Arkansas Traffic Tickets Questions & Answers
Q: Is there a time limit to getting your car off the side of the road in arkansas state?
My car was on the side of the road for a little over a hour
It is unlawful to leave an unattended car on the side of most roads in every state. And--depending upon which road it is, the authorities will be sure to give tickets (and may even impound cars) when in interest of public safety.
Q: How can a roadway be a portion of a highway if a highway is within the boundary lines of a roadway?
Arkansas Code Annotated Title 27 Transportation Subtitle 4. Motor Vehicular Traffic Chapter 49 General Provisions Subchapter 1-- Title, Applicability, and Construction Generally
27-49-114. Definitions.
(23) "Roadway" means that portion of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily... Read more »
Means the berm shouldn't be used for travel, the highway is. Thus "driving in lanes meant for travel" is the vehicular code perverse citation for didn't stay in lane of travel and went off the side of the road.
Q: What can you do if you can't pay your fines
I live in Missouri now but in 2011 I was living in Hot Springs AR, I got a public intoxication charge and never paid the fine. Now they have a hold on my drivers license so I can't get reinstated but I am eligible for reinstatement in MO, I have not had a DL since 2008/9 because I had a dui in... Read more »
If you hire an attorney they may be able to lift the warrant for you.
I recommend Shane Ethridge in that area.
Q: On courtconnect it has a docket July 17,2018 Plea and arraignment held Entry GBF.. What does GBF mean? And GBF F/C
Entry Gained By Force.
Q: Just got pulled over for purple lights and got a ticket is purple illegal
Probably. There are SEVERAL rules/restrictions for vehicle lights in Arkansas (placement, color, height, alignment of the light beams, number of feet were the beam's center point must be, etc.).
Finding a way to install purple lights of some kind and NOT violate one or more of them would... Read more »
Q: If you was backing back on road way and hit a vehicle can a police officer give you a ticket for careless driving
Yes. I have received 2 tickets for backing into vehicles. The key is what to do AFTER you get the ticket. If you need to contest it for insurance or other reasons, hire an attorney.
https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/2017/title-27/subtitle-4/chapter-51/subchapter-1/section-27-51-104/
Q: I live out of state and completely forgot about a speeding ticket I received in Arkansas. How do I clear up the warrant?
I want to stop the pending license suspension from happening since it was truly an honest mistake!
Hire an attorney to appear for you on the Failure To Appear (FTA) warrant, so you don’t have to come here. Once the warrant is settled, said atty can work on resolution of the charge.
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Q: what's the penalty for a ticket for drug paraphernalia. ( an unused marijuana pipe
An “unused” pipe (no residue) in my world is for tobacco...
If the charge is 5-64-443 and the substance is marijuana it is a class A misdemeanor
Q: If someone has a fleeing on foot 2nd offense,expired tags no insurance and driving on suspended can he be violated with
A parole hold can he be violated even if the charges are misdemeanors and he already been given 15 flat days and a pay before release can he be violated once he already face his charges and fines
He can be violated if he is convicted of a new offense or violates any condition of parole. It sounds like that is exactly what happened, unfortunately. www.paroleboard.arkansas.gov/FAQs/
Q: In the state of Arkansas what is the law underneath the constitutional rights of driving with a driver's license suspens
There is no constitutional right to drive. Driving is a privilege. That means you have to do what it takes to have the license and follow the rules. If you driver's license is suspended, you may be able to get a permit to drive to work, school, medical, lawyer, etc. You will have to visit any... Read more »
Q: Is unsafe driving in AR Is this a misdemeanor? Will I lose my license? I have had a clean record before this.
I have never been in trouble with the law before. The officer told me to just pay my fine and see afterwards if i could get it of my record. He marked it as a traffic offense but not a criminal offense. I am worried because I don't want to lose my job, license or anything. Can someone please help... Read more »
It's only a traffic offense. You will not lose your job or license. Go to court and ask the prosecutor to keep this off your record. If it is clean, you might have to pay a few bucks more on the fine but should be able to keep it off your record.
If the Court denies your request to keep... Read more »
Q: i stopped at a stop sign until all was clear for me to turn. i was struck my a motorist going over twice the speed limit
the motorist had a brand new crotch rocket motorcycle and estimated speed was over 2 times the posted speed limit as he shot around the sharp curve and hit me. it is all on video as well and with many witnesses. he had no insurance and my car is broken. what should i do?
If you have insurance you can make a claim. If you do not want to do that you should seek a lawyer. Joe Denton is one of the best. 501.358.4999
Q: I went to court for a traffic violation. I pleaded not guilty. The traffic violation date was reset for trial . After I
Pleaded not guilty. I was surprised when I was charged with failure to comply on another issue. I was taken to jail and given a new court date for the failure to comply. I bonded out . My question is , will I go to jail again when I go to this new court date for failure to comply ? After being put... Read more »
You have not provided enough details for anyone to answer this question. The only way a lawyer could answer any of this is if you hired him to go talk to the prosecutor.
Q: I am a class A cdl holder. My record is spotless. I got a speeding ticket today. 67 in a 55 should I fight it?
I would if I was in your position. There are number of things that can happen, the prosecutor can reduce the charge or work something out. Does not hurt to fight the ticket.
Q: Can you get fines reset and jail time suspended for failure to pay and failure tp appear?
I have 2 traffic violations in 2 cities with failure to appears stacked on them now. The reason i didnt pay was because i was termonated from my employer now I have multiple fta's in both city and arrest warrants. I just wanna restart!!
You need to have an attorney arrange for you to appear in each Court and surrender on the warrants. You may be able to set up a time pay if you are guilty of the underlying offense and plead guilty to them.
If you get stopped by police you may be detained with those warrants outstanding.
Q: I'm in Arkansas an if I get pulled over for a broken tail light do I have to identify myself?
If you are the driver, yes.
Q: I received a ticket in Arkansas misdomenor leaving scene of accident what are the penalties
Possible suspension--any leaving the scene case is worth getting a lawyer consultation from an attorney who handles violations in the court where it is headed.
Q: If i have a suspended license. Is it illegal for me to ride a 24 volt electric scooter?
I have a suspended license, so i got a 24 volt electric scooter. I got stopped and got a driving on suspended license ticket. I dont think im required to have a license to ride it but the cop said, if my license is suspended, i cant ride it.
There are certain laws and regs that I would need to look at in order to determine whether your electric Scooter would require a license, my gut says yes. But, I think your best opportunity to get rid of this ticket or to try to downgrade it to some other small non-moving violation would be... Read more »
Q: 2011 chrd with DWI & mid 11 w/driving susp lic in order to get CDL back does the courts release once fines tickets r pd
I received charges in the state of Ar. And I had to redo my CDL test, took drivers class, etc. Also does your driving record show if there r no citations, fines, and tickets paid?
I'm don't understand what you mean by does your driving record show there are no citations. But driver control should be able to answer your questions about your record being released or getting your license back.
Q: § 27-51-104 - Careless and prohibited driving. can i be charged $265?
With fines and court costs you can be charged more than $265.00. It depends on the court and the judge as to what your fine will be for careless. Best bet is to negotiate it with the prosecutor if possible.
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