 36 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-36-101
Violations
Status: in_force

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive or move, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles, which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or which does not contain those parts, or which is not at all times equipped with lamps in proper condition and adjustment as required in this chapter, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this chapter, or for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this chapter. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.

It is a misdemeanor for any person to drive or move, or for the owner to cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles, which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person or which does not contain those parts, or which is not at all times equipped with lamps in proper condition and adjustment as required in this chapter, or which is equipped in any manner in violation of this chapter, or for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required under this chapter.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 103; Pope's Dig., § 6760; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-701.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-116-201 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 116 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-116-201
Persons engaged in aeronautics
Status: in_force

The public safety requiring and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress that any person engaging within this state in navigating or operating aircraft in any form of navigation or while in charge of the inspecting, overhauling, or repairing of aircraft or the repairing, packing, and maintenance of parachutes shall have the qualifications necessary for obtaining and holding a license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or navigate or inspect, overhaul, or repair any aircraft, or repair, pack, and maintain parachutes in this state unless the person is the holder of an appropriate and effective license or permit issued by the United States Government. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-105.

The public safety requiring and the advantages of uniform regulation making it desirable in the interest of aeronautical progress that any person engaging within this state in navigating or operating aircraft in any form of navigation or while in charge of the inspecting, overhauling, or repairing of aircraft or the repairing, packing, and maintenance of parachutes shall have the qualifications necessary for obtaining and holding a license issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, it shall be unlawful for any person to operate or navigate or inspect, overhaul, or repair any aircraft, or repair, pack, and maintain parachutes in this state unless the person is the holder of an appropriate and effective license or permit issued by the United States Government.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1702 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 17 / Section 27-24-1702
Design - Cost
Status: in_force

(a) The special motor vehicle license plate for conservation districts shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts; and (2) Be numbered consecutively. (b) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall determine the amount of the costs for the issuance of the special license plate under this section as follows: (1) The fee for the cost of initial orders of the new design that shall be based on the cost of the initial order; (2) The number of applications that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design; or (3) The combination of subdivisions (b)(1) and (2) of this section that must be received to cover the cost of the initial order of the new design. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4806, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 804, § 1.

(a) The special motor vehicle license plate for conservation districts shall: (1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts; and (2) Be numbered consecutively.

(1) Be designed by the Department of Finance and Administration in consultation with the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts; and

(2) Be numbered consecutively.

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

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

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

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

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4806, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 804, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-614 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 6 / Section 27-19-614
Adjudication of nonliability
Status: in_force

A person shall be relieved from the requirement for deposit of security in respect to a claim for injury or damage arising out of the accident in the event the person has been finally adjudicated not to be liable in respect to such claim. Acts 1953, No. 347, § 31; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1431.

A person shall be relieved from the requirement for deposit of security in respect to a claim for injury or damage arising out of the accident in the event the person has been finally adjudicated not to be liable in respect to such claim.

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 31; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1431.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-403 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-53-403
Payment of damage claim not admissible in personal injury action
Status: in_force

The fact of payment of any property damage claim under this subchapter is not admissible in evidence, nor shall it be referred to in any way in any personal injury action arising from the same accident. Acts 1957, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-920.

The fact of payment of any property damage claim under this subchapter is not admissible in evidence, nor shall it be referred to in any way in any personal injury action arising from the same accident.

Acts 1957, No. 283, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-920.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 67 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-67-304
Use of right-of-way
Status: in_force

(a) The rights-of-way provided for all state highways shall be held inviolate for state highway purposes, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. No physical or functional encroachments, installations, signs other than traffic signs or signals, posters, billboards, roadside stands, gasoline pumps, or other structures or uses shall be permitted within the right-of-way limits of state highways. (b) Political subdivisions, rural electric cooperatives, rural telephone cooperatives, private television cables, and public utilities of the state may use any right-of-way or land, property, or interest therein, the property of the State Highway Commission, for the purpose of laying or erecting pipelines, sewers, wires, poles, ditches, railways, or any other purpose, under existing agreements or permits or such agreements or permits hereinafter made by the commission or under existing laws, provided that such use does not interfere with the public use of the property for highway purposes. (c) No private television cable shall be placed upon the right-of-way limit of any state highway until such person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation first executes a bond payable to the commission in an amount to be determined by the district engineer located in the district in which such cable is to be located. Acts 1953, No. 419, § 5; 1975, No. 654, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-544.

(a) The rights-of-way provided for all state highways shall be held inviolate for state highway purposes, except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section. No physical or functional encroachments, installations, signs other than traffic signs or signals, posters, billboards, roadside stands, gasoline pumps, or other structures or uses shall be permitted within the right-of-way limits of state highways.

