Frequently Asked Questions

Arkansas drivers are able to check driving records online by visiting the Online Driver Record Request System.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Arkansas drivers may avoid paying traffic tickets by attending a defensive driving course, depending on the policies of the court that issued the ticket. To find out if this is an option, visit the court where the ticket was issued with your traffic ticket documentation.

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Arkansas residents can pay traffic tickets online, by mail or in person. To pay traffic tickets by mail or in person, follow the instructions on the traffic ticket fines documentation. To pay online, visit the Arkansas Online Court Payment system.

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If you believe that your driving record has been obtained illegally, you should report it to the driving records office by dialing 501-682-7207. Driving records are subject to the Federal Privacy Protection Act and are meant to be confidential. However, certain organizations are allowed to obtain DMV driving records, including insurance companies and government agencies.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

There are a number of ways to check your driving record in Arkansas. Drivers can request an online driving record, visit a local AR OMV office to check driving records or pick up a DMV driving record at the Little Rock driving records office located at:

Room 1130, Charles D. Ragland Building

1900 West 7th Street

Little Rock, Arkansas 72201

Drivers can also get a drivers record through the mail by sending a Driving Records Request Form to:

Driving Records

Room 1130, Post Office Box 1272

Little Rock, Arkansas 72203

You can learn more about how to check driving records by calling 501-682-7207.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Arkansas drivers who have received traffic fines may be able to get the ticket dismissed depending on the policies of the county where the ticket was issued. During a court hearing, drivers may be able to request a ticket dismissal with proof of having attended a defensive driving course. Refer to the details on your traffic ticket documentation for more details.

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In order to check someone else s driving record, you must get the permission of the person in question by submitting a completed Driving Records Release Form and paying any applicable fees to the driving records department.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Arkansas drivers who violate the implied consent laws during a DUI stop will automatically receive a drivers license suspension. You must wait until the suspension period is over before you can apply for a drivers license reinstatement at an AR OMV office.

The first offense will result in a six month revoked drivers license. A second offense will result in a two year revoked drivers license, and three or more offenses will result in three-year suspensions.

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There are currently no measures in Arkansas to remove points from your drivers license. However, you may be able to take defensive driving courses to get traffic tickets dismissed before points are assessed. Contact the court where the traffic ticket fines are issued to find out your options.

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Drivers in Arkansas receive points on their driving records based on violations and traffic tickets they receive. The penalties for excessive points are as follows:

• 10 to 13 points: Warning letter
• 14 to 17 points: Drivers license suspension for three months
• 18 to 23 points: Drivers license suspension for six months
• 24 points or more: Drivers license suspension for one year

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Arkansas courts allow for drivers to take defensive driving courses to dismiss Arkansas traffic tickets. You may also be able to remove points on the driving record by taking a defensive driving record. To find out more about this process, contact the court where your tickets were originally issued.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

If you have lost a traffic ticket received in Arkansas, you can find the information by contacting the court where the ticket was issued or by visiting the Arkansas Online Court Payment system. The online system provides information on the cost of traffic tickets as well as how topay speeding tickets.

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Drivers in Arkansas who have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) will automatically receive a driver s license suspension. Suspended drivers license periods for DUI/DWI are as follows:

• First offense: six months
• Second offense: two years
• Third offense: 30 months
• Fourth offense or more: four years

You must wait until the end of the driver s license suspension period before visiting an AR OMV office to apply for drivers license reinstatement. In certain cases, the court may allow drivers to use a hardship license provided they have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed in the vehicle.

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Arkansas provides two different types of driving records for request which include:

• Commercial driving record: For drivers with commercial drivers licenses and is typically requested for business reasons.
• Insurance driving record: A personal driving record that is typically requested by insurance companies for the purpose of making insurance policy decisions.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Drivers who are convicted of DUI in Arkansas are subject to a number of fees and penalties based on the number of DUI offenses they have had. Penalties are as follows:

• First offense:
  • 24 hours to one year jail time
  • $150 to $1,000 in fines
  • Six-month drivers license suspension
• Second offense:
  • Seven days to one year jail time
  • $400 to $3,000 in fines
  • Two-year drivers license suspension
• Third (or more) offense:
  • 90 days to one year jail time
  • $900 to $5,000 in fines
  • Thirty months drivers license suspension

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Consequences of getting traffic ticket fines in Arkansas when you hold a CDL are the same as for drivers with noncommercial licenses. Additionally, you would have to report the violation to your employer, which may or may not affect your employment. Certain traffic fines such as DUIscome with harsher penalties for CDL drivers.

