Arkansas
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Arkansas.For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator depending on level of vehicle automation.
Effective 2013. Defines fatigue as being without sleep for a period in excess of 24 consecutive hours "or in the state of being asleep” (Arkansas General Assembly, 2013).
Helmets required for riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 1997.
8 years
70 and over: choice of 4- or 8-year renewal
None
Legal for medical use
None
75
75
70
65 (60 on specified roads)
65 (60 on specified roads)
75
6 months
Yes
Mandatory for all convictions
Yes
Yes
5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs
6-14 yrs or 60 lbs and over
16
11 p.m. - 4 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21
18 years
14
6
None
Primary
15 and over
Front
School and work zones only. Primary law.
Yes. Primary law.
Drivers under 18. Secondary law.
All drivers. Primary law.
Permitted by state law
School zones or rail crossings, though a police officer must be present and issue citation at time and place of violation
None
n/a
Autonomous Vehicle Laws: Arkansas
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator depending on level of vehicle automation.
Drowsy Driving Laws: Arkansas
Effective 2013. Defines fatigue as being without sleep for a period in excess of 24 consecutive hours "or in the state of being asleep” (Arkansas General Assembly, 2013).
Motorcycle Helmet Laws: Arkansas
Helmets required for riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 1997.
Mature Driver Laws: Arkansas
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
Provisions for Mature Drivers
70 and over: choice of 4- or 8-year renewal
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Arkansas
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
- None
Marijuana-Specific Laws
- Possession and Use: Legal for medical use
- Impaired Driving: None
Speed Limit Laws: Arkansas
Rural Interstates
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
75 | 70 |
Urban Interstates
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
65 (60 on specified limits) | 65 (60 on specified limits) |
Other Limited Access Roads
Cars (MPH) | Trucks (MPH) |
---|---|
75 | 75 |
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Arkansas
Penalties
Increased Penalty for High BAC | Administrative License Suspension on First Offense | Limited Driving Privileges During Suspension |
---|---|---|
6 months | Yes |
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Other
Open Container Laws | Repeat Offender Laws |
---|---|
Yes | Yes |
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Arkansas
Child Restraint Required
5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
6-14 yrs or 60 lbs and over
Teen and Novice Drivers: Arkansas
Full Privilege Minimum Age
18 years
Learner Stage
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Minimum Duration (Months) |
Required Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours) |
---|---|---|
14 | 6 | None |
Intermediate Stage
Minimum Age (Years/Months) |
Nighttime Driving Restriction |
Passenger Restriction (except family, unless noted) |
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