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Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111) › 21 - PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE (§§ 27-51-2101 — 27-51-2111) › Section 27-51-2107 - Unique identifying number

An eligible entity shall equip each personal delivery device with a:
(1)
Marker that clearly identifies the name and contact of the eligible entity responsible for the operation of the personal delivery device; and
(2)
Unique identifying number.
Added by Act 2021, No. 926,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111) › 21 - PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE (§§ 27-51-2101 — 27-51-2111) › Section 27-51-2108 - Insurance requirement

An eligible entity shall maintain an insurance policy for each personal delivery device that includes general liability coverage of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for damages arising from the operation of a personal delivery device by the eligible entity or personal delivery device operator.
Added by Act 2021, No. 926,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111) › 21 - PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE (§§ 27-51-2101 — 27-51-2111) › Section 27-51-2109 - Licensing and registration

A personal delivery device is exempt from the licensing and registration requirements under §
27-14-601
et seq.
Added by Act 2021, No. 926,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111) › 21 - PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE (§§ 27-51-2101 — 27-51-2111) › Section 27-51-2110 - Restriction on transport

An eligible entity may not use a personal delivery device to transport hazardous material that is:
(1)
Regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act,
49 U.S.C. § 5101
et seq., as it existed on January 1, 2021; and
(2)
Required to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. Part 172.
Added by Act 2021, No. 926,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111) › 21 - PERSONAL DELIVERY DEVICE (§§ 27-51-2101 — 27-51-2111) › Section 27-51-2111 - Local ordinances

(a)
To protect the health and safety of its citizens, a county or municipality may pass an ordinance to prohibit the operation of a personal delivery device upon any pedestrian area, street, or road within its jurisdiction where operation of a personal delivery device would constitute a safety hazard.
(b)
A county or municipality shall not pass an ordinance relating to the:
(1)
Design, manufacture, maintenance, certification, licensing, registration, taxation, assessment, or insurance requirement of a personal delivery device; or
(2)
The types of cargo and goods that may be transported by a personal delivery device.
Added by Act 2021, No. 926,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-101 - Penalty for interference with highway or railroad sign, etc

(a)
No person shall without lawful authority attempt to or in fact alter, deface, mutilate, injure, knock down, destroy, or remove any official highway traffic-control device, road marker, lighting equipment, or any railroad crossing sign or signal, or any inscription, shield, or transcription thereon or any part thereof.
(b)
(1)
It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of subsection (a) of this section.
(2)
Every person convicted of a violation of this section shall be punished for:
(A)
A first conviction by a fine not less than ten dollars ($10.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for not more than ten (10) days;
(B)
A second conviction by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred dollars ($200) or by imprisonment for not more than thirty (30) days, or by both fine and imprisonment; or
(C)
A third or subsequent conviction by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both fine and imprisonment.
(c)
There is posted a standing reward of ten dollars ($10.00) to be paid by the State Highway Commission from any funds appropriated for maintenance purposes for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any person willfully or maliciously violating any provision of this section with respect to official signs upon the state highway system.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 35; Pope's Dig., § 6693; Acts 1939, No. 128, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-508.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-102 - Penalty for interference with devices in construction areas

(a)
Any unauthorized person who willfully moves, covers, uncovers, alters, tampers with, defaces, or damages any sign, signal, or device erected in a construction area to control the flow of motor vehicle traffic or pedestrian traffic in, through, or around the construction area shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
(b)
Any person who violates this section in reckless disregard for the safety of human life shall be deemed guilty of a Class D felony.
Acts 1981, No. 273, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-508.1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-103 - Obedience to official traffic control devices required

The driver of a motor vehicle or operator of a streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device placed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter unless he or she is:
(1)
Directed by a police officer; or
(2)
Yielding the right-of-way to a funeral procession as required by §
27-51-1409
.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 816,§ 5, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 31; Pope's Dig., § 6689; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-504.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-104 - Adoption of uniform system

(a)
The State Highway Commission shall adopt a manual and specifications for a uniform system of traffic control devices consistent with the provisions of this chapter for use upon highways within this state.
(b)
The uniform system shall correlate with and so far as possible conform to the system then current as approved by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 28; Pope's Dig., § 6686; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-501.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-105 - Devices on state highways

