Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-1202: Purpose

The purpose of this subchapter is:

(1) To ensure that as an alternative to a driver's license or identification card otherwise issued under this Title 27 of the Arkansas Code, Arkansas citizens may have the option of obtaining a driver's license or identification card with additional security features for enhanced identification purposes; and

(2) To ensure that holders of standard driver's licenses and identification cards otherwise issued under this chapter continue to enjoy all rights and privileges to which they are currently entitled under Arkansas law.