Bill > SB261

This bill amends Arkansas law regarding the operation of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by first defining "unpaved road" as a public street or highway that is not paved with asphalt, concrete, brick, or stone, specifically including roads made of dirt, gravel, or aggregate. The bill expands the conditions under which ATVs can be operated on public streets and highways, allowing their use not only for farming or hunting operations when moving between fields, but also on unpaved roads by drivers who possess a valid Arkansas commercial or noncommercial driver's license or who are nonresidents exempt from state licensing requirements. Additionally, the bill clarifies existing provisions for individuals with serious walking disabilities, allowing them to operate three-, four-, or six-wheeled ATVs on unpaved roads, highway shoulders, and public streets when it provides the most reasonable access between off-road trails or from private property to an off-road trail. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for ATV use in rural and agricultural settings while maintaining safety considerations related to licensing and mobility needs.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=sb261&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R