Highway Code for Arkansas Drivers
Every time you are on the road, there are many rules that you must follow. Some of them are based on common sense, while others are determined by the state in which you live. However, if you are traveling within your own state, or even moving to another state, there may be different rules than the state where you live. Below are the rules of the road for drivers in Arkansas, which may be different from what you're used to in your state.
Garbage
Drivers transporting garbage or other materials must ensure that nothing falls or falls out of the vehicle. Failure to do so will result in fines and possibly community service.
In Arkansas, it is illegal to leave old tires, auto parts, or household appliances on or near roads.
If the blockage originates from the vehicle, it becomes prima facie evidence that the driver is responsible, unless the contrary can be proven.
Seat belts
Children six years of age and younger must be in a safety seat that is appropriate for their height and weight.
Children under 15 years of age must be in restraints designed for their height and weight.
The driver and all passengers in the front seat must be wearing their seat belts, and the lap and shoulder belts must be in the correct position.
Law enforcement may stop vehicles upon noticing that someone is not buckled in or not buckled in properly.
right of way
Drivers must always give way to pedestrians, even if they are breaking the law or crossing the road illegally.
Right-of-way laws dictate who must give way. However, they do not give way to any driver. As a driver, you are required to give way if failure to do so results in an accident, regardless of the circumstances.
Cell phone use
Drivers are prohibited from sending text messages while driving.
Drivers aged 18 and under are not allowed to use a mobile phone or speakerphone while driving.
Mobile phone use is allowed for drivers aged 21 and over.
Fundamental rules
Learner's license - Arkansas allows children between the ages of 14 and 16 to obtain a learner's license after passing the required exams.
Intermediate license - Intermediate licenses are issued to drivers aged 16 to 18 after passing the required exams.
Class D license - A class D license is a non-restricted driving license issued to drivers aged 18 and over. This license is only issued if the driver has not had a conviction for serious traffic violations or serious accidents during the previous 12-month period.
Mopeds and scooters - Children between the ages of 14 and 16 must apply for and pass the required examinations for a motorcycle license (class MD) before riding mopeds, scooters and other motorcycles with a displacement of 250 cc or less on the streets.
Motorbikes - Children between the ages of 14 and 16 must have a motorized bicycle license to ride motorbikes or motorized bicycles with an engine size not exceeding 50cc.
smoking - Smoking in the car in the presence of children under the age of 14 is prohibited.
Flashing yellow arrows - A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic light means that drivers are allowed to turn left, but must yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
move over - When driving on multi-lane highways, drivers must move to the lane farthest from a stopped police or emergency vehicle with flashing headlights.
Headlamps - The headlights must be turned on every time the driver needs to use the wipers to see the road in poor visibility conditions.
Parking lights - Driving with only parking lights on is illegal in the state of Arkansas.
Alcohol - While the legal limit for blood alcohol content is 0.08%, if a driver commits a serious traffic violation or is involved in a serious traffic accident, a drunk driving fine is possible at a blood alcohol level of only 0.04%.
epilepsy - People with epilepsy are allowed to drive if they have not had a seizure for a year and are under medical supervision.
Necessary equipment
Working mufflers are required on all vehicles.
Requires a full windshield with working wipers. Cracks or damage may not block the driver's view.
A working horn is required on all vehicles.
By following these rules, you will be able to legally drive on the roads of Arkansas. For more information, please refer to the Arkansas Driver's License Study Guide.
