Arkansas Driving Record
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle on public highways in Arkansas is required to have a license or certificate. In order to be legal, drivers are required to have an Arkansas driver license if they are located in the state for more than six months as a non-resident, or within thirty days once becoming a resident.
Keeping Your License in Arkansas
In order to keep your driver license, you must drive safely at all times. You can lose your license for:
- Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Refusing a request by a law enforcement officer to be tested for alcohol or narcotics intoxication.
- Leaving the scene of an accident in which you are involved without identifying yourself.
- Failing to notify the Department of Finance and Administration of a reportable traffic crash in which you were involved.
- Giving false information when you apply for a driver license.
- Failing to show proof of financial responsibility or failing to settle a financial judgment made against you for damages resulting from a motor vehicle crash.
- Attempting to change the information on your license or using another persons license when attempting to purchase an alcoholic beverage.
- Failing to appear for re-examination when requested to do so by the Office of Driver Services.
- Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony or cause the death of anyone in a motor vehicle crash.
- Accumulating excessive points against your driving record.
- Allowing another person to use your driver license.
Use of Safety Belts and Child Restraints
Before you drive away, always fasten your safety belts and make sure all passengers are using safety belts, or child restraints. Also remember to lock the vehicle doors.
The law requires that all children under the age of fifteen wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion. Children under the age of six, or weighing less than sixty pounds, must be secured in an approved safety seat. A number of organizations will loan you a child safety seat if you are unable to afford one.
Arkansas Law on Littering
Arkansas is The Natural State and litter is unnatural. More than just an ugly, offensive nuisance that detracts from Arkansas scenic beauty; roadside litter is dangerous to motorists and negatively impacts the environmental quality. Litter is also expensive to control. Motorists must accept personal responsibility for keeping their waste items from littering Arkansas roadways. Please demonstrate pride while using your driving privilege. Dont permit thoughtless or careless actions to litter our states
roadways.
Littering is also a violation of the law. Upon conviction, first offenders are subject to a fine of up to $1,000 and not more than eight hours of community service. Subsequent convictions can result in fines up to $2,000 and twenty-four hours of community service.
Arkansas No-Parking Zones
There are many areas where parking is restricted. Check any signs that may prohibit or limit parking. Some parking restrictions are indicated by colored curb markings. Do not park:
- In an intersection
- On a crosswalk or sidewalk
- In a construction area if your vehicle would block traffic
- Within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection
- Within thirty feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign
- Within thirty feet of a pedestrian safety zone
- Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant
- Within fifty feet of a railroad crossing
- More than eighteen inches from the curb
- Within twenty feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or
- Within seventy-five feet of a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street where proper signs are posted
- Blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk
- On a bridge or overpass, or in a tunnel or underpass
- Along a lane of opposing traffic
- In a space marked for the handicapped, unless you have an authorized handicapped license plate, tag, or sticker issued by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
- Along the street or highway next to another parked vehicle (double parking)
- On railroad tracks
- Wherever a sign indicates you may not park
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