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Arkansas
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Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
Construction/Conditions 
800-245-1672
Federal Highway Admin
501-324-5625
Cell Emergency Number
911
Time Zone
Central
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 70, Trucks: 65
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads Cars: 60, Trucks: 60
Work Zone Special Limits
All moving traffic violations, Double original fine, Workers Must Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Overnight is okay for RVs if they are in ready-to-drive situation
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes - 18-20yr olds
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>15 in Front Seats, $25 ($20 city & $20 county jail fines may be added)
Sobriety Checkpoints
Yes, Weekly, Upheld under state and Federal Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
under 21
Bicycle Helmet Laws
no law
Gun Law Simple Summary
Constitutional carry state
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.472
Truck Access Policies
unlimited mi
Triple Towing
Yes
Tow Brake Laws Towing
3,000 lbs - auxiliary braking system is required
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