This text of Arkansas § 27-14-726 (Mini-trucks - Definitions) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering Arkansas primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
(a)As used in this section:
(1)"Low pressure tire" means a pneumatic tire six inches (6") or more in width designed for use on a wheel with a rim diameter of twelve inches (12") or less and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch (10 p.s.i.) or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and (2) (A) "Mini-truck" means a motor vehicle that is:
(i)At least forty-eight inches (48") in width;
(ii)Not more than one hundred thirty-five inches (135") in length including the bumper;
(iii)At least one thousand five hundred pounds (1,500 lbs.) in unladen weight, including fuel and fluids; and (iv) Equipped with:
(a)Four (4) or more low pressure tires or pneumatic rubber tires that are used on motor vehicles;
(c)Seating for at least two (2) peop
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(a) As used in this section: (1) "Low pressure tire" means a pneumatic tire six inches (6") or more in width designed for use on a wheel with a rim diameter of twelve inches (12") or less and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch (10 p.s.i.) or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and (2) (A) "Mini-truck" means a motor vehicle that is: (i) At least forty-eight inches (48") in width; (ii) Not more than one hundred thirty-five inches (135") in length including the bumper; (iii) At least one thousand five hundred pounds (1,500 lbs.) in unladen weight, including fuel and fluids; and (iv) Equipped with: (a) Four (4) or more low pressure tires or pneumatic rubber tires that are used on motor vehicles; (b) A steering wheel; (c) Seating for at least two (2) people to sit side-by-side in the front seating area; (d) A fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a) , in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111 , in effect on January 1, 2019; (e) Metal doors with functioning handle locks that are similar to the handle locks on motor vehicles; (f) Headlamps as required under § 27-36-209 ; (g) Tail lamps as required under § 27-36-215 ; (h) Signal lamps as provided under § 27-36-216 ; (i) A working horn as required under § 27-37-202(a) ; (j) Seat belts as provided under § 27-37-701 et seq.; and (k) Front and rear bumpers. (B) A mini-truck may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials. (C) A mini-truck is not an all-terrain vehicle under § 27-20-201 et seq. and § 27-21-101 et seq. (b) (1) The owner of a mini-truck may register and license it as a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H) . (2) In the application to register the mini-truck, the owner of the mini-truck shall provide: (A) The same affidavit as required under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(v) and § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(xi) ; (B) Proof of insurance as required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.; and (C) Proof of ownership that is in the English language, to include a bill of sale and an export certificate or a title. (3) The fees for registering and licensing a mini-truck shall be the same as for registering a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(ii) (a) . (4) The driver of a mini-truck shall have a valid driver's license. (5) The driver of a mini-truck that is registered and licensed under this section shall comply with and is subject to the same penalties for violating the rules of the road as provided under § 27-51-101 et seq. (6) A mini-truck is a motor vehicle for the purposes of minimum insurance liability under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq. (c) A mini-truck shall not be operated on an interstate highway. (d) A mini-truck shall not be operated on a road or highway if: (1) The operation of mini-trucks is prohibited; (2) The road is a controlled-access highway; (3) The posted speed limit is more than fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.); or (4) The mini-truck cannot maintain a speed equal to the posted speed limit.