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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) After a traffic stop has been completed, if an operator of a motor vehicle proves that the liability coverage required by §§ 27-22-101 -- 27-22-104 was in effect at the time of the traffic stop, the failure to present proof of insurance at the time of the traffic stop when requested by a law enforcement officer shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
(b) Court costs under § 16-10-305 shall be assessed, but other costs or fees shall not be assessed under this section.
(c) The fines collected under this section shall be distributed as follows:
(1) Eighty percent (80%) shall be paid to the Treasurer of State for the benefit of the Arkansas Citizens First Responder Safety Enhancement Fund by the tenth day of each month; and
(2) Twenty percent (20%) shall be retained by the court that tries the offense.
(d) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to prove that the liability coverage required by §§ 27-22-101 -- 27-22-104 was in effect at the time of the traffic stop, the failure to present proof of insurance at the time of the traffic stop when requested by a law enforcement officer shall be punished as provided under § 27-22-103.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 27. Transportation § 27-22-111. Fine for failure to present proof of insurance at time of traffic stop - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-27-transportation/ar-code-sect-27-22-111/
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