Title 27, Transportation

(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) 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) As used in this section, “county road” means a public road that is not a state highway, interstate highway, or city street within the jurisdiction of a given county. (b) (1) Each county judge may establish speed limits on county roads within the jurisdictional boundaries of h…

(a) In addition to any other sentence resulting from a plea of guilty or nolo contendere or a finding of guilty to a traffic violation under this subchapter, the sentencing court shall assess an additional fine of five dollars ($5.00) for reckless driving, § 27-50-308, or for spe…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon all roadways of sufficient width, a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left half of the roadway, except as follows:(1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing t…

(1) Whenever any roadway has been divided into two (2) or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent with this subchapter shall apply:(1) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall …

Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right. Upon roadways having width for not more than one (1) line of traffic in each direction, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half (½) of the main-traveled portion of the roadway …

(a) Upon a roadway designated and signposted for one-way traffic, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated. (b) A vehicle passing around a rotary traffic island shall be driven only to the right of such island.

(a) The driver of a motor vehicle shall not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, having regard for the speed of vehicles and the traffic upon and the condition of the highway. (b) (1) The driver of any motor truck or any motor vehicle drawing anothe…