Arkansas § 27-16-916 Other driver's license suspensions - Restricted driving permits

Arkansas Statutes

§ 27-16-916 — Other driver's license suspensions - Restricted driving permits

Arkansas § 27-16-916

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Ark. Code Ann. § 27-16-916 (2026).

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(a)Unless a person is eligible for a restricted driver's license as provided under this title, a district court may authorize a restricted driving permit upon the suspension of a person's driver's license under § 16-13-708 or § 16-17-131 and may permit a person whose driving privileges are suspended to drive to and from the following:

(1)A mandatory court appearance;

(2)A program or place where a court has ordered the person's presence or attendance;

(3)A place of employment or as required in the scope of employment;

(4)A scheduled session or meeting of a support or counseling organization;

(5)An educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled in a course of study or program of training at the educational institution;

(6)The educational institu

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(a) Unless a person is eligible for a restricted driver's license as provided under this title, a district court may authorize a restricted driving permit upon the suspension of a person's driver's license under § 16-13-708 or § 16-17-131 and may permit a person whose driving privileges are suspended to drive to and from the following: (1) A mandatory court appearance; (2) A program or place where a court has ordered the person's presence or attendance; (3) A place of employment or as required in the scope of employment; (4) A scheduled session or meeting of a support or counseling organization; (5) An educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled in a course of study or program of training at the educational institution; (6) The educational institution or childcare facility of the person's child or children; (7) A treatment program for persons who have addiction or abuse problems related to a substance or controlled substances; (8) A doctor, hospital, or clinic appointment or admission for medical treatment or care for an illness, disease, or other medical condition of the person or a family member; (9) A location for the enrollment, compliance, and participation in a specialty court program if the person is accepted into a specialty court program; and (10) Any other location the court finds reasonable and necessary. (b) (1) A district court issuing a restricted driving permit under this section shall prepare and transmit to the Department of Finance and Administration an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after the entry of the order. (2) The department shall transmit to the Arkansas Crime Information Center an order for a restricted driving permit within three (3) business days after receipt of the order from the district court.