{"data":{"id":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-27-67-211","jurisdiction":"us-ar","citation":"Ark. Code Ann. § 27-67-211","heading":"Interference with traffic control devices or barricades - Definition","body":"(a) As used in this section, \"traffic control device\" means a sign, signal, marking, or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. (b) If a traffic control device or barricade is placed or erected to close a public highway under the authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local authorities on public highways, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or (2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area. (c) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100). (d) A person convicted under this section shall: (1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and (2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation. Amended by Act 2017, No. 789,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2017. Acts 1929, No. 65, § 56; Pope's Dig., § 6906; A.S.A. 1947, § 76-513.\n\n(a) As used in this section, \"traffic control device\" means a sign, signal, marking, or device placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.\n\n(b) If a traffic control device or barricade is placed or erected to close a public highway under the authority of the Arkansas Department of Transportation or local authorities on public highways, it is unlawful for a person to: (1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or (2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area.\n\n(1) Drive a vehicle through, under, over, or around the traffic control device or barricade; or\n\n(2) Remove the traffic control device or barricade and enter the closed area.\n\n(c) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100).\n\n(d) A person convicted under this section shall: (1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and (2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation.\n\n(1) Pay restitution in an amount equal to the actual cost of the emergency response and the replacement of any damaged or lost emergency equipment; and\n\n(2) Be liable for damage to property, or injury or death to a person caused by the violation.","path":["AR Code","Title 27","Chapter 67","Subchapter 2"],"source_url":"https://oss-data-us.vaquill.ai/v2026.08/us_ar_statutes.parquet","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:41Z","sha256":"ee06847035fec39d40106008111753873981701490845e7eee53f5f329a10082","source_id":"us-ar","stale":false,"prev":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-27-67-210","next":"us-ar/ark.-code-ann.-27-67-212"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}