(a)
The State Highway Commission shall place and maintain traffic control devices conforming to its manual and specifications upon all state highways as it shall deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.
(b)
No local authority shall place or maintain any traffic control device upon any highway under the jurisdiction of the commission, except by the latter's permission.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 29; Pope's Dig., § 6687; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-502.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-106 - Local devices

(a)
(1)
Local authorities in their respective jurisdictions shall place and maintain traffic control devices upon highways under their jurisdiction as they may deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the provisions of this chapter or local traffic ordinances or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic.
(2)
All traffic control devices erected shall conform to the state manual and specifications.
(b)
Local authorities in exercising those functions referred to in subsection (a) of this section shall be subject to the direction and control of the State Highway Commission.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 30; Pope's Dig., § 6688; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-503.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-108 - Flashing signals

Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used, they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(1)
Flashing red, which is a stop signal, means when a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign; and
(2)
Flashing yellow, which is a caution signal, means when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 33; Pope's Dig., § 6691; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-506.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-109 - Unauthorized signs, etc., prohibited - Removal

(a)
(1)
No person shall place, maintain, or display upon or in view of any highway any unauthorized sign, signal, marking, or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal, or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of any official traffic control device, or any railroad sign or signal, and no person shall place or maintain nor shall any public authority permit upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising.
(2)
Subdivision (a)(1) of this section shall not be deemed to prohibit the erection upon private property adjacent to highways of signs giving useful directional information or of a type that cannot be mistaken for official signs.
(b)
Every such prohibited sign, signal, marking, or device is declared to be a public nuisance, and the authority having jurisdiction over the highway is empowered to remove it or cause it to be removed without notice.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 34; Pope's Dig., § 6692; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-507.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-110 - Automated enforcement device operated by county government or department of state government operating outside municipality - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality that:
(A)
Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and
(B)
Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;
(2)
"Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and
(3)
"Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.
(b)
Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality to detect or enforce:
(1)
A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or
(2)
An ordinance of the municipality.
(c)
(1)
A county government or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances:
(A)
In a school zone;
(B)
At a railroad crossing; or
(C)
In a highway work zone.
(2)
If a county or a department of state government that is operating outside of a municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.
(d)
This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws.
(e)
Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a county government or a department of state government.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3158, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 354, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-111) › Section 27-52-111 - Automated enforcement device operated by municipality or department of state government operating within boundaries of municipality - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Automated enforcement device" means a system operated by a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality that:
(A)
Uses a device that is capable of detecting a speeding violation; and
(B)
Photographs or records an image of the vehicle used in committing the violation, the operator of the vehicle, or the license plate of the vehicle;
(2)
"Highway work zone" means the area upon or adjacent to a controlled-access highway of this state where construction, reconstruction, or maintenance work is performed; and
(3)
"Municipality" means a city of the first class, a city of the second class, or an incorporated town.
(b)
Except as used under subsection (c) of this section, an automated enforcement device shall not be used by a law enforcement agency of a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality to detect or enforce:
(1)
A violation of the traffic laws, rules, or regulations of the State of Arkansas; or
(2)
An ordinance of the municipality.
(c)
(1)
A municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality may use an automated enforcement device to detect and enforce a violation of traffic laws or ordinances:
(A)
In a school zone;
(B)
At a railroad crossing; or
(C)
In a highway work zone.
(2)
If a municipality or a department of state government that is operating within the boundaries of the municipality uses an automated enforcement device, then a certified law enforcement officer must issue the citation to the violator at the time of the violation.
(d)
This section shall not prevent the Arkansas Highway Police Division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation from using automated enforcement devices to enforce state or federal motor carrier laws.
(e)
Automated enforcement device data that is not related to an issued traffic citation or warning or an active criminal or civil investigation shall not be retained by a municipality or a department of state government.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 707,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 315,§ 3159, eff. 7/24/2019.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 355, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 2005, No. 1451, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-201 - Purpose

