Title 27 — Transportation

No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone.

A.C.A. § 27-51-1403Current 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 driver of any motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the gears of the vehicle in neutral. (b) The driver of a commercial motor vehicle when traveling upon a downgrade shall not coast with the clutch disengaged.

(a) No person shall throw or deposit upon any highway any glass bottle, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, or any other substance likely to injure any person, animal, or vehicle upon the highway. (b) Any person who drops or permits to be dropped or thrown upon any highway any destr…

Upon approaching a person walking upon or along a public highway or a horse or other draft animal being ridden, led, or driven thereon, the operator of a motor vehicle or motor bicycle shall give reasonable warning of his or her approach and use every reasonable precaution to avo…

(a) Whenever it shall appear that any horse ridden or driven by any person upon any streets, roads, and highways is about to become frightened by the approach of any motor vehicle, it shall be the duty of the person driving or conducting the motor vehicle to cause it to come to a…

(a) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or highway of this state if the person files a plan for general platoon operations with the State Highway Commission. (b) A person may operate a driver-assistive truck platooning system on a street or…

(a) A person driving a motor vehicle that is not a part of a funeral procession shall not:(1) Drive between the motor vehicles of a funeral procession while the motor vehicles are in motion;(2) Join a funeral procession for the purpose of securing the right-of-way allowed by § 27…

This subchapter is known and may be cited as “Paul's Law: To Prohibit Drivers From Using a Wireless Communications Device While Operating a Motor Vehicle”.

(1) The purpose of this subchapter is to:(1) Improve the safety of the roads for all drivers and passengers by prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle from engaging in text messaging;(2) Prevent accidents caused by the distractive practice of text messaging while operating a moto…

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Access, read, or post to a social networking site” means using a wireless telecommunications device to interact with a web-based service that allows a person to:(A) Construct a profile within a bounded system;(B) Articulate a list of other memb…

(a) (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:(A) Engage in texting; or(B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.(2) A driver of…

This subchapter supersedes and preempts all county or municipal ordinances regarding the use of a wireless telecommunication device for texting while operating a motor vehicle.

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense.(2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollar…

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Fewer Distractions Mean Safer Driving Act”.

(1) As used in this subchapter:(1) “Emergency” means a situation in which a person is in need of assistance from any of the following:(A) Law enforcement personnel;(B) Fire department personnel;(C) Public safety personnel;(D) Emergency medical personnel; or(E) A 911 public safety…

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is under eighteen (18) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device or a hands-free wireless telephone or device while operating a motor vehicle. (b) A driver of a moto…

(a) (1) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle who is at least eighteen (18) years of age but under twenty-one (21) years of age shall not use a wireless telecommunications device for wireless interactive communication while operating…

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle when passing a school building or school zone during school hours when children are present and outside the …

(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present. (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway…

(a) (1) A violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) for the first offense.(2) Each subsequent violation of this subchapter is punishable by a fine of not less than fifty dollar…

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…