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AR SB630

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Caldwell

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Municipal law enforcement officers in incorporated second-class towns or cities are limited to issuing one citation per traffic stop for moving or nonmoving traffic violations on state highways.

  • The one-citation limit does not apply to seatbelt violations, driving while intoxicated, or driving under the influence offenses.

  • Citations issued under this limit may not exceed a penalty of $80.00, except when an enhanced penalty is required by law.

  • The limitation applies to both Arkansas Code Title 27, Chapter 50 (Section 1) and Chapter 51 (Section 2) traffic violations.

Legislative Description

To Limit The Issuance Of Traffic Citations Issued By Local Law Enforcement Officers.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/9/2017
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/6/2017

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