Classification of traffic violations

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-302 — under Penalties and Enforcement.

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-302

(1) The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated:(1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2), the first offense of racing on a public highway — Class A misdemeanor;(2) Reckless driving — Class B misdemeanor;(3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension — Class B misdemeanor;(4) Hazardous driving — Class C misdemeanor;(5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only — Class C misdemeanor;(6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street — Class C misdemeanor;(7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit — Class C misdemeanor;(8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 — Class C misdemeanor;(9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway — Class B misdemeanor; and(10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period — Class C misdemeanor.

(1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2), the first offense of racing on a public highway — Class A misdemeanor;

(2) Reckless driving — Class B misdemeanor;

(3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension — Class B misdemeanor;

(4) Hazardous driving — Class C misdemeanor;

(5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only — Class C misdemeanor;

(6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street — Class C misdemeanor;

(7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit — Class C misdemeanor;

(8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 — Class C misdemeanor;

(9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway — Class B misdemeanor; and

(10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period — Class C misdemeanor.