Traffic Tickets

The Arkansas vehicle code is enforced by all law enforcement in the state and was written to keep you and other drivers safe. There are rules for sharing the road, too―bicycles, pedestrians, even horse back riders. When you violate a traffic rule you run the risk of being ticketed.

Traffic tickets are issued when you violate the traffic rules. The rules are many but they are explained in an easy-to-read format in the driver's handbook.

Your traffic ticket provides an explanation of the code you broke and the fine you must pay. Paying your ticket is done on the local level.

If you are found guilty, your driving record will accumulate administrative points.

Serious Traffic Violations

Serious traffic violations are more costly than minor infractions. The fines, and the points tallied to your driving record, are much greater for serious offenses.

Less Serious Traffic Violations

All traffic rules are written to keep you safe. Some traffic violations are considered less serious because they are not as likely to result in a crash:

• Littering―$100 to $1,000 fine with community service

• Parking

• Disobey traffic signal

• Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle

If you remain alert, practice defensive driving, and obey all traffic laws, you will avoid a traffic ticket. Many drivers go decades, or even forever, without a ticket because they became safe drivers. We all need a refresher now and then, re-read the driver's handbook periodically.