(b) Political subdivisions, rural electric cooperatives, rural telephone cooperatives, private television cables, and public utilities of the state may use any right-of-way or land, property, or interest therein, the property of the State Highway Commission, for the purpose of laying or erecting pipelines, sewers, wires, poles, ditches, railways, or any other purpose, under existing agreements or permits or such agreements or permits hereinafter made by the commission or under existing laws, provided that such use does not interfere with the public use of the property for highway purposes.

(c) No private television cable shall be placed upon the right-of-way limit of any state highway until such person, firm, association, partnership, or corporation first executes a bond payable to the commission in an amount to be determined by the district engineer located in the district in which such cable is to be located.

Acts 1953, No. 419, § 5; 1975, No. 654, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-544.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 35 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-35-305
Issuance of permits
Status: in_force

(a) Special permits shall be issued to any licensed carrier, dealer, or manufacturer who files with the Arkansas Department of Transportation evidence of acceptable insurance coverage. (b) (1) Persons moving their personal manufactured home units not over twelve feet (12') wide, exclusive of clearance lights, registered to such persons, and not for the purpose of sale, with a truck of not less than one-ton factory rated capacity, equipped with such devices and safety equipment and in compliance with safety regulations as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission as the pulling vehicle, when the driver of a pulling vehicle is experienced in such driving, shall be entitled to a special permit upon a showing of evidence that they have insurance acceptable to the department for, and title to, the manufactured home unit. (2) The person applying for the permit will be allowed to move his or her manufactured home unit to the first point where a permit may be secured. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 333, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1971, No. 264, § 4; 1985, No. 153, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-831.

(a) Special permits shall be issued to any licensed carrier, dealer, or manufacturer who files with the Arkansas Department of Transportation evidence of acceptable insurance coverage.

(b) (1) Persons moving their personal manufactured home units not over twelve feet (12') wide, exclusive of clearance lights, registered to such persons, and not for the purpose of sale, with a truck of not less than one-ton factory rated capacity, equipped with such devices and safety equipment and in compliance with safety regulations as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission as the pulling vehicle, when the driver of a pulling vehicle is experienced in such driving, shall be entitled to a special permit upon a showing of evidence that they have insurance acceptable to the department for, and title to, the manufactured home unit. (2) The person applying for the permit will be allowed to move his or her manufactured home unit to the first point where a permit may be secured.

(1) Persons moving their personal manufactured home units not over twelve feet (12') wide, exclusive of clearance lights, registered to such persons, and not for the purpose of sale, with a truck of not less than one-ton factory rated capacity, equipped with such devices and safety equipment and in compliance with safety regulations as required by the Interstate Commerce Commission as the pulling vehicle, when the driver of a pulling vehicle is experienced in such driving, shall be entitled to a special permit upon a showing of evidence that they have insurance acceptable to the department for, and title to, the manufactured home unit.

(2) The person applying for the permit will be allowed to move his or her manufactured home unit to the first point where a permit may be secured.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 333, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1971, No. 264, § 4; 1985, No. 153, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-831.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-19-302 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-19-302
Penalty for failure to report accident
Status: in_force

Failure to report a motor vehicle accident or to furnish additional information as required under §§ 27-19-501 , 27-19-507 , and 27-19-509 , shall be punished by a fine not in excess of one hundred dollars ($100). Acts 1953, No. 347, § 80; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1480.

Failure to report a motor vehicle accident or to furnish additional information as required under §§ 27-19-501 , 27-19-507 , and 27-19-509 , shall be punished by a fine not in excess of one hundred dollars ($100).

Acts 1953, No. 347, § 80; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1480.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1605 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-51-1605
Restrictions in school zones
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency. (c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties. Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 7, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 2011, No. 37, § 5.

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building.

(b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.

(c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

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

Acts 2011, No. 37, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-18-105 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 18 / Section 27-18-105
Limitation on contracts and other obligations
Status: in_force

(a) No contracts may be awarded or obligations otherwise incurred in relation to the program described in this chapter in excess of the State Treasury funds actually available as provided by law. (b) The Arkansas State Police Commission shall have the power to accept and use grants and donations, and to use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it, for the purpose of supplementing the State Treasury funds for financing the entire cost of the program. Acts 1965, No. 531, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1905.

(a) No contracts may be awarded or obligations otherwise incurred in relation to the program described in this chapter in excess of the State Treasury funds actually available as provided by law.

(b) The Arkansas State Police Commission shall have the power to accept and use grants and donations, and to use its unobligated cash income or other funds available to it, for the purpose of supplementing the State Treasury funds for financing the entire cost of the program.

Acts 1965, No. 531, § 6; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1905.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-15-5106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Subchapter 51 / Section 27-15-5106
Compliance with other laws
Status: in_force

The Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates shall comply with all other state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, except as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.

