Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-302: Classification of traffic violations
Where this section sits in the code
- AR Code
- Title 27
- Chapter 50
- Subchapter 3
The following traffic law violations shall be known as offenses and classified as indicated:
(1) Except as provided in § 27-50-309(b)(2) , the first offense of racing on a public highway - Class A misdemeanor;
(2) Reckless driving - Class B misdemeanor;
(3) Driving with lights off to avoid detection, identification, or apprehension - Class B misdemeanor;
(4) Hazardous driving - Class C misdemeanor;
(5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage only - Class C misdemeanor;
(6) Driving the wrong way on a one-way street - Class C misdemeanor;
(7) Speeding in excess of fifteen miles per hour (15 m.p.h.) over the posted speed limit - Class C misdemeanor;
(8) Using nitrous oxide in a motor vehicle or motorcycle on a street or highway as prohibited under § 27-37-803 - Class C misdemeanor;
(9) Observing a drag race as a spectator on a public highway - Class B misdemeanor; and
(10) More than three (3) violations in a twelve-month period - Class C misdemeanor.
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