The Arkansas Legislature passed a bill in its last session that allows people to drive ATVs as four-wheel drive vehicles or side-by-side on public roads and highways outside the city limits. County roads are not open for mountain bike rides unless otherwise noted. ATVs are not allowed on highways and public roads unless drivers have to cross those roads. Farmers and ATV hunters are allowed to cross roads to get from one field to another and move from there. ATV drivers can also use public roads and roads outside the city limits to access hiking trails or private property. (a) It is illegal for any person to drive an off-highway vehicle on public roads and highways in that State, notwithstanding the fact that the vehicle may otherwise meet the equipment standards set out in article 27-20-104, except under the following conditions and circumstances: (1) An off-highway vehicle may be used on public roads and roads when the vehicle is used on agricultural or hunting operations and on which: public roads and highways to get from one (1) field to another; The Arkansas state government has strictly banned the use of ATVs on public roads and highways. Therefore, public roads, roads and highways are a no-go zone for ATVs. You can only drive an ATV on a public road in case of emergency and rescue services, agricultural activities, hunting, crossing or when the driver has a limited walking capacity. The Arkansas Transportation Code states that „it is illegal for a person to drive an all-terrain vehicle on a public highway or highway in that state, even if the all-terrain vehicle otherwise meets the equipment standards [of a legal vehicle on the road].” This applies to all but a few circumstances related to local travel, as described in a later section below. This means that UTVs and other off-road vehicles cannot be registered as regular passenger cars in Arkansas, and none of the other categories of vehicles found in the Arkansas Motor Vehicle Code match the description of a traditional UTV. Among possible candidates: Arkansas laws clearly state that an ATV does not need to be registered as a motor vehicle, motorcycle or motorcycle to be used on public roads and highways. (b) Where two (2) or more off-highway vehicles are driven together on a highway or highway, to the extent permitted in certain circumstances of this Chapter, the vehicles shall be operated in a single record, except in the case of overtaking of another vehicle. The driver of an off-highway vehicle passing another vehicle travelling in the same direction must pass a safe distance to the left until the overtaken vehicle is safely cleared.
Nothing in this paragraph shall be designed to prohibit a driver from passing another vehicle making a left turn or about to overtake and overtake on the right if the overtaking and overtaking is in accordance with Arkansas law. 2. An all-terrain vehicle may operate on public roads or highways if the vehicle must cross the road or highway directly to get from one (1) zone to another and if the vehicle comes to a complete stop, the right-of-way of any oncoming traffic presenting an imminent danger. and crosses the road or highway at an angle of about ninety degrees (90ø) to the direction of the road or highway. When crossing divided highways, the intersection can only take place at an intersection of the highway with another public road or highway. For crossings made between half an hour (1/2) after sunset and half an hour (1/2) before sunrise or with limited visibility, the crossing may only take place with the front and rear lights on; From the famous Ozark National Forest to less frequented trails like Buckhorn near Devil`s Den, Arkansas offers some of the best off-road trails in the country. It also has some of the best roads in the country. Say the words Pig Trail, Push Mountain or Mount Magazine and any local gearbox will know exactly what you mean.
With a road-certified UTV, you can enjoy the best of Arkansas — on the road and on the go — without having to pull out the truck and trailer. Make your way, make your way or head to the city: if you are legal on the road, the choice is yours. Arkansas is the next state to be conquered in our ongoing series of articles that analyze atV laws in each state that emerged from this article. Four-wheeled vehicles don`t have to be very popular in Arkansas, or drivers there are simply very respectful because they haven`t legislated on every little thing about riding an ATV. It should also be noted that although I am an attorney, I am not your attorney, I am not admitted to Arkansas, and I do not provide legal advice. If you have any questions, you should consult a local lawyer. It`s unclear what happens if you`re not a resident or if your UTV is legal on the road with out-of-state check-in. We called the Arkansas DMV and a few OHV areas and got several different answers. We recommend that you contact an OHV zone you wish to go to and ask what registration your vehicle would need, if any, and whether an out-of-state OHV registration would suffice. Help us improve this section! Please contact us if you have access to OHV records of non-Arkansas residents.
Whether your UTV is licensed or not, if it is driven or kept in Arkansas, you must obtain an OHV registration through Arkansas and display the appropriate sticker on the front left of the vehicle. This is required for any off-road driving (in OHV areas, public lands, or similar spaces) and also for use exclusively on private property, as any UTV in Arkansas must be state-registered regardless of where it is used. In general, Arkansas prohibits the use of ATVs on public roads and highways. However, there are a few exceptions to this general rule. The use of an ATV on a public road or road is permitted in Arizona in the following five circumstances: These exceptions do not automatically apply in all situations. For example, the fifth exception only works if an operator can prove that driving on a public road or road is the most reasonable access road. When you travel to or from your private property, „its private property” is defined as real estate that you own, rent, live or stay as a guest for a specified period of time. Surprisingly, Arkansas requires you to provide proof of your participation in your private property.
It can be a deed, a lease, a resort reservation, etc. Also, riding an ATV at Old Post Road Park is highly illegal as it is government property. This also makes the path dangerous and also causes erosion. Riding an ATV on public roads can result in a fine, cause your ATV to be seized or, in some cases, you can serve a prison sentence. Arkansas actually has some of the mildest laws when it comes to teens who ride an ATV. There is no actual age limit as to who can ride an ATV. A person aged 12 and over can ride an ATV without any special restrictions. Children under the age of 12 are always entitled to ride an ATV as long as they are under the direct supervision of a person who is at least 18 years of age or if the child drives an ATV on private land belonging to private land, rented, rented or under the direct control of his or her parents or guardians. or if it is on land with the permission of the owner. Jonesboro — Police are reminding off-road vehicle drivers that driving their ATVs on public roads is illegal.
Under Arkansas state law, it is illegal to ride an ATV on any public road, whether it`s a county road or a gravel road. There are some exceptions to the law. In Arkansas, UTVs and other off-road vehicles that have not been approved for the road can still use public roads when traveling between OHV trails or between the user`s private property and a trail. There are several rules that go with it. Arkansas is known for its vast terrain and incredible wildlife. The abundance of greenery and subtropical climate of this state make it a great place for mountain bike rides and adventures. While some forests and national parks do not allow ATVs, there are many other excellent parks in Arkansas that are suitable for ATVs. Once again, Arkansas is quite relaxed about its demands. They do not have the long list of requirements that many states have. They only stick to the two bases: Arkansas doesn`t have many ATV laws; However, the laws are still very strictly enforced.