The Arkansas State Golf Association special license plates shall comply with all other state motor vehicle laws relating to registration and licensing of motor vehicles, except as specifically provided otherwise in this subchapter.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 3, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 2005, No. 1574, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-502 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 5 / Section 27-51-502
Vehicle turning left at intersection
Status: in_force

The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver, after having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this chapter, may make the left turn after all other vehicles approaching the intersection which constitute an immediate hazard shall have cleared the intersection. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 71; Pope's Dig., § 6729; Acts 1975, No. 626, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-622.

The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction which are within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. The driver, after having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this chapter, may make the left turn after all other vehicles approaching the intersection which constitute an immediate hazard shall have cleared the intersection.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 71; Pope's Dig., § 6729; Acts 1975, No. 626, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-622.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-213 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-213
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-105.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-105.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1204 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1204
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any owner of a trailer failing to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided for in § 27-14-304 . (b) The failure of the trailer owner to affix and display the permanent license plates, the tab or decal, or the registration card, in the places designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 . Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4576, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015. Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 8, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.8, 75-253.18.

(a) Any owner of a trailer failing to comply with the provisions of this subchapter shall be subject to the penalties provided for in § 27-14-304 .

(b) The failure of the trailer owner to affix and display the permanent license plates, the tab or decal, or the registration card, in the places designated by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be a misdemeanor subject to the penalties provided by § 27-14-301 .

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4576, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2015, No. 1158,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.

Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 8, 18; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.8, 75-253.18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-409 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-409
Employment of professionals
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission is authorized to retain such professionals as it deems necessary to accomplish the issuance and sale of the bonds, including without limitation, legal counsel, financial advisors, underwriters, trustees, paying agents, and remarketing agents. Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

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

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-89-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 89 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-89-305
Use of state funds - Appropriation necessary for construction funds
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commission is authorized to use moneys appropriated for the operation of the Arkansas Department of Transportation for payment of the State of Arkansas's pro rata share of the administrative costs of the compact authority, but shall have no authority to authorize, or contract for, the use of moneys in the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, except upon specific authorization and appropriation thereof by the General Assembly. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 432, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1985, No. 27, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2109.

The State Highway Commission is authorized to use moneys appropriated for the operation of the Arkansas Department of Transportation for payment of the State of Arkansas's pro rata share of the administrative costs of the compact authority, but shall have no authority to authorize, or contract for, the use of moneys in the State Highway and Transportation Department Fund for the construction of the Arkansas-Mississippi Great River Bridge, except upon specific authorization and appropriation thereof by the General Assembly.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 432, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1985, No. 27, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-2109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-69-107 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 69 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-69-107
Use of existing or projected highways
Status: in_force

(a) When the construction of sections of the parkway road parallel to existing highways will result in unnecessary expense and the United States Secretary of the Interior may, in his or her discretion, use existing or projected sections of streets or highways, bridges, parks, or other areas as connecting links between other sections of this parkway, and federal funds may be expended for parkway purposes thereon under the provisions of this subchapter, no parkway area credits need be allowed the state. (b) In the event it is determined that the connecting links of highways should provide for other than passenger car traffic, a cooperative agreement with respect to use and the reconstruction, maintenance, and control thereof may be entered into by the United States Secretary of the Interior with the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local public authorities concerned. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 405, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1939, No. 45, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1808.

(a) When the construction of sections of the parkway road parallel to existing highways will result in unnecessary expense and the United States Secretary of the Interior may, in his or her discretion, use existing or projected sections of streets or highways, bridges, parks, or other areas as connecting links between other sections of this parkway, and federal funds may be expended for parkway purposes thereon under the provisions of this subchapter, no parkway area credits need be allowed the state.

(b) In the event it is determined that the connecting links of highways should provide for other than passenger car traffic, a cooperative agreement with respect to use and the reconstruction, maintenance, and control thereof may be entered into by the United States Secretary of the Interior with the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local public authorities concerned.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 405, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1939, No. 45, § 8; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-1808.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-51-1205
Soliciting rides
Status: in_force

No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 79; Pope's Dig., § 6737; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-630.

No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any private vehicle.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 79; Pope's Dig., § 6737; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-630.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-65-144 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 65 / Section 27-65-144
Additional annual reporting
Status: in_force

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall analyze all reported wrong-way crashes on interstate highways and other freeways that are a part of the state highway system to determine whether the installation of additional traffic control devices is warranted and feasible in order to reduce the possibility of future wrong-way crashes. (b) Any additional traffic control devices installed under subsection (a) of this section shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, approved by the Federal Highway Administration as the national standard in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 109(d) , 23 U.S.C. § 114(a) , 23 U.S.C. § 217 , 23 U.S.C. § 315 , 23 U.S.C. § 402(a) , 23 C.F.R. Part 655, and 49 C.F.R. §§ 1.48(b)(8) , 1.48(b)(33) , and 1.48(c)(2) , and is the manual adopted by the State Highway Commission under § 27-52-104 . (c) A person may not file a legal action as a result of the implementation of any recommendations made from studies conducted under this section. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 378, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 2009, No. 641, § 1.

