Arkansas Move-Over Law

What Arkansas requires

Arkansas means it. Move over into the lane farthest from police, emergency crews, ArDOT trucks, utility trucks, and tow trucks running blue, red, or amber lights, or slow down if you can't. A conviction runs $250 to $1,000, up to 90 days in county jail, and a license suspension of 90 days to six months (Ark. Code §27-51-310). A random disabled car with its flashers on is not covered.

Who you move over for, and the fallback

• Move over for: Emergency response and law enforcement vehicles, ArDOT and contractor vehicles, utility company vehicles, and tow trucks displaying blue, red, or amber lights. Not a private disabled vehicle with only hazard lights.
• If you can't move over: Move into the lane farthest from the stopped vehicle when you can. If a lane change isn't possible or is unsafe, slow down and proceed with caution.
• Corrects the spine's '$250-$500' figure. The statute sets a single $250-$1,000 range for any conviction, plus possible jail, community service, and suspension. Effective Aug 16, 2013.

What a violation costs

A conviction runs $250 to $1,000, up to 90 days in county jail, up to 7 days of community service, and a license suspension of 90 days to six months. The court sets the mix.

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