(a)
It is the purpose of this subchapter to make uniform the use of electrical traffic control signal devices in the State of Arkansas in order to promote the public safety and welfare.
(b)
All electrical traffic control signal devices used in the State of Arkansas on any public street, road, or highway shall be in conformance with the provisions of this subchapter, and it shall be unlawful to use any device that violates the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1959, No. 143, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-509.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-202 - Penalty

Any person violating the provisions of this subchapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Acts 1959, No. 143, § 5; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-513.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-203 - Conformity to standards

(a)
Any electrical traffic control signal device installed on any street, road, or highway in this state shall be in conformance with the standards recommended by the Institute of Transportation Engineers, approved as an American Standard by the American National Standards Institute.
(b)
All traffic signals shall conform to the state manual and specifications adopted by the State Highway Commission in accordance with the requirements of §§
27-52-104
and
27-52-106
.
Acts 1959, No. 143, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-511.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-204 - Duty of officials

Any persons, officers, or officials charged with the duty of placing, operating, or maintaining electrical traffic control signal devices on the public streets or highways of this state shall arrange the electrical traffic control signal devices to conform with the provisions of this subchapter.
Acts 1959, No. 143, § 4; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-512.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-205 - Arrangement of signals

(a)
Whenever traffic upon any public road, street, or highway in the State of Arkansas is controlled by electrical traffic control signal devices exhibiting more than one (1) signal lens and color per signal face according to the signal legend set out in §
27-52-107
, then the number of such signal lenses and colors shall never be less than three (3): Red for "STOP", yellow for "CAUTION", and green for "GO".
(b)
(1)
Additional signal lenses may be added to supplement with specific indications these three (3) basic signal indications.
(2)
These signal lenses and colors shall be arranged as follows:
(A)
All signal lenses shall be arranged preferably in a vertical straight line in the signal face or alternatively in a horizontal straight line in the signal face in the following order from top to bottom or from left to right:
Position Basic Signals:
Signal Indication:
1. Top or left
Red for "STOP"
2. Center
Yellow for "CAUTION"
3. Bottom or right
Green for "GO"
Supplemental Signals:
Green arrows on opaque lens backgrounds:
4. Next below or right
Straight-through arrow
5. Next below or right
Left-turn arrow
6. Next below or right
Right-turn arrow
(B)
Traffic signals shall be defined to include all power-operated traffic-control devices, except signs, by which traffic is warned or is directed to take some specific action.
Acts 1959, No. 143, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-510.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 52 - TRAFFIC-CONTROL DEVICES (§§ 27-52-101 — 27-52-206) › Subchapter 2 - UNIFORM SYSTEM (§§ 27-52-201 — 27-52-206) › Section 27-52-206 - Exception for motorcycles

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, the driver may proceed through the intersection on a red light only if:
(1)
The traffic-control device uses a vehicle sensor;
(2)
The vehicle sensor has failed to detect the motorcycle because of the motorcycle's size or weight; and
(3)
The driver:
(A)
Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection;
(B)
Exercises due care as provided by law; and
(C)
Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so.
Acts 2005, No. 1886, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-105) › Section 27-53-101 - Requirements in accidents involving death or personal injuries - Definitions

(a)
As used in this section:
(1)
"Physical injury" means the:
(A)
Impairment of physical condition;
(B)
Infliction of substantial pain; or
(C)
Infliction of bruising, swelling, or a visible mark associated with physical trauma; and
(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.
(b)
(1)
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in physical injury or serious physical injury to or death of any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to the scene of the accident, but shall then immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of §
27-53-103
.
(2)
Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(3)
An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.
(c)
If a person fails to comply with subsection (b) of this section or with §
27-53-103
and the accident results in physical injury to another person, he or she upon conviction is guilty of a Class D felony.
(d)
The driver of a vehicle who is involved in an accident resulting in serious physical injury to or the death of any person and who has knowingly or recklessly failed to comply with subsection (b) of this section is upon conviction guilty of a Class B felony.
(e)
The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall revoke the driver's license or commercial driver's license of the person convicted under this section.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 1035,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Amended by Act 2021, No. 558,§ 1, eff. 7/28/2021.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 36; Pope's Dig., § 6694; Acts 1981, No. 918, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-901; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 4.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-105) › Section 27-53-102 - Accidents involving damage only to vehicle or personal property of another person - Removal of vehicle

