Arkansas Statutes
§ 27-51-1502 — Purpose
Arkansas·Title 27
The purpose of this subchapter is to:
(1)Improve the safety of the roads for all drivers and passengers by prohibiting a driver of a motor vehicle from engaging in text messaging;
(2)Prevent accidents caused by the distractive practice of text messaging while operating a motor vehicle;
(3)Preserve human life and maintain the safety of the citizens of the State of Arkansas and visitors to our state by taking steps to reduce motor vehicle accidents, injuries, and deaths;
(4)Reduce healthcare costs, health insurance rates, and automobile insurance rates by attempting to reduce the number of motor vehicle accidents that cause injury, death, and property damage; and (5) Reduce the amount of time that law enforcement and the court system work on accidents and offenses arising out of motor ve
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Related
Opinion No.
(Arkansas Attorney General Reports, 2009)
Legislative History
Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.
Nearby Sections
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§ 27-1-101
Title§ 27-1-102
Legislative intent§ 27-1-103
Definition§ 27-1-105
Rail service - Powers and duties§ 27-1-107
Rules - Reorganization§ 27-101-1001
Title and purpose§ 27-101-1002
Application, exclusions, and limitations§ 27-101-1003
Registration and titling requirements generally§ 27-101-1004
Application for certificate of title§ 27-101-1005
Lost or damaged certificates§ 27-101-1008
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