Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA Summary of State Speed Laws - NHTSA
Sanction: Criminal: Imprisonment (Term): Not more than 6 months. §13-707(A)(1) Mandatory Minimum Term of Imprisonment: None Fine ($ Range): Not more than $2,500. §13-802(A) Mandatory Minimum Fine: None Administrative Licensing Actions: A person may also be subject to a 2-point assessment under the point system. AAC R-17-4-506 Type of Licensing Action (Susp/Rev): First offense — suspension; second or subsequent offense (within 24 months) — Revocation. §28-695(C)(2) and (D)(2) Length of Term of License Withdrawal Action: First offense — 30 days; second or subsequent offense (within 24 months) — 1 year. §28-695(C)(2) and (D)(2) Mandatory Term of License Withdrawal Action: First offense — none; second or subsequent offense (within 24 months) — 1 year. §28-695(C)(2) and (D)(2) Other: I. First offenders must “attend and successfully complete approved Traffic Survival School training and education sessions that are designed to improve the safety and habits of drivers....” §§28-695(C)(1) and 28-3307 II An offender is also subject to assessments which can be as high as 70 percent of the fine imposed. §§12-116.01 and 12- 116.02 Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operators 22 : Grounds for Disqualification: A person is disqualified from operating a CMV if while driving such a vehicle he/she (1) commits 2 "serious traffic violations" 23 within a 3-year period or (2) commits 3 such violations within a 3-year period. §28-3312(A)(5) and (6) Period of Disqualification: Two serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 60 consecutive days; three serious violations (within 3 years) — not less than 120 consecutive days. §28-3312(A)(5) and (6) 31 A person commits "Aggressive Driving” if both of the following occur: (1) if during a “course of conduct, ” he/she violates either the Basic Speed Rule (§28-701(A)) or the “Excessive Speed” law (§28-701.02) plus two of the following minor driving offenses: (a) failure to obey traffic control devices; (b) overtaking and passing another vehicle on the right by driving off the pavement or main traveled portion of the roadway; (c) unsafe lane change; (d) following a vehicle too closely; or (e) failure to yield the right-of-way; and, (2)his/her “driving is an immediate hazard to another person or vehicle.” “Course of conduct” means “a series of acts committed during a single, continuous period of driving.” §28- 695(A) and (F) 22 A person who has obtained a commercial driver's license (CDL) and is qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as a vehicle designed to carry either passengers or property and either has a gross vehicle weight of ≥26,001 lbs., is a school bus, bus, or is transporting hazardous materials which requires that the vehicle be placarded in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations. §28-3001(3) 23 A "serious traffic violation" includes exceeding the speed limit by 15 or more mph, reckless driving, aggressive driving or racing on the highway. §28-3312(F) SPEED 2005 14
JURISDICTION: ARKANSAS General Reference: Arkansas Code Annotated Basis for a Speed Law Violation: Basic Speed Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at speed that is greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards than existing. §27- 51-201(a)(1) Statutory Speed Limit: Controlled-Access Highways — The maximum speed is determined via engineering and traffic studies. 24 See Other below. §27-51-201(b)(1) 30 mph 25 in urban districts. §27-51-201(c)(1) 50 mph for trucks with a capacity ≥1½ tons in other locations (except controlled access highways). §27-51-201(c)(2) 60 mph for other vehicles in other locations (except controlled access highways). §27-51-201(c)(3) Posted (Maximum) Speed Limit: I. Based upon engineering and traffic studies, the State Highway Commission may alter the above statutory speed limits on the State highway system. 26 §27-51-204 II. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, local governments may increase the speed limits on highways within their jurisdictions. However, no speed limit can be >45 mph. §27-51-206(b) III. Based on an investigation, the State Highway Commission may establish safe maximum speed limits for bridges or other elevated structures. §27-51-209(a) and (b) Minimum Speed Limit: I. No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic. §27-51-208(b) II. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle continuously in the left lane of a multi-lane roadway whenever it impedes the flow of other traffic. §27- 51-301(b) Posted (Minimum) Speed Limit: Based upon engineering and traffic studies, a minimum speed limit for any highway may be established. §27-51-208(b). Note: Via signs, slower moving traffic may be directed to use designated lanes. §27-51-302(2) 24 However, the speed limit on controlled-access highways for trucks with a ≥1½ ton capacity must be established at 10 mph below that established for automobiles. §27-51-201(b)(2) 25 This appears to be a prima facie speed limit. §§27-51-201(e) and 27-51-202(a) 16 Under this authority, the State Highway Commission has established the following speed limits: on rural freeways, 70 mph for cars and 65 mph for trucks; on suburban freeways, 60 mph for all vehicles; on urban freeways, 55 mph for all vehicles; and, on rural expressways with high-type partial control of access, 60 mph for all vehicles. Minute Order Revisions 74-007, 87-110, 88-010, 96-148, 97-104 and 98-215 15 SPEED 2005
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JURISDICTION: ARKANSAS<br />
General Reference: Arkansas Code Annotated<br />
Basis for a <strong>Speed</strong> Law Violation:<br />
Basic <strong>Speed</strong> Rule: No person shall drive a vehicle at speed that is greater than is<br />
reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having<br />
regard to the actual and potential hazards than existing. §27-<br />
51-201(a)(1)<br />
Statutory <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: Controlled-Access Highways — The maximum speed is<br />
determined via engineering and traffic studies. 24<br />
See Other below. §27-51-201(b)(1)<br />
30 mph 25 in urban districts. §27-51-201(c)(1)<br />
50 mph for trucks with a capacity ≥1½ tons in other locations<br />
(except controlled access highways). §27-51-201(c)(2)<br />
60 mph for other vehicles in other locations (except controlled<br />
access highways). §27-51-201(c)(3)<br />
Posted (Maximum) <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: I. Based upon engineering and traffic studies, the <strong>State</strong><br />
Highway Commission may alter the above statutory speed<br />
limits on the <strong>State</strong> highway system. 26 §27-51-204<br />
II. Based on engineering and traffic investigations, local<br />
governments may increase the speed limits on highways<br />
within their jurisdictions. However, no speed limit can be >45<br />
mph. §27-51-206(b)<br />
III. Based on an investigation, the <strong>State</strong> Highway Commission<br />
may establish safe maximum speed limits for bridges or other<br />
elevated structures. §27-51-209(a) and (b)<br />
Minimum <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: I. No person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow speed<br />
as to impede the normal and reasonable movement <strong>of</strong> traffic.<br />
§27-51-208(b)<br />
II. A person shall not operate a motor vehicle continuously in<br />
the left lane <strong>of</strong> a multi-lane<br />
roadway whenever it impedes the flow <strong>of</strong> other traffic. §27-<br />
51-301(b)<br />
Posted (Minimum) <strong>Speed</strong> Limit: Based upon engineering and traffic studies, a minimum speed<br />
limit for any highway may be established. §27-51-208(b).<br />
Note: Via signs, slower moving traffic may be directed to use<br />
designated lanes. §27-51-302(2)<br />
24 However, the speed limit on controlled-access highways for trucks with a ≥1½ ton capacity must be established at 10 mph<br />
below that established for automobiles. §27-51-201(b)(2)<br />
25 This appears to be a prima facie speed limit. §§27-51-201(e) and 27-51-202(a)<br />
16 Under this authority, the <strong>State</strong> Highway Commission has established the following speed limits: on rural freeways, 70<br />
mph for cars and 65 mph for trucks; on suburban freeways, 60 mph for all vehicles; on urban freeways, 55 mph for all<br />
vehicles; and, on rural expressways with high-type partial control <strong>of</strong> access, 60 mph for all vehicles. Minute Order<br />
Revisions 74-007, 87-110, 88-010, 96-148, 97-104 and 98-215<br />
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