(a) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall analyze all reported wrong-way crashes on interstate highways and other freeways that are a part of the state highway system to determine whether the installation of additional traffic control devices is warranted and feasible in order to reduce the possibility of future wrong-way crashes.

(b) Any additional traffic control devices installed under subsection (a) of this section shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, approved by the Federal Highway Administration as the national standard in accordance with 23 U.S.C. § 109(d) , 23 U.S.C. § 114(a) , 23 U.S.C. § 217 , 23 U.S.C. § 315 , 23 U.S.C. § 402(a) , 23 C.F.R. Part 655, and 49 C.F.R. §§ 1.48(b)(8) , 1.48(b)(33) , and 1.48(c)(2) , and is the manual adopted by the State Highway Commission under § 27-52-104 .

(c) A person may not file a legal action as a result of the implementation of any recommendations made from studies conducted under this section.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 378, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 641, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-115-101 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 115 / Section 27-115-101
Creation
Status: in_force

There is created a commission to be known as the "Division of Aeronautics", which shall maintain an office in the City of Little Rock. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 634, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1941, No. 457, § 2; 1961, No. 155, § 1; 1965, No. 456, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-102.

There is created a commission to be known as the "Division of Aeronautics", which shall maintain an office in the City of Little Rock.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 634, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1941, No. 457, § 2; 1961, No. 155, § 1; 1965, No. 456, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 74-102.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-305 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-50-305
Penalty for violation of 1959 amendatory act
Status: in_force

(a) Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the violation is by this act or other law of this state declared to be a felony. (b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished: (1) For a first conviction, by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days; (2) For a second conviction within one (1) year thereafter, by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) days, or by both fine and imprisonment; and (3) For a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Acts 1959, No. 307, § 54; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1037.

(a) Any person violating any of the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless the violation is by this act or other law of this state declared to be a felony.

(b) Upon conviction, an offender shall be punished: (1) For a first conviction, by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days; (2) For a second conviction within one (1) year thereafter, by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) days, or by both fine and imprisonment; and (3) For a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

(1) For a first conviction, by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days;

(2) For a second conviction within one (1) year thereafter, by a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not more than twenty (20) days, or by both fine and imprisonment; and

(3) For a third or subsequent conviction within one (1) year after the first conviction, by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.

Acts 1959, No. 307, § 54; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-1037.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-102-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 102 / Section 27-102-103
Right to salvage payment
Status: in_force

The taker up of a boat, vessel, raft, or other property shall be entitled to retain it against the rightful owner until salvage be paid, or he or she may have and maintain a civil action against the owner for the amount of salvage due in accordance with this chapter. Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 8735; Pope's Dig., § 11428; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-303.

The taker up of a boat, vessel, raft, or other property shall be entitled to retain it against the rightful owner until salvage be paid, or he or she may have and maintain a civil action against the owner for the amount of salvage due in accordance with this chapter.

Rev. Stat., ch. 134, § 3; C. & M. Dig., § 8735; Pope's Dig., § 11428; A.S.A. 1947, § 21-303.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-215 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-14-215
[Repealed]
Status: repealed

Repealed by Act 2017, No. 448,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-109.

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

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 9; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-109.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-53-405 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 53 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-53-405
Funeral homes not liable for acts of private vehicle operators
Status: in_force

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this section to permit funeral homes to attach magnetic signs, pennants, or other identifying signs to privately owned automobiles in a funeral procession to identify the vehicles as part of the procession without assuming any liability or responsibility for acts of the operators of the private vehicles. (b) The operator of a private vehicle in a funeral procession who is not an employee of the funeral home in charge of the procession shall not be deemed to be an agent of the funeral home. The funeral home in charge of the procession shall not be liable for any action of the operator, notwithstanding the fact that the funeral home may have attached some form of temporary identification to the vehicle to indicate that the vehicle is a part of a funeral procession. Acts 1973, No. 459, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-927, 75-928.

(a) It is the purpose and intent of this section to permit funeral homes to attach magnetic signs, pennants, or other identifying signs to privately owned automobiles in a funeral procession to identify the vehicles as part of the procession without assuming any liability or responsibility for acts of the operators of the private vehicles.

(b) The operator of a private vehicle in a funeral procession who is not an employee of the funeral home in charge of the procession shall not be deemed to be an agent of the funeral home. The funeral home in charge of the procession shall not be liable for any action of the operator, notwithstanding the fact that the funeral home may have attached some form of temporary identification to the vehicle to indicate that the vehicle is a part of a funeral procession.

