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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
As used in this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1) “Commissioner” means the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration acting in his or her capacity as Commissioner of Motor Vehicles of this state;
(2) “Director” means the Director of the Office of Driver Services;
(3) “Driver” means the same as provided in § 27-16-104;
(4) “Serious accident” means:
(A) A reportable accident in which the driver is found at fault; and
(B) The accident is placed on the driver's records by the Office of Driver Services; and
(5) “Serious traffic violation” means any violation where the driver's privilege to operate a motor vehicle has by court order or by administrative action been withdrawn or any violation in which a driver has been found guilty of:
(A) Any alcohol-related moving traffic violation;
(B) Any seat belt violation;
(C) Any commercial motor vehicle violation;
(D) Driving fifteen (15) or more miles per hour over the speed limit;
(E) Reckless driving;
(F) Negligent homicide;
(G) Using a vehicle to commit a felony;
(H) Failure to carry liability insurance;
(I) Leaving the scene of an accident;
(J) Evading arrest;
(K) Fleeing by use of an automobile;
(L) Unsafe driving;
(M) Hazardous driving;
(N) Prohibited passing;
(O) Passing stopped school bus;
(P) Careless or negligent driving;
(Q) Failure to obey a traffic signal or device;
(R) Failure to obey a railroad crossing barrier;
(S) Racing on a highway;
(T) Driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license; or
(U) Driving the wrong way down a one-way street.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 27. Transportation § 27-16-401. Definitions - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-27-transportation/ar-code-sect-27-16-401/
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