For more information: Arkansas DMV.com’s Commercial Drivers

Driving records in Arkansas are documents that provide information on your entire driving history. Driving records include all past violations, accidents, DUI convictions and any other driving penalties received since you obtained your drivers license.

To learn how to check driving records in the state, visit a local AR OMV office or visit the Online Driver Record Request System.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

The legal alcohol limits for driving in Arkansas are as follows:

• Drivers over 21 years old: 0.08 percent
• Drivers under 21 years old: 0.02 percent
• Commercial license holders: 0.04 percent

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The cost of DWI or DUI citations in Arkansas depends on a couple of factors, including the severity of the incident and the number of offenses the driver has had. Fees and penalty costs are as follows:

• First offense: $150 to $1,000
• Second offense: $400 to $3,000
• Third (or more) offense: $900 to $5,000

Additionally, DUI and DWI citations will result in drivers license suspensions and possible jail time.

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Traffic ticket prices in Arkansas vary based on the violation committed. Drivers can find the exact traffic ticket price on the citation. In order topay traffic tickets, visit the Arkansas Online Court Payment system website.

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Driving record fees in Arkansas vary depending on what method you are using to request a drivers record and what type of driving record is being requested.

Fees for driving records requested online are as follows:

• Insurance driving record: $10
• Commercial driving record: $10

Fees for driving records requested in person or via mail include:

• Insurance driving record: $7
• Commercial driving record: $10

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

Arkansas drivers who receive a DUI ticket while operating a commercial vehicle will receive some of the same penalties as non-commercial drivers, in addition to a few harsher penalties. For a first offense, drivers will receive a one-year drivers license suspension (three years if you are transporting hazardous materials). For a second violation, drivers receive a lifetime commercial drivers license revocation.

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DUI penalties for minors in Arkansas are harsher than for those of legal drinking age. Underage drivers with chemical alcohol test results over 0.02 percent will be cited. Penalties are as follows:

• First offense:
  • 24 hours to one year jail time
  • $150 to $1,000 fines
  • Drivers license suspension for period set by court
  • Mandatory alcohol and drug abuse counseling
• Second offense:
  • Seven days to one year jail time
  • $400 to $3,000 fines
  • Drivers license suspension for period set by court (typically two years)
  • Mandatory alcohol and drug abuse counseling

Additionally, minors can be assessed penalties for any of the following offenses:

• Distributing alcohol to other minors
• Soliciting alcohol as a minor
• Child endangerment law violations
• Possession of a fake ID
• Moving and traffic violations in addition to DUI

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Drivers in Arkansas who have received DUI or DWI tickets must wait until their drivers license suspension period is over before they can apply to reinstate their license. To reinstate your drivers license following a DUI or DWI, follow these steps:

• Visit a local AR OMV office
• Complete an approved drug and alcohol education course
• Pay the $150 drivers license reinstatement fee

Additionally, drivers may have to complete other requirements outlined by the court that handled the case.

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In the event that you receive a DWI or DUI ticket in Arkansas, your drivers license will be suspended for a period of time depending on whether or not this is your first offense. In certain situations, the court may allow you to receive a hardship license provided you install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle.

To find out more about IIDs in Arkansas, refer to the Arkansas Regulations for Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Devices. IID installers in Arkansas can be found by searching local companies in the area.

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Arkansas residents with traffic finescan find their ticket information online by visiting the Arkansas Online Court Payment system, which provides information on:

• Traffic ticket prices
• How to pay traffic fines
• How to set up court dates

For more information: How to Pay a Traffic Ticket in Arkansas

If you find that a traffic ticket you received is not appearing on your drivers record or there are any other discrepancies, you should contact the driving records office by dialing 501-682-7207.

For more information: Your Arkansas Driving Record

All traffic violations in Arkansas are assigned a set amount of points that are posted to your driving record. Each week, a computer program run by the Department of Finance and Administration searches driver records and flags drivers who have a certain range of points. Penalties for points include:

• 10-13 points: Warning letter
• 14-17 points: Possible three-month drivers license suspension
• 18-23 points: Possible six-month drivers license suspension
• 24 or more points: Possible one year drivers license suspension

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Yes, Arkansas requires drivers who have received DWI or DUI tickets to take an alcohol and drug abuse awareness course to reinstate suspended drivers licenses. Driving schools must be approved by the Arkansas OMV.

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