Acts 1973, No. 459, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-927, 75-928.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 2 / Section 27-64-207
Procedure for issuing bonds
Status: in_force

(a) Prior to the issuance of any series of bonds, the State Highway Commission shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of such series of bonds. Each such resolution shall contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as are deemed desirable and consistent with this subchapter, including without limitation those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, the deposit and investment of the federal highway assistance payments and bond proceeds, and the rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds. (b) The resolutions of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of a trust indenture or trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions referred to above and such other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the commission, which trust indenture or trust indentures shall be binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials. Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 6.

(a) Prior to the issuance of any series of bonds, the State Highway Commission shall adopt a resolution authorizing the issuance of such series of bonds. Each such resolution shall contain such terms, covenants, and conditions as are deemed desirable and consistent with this subchapter, including without limitation those pertaining to the establishment and maintenance of funds and accounts, the deposit and investment of the federal highway assistance payments and bond proceeds, and the rights and obligations of the state, its officers and officials, the commission, and the registered owners of the bonds.

(b) The resolutions of the commission may provide for the execution and delivery by the commission of a trust indenture or trust indentures with one (1) or more banks or trust companies located within or without the state, containing any of the terms, covenants, and conditions referred to above and such other terms and conditions deemed necessary by the commission, which trust indenture or trust indentures shall be binding upon the commission and the state and their respective officers and officials.

Acts 1999, No. 1027, § 6.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1904 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 19 / Section 27-14-1904
Design of plates
Status: in_force

Manufacturers' master license plates shall be of such form and design as prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4622, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1973, No. 503, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-292.2.

Manufacturers' master license plates shall be of such form and design as prescribed by the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4622, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1973, No. 503, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-292.2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-708 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 7 / Section 27-14-708
Temporary permit pending registration
Status: in_force

The Office of Motor Vehicle, at its discretion, may grant a temporary permit to operate a vehicle for which application for registration and certificate of title has been made where the application is accompanied by the proper fee, pending action upon the application by the Office of Motor Vehicle. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-135.

The Office of Motor Vehicle, at its discretion, may grant a temporary permit to operate a vehicle for which application for registration and certificate of title has been made where the application is accompanied by the proper fee, pending action upon the application by the Office of Motor Vehicle.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 35; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-135.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-807 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-14-807
Methods exclusive - Exception
Status: in_force

(a) The methods provided in this subchapter of giving constructive notice of a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vehicle shall be exclusive except as to liens dependent upon possession and manufactured homes or mobile homes for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 . (b) A security interest, lien, or encumbrance on a manufactured home or mobile home for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 shall be obtained in the same manner used to perfect a security interest, lien, or encumbrance against other real property. (c) Any lien, or encumbrance, or title retention instrument filed as provided in this subchapter, and any documents evidencing them, are exempted from the provisions of law which otherwise require or relate to the recording or filing of instruments creating or evidencing title retention or other liens or encumbrances upon vehicles of the types subject to registration under this chapter. Acts 1981, No. 326, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-161; Acts 2005, No. 1991, § 5.

(a) The methods provided in this subchapter of giving constructive notice of a lien or encumbrance upon a registered vehicle shall be exclusive except as to liens dependent upon possession and manufactured homes or mobile homes for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 .

(b) A security interest, lien, or encumbrance on a manufactured home or mobile home for which the certificate of title has been cancelled under § 27-14-1603 shall be obtained in the same manner used to perfect a security interest, lien, or encumbrance against other real property.

(c) Any lien, or encumbrance, or title retention instrument filed as provided in this subchapter, and any documents evidencing them, are exempted from the provisions of law which otherwise require or relate to the recording or filing of instruments creating or evidencing title retention or other liens or encumbrances upon vehicles of the types subject to registration under this chapter.

Acts 1981, No. 326, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-161; Acts 2005, No. 1991, § 5.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1003 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1003
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 collegiate special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005. (b) (1) The board of trustees of a college or university may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue the college's or university's special license plate. (2) To request a discontinuance of a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the board of trustees of the college or university shall present a resolution to the secretary requesting the department to discontinue the college's or university's special license plate. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4747, eff. 7/1/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4746, 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 collegiate special license plates that existed before April 13, 2005.

(b) (1) The board of trustees of a college or university may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue the college's or university's special license plate. (2) To request a discontinuance of a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the board of trustees of the college or university shall present a resolution to the secretary requesting the department to discontinue the college's or university's special license plate.

(1) The board of trustees of a college or university may request that the Department of Finance and Administration discontinue the college's or university's special license plate.

