Ark. Code § 27-16-401

Current with legislation from 2024 Fiscal and Special Sessions.

Section 27-16-401 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Commissioner" means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state;

(2) "Director" means the Director of the Office of Driver Services;

(3) "Driver" means the same as provided in § 27-16-104;

(4) "Serious accident" means:

(A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and

(B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and

(5) "Serious traffic violation" means any violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of:

(A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation;

(B) Any seat belt violation;

(C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation;

(D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit;

(E) Reckless driving;

(F) Negligent homicide;

(G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony;

(H) Failure to carry liability insurance;

(I) Leaving the scene of an accident;

(J) Evading arrest;

(K) Fleeing by use of an automobile;

(L) Unsafe driving;

(M) Hazardous driving;

(N) Prohibited passing;

(O) Passing stopped school bus;

(P) Careless or negligent driving;

(Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device;

(R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier;

(S) Racing on a highway;

(T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or

(U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.

Ark. Code § 27-16-401

Amended by Act 2019, No. 394,§ 3, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 4643, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1965, No. 555, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 75-353; Acts 1993, No. 445, § 5. 2001, No. 1694, § 10.