27-53-101. Requirements in accidents involving death or personal injuries.
27-53-102. Accidents involving damage only to vehicle - Removal of vehicle.
27-53-103. Duty to give information, remain at the scene of an accident, and render aid.
27-53-104. Notification if unattended vehicle is struck.
27-53-105. Striking fixtures upon highway.
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 1981, No. 918, § 3: Mar. 30, 1981. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly that existing statutes establishing criminal penalties for hit and run accidents are conflicting and duplicating and that this Act is immediately necessary to eliminate such confusion. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval.”
Acts 1987, No. 598, § 4: emergency failed to pass. Emergency clause provided: “It is hereby found and determined by the General Assembly of the State of Arkansas that the practice of leaving a vehicle on a roadway after an accident can create a serious obstruction of traffic and can endanger the safety of persons traveling on our streets, roads and highways. Therefore, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this Act being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety shall be in full force and effect upon passage and approval.” Approved Apr. 4, 1987.
Research References
Ark. L. Rev.
Constitutional Law - “Hit and Run” Statutes and the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination, 26 Ark. L. Rev. 81.
U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev
Survey of Arkansas Law, Criminal Law, 1 U. Ark. Little Rock L. Rev 153.