(2) To request a discontinuance of a special license plate issued under this subchapter, the board of trustees of the college or university shall present a resolution to the secretary requesting the department to discontinue the college's or university's special license plate.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4747, eff. 7/1/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4746, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-23-117 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-23-117
Driving record information to be furnished
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Office of Driver Services must furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person: (1) To the driver license administrator of any other state, or province or territory of Canada, requesting that information; (2) To any employer or prospective employer upon request and payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00); (3) To others, authorized to receive the information pursuant to § 27-50-906 , upon request and payment of a fee of eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50). Amended by Act 2019, No. 586,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019. Acts 1989, No. 241, § 17.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Office of Driver Services must furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person:

(1) To the driver license administrator of any other state, or province or territory of Canada, requesting that information;

(2) To any employer or prospective employer upon request and payment of a fee of ten dollars ($10.00);

(3) To others, authorized to receive the information pursuant to § 27-50-906 , upon request and payment of a fee of eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 586,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Acts 1989, No. 241, § 17.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-88-106 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 88 / Section 27-88-106
Redemption before maturity
Status: in_force

All bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, maturing on and after ten (10) years from their date, in the discretion of the State Highway Commission, may contain a provision authorizing their redemption before maturity at the option of the commission in a manner as it may elect at par plus accrued interest upon notice published for one (1) insertion not more than sixty (60) days and not later than thirty (30) days before the date of such redemption in a newspaper of general circulation published in Little Rock and in a financial journal published in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, New York. Acts 1953, No. 104, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-620.

All bonds issued under the provisions of this chapter, maturing on and after ten (10) years from their date, in the discretion of the State Highway Commission, may contain a provision authorizing their redemption before maturity at the option of the commission in a manner as it may elect at par plus accrued interest upon notice published for one (1) insertion not more than sixty (60) days and not later than thirty (30) days before the date of such redemption in a newspaper of general circulation published in Little Rock and in a financial journal published in the Borough of Manhattan, New York, New York.

Acts 1953, No. 104, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-620.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-13-103 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 27-13-103
Rules
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the authority to promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this act. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4484, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1997, No. 974, § 19.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall have the authority to promulgate such rules as are necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this act.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4484, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1997, No. 974, § 19.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1207 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-14-1207
Information required of applicant
Status: in_force

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require such other information of applicants as he or she deems necessary for the proper licensing of trailers and the proper maintenance of a trailer register. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4578, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.10, 75-253.12; Acts 1997, No. 974, § 2.

The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may require such other information of applicants as he or she deems necessary for the proper licensing of trailers and the proper maintenance of a trailer register.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4578, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1979, No. 671, §§ 10, 12; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-253.10, 75-253.12; Acts 1997, No. 974, § 2.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1009 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-24-1009
Limitation on remedies
Status: in_force

The universities and colleges participating in the collegiate special license plate program shall have no recourse against the Department of Finance and Administration if any collegiate special license plate is erroneously issued or renewed without the payment of the design-use contribution fee. Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.

The universities and colleges participating in the collegiate special license plate program shall have no recourse against the Department of Finance and Administration if any collegiate special license plate is erroneously issued or renewed without the payment of the design-use contribution fee.

Acts 2005, No. 2202, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-37-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 37 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-37-401
Only pneumatic rubber tires permitted - Exceptions - Special permits
Status: in_force

(a) (1) The wheels of all motor vehicles, including trailers and semitrailers, shall be equipped with pneumatic rubber tires. (2) Nonpneumatic or solid rubber tire mountings shall not be permitted. (b) No person shall operate or move on any highway any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer having any metal tire in contact with the roadway. (c) No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberances of any material except rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, with the following exceptions: (1) It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway; (2) It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety; and (3) It shall be permissible to use metal studded tires as prescribed in § 27-37-402 . (d) The State Highway Commission and local authorities, in their respective jurisdictions and at their discretion, may issue special permits authorizing the operation upon a highway of traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations upon the periphery of the movable tracks or farm tractors or other farm machinery, the operation of which upon a highway would otherwise be prohibited under this subchapter. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 129; Pope's Dig., § 6789; Acts 1969, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-731.

(a) (1) The wheels of all motor vehicles, including trailers and semitrailers, shall be equipped with pneumatic rubber tires. (2) Nonpneumatic or solid rubber tire mountings shall not be permitted.

(1) The wheels of all motor vehicles, including trailers and semitrailers, shall be equipped with pneumatic rubber tires.

(2) Nonpneumatic or solid rubber tire mountings shall not be permitted.

(b) No person shall operate or move on any highway any motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer having any metal tire in contact with the roadway.

(c) No tire on a vehicle moved on a highway shall have on its periphery any block, stud, flange, cleat, spike, or any other protuberances of any material except rubber which projects beyond the tread of the traction surface of the tire, with the following exceptions: (1) It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway; (2) It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety; and (3) It shall be permissible to use metal studded tires as prescribed in § 27-37-402 .

(1) It shall be permissible to use farm machinery with tires having protuberances which will not injure the highway;

(2) It shall be permissible to use tire chains of reasonable proportions upon any vehicle when required for safety; and

(3) It shall be permissible to use metal studded tires as prescribed in § 27-37-402 .

