Chapter

Operation Of Vehicles — Rules Of The Road

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-101— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-102— Penalties generally — Disposition of fines
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-103— Right to recover damages unaffected
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-104— Careless and prohibited driving
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-201— Limitations generally — Definition. [Effective until July 1, 2020.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-201.1— Limitations generally — Definition. [Effective July 1, 2020.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-202— Restrictions not applicable to emergency vehicles — Definition
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-203— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-204— Maximum speed limits — Exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-205— Right of local authorities to enforce limits
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-206— Local authorities may alter prima facie speed limits
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-207— Assistance to local authorities in determining limits
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-208— Minimum speed regulation
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-209— Driving over bridges or other elevated structures
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-210— Towing of manufactured homes and mobile homes
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-211— Use of nonpneumatic tires
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-212— Speed limit near schools — Exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-213— Erection and maintenance of required signs in school zones
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-214— Penalties for speeding in school zone
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-215— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-216— Speed limits and traffic-control devices on county roads — Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-217— Additional fine for moving violations committed in presence of minor
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-301— Vehicles to be driven on right side of roadway — Exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-302— Driving on roadways laned for traffic
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-303— Passing a vehicle proceeding in opposite direction
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-304— One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-305— Following too closely — Definition
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-306— Overtaking of vehicle on left
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-307— Restrictions on passing overtaken vehicle on left
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-308— Conditions when overtaking on right
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-309— Center left-turn lane
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-310— Passing authorized vehicle stopped on highway — Definition
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-311— Overtaking a bicycle
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-401— Turning at intersections
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-402— Turning on curve or crest of grade prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-403— Signals for turning, stopping, changing lanes, or decreasing speed required
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-404— Signals to stop or turn
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-405— Hand and arm signals
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-501— Vehicles approaching or entering intersection
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-502— Vehicle turning left at intersection
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-503— Vehicle or streetcar entering stop or yield intersection
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-601— Stop signs and yield signs
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-602— Stop before driving across sidewalk
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-603— Yield on entering highway from private road
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-604— Additional penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-701— Penalty generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-702— Obedience to signals at crossings required
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-703— Certain vehicles to stop at all crossings — Exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-704— Trucks carrying explosives or flammable liquids
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-705— Moving heavy equipment at crossings
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-706— Designation of particularly dangerous crossings
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-801— Passing streetcar on left
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-802— Passing streetcar on right
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-803— Driving on streetcar tracks
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-901— Operation of vehicles and streetcars on approach of authorized emergency vehicles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-902— Following fire apparatus
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-903— Crossing unprotected fire hose prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-904— Towing operations
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-905— Use of flashing emergency lights — Definition
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-906— Police vehicle exceptions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1001— Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1002— Specifications for identification and safety devices
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1003— Loading points
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1004— Passing when stopped prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1005— Operation on multiple lane or divided highways
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1101— Definition
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1102— Penalty
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1103— Loading points
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1104— Passing stopped church bus prohibited — Exception
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1201— Privileges and restrictions generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1202— Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1203— Use of crosswalks
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1204— Pedestrians crossing at other than crosswalks
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1205— Soliciting rides
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1301— Restrictions on stopping, standing, or parking generally
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1302— Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1303— Stopping, standing, or parking outside of business or residence district
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1304— Authority to remove illegally stopped vehicles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1305— Removal of motor vehicles parked without authority in parking lots
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1306— Unattended motor vehicles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1307— Opening door on traffic side
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1308— Starting of vehicles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1309— Backing of vehicles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1401— Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1402— Driving through safety zone prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1403— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1404— Coasting prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1405— Throwing destructive or injurious materials on highway prohibited
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1406— Warning by motorists to persons and animals on highway
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1407— Stopping for frightened horses
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1408— Driver-assistive truck platooning systems
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1409— Operation of motor vehicles on approach of funeral procession
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1501— Title
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1502— Purpose
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1503— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1504— Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1505— Preemption
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1506— Penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1601— Title
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1602— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1603— Restrictions on drivers under 18 years of age
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1604— Restrictions on drivers at least 18 years of age but under 21 years of age
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1605— Restrictions in school zones
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1606— Restrictions in highway work zones — Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1607— Penalties
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1608— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1609— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1610— [Repealed.]
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1701— Title
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1702— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1703— Rules for bicycles applicable to electric bicycles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1704— Equipment
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1705— Use on bicycle paths
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1706— Rules for Class 3 electric bicycles
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1801— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1802— Rights and duties
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1803— Entering stop or yield intersection
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1901— Title
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1902— Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1903— Operation of an electric motorized scooter
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1904— Shared scooter — Insurance required
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-1905— Local authority regulation of electric motorized scooters
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2001— Autonomous vehicle pilot program — Definitions
Ark. Code Ann. § 27-51-2002— Operation of autonomous vehicle