Operation of motor vehicle with a modified bumper — Offense

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-214 — under Size and Load Regulations.

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-35-214

(a) A person commits the offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a modified bumper if:(1) He or she operates a passenger car, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, or panel truck on a public highway or street; and(2) The suspension, frame, or chassis of the motor vehicle has been modified by any means to cause the height of the front bumper of the motor vehicle to be at least four inches (4“) in height greater than the height of the rear bumper of the motor vehicle.

(1) He or she operates a passenger car, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, or panel truck on a public highway or street; and

(2) The suspension, frame, or chassis of the motor vehicle has been modified by any means to cause the height of the front bumper of the motor vehicle to be at least four inches (4“) in height greater than the height of the rear bumper of the motor vehicle.

(b) (1) The offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a modified bumper is a violation subject to a fine of:(A) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; and(B) Five hundred dollars ($500) for a second or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period.(2) In addition to the fine imposed under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, for a third offense in a twelve-month period, the offender's driver's license shall be suspended for twelve (12) months from the date of conviction for the third offense.

(1) The offense of operation of a motor vehicle with a modified bumper is a violation subject to a fine of:(A) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; and(B) Five hundred dollars ($500) for a second or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period.

(A) Two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense in a twelve-month period; and

(B) Five hundred dollars ($500) for a second or subsequent offense in a twelve-month period.

(2) In addition to the fine imposed under subdivision (b)(1)(B) of this section, for a third offense in a twelve-month period, the offender's driver's license shall be suspended for twelve (12) months from the date of conviction for the third offense.

(c) An offense under this section is a strict liability offense.