(d) The State Highway Commission and local authorities, in their respective jurisdictions and at their discretion, may issue special permits authorizing the operation upon a highway of traction engines or tractors having movable tracks with transverse corrugations upon the periphery of the movable tracks or farm tractors or other farm machinery, the operation of which upon a highway would otherwise be prohibited under this subchapter.

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 129; Pope's Dig., § 6789; Acts 1969, No. 95, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-731.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-66-102 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 66 / Subchapter 1 / Section 27-66-102
Maintenance of roads under supervision of federal agency
Status: in_force

If and when it becomes necessary, the Arkansas Department of Transportation will be permitted to expend highway maintenance funds for the maintenance and repair of highways not in the state highway system and that are constructed with public funds expended under the supervision of the Federal Highway Administration. Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 379, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1937, No. 262, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6529; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-508.

If and when it becomes necessary, the Arkansas Department of Transportation will be permitted to expend highway maintenance funds for the maintenance and repair of highways not in the state highway system and that are constructed with public funds expended under the supervision of the Federal Highway Administration.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 379, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 1937, No. 262, § 1; Pope's Dig., § 6529; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-508.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-301 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-16-301
Penalty generally
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of this state and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by: (1) A fine not more than five hundred dollars ($500); (2) Imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days; or (3) Both a fine and imprisonment as provided under this subsection. (b) The penalty under this section does not apply if the violation is a felony or has a more serious penalty under this chapter or the laws of this state. Amended by Act 2013, No. 85,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013. Acts 1937, No. 280, § 42; Pope's Dig., § 6866; Acts 1939, No. 72, § 2; 1941, No. 370, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-346; Acts 2001, No. 1802, § 1.

(a) In addition to any other penalties provided by the laws of this state and except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or has been found guilty of violating this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by: (1) A fine not more than five hundred dollars ($500); (2) Imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days; or (3) Both a fine and imprisonment as provided under this subsection.

(1) A fine not more than five hundred dollars ($500);

(2) Imprisonment of not more than ninety (90) days; or

(3) Both a fine and imprisonment as provided under this subsection.

(b) The penalty under this section does not apply if the violation is a felony or has a more serious penalty under this chapter or the laws of this state.

Amended by Act 2013, No. 85,§ 1, eff. 8/16/2013.

Acts 1937, No. 280, § 42; Pope's Dig., § 6866; Acts 1939, No. 72, § 2; 1941, No. 370, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-346; Acts 2001, No. 1802, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-24-1601 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24 / Subchapter 16 / Section 27-24-1601
Purpose
Status: in_force

The purpose of this subchapter is to: (1) Authorize the design and issuance of license plates featuring state parks for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism; (2) Provide funding to a cash fund to be used by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for sponsoring college scholarships in the state parks profession and the state parks education programs; and (3) Authorize the Department of Finance and Administration to issue, renew, and replace the license plates authorized for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5720, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 2011, No. 292, § 1.

The purpose of this subchapter is to:

(1) Authorize the design and issuance of license plates featuring state parks for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism;

(2) Provide funding to a cash fund to be used by the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism for sponsoring college scholarships in the state parks profession and the state parks education programs; and

(3) Authorize the Department of Finance and Administration to issue, renew, and replace the license plates authorized for the Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 5720, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 2011, No. 292, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-1004 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 10 / Section 27-14-1004
Penalties
Status: in_force

(a) Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this subchapter by operating a passenger motor vehicle, as set forth and described in § 27-14-1002(a) , or by operating a Class One truck, as set forth and described in § 27-14-1002(a) , which is subject to registration under the laws of this state on any street, road, or highway in the State of Arkansas without having first registered the motor vehicle with the Office of Motor Vehicle, in the manner and within the period required by law or rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be required to pay a penalty of three dollars ($3.00) for each ten (10) days, or fraction thereof, for which he or she fails properly to register the vehicle until the penalty reaches the same amount as the annual license fee of the vehicle to be registered. (b) No penalty shall be assessed if the owner or operator of a vehicle makes an affidavit to the effect that the vehicle has not been operated on any street, road, or highway in the State of Arkansas after the time set for registering the motor vehicle with the Office of Motor Vehicle. (c) If the affidavit shall be false, the making of the affidavit shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of from two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to five hundred dollars ($500). Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3097, eff. 7/24/2019. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4540, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1967, No. 465, § 8; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 41, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.18.

(a) Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this subchapter by operating a passenger motor vehicle, as set forth and described in § 27-14-1002(a) , or by operating a Class One truck, as set forth and described in § 27-14-1002(a) , which is subject to registration under the laws of this state on any street, road, or highway in the State of Arkansas without having first registered the motor vehicle with the Office of Motor Vehicle, in the manner and within the period required by law or rules of the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration, shall be required to pay a penalty of three dollars ($3.00) for each ten (10) days, or fraction thereof, for which he or she fails properly to register the vehicle until the penalty reaches the same amount as the annual license fee of the vehicle to be registered.

