Arkansas state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law under age 21 |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Not Available
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| Eye Protection |
Required by law |
| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law-modulating headlight permitted |
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
Prohibits passengers under age 8. |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
"Random" - Subject to Law Enforcement Road Side Inspection. |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Not Required
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| Muffler |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/15) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill Test
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| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Accept RiderEd Completion Card From Other States |
Yes |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes |
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| Lane Splitting |
Not referenced in Administrative Code or Statutes.
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
No; motorcycles specifically excluded under Arkansas Title 4, Chapter 90, Section 403 |
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Not Required |
| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
Under age 12 requires supervision by person age 18 on public lands |
| Rider Education Certification |
Not Required |
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| Operator License |
Not Required |
| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
No acoustical criteria. |
| Spark Arrestor |
Required by law
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Not Available |
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