Classification of traffic violations

  1. Law
  2. Arkansas Code
  3. Transportation
  4. Motor Vehicular Traffic
  5. Penalties And Enforcement
  6. Offenses and Penalties Generally
  7. Classification of traffic violations

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  1. (a) The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated:

    1. (1) Racing on a public highway — Class A misdemeanor;

    2. (2) Reckless driving — Class B misdemeanor;

    3. (3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension — Class B misdemeanor;

    4. (4) Hazardous driving — Class C misdemeanor;

    5. (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only — Class C misdemeanor;

    6. (6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street — Class C misdemeanor;

    7. (7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit — Class C misdemeanor;

    8. (8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 — Class C misdemeanor; and

    9. (9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway — Class B misdemeanor.

  2. (b) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period — Class C misdemeanor.


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