Arkansas Truck Speed Limit
Split state. On rural controlled-access highways trucks are capped at 70 where cars run 75 (Ark. Code 27-51-201, Act 784 of 2019). Urban interstates are 65 for everyone. That 5 mph gap is a separately posted truck limit, so watch your signs.
How fast a truck can run in Arkansas
Split state. On rural controlled-access highways trucks are capped at 70 where cars run 75 (Ark. Code 27-51-201, Act 784 of 2019). Urban interstates are 65 for everyone. That 5 mph gap is a separately posted truck limit, so watch your signs.
Truck-specific rules and quirks
- The truck cap applies to commercial motor vehicles on controlled-access highways. Urban interstates are 65 for everyone.
What a speeding ticket costs
Ordinary speeding is a graduated fine that varies by county. The 70 mph truck cap is a separate posted limit from the 75 mph car limit, so watch your truck signs. Work-zone fines double.
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-27/subtitle-4/chapter-51/subchapter-2/section-27-51-201/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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