Title 27 — Transportation

A.C.A. § 27-51-1608Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

A.C.A. § 27-51-1609Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

A.C.A. § 27-51-1610Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Electric Bicycle Act”.

(1) As used in the subchapter:(1) “Class 1 electric bicycle” means an electric bicycle equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the operator is pedaling and that ceases to provide assistance when the electric bicycle reaches the speed of twenty miles per hour (20 …

(1) For the purposes of this subchapter:(1) An electric bicycle or an operator of an electric bicycle shall be afforded all the rights and privileges, and be subject to all of the duties, of a bicycle or the operator of a bicycle;(2) An electric bicycle is not a motor vehicle; an…

(a) An electric bicycle shall comply with the equipment and manufacturing requirements for bicycles adopted by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, 16 C.F.R. part 1512. (b) On and after January 1, 2018, a manufacturer or distributor of electric bicycles shall app…

(a) (1) A Class 1 electric bicycle or a Class 2 electric bicycle may be used on a bicycle path or multi-use path where bicycles are permitted.(2) However, the local authority having jurisdiction over a bicycle path or multi-use path may prohibit the operation of a Class 1 electri…

(a) (1) A person under sixteen (16) years of age shall not operate a Class 3 electric bicycle.(2) A person under sixteen (16) years of age may ride as a passenger on a Class 3 electric bicycle that is designed to accommodate passengers. (1) A person under sixteen (16) years of ag…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Bicycle” means a human-powered vehicle:(A) With two (2) or more wheels in tandem, designed to transport by the act of pedaling one (1) or more persons seated on one (1) or more saddle seats on its frame; and(B) Used on a public road, bicycle pa…

(1) A person operating a bicycle has the rights and duties applicable to a driver of a vehicle, unless:(1) A provision of this subchapter alters a right or duty; or(2) A right or duty applicable to a driver of a vehicle cannot by its nature apply to a person operating a bicycle. …

(a) (1) A person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign shall:(A) Slow down;(B) If required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the intersection; and(C) Cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully withi…

(a) A person operating a bicycle upon a crosswalk shall:(1) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians; and(2) Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a pedestrian. (1) Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians; and (2) Give an audible signal before overtaking and passing a p…

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Electric Motorized Scooter Act”.

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) (A) “Electric motorized scooter” means a device that:(i) Weighs less than one hundred pounds (100 lbs.);(ii) Has two (2) or three (3) wheels;(iii) Has a handlebar;(iv) Is equipped with a floorboard that can be used to stand on while riding the e…

(1) An electric motorized scooter shall not be operated:(1) By a person under sixteen (16) years of age; or(2) At a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.). (1) By a person under sixteen (16) years of age; or (2) At a speed greater than fifteen miles per hour (15 m.…

(a) (1) A shared scooter shall bear a unique alphanumeric identification number.(2) The alphanumeric identification number shall be:(A) Visible from a distance of five feet (5′) and not be covered by a branding or other marking; and(B) Used throughout the state, including by a lo…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a local authority may establish reasonable standards, rules, or regulations providing for the:(1) Safe operation of electric motorized scooters; and(2) Presence of electric motorized scooters on public property. (1) Safe operation of elect…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Automated driving system” means the hardware and software that are collectively capable of performing the entire dynamic driving task on a sustained basis, regardless of whether the automated driving system is limited to a specific operational …

(a) An autonomous vehicle or a fully autonomous vehicle may be operated in this state under an autonomous vehicle program approved by the State Highway Commission. (b) An autonomous vehicle program shall include without limitation the following:(1) A statement of the commercial p…

(a) A person may operate an on-demand driverless capable vehicle network in the state. (b) An on-demand driverless capable vehicle network may connect a passenger or goods to a fully autonomous vehicle either exclusively or as part of a digital network that also connects passenge…

(a) A human operator of an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicle being operated. (b) A remote operator of a fully autonomous vehicle is required to have a valid driver's license for the class of vehicl…

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the State Highway Commission shall implement the laws governing autonomous vehicles and fully autonomous vehicles under this subchapter. (b) The commission shall adopt rules necessary for the implementation of this subchapter. (c) Except a…

