27-51-301. Vehicles to be driven on right side of roadway - Exceptions.
27-51-302. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
27-51-303. Passing a vehicle proceeding in opposite direction.
27-51-304. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
27-51-305. Following too closely.
27-51-306. Overtaking of vehicle on left.
27-51-307. Restrictions on passing overtaken vehicle on left.
27-51-308. Conditions when overtaking on right.
27-51-309. Center left-turn lanes.
27-51-310. Passing emergency response vehicle or law enforcement vehicle stopped on highway.
27-51-311. Overtaking a bicycle.
Effective Dates. Acts 1937, No. 300, § 165: Mar. 23, 1937. Emergency clause provided: It is hereby ascertained and determined by the General Assembly that the proper regulation of traffic on the highways is a necessary function of the State Government, and that the loss of life and property under the present laws creates an emergency. Therefore, this act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, shall go into effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
Acts 2003, No 1102, § 2: Apr. 4, 2003. Emergency clause provided: It is found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that deaths have often occurred when police vehicles are parked on the road shoulders during law enforcement activities; that on multi-lane highways this could be avoided by requiring drivers to pass the scene in the furthest lane from the stopped police vehicle; that this act so provides; and that until this act becomes effective the danger will remain. Therefore, an emergency is declared to exist and this act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health, and safety shall become effective on: (1) The date of its approval by the Governor; (2) If the bill is neither approved nor vetoed by the Governor, the expiration of the period of time during which the Governor may veto the bill; or (3) If the bill is vetoed by the Governor and the veto is overridden, the date the last house overrides the veto.
Research References
Am. Jur. 7A Am. Jur. 2d, Auto., § 260 et seq.
C.J.S. 60A C.J.S., Motor Veh., § 274 et seq.