(a)
(1)
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to a vehicle that is driven or attended by any person or to the personal property of another person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as close to the accident as possible, and shall immediately return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of §
27-53-103
.
(2)
Every stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(b)
An accident of this nature shall include all accidents that occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.
(c)
(1)
The driver shall remove his or her vehicle from the roadway, except that the driver may leave the vehicle in the roadway if the vehicle is disabled or there is a visible or apparent injury to a person.
(2)
The removal of a vehicle from the roadway under this section shall not constitute an admission of liability nor a waiver of a claim for personal injury.
(d)
A person who knowingly violates this section is upon conviction guilty of a:
(1)
Class A misdemeanor if the amount of actual damage is one thousand dollars ($1,000) or more but less than ten thousand dollars ($10,000);
(2)
Class D felony if the amount of actual damage is ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or more; or
(3)
Class B misdemeanor if otherwise committed.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 615,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 37; Pope's Dig., § 6695; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-902; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 2; 1987, No. 598, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-105) › Section 27-53-103 - Duty to give information, remain at the scene of an accident, and render aid

(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.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-105) › Section 27-53-104 - Notification if unattended vehicle is struck

(a)
The driver of a vehicle which collides with another vehicle that is unattended shall immediately stop and either locate and notify the operator or owner of the vehicle of the name and address of the driver and owner of the vehicle striking the unattended vehicle or shall leave in a conspicuous place in the vehicle struck a written notice giving the name, address, and contact information of the driver and of the owner of the vehicle doing the striking and a statement of the circumstances thereof.
(b)
An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 615,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 39; Pope's Dig., § 6697; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-904; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-105) › Section 27-53-105 - Striking fixtures or other property upon highway

(a)
(1)
(A)
The driver of any vehicle involved in an accident resulting only in damage to fixtures or other property legally upon or adjacent to a highway shall take reasonable steps to locate and notify the owner or person in charge of the property of that fact and of his or her name and address and of the license plate number of the vehicle he or she is driving.
(B)
Reasonable steps may include leaving the person's contact information with the damaged vehicle or personal property if the owner of the damaged vehicle or personal property is not present at the accident.
(2)
Upon request and if available, the driver shall exhibit his or her driver's license or commercial driver's license and shall make report of the accident when and as required in §
27-53-202
.
(b)
An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 615,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 40; Pope's Dig., § 6698; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-905; Acts 1987, No. 88, § 4; 1995, No. 659, § 6.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-201 - Penalty

(a)
Any person who fails or refuses to comply with §
27-53-202
or §
27-53-203
shall be punished upon a conviction in the county where the accident occurred by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).
(b)
For willful refusal to comply with §
27-53-202
or §
27-53-203
, the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration shall revoke the driver's license or commercial driver's license of the person so convicted.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 41; 1949, No. 464, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-906; Acts 1995, No. 659, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-202 - Reports of accidents required - Supplemental reports

(a)
(1)
The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of three thousand dollars ($3,000) or more shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately.
(2)
All persons involved in the accident shall make themselves readily available to the investigating agency's officer or officers.
(b)
(1)
(A)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire involved in an accident resulting in injury to or death of any person shall notify the nearest law enforcement agency immediately.
(B)
The driver of any taxicab, motor bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire shall make himself or herself readily available to the investigating agency's office or officers.
(2)
(A)
Except as provided under subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section, the accident report shall contain a full and complete list of the names and addresses of all passengers occupying the taxicab, bus, or other vehicle at the time of the accident.
(B)
The name and address of a minor occupant who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall be included in the report, but the name and address of the minor occupant shall:
(i)
Not be open to public inspection under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., unless the requestor is:
(a)
The parent, legal guardian, or legal custodian of the minor occupant; or
(b)
A representative of an insurance company that insures a person involved in the accident; and
(ii)
Be redacted on copies including without limitation written, photostatic, or electronic copies, produced under this subchapter or the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, §
25-19-101
et seq., unless the requestor is identified in subdivision (b)(2)(B)(i) of this section.
(c)
The Division of Arkansas State Police may require any driver of a vehicle involved in an accident that must be reported under this section to file supplemental reports whenever the original report is insufficient in the opinion of the division and may require witnesses of an accident to render reports to the division.
(d)
Information contained in any other accident report is governed by subdivision (b)(2)(B) of this section.
Amended by Act 2023, No. 815,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 1, eff. 7/22/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 2, eff. 1/1/2015.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 1, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 41; Pope's Dig., § 6699; Acts 1949, No. 464, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-906; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 1; 1995, No. 570, § 1; 1995, No. 659, § 2; 2003, No. 333, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-203 - Incapacity to make report

