Definitions

1. Law
2. Arkansas Code
3. Transportation
4. Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing
5. Driver's Licenses Generally
6. Office of Driver Services
7. Definitions

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

1. (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. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Driver Services;

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

4. (4) “Serious accident” means:

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

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

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violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of:

   1. (A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation;

   2. (B) Any seat belt violation;

   3. (C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation;

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

   5. (E) Reckless driving;

   6. (F) Negligent homicide;

   7. (G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony;

   8. (H) Failure to carry liability insurance;

   9. (I) Leaving the scene of an accident;

   10. (J) Evading arrest;

   11. (K) Fleeing by use of an automobile;

   12. (L) Unsafe driving;

   13. (M) Hazardous driving;

   14. (N) Prohibited passing;

   15. (O) Passing stopped school bus;

   16. (P) Careless or negligent driving;

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

   18. (R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier;

   19. (S) Racing on a highway;

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

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

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