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AR SB335

Bill

Status

Passed

3/9/2011

Primary Sponsor

Larry Teague

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Permits persons with qualifying disabilities and valid driver's licenses to operate all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and golf carts on roads within developed recreation use areas in Arkansas state parks managed by the State Parks, Recreation, and Travel Commission.

  • Defines qualifying disability documents as Arkansas DV or DAV license plates, out-of-state disability plates with international symbol, America the Beautiful Access Pass or Golden Access Passport, or disability documentation from Social Security Administration or Department of Veteran Affairs establishing mobility-based disability.

  • Restricts operation to roads only within developed recreation use areas, including campgrounds, day-use and picnic areas, and cabin and lodge areas, and prohibits operating vehicles between separate recreation use areas.

  • Includes Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department S.H. 600 series drives within state parks as authorized roadways for ATV and golf cart operation.

  • Requires proper lights on ATVs and golf carts when operated from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise or during any time with insufficient light to discern persons at 500 feet distance.

Legislative Description

To Allow The Use Of All-terrain Vehicles And Golf Carts On Arkansas State Parks By A Person With A Disability.

Last Action

Senate Notification that SB335 is now Act 221

3/9/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation2/23/2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development2/16/2011

Full Bill Text

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