(a) The liability for an accident involving an autonomous vehicle or fully autonomous vehicle is determined in accordance with applicable state or federal law. (b) However, the original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an autonomous vehicle or fully auton…

(a) (1) No person shall drive a vehicle on a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing.(2) In every event, speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding …

(a) (1) The prima facie speed limitations under this subchapter do not apply to authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergency calls when the driver of the emergency vehicle is operating the vehicle's emergency lights and is also operating an audible signal by bell, siren,…

A.C.A. § 27-51-203Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved

(a) The maximum speed limits posted under § 27-51-201 shall apply to all vehicles using the facility except authorized emergency vehicles on emergency trips, such as police vehicles on duty, fire vehicles on calls, and ambulances; oversize/overweight vehicles moving under special…

(a) No local authority shall alter, amend, annul, or abrogate any posted speed regulation on any facility of the state highway system, but may, in regard to facilities traversing their respective jurisdictions, petition the State Highway Commission in a hearing to present argumen…

(a) Whenever local authorities within their respective jurisdictions determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the prima facie speed permitted under this subchapter at any intersection is greater than is reasonable or safe under the conditions foun…

Local authorities may request professional assistance of the Arkansas Department of Transportation in determining reasonable and prudent maximum and minimum speeds for arterial highways, roads, and streets not on the state highway system in their respective jurisdictions.

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with the law. (b) Whenever the State Highway Commission or local authorities, withi…

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle over any bridge or other elevated structure constituting a part of a highway at a speed which is greater than the maximum speed which can be maintained with safety to the bridge or structure when the structure is signposted as provided in this …

(a) No person shall drive a vehicle that is towing a manufactured home or mobile home at a speed greater than fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.). (b) On roads upon which the posted speed limit is less than fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.), the posted speed limit shall be …

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Personal Delivery Device Act”.

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Eligible entity” means a corporation, partnership, association, firm, sole proprietorship, or other entity engaged in a business that includes the operation of a personal delivery device;(2) “Pedestrian area” means a sidewalk, crosswalk, school…

(a) A personal delivery device may be operated at a maximum speed of:(1) Ten miles per hour (10 m.p.h.) when operated in a pedestrian area; or(2) Twenty miles per hour (20 m.p.h.) when operated on a:(A) County street or road; or(B) Municipal street or road. (1) Ten miles per hour…

(1) A personal delivery device operated on a street or road shall be operated:(1) As close as practicable to the right outside edge of a street or road; and(2) In the direction of authorized traffic movement. (1) As close as practicable to the right outside edge of a street or ro…

A personal delivery device has the rights and obligations applicable to a pedestrian under § 27-51-1201 et seq. except that a personal delivery device shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian.

(1) A personal delivery device operator shall operate a personal delivery device in a manner that ensures the personal delivery device:(1) Complies with traffic or pedestrian control devices and signals; and(2) Does not unreasonably interfere with pedestrians or traffic. (1) Comp…

(1) 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. (1) Marker that clearly identifi…

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…

A personal delivery device is exempt from the licensing and registration requirements under § 27-14-601 et seq.

No person shall drive any vehicle equipped with solid rubber or cushion tires at a speed greater than a maximum of ten miles per hour (10 m.p.h.).

(1) 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 1…

(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 const…

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle in excess of twenty-five miles per hour (25 m.p.h.) when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the building. (b) This speed limit shall not be applicable upon the freeways and…

(a) (1) A school zone shall include a distance of three hundred feet (300′) on either side of a school building or school grounds and shall be posted with appropriate signs showing: “SCHOOL — 25 M.P.H. WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT”.(2) At an appropriate distance before reaching this…

(1) Any person who violates any of the provisions of § 27-51-212 or § 27-51-213 shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished as follows:(1) For a first conviction, an offender shall be punished by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor …

A.C.A. § 27-51-215Current through all legislation of the 2025 Regular Session.Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated Official EditionCopyright © 2026 by the State of Arkansas All rights reserved