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 Universal helmet law repealed 1997.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
65 (60 on specified roads)
65 (60 on specified roads)
75
75
75
70
None
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
14
6
None
16
11 p.m. - 4 a.m.
No more than 1 under 21
18 years
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
AV legislation
Authorizes AV testing with a human operator depending on level of vehicle automation.
Drowsy Driving Laws: Arkansas
Drowsy Driving Law
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
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmets required for riders under 21. Universal helmet law repealed 1997.
Mature Driver Laws: Arkansas
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
Drug-Impaired Driving Laws: Arkansas
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Speed Limit Laws: Arkansas
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
75
Alcohol Impaired Driving Laws: Arkansas
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Passenger Safety Laws: Arkansas
Child Restraint Required
5 yrs and under and under 60 lbs
Teen and Novice Drivers: Arkansas
Full Privilege Minimum Age
18 years