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Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Arkansas -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
| Drinking & Driving Violations | Driving While Intoxicated (AR Code Title 5, Ch. 65) |
| Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License | Driver's license required (AR Code 27-16-602) |
| Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance | Proof to be furnished for each vehicle (AR Code 27-19-711) |
| Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration | Registration requirements -- Exception (AR Code 27-14-701) |
| Illegal U-Turn | Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited (AR Code section 27-51-402) |
| Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run | Accidents (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 53) |
| Mechanical Violations | Lighting Regulations (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 36) Equipment Regulations (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 37) |
| Reckless Driving | Reckless driving (AR Code 27-50-308) |
| Running a Red Light / Stop Sign | Traffic-Control Devices (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 52) |
| Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations | Seat belt use required (AR Code section 27-37-702) Child Passenger Protection (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 34) |
| Speeding | Speed Limits (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 51, Sub-Chapter 2) |
| Unlawful Vehicle Modifications | Size and Load Regulations (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 35) Equipment Regulations (AR Code Title 27, Ch. 37) |
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