What Are Some Other Regulations?

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What Are Some Other Regulations?

Transporting open intoxicants is permitted in the vehicle, but the operator and all passengers are prohibited to drink in vehicle.
Loaded and cased firearms are permitted in the vehicle. A permit is required with a handgun.
Studded tires are permitted from November 15 to April 15.
Tire chains are not required.
Arkansas has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Arkansas has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 6 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds. Children under age 4 must use approved car safety seats.
Arkansas has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 21 years of age.
Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

Other Arkansas Drunk Driving Defense FAQs

Q: What Is A Dwi (Driving While Intoxicated)?
A: You may be charged with a DWI if you have a blood alcohol content of .10 or greater.
Q: What Is A Dui (Driving Under The Influence)?
A: You may be charged with a DUI if you are under 21 and have a blood alcohol content of at .02 and less than .10. If you are under 21 and your blood alcohol is .10 or … More
Q: What Are The Penalties For A First Offense Dui?
A: One day to one year in jail and a fine of $150 up to $1000 fine plus court costs of $300.00. The court may order public service in lieu of jail, but the court shall … More
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Second Offense Dui?
A: Seven days to one year in jail OR no less than 30 days community service and a fine of no less than $400 nor more than $3000.00 and court costs of $300.00.
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Third Offense Dui?
A: 90 days to one year in jail OR no fewer than 90 days of community service and a fine of not less than $900.00 and no more than five thousand dollars..
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Fourth Offense Dui?
A: This is a felony. One year to 6 years in the state penitentiary OR not less than one year of community service. $900 to $5000.00 fine.
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Fifth Offense Dui?
A: Two years to ten years for the fifth or subsequent offense in the state penitentiary OR not less than two years of community service. $900 to $5000.00 fine. This is … More
Q: Can The Court Impose An Ignition Interlock Device?
A: Only if you can afford it (Surely this is unique to American law and facially unconstitutional). Then you can drive only cars with interlock devices for up to one year … More
Q: What Are The Penalties For A Driving On Suspended License?
A: Penalty: Shall be imprisoned for ten days and may be assessed a fine of not more than one thousand dollars. ($1000.00). Also license plate SHALL be impounded if the … More
Q: Can I Refuse To Take A Test?
A: If you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test after being arrested for DUI/DWI in Arkansas, or if the results of your test were .08% bloodalcohol or above, … More