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Arkansas · Snapshot open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14

Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-206: Exception for motorcycles

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  1. AR Code
  2. Title 27
  3. Chapter 52
  4. Subchapter 2

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, the driver may proceed through the intersection on a red light only if: (1) The traffic-control device uses a vehicle sensor; (2) The vehicle sensor has failed to detect the motorcycle because of the motorcycle's size or weight; and (3) The driver: (A) Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection; (B) Exercises due care as provided by law; and (C) Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so. Acts 2005, No. 1886, § 1.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, the driver may proceed through the intersection on a red light only if:

(1) The traffic-control device uses a vehicle sensor;

(2) The vehicle sensor has failed to detect the motorcycle because of the motorcycle's size or weight; and

(3) The driver: (A) Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection; (B) Exercises due care as provided by law; and (C) Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so.

(A) Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection;

(B) Exercises due care as provided by law; and

(C) Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so.

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