AR HB1003

Amends Arkansas Code § 27-21-109 to establish a legal defense for operating all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on public streets or highways if the operator can demonstrate the road was outside city limits, not an interstate highway, and was the most reasonable route of access available.

Permits ATV travel on public roads to connect between off-road trails or from private property to off-road trails, but limits such travel to a maximum of 3 miles per trip.

Defines "private property" to include owned or leased real property, residences with owner/lessee permission, and temporary lodging such as vacation resorts, rental cabins, deeded timeshares, or right-to-use timeshares.

Requires ATV operators on public roads to carry and display proof of their property interest and property location upon demand by a peace officer.

Declares an emergency effective upon gubernatorial approval, citing Arkansas's all-terrain vehicle tourism industry and small businesses dependent on ATV parks and trails as justification for immediate implementation.