Arkansas: Penalties and your driving record Practice Test
Fines, suspensions and the penalties the Arkansas study guide lists for traffic violations.
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Arkansas Driver License Study Guide" (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), Arkansas State Police (ASP).
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What is the fine for a first offense under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 (the littering laws printed in the manual)?
- Not less than $100 and not more than $1,000
- Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000
- Not less than $50 and not more than $500
- Not less than $500 and not more than $5,000
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Correct answer: Not less than $100 and not more than $1,000
A first offense is an unclassified misdemeanor with a fine of $100 to $1,000.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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In addition to the fine, a first conviction under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 carries an additional sentence of how many hours of community service at most?
- 24 hours
- 16 hours
- 8 hours
- 100 hours
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Correct answer: 8 hours
The additional sentence for a first offense is not more than eight hours of community service.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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A conviction under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 is treated as a second or subsequent offense when it happens within how long of the first offense?
- Within one year
- Within three years
- Within five years
- Within six months
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Correct answer: Within three years
A second or subsequent offense within three years of the first carries the higher penalty.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What is the fine for a second or subsequent conviction under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 within three years of the first offense?
- Not less than $100 and not more than $1,000
- Not less than $300 and not more than $3,000
- Not less than $250 and not more than $1,500
- Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000
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Correct answer: Not less than $200 and not more than $2,000
A second or subsequent offense within three years of the first is an unclassified misdemeanor with a fine of $200 to $2,000.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What is the most community service that may be added to the sentence for a second or subsequent conviction under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407?
- 24 hours
- 8 hours
- 48 hours
- 100 hours
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Correct answer: 24 hours
The additional sentence for a repeat offense is not more than twenty-four hours of community service.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What is a person guilty of who violates § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 in furtherance of or as a part of a commercial enterprise?
- An unclassified misdemeanor with a $100 fine only
- A traffic infraction with no jail penalty
- Commercial littering, a Class A misdemeanor