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AR SB78

AR SB78
To Require That The Driver’s Instruction Manual And The Driver’s License Examination Include Information About The Safe Operation Of A Motor Vehicle In A Highway Work Zone.


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
02/11/2025
Crossed Over
02/04/2025
Passed
02/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/18/2025

Introduced Session

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

Bill Summary

AN ACT TO AMEND THE LAW CONCERNING THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION; TO REQUIRE THAT THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL; TO REQUIRE CERTAIN QUESTIONS TO BE INCLUDED ON THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

AI Summary

This bill amends Arkansas state law to enhance driver education and testing regarding highway work zone safety by requiring two key changes: First, the driver's license examination will now include questions specifically about the safe operation of a motor vehicle in a highway work zone, adding this as a new mandatory testing topic. Second, the driver's instruction manual must be updated to include comprehensive information about highway work zone safety, which will now encompass multiple detailed elements such as the hazards of unsafe driving in work zones, specific penalties for violations, statistical information about dangers to workers, personal testimonials from construction workers and their families, guidance on awareness and speed reduction, and a dedicated question-and-answer section about safely navigating work zones. The goal of these amendments is to increase driver awareness and promote safer behavior around highway construction sites, ultimately helping to protect both drivers and road construction workers by ensuring that new drivers are thoroughly educated about the potential risks and proper conduct in these areas.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Notification that SB78 is now Act 117 (on 02/18/2025)

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