Arkansas Driver’s License
Driver Education:
Every potential driver must complete 30 hours of in class driver’s education, in addition to six hours experience on the road and six hours as a passenger watching another experienced driver.
(For more information on where to find driver’s ed courses click here)
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Arkansas Car Events, Shows, Expos
Apr 16-17 - Best Ride's Show & Shine Pop County Fairgorunds Russellville, AR
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Arkansas Speed Limits
Statutory Speed Limit:
- 70MPH (for cars) & 65 mph (for trucks) -- Rural Freeways
- 60MPH -- Suburban Freeways
- 60MPH -- Urban Freeways
- 60MPH -- Rural Expressways with High-Type Partial Control of Access
Arkansas Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 2.79 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 2.49 (per gallon)
Arkansas Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Arkansas the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 600 in 2008, from 649 in 2007. This is a -8% change. 205 of these deaths, or 34%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 11,946 DUI arrests in 2008.
Traffic Jam Info: click here for details
Popular Arkansas Car Dealerships
Landers A Unitedauto Dealership
21099 Interstate 30 | Bryant, AR , 72022
PH: (501) 315-2500 | FX: N/A
Arkansas' Bridgeport Road Auto Lvage
242 Worley Rd | West Memphis, AR , 72301
PH: (870) 735-3763 | FX: N/A
Automobile Dealers Used Cars
Highway 395 N | Salem, AR , 72576
PH: (870) 895-2067 | FX: N/A
Baltz Chevrolet
1001 Highway 62 W | Pocahontas, AR , 72455
PH: (870) 892-5254 | FX: (870) 892-5249
Little Rock Mitsubishi
5809 S University Ave | Little Rock, AR , 72209
PH: (501) 562-8100 | FX: N/A
Volkswagen Sales & Service
2104 S 8th St | Rogers, AR , 72758
PH: (479) 878-1016 | FX: N/A
Jim Ray Nissan
5606 Towson Ave | Fort Smith, AR , 72901
PH: (479) 648-1900 | FX: N/A
Ultimate Auto Group
Highway 62 SW | Mountain Home, AR , 72653
PH: (870) 425-6996 | FX: N/A
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Arkansas Driving Laws/Info
First Arkansas DUI Offense
- Jail – From 24 Hours to 1 Year or Public Service
- Jail – From 7 Days to 1 Year or Public Service (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
- Fine – From $150-$1,000
- License Suspension – 6 Months
- Ignition Interlock Device May Be Allowed by Court
- Alcohol Education or Treatment Program (Possible $125 Fee)
- Attend Victim Impact Panel
Second Arkansas DUI Offense
- Jail – From 7 Days to 1 Year
- Jail – From 30 Days to 1 Year (Child Under 16 in Vehicle)
- Fine – From $400-$3,000
- License Suspension – 24 Months
- Ignition Interlock Device May Be Allowed After 45 Days of Suspension
- Complete Alcohol Education or Treatment Program (Possible $125 Fee)
- Attend Victim Impact Panel
AR Speeding Ticket Info:
Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?
It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your Arkansas’ Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.
What if I miss my court date?
Again, the location in Arkansas where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.