(a)
Whenever the driver of a vehicle is physically incapable of reporting an accident, as required by §
27-53-202(a)
, and there was another occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident capable of making a report, the occupant shall make or cause to be made the report.
(b)
Whenever the driver of any taxicab, bus, or other motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire is physically incapable of reporting an accident, as required by §
27-53-202(b)
, it shall be the duty of the person in charge of the nearest office of the taxicab company, bus company, or other motor vehicle public carrier to make the report or cause it to be made.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 42; Pope's Dig., § 6700; Acts 1949, No. 464, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-907; Acts 1995, No. 659, § 3.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-204 - Coroners to report deaths

Every coroner, or other official performing like functions, on or before the tenth day of each month, shall report in writing to the Division of Arkansas State Police the death of any person within his or her jurisdiction during the preceding calendar month as the result of an accident involving a motor vehicle and the circumstances of the accident.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 44; Pope's Dig., § 6702; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-909.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-205 - Incorporated municipalities may require reports

(a)
By ordinance, any incorporated city, town, village, or other municipality may require that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident shall also file with a designated city department a report of the accident or a copy of any report required in this subchapter to be filed with the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
All such reports shall be for the confidential use of the city department and subject to the provisions of §
27-53-208
.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 47; Pope's Dig., § 6705; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-912.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-206 - Approved forms to be used

(a)
(1)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall prepare and upon request supply to police departments, coroners, sheriffs, and other suitable agencies or individuals forms for accident reports required under this subchapter.
(2)
(A)
The reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose with reference to a traffic accident the cause, conditions then existing, and the persons and vehicles involved.
(B)
Every accident report shall include provisions which inquire about whether or not the accident was caused as a result of the driver's lapse of consciousness, epileptic condition, or similar nervous disorder, or an episode of marked mental confusion or as a result of any physical disability, disease, or disorder or any other medical condition of the driver.
(b)
Every required accident report shall be made on a form approved by the division.
Amended by Act 2015, No. 706,§ 2, eff. 7/22/2015.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 43; Pope's Dig., § 6701; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-908; Acts 1989, No. 489, § 2; 1995, No. 570, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-207 - Tabulation and analysis

(a)
The Division of Arkansas State Police shall tabulate and may analyze all accident reports and shall publish annually, or at more frequent intervals, statistical information based thereon as to the number and circumstances of traffic accidents.
(b)
After collecting the data required by subsection (a) of this section, the division shall further report to the Arkansas Department of Transportation the data collected and maintained by the division relating to all accidents occurring within the preceding twelve-month period on the state highway system and local roads.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 707,§ 356, eff. 8/1/2017.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 618,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 46; Pope's Dig., § 6704; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-911; Acts 1999, No. 1275, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-208 - Use of accident and supplemental reports

(a)
(1)
All required accident reports and supplemental reports shall be without prejudice to the individual so reporting and are for the use of the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(2)
(A)
The division may disclose the identity of a person involved in an accident when the identity is not otherwise known or when the person denies his or her presence at the accident.
(B)
Except as provided under §
27-53-202(b)(2)(B)
, the division may disclose to any person involved in the accident or to his or her attorney or agent the name and address of any occupants and passengers in any of the vehicles involved in the accident as may be shown by the reports.
(b)
(1)
No report shall be used as evidence in any civil or criminal trial arising out of an accident.
(2)
The division shall furnish the report upon the demand of any person who has made or claims to have made the report or, upon demand of any court, a certificate showing that a specified accident report has or has not been made to the division solely to prove a compliance or a failure to comply with the requirement that the report be made to the division.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1937, No. 300, § 45; Pope's Dig., § 6703; Acts 1949, No. 464, § 3; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-910.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-209 - Reports open to public inspection

