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When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?

Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500 must be reported immediately to the nearest law enforcement agency and must also be reported within 30 days to the Department of Finance and Administration.

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