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AR SB1

Bill

Status

Passed

3/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

Larry Teague

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly (2018 Special 2)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a defense to prosecution for operating an all-terrain vehicle on public streets or highways outside city limits and non-interstate highways if traveling is the most reasonable route of access between off-road trails or private property.

  • Limits all-terrain vehicle travel to a maximum of 3 miles on public streets or highways to reach authorized destinations.

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

  • Requires all-terrain vehicle operators to carry proof of property interest and location when operating on public streets or highways, and display it upon demand of a peace officer.

  • Declares an emergency effective immediately, citing Arkansas's all-terrain vehicle parks, trails, and tourism as economically important to small businesses.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Defenses To Prosecution For A Violation Of Operating An All-terrain Vehicle Upon A Public Street Or Highway; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Notification that SB1 is now Act 2

3/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Public Transportation3/14/2018
Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/13/2018

Full Bill Text

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