(b) No penalty shall be assessed if the owner or operator of a vehicle makes an affidavit to the effect that the vehicle has not been operated on any street, road, or highway in the State of Arkansas after the time set for registering the motor vehicle with the Office of Motor Vehicle.

(c) If the affidavit shall be false, the making of the affidavit shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine of from two hundred fifty dollars ($250) to five hundred dollars ($500).

Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3097, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4540, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1967, No. 465, § 8; 1968 (1st Ex. Sess.), No. 41, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-133.18.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 51 / Subchapter 13 / Section 27-51-1304
Authority to remove illegally stopped vehicles
Status: in_force

(a) Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the officer is authorized to move the vehicle or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move it to a position off the paved or improved or main-traveled part of the highway. (b) Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or causeway or in any tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, the officer is authorized to provide for the removal of the vehicle consistent with § 27-50-1207 . Acts 1937, No. 300, § 91; Pope's Dig., § 6748; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-648; Acts 2001, No. 1705, § 1.

(a) Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle standing upon a highway in violation of any of the provisions of this subchapter, the officer is authorized to move the vehicle or require the driver or other person in charge of the vehicle to move it to a position off the paved or improved or main-traveled part of the highway.

(b) Whenever any police officer finds a vehicle unattended upon any bridge or causeway or in any tunnel where the vehicle constitutes an obstruction to traffic, the officer is authorized to provide for the removal of the vehicle consistent with § 27-50-1207 .

Acts 1937, No. 300, § 91; Pope's Dig., § 6748; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-648; Acts 2001, No. 1705, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-809 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Subchapter 8 / Section 27-16-809
Reciprocal recognition of foreign licenses
Status: in_force

The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to enter into driver license agreements or other cooperative arrangements with foreign countries for the reciprocal recognition of driver's licenses. Acts 1997, No. 1100, § 1.

The Department of Finance and Administration is authorized to enter into driver license agreements or other cooperative arrangements with foreign countries for the reciprocal recognition of driver's licenses.

Acts 1997, No. 1100, § 1.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-304 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 3 / Section 27-14-304
Operation of vehicles without license plates
Status: in_force

(a) No person shall operate, nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, upon any highway any vehicle required to be registered under this chapter unless there shall be attached thereto and displayed thereon, when and as required by this chapter, a valid license plate issued therefor by the Office of Motor Vehicle for the current registration year, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this chapter. (b) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 76; 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 4, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-176.

(a) No person shall operate, nor shall an owner knowingly permit to be operated, upon any highway any vehicle required to be registered under this chapter unless there shall be attached thereto and displayed thereon, when and as required by this chapter, a valid license plate issued therefor by the Office of Motor Vehicle for the current registration year, except as otherwise expressly permitted in this chapter.

(b) Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 76; 1965 (2nd Ex. Sess.), No. 4, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-176.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-14-2205 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Subchapter 22 / Section 27-14-2205
Processing of reports by Office of Motor Vehicle - Lists
Status: in_force

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving a report of a stolen or embezzled vehicle as provided in § 27-14-2204 , shall file and appropriately index it, shall immediately suspend the registration of the stolen or embezzled vehicle so reported, and shall not transfer the registration of the stolen or embezzled vehicle until such time as the Office of Motor Vehicle is notified in writing that the stolen or embezzled vehicle has been recovered. (b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall, at least one (1) time each week, compile and maintain at its headquarters office a list of all vehicles which have been stolen, embezzled, or recovered as reported to the Office of Motor Vehicle during the preceding week. The lists shall be open to inspection by any police officer or other person interested in any such vehicle. Acts 1949, No. 142, § 69; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-169.

(a) The Office of Motor Vehicle, upon receiving a report of a stolen or embezzled vehicle as provided in § 27-14-2204 , shall file and appropriately index it, shall immediately suspend the registration of the stolen or embezzled vehicle so reported, and shall not transfer the registration of the stolen or embezzled vehicle until such time as the Office of Motor Vehicle is notified in writing that the stolen or embezzled vehicle has been recovered.

(b) The Office of Motor Vehicle shall, at least one (1) time each week, compile and maintain at its headquarters office a list of all vehicles which have been stolen, embezzled, or recovered as reported to the Office of Motor Vehicle during the preceding week. The lists shall be open to inspection by any police officer or other person interested in any such vehicle.

Acts 1949, No. 142, § 69; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-169.
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-64-401 — AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 64 / Subchapter 4 / Section 27-64-401
Title
Status: in_force

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007". Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.

This subchapter may be referred to and cited as the "Arkansas Interstate Highway Financing Act of 2007".

Acts 2007, No. 511, § 1.