Arkansas Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for driving & vehicles in the state of Arkansas. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 8 different categories.
Driving Barefoot
LEGALArkansas statutes do not address footwear requirements for drivers. Driving barefoot is not prohibited and is considered legal. No specific regulations or penalties exist regarding barefoot driving.
State Law
None
Practical Considerations
None
Penalties
N/A
Lane Splitting (Motorcycles)
ILLEGALArkansas law does not permit lane splitting. Under Arkansas Code §27-51-301, motorcycles must be operated within a single lane, and there is no statutory authorization for lane splitting. Lane splitting is treated as an unsafe driving practice.
Lane Splitting Rules
N/A
Lane Filtering Rules
N/A
Penalties
Violations may be charged as reckless driving or improper lane usage, with fines and possible license penalties.
License Requirements
None
License Plate Covers
RESTRICTEDLicense Plate Covers are legal with restrictions in Arkansas. No significant legislative changes since the law was last amended in 2021 to allow for certain obstructions like trailer hitches and bike racks.
Usage Rules
Legal if plate remains legible
Purchase & Sale
Legal to sell
Penalties
Plates must still be readable.
Age Restriction
N/A
Radar Detectors
LEGALRadar detectors are legal in Arkansas for use in private vehicles. Arkansas law does not prohibit possession or use of radar detectors.
Passenger Vehicle Use
Legal to possess and use.
Commercial Vehicle Rules
Legal to sell and purchase.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Radar Jammers
ILLEGALRadar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Arkansas under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Arkansas regarding laser jammers.
State Law
Radar jammers: federally illegal. Laser jammers: legal
Federal Law
Laser jammers may be sold; radar jammers illegal
Penalties
Federal penalties for radar jammers. Laser jammers are unregulated.
Age Restriction
N/A
Right Turn on Red
LEGALRight turn on red is legal in Arkansas after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. No significant changes to the right-on-red law have been reported in 2023-2024.
General Rule
Legal after complete stop
Exceptions & Restrictions
N/A
Penalties
Traffic violation if sign prohibits it at specific intersection.
Driver Requirements
N/A
Studded Snow Tires
LEGALStudded Snow Tires are legal in Arkansas. The law has been stable for many years with no recent amendments to the usage dates or stud specifications.
Usage Rules
Legal during winter season only
Seasonal Restrictions
Legal
Penalties
Fines for use outside the permitted season.
Age Restriction
N/A
Window Tinting
LEGALWindow Tinting is legal in Arkansas. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 5 inches. These rules are found in Arkansas Code § 27-37-306.
Tint Limits (VLT %)
Permitted if tint meets minimum VLT requirements (25% or more).
Medical Exemptions
Legal to sell tint films; must comply with state standards.
Penalties
Fines up to $100 and requirement to remove illegal tint.
Age Restriction
None