Speed limits, laws and fines in Arkansas
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The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in the state of Arkansas.
Speed limits in Arkansas
70 mph: rural and interstate highways as specified
65 mph: trucks on rural highways
65 mph: urban and interstate highways as specified
65 mph: Divided roads (with a concrete dividing or buffer zone separating lanes in opposite directions)
60 mph: undivided roads (except when passing through built-up areas, the limit may drop to 30 mph or less)
30 mph: residential and urban areas
25 mph: school zones (or as indicated) when children are present
Arkansas Code at Reasonable and Reasonable Speed
The law of maximum speed:
According to Section 27-51-201 of the Arkansas Code, "No one shall operate a vehicle at a speed that is more than reasonable and reasonable under the circumstances and in view of existing and potential hazards."
Minimum speed law:
According to Section 27-51-208 of the Arkansas Code, "No one shall operate a motor vehicle at such a low speed as to interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when the reduction in speed is necessary for safe operation or in accordance with the law. ".
While Arkansas has an "absolute" speed limit law - meaning that going over the limit by as little as one mile per hour is technically considered speeding - there is typically an error of up to about 3 miles per hour due to differences in speedometer calibration, and as well as other contributing factors. However, there is no leeway in school zones, construction zones, and other protected areas, and heavy fines can be imposed. It's best not to rush at all.
As in most states, drivers can challenge a fine on one of the following grounds:
The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.
The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.
The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.
Speeding ticket in Arkansas
For the first time, violators cannot be:
Over $100 fine
Sentenced to more than 10 days of arrest
Suspend license for more than a year
Reckless driving ticket in Arkansas
Speeding in Arkansas is automatically considered reckless driving at 15 miles per hour in excess of the posted speed limit.
The first offenders can be:
Fined up to $500
Sentenced to prison for five to 90 days.
The license is suspended for up to one year
In addition to the actual fine, there may be legal or other costs. Speeding fines vary by region. The amount of the fine is usually listed on the ticket, or drivers can go to a local court to determine the value of the fine.