Except as provided under §
27-53-202(b)(2)(B)
, all motor vehicle accident reports made by the Division of Arkansas State Police and its records of traffic violations shall be open to public inspection at all reasonable times.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1953, No. 90, § 1; 1963, No. 272, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-916.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-210 - Copies - Fee

(a)
Except as provided under §
27-53-202(b)(2)(B)
, photostatic or written copies of reports and records may be obtained from the Director of the Division of Arkansas State Police, or from his or her duly designated assistants, by any person who makes a written request for them to the Division of Arkansas State Police.
(b)
(1)
In order to partially reimburse the division for the cost of making photostatic or written copies of motor vehicle accident reports and copies of records of traffic violations, there shall be charged a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each copy of a basic accident report and a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per page for each copy of a supplemental report.
(2)
All funds collected under this subsection shall immediately be paid over by the division to the Treasurer of State and shall be credited by him or her as a special revenue to the Division of Arkansas State Police Fund.
(c)
(1)
In order to partially reimburse county and municipal law enforcement agencies for the cost of making copies of motor vehicle accident reports and copies of records of traffic violations, there shall be charged a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) for each copy of a basic accident report and a fee of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per page for each copy of a supplemental report.
(2)
All funds collected under this subsection shall be retained by the municipality or county for the support of the law enforcement agency.
Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 6049, eff. 7/1/2019.
Amended by Act 2013, No. 1229,§ 5, eff. 1/1/2015.
Acts 1953, No. 90, §§ 1, 2; 1963, No. 272, §§ 1, 2; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 75-916, 75-917; Acts 1993, No. 606, § 1; 2005, No. 2158, § 1.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 2 - ACCIDENT REPORTS (§§ 27-53-201 — 27-53-211) › Section 27-53-211 - Inspection of accident reports for safety improvements

(a)
(1)
It is the duty of the Arkansas Department of Transportation to inspect the data collected and maintained relating to an accident as reported to the department by the Division of Arkansas State Police under §
27-53-207(b)
.
(2)
The inspections shall determine, within the judgment of department personnel, whether safety improvements, increased visibility, warning signs, traffic control devices, or any other safety improvements are necessary which could reduce or prevent the future occurrence of similar accidents at the same locations.
(b)
The department shall develop a schedule for and implement those safety improvements considered necessary by the department under subdivision (a)(2) of this section.
Amended by Act 2017, No. 618,§ 2, eff. 8/1/2017.
Acts 1999, No. 1275, § 2.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 3 - INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 27-53-301 — 27-53-307) › Section 27-53-301 - Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is to promote the public welfare by the reduction of traffic accidents and deaths, injuries, and property damage resulting from accidents and to this end require that all traffic accidents be investigated and reported by qualified law enforcement officers within their jurisdictions.
Acts 1967, No. 246, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-922.
Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023) › Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105) › Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101) › Chapter 53 - ACCIDENTS (§§ 27-53-101 — 27-53-405) › Subchapter 3 - INVESTIGATIONS (§§ 27-53-301 — 27-53-307) › Section 27-53-302 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Investigating officer" means any state, county, or municipal law enforcement official within his or her jurisdiction;
(2)
"Traffic accidents" means accidents occurring to persons, including pedestrians, motor vehicles, and animals, incidental to and as a consequence of the flow of vehicles and pedestrians along the public highways, roads, and streets of Arkansas; and
(3)
"Traffic accident report" means the written report required of the investigating officer, including any later supplements, which describes the site, location, and manner of occurrence of the accident, the persons and vehicles involved, and any other pertinent data that may be useful in the determination of the causes of the accident.
Acts 1967, No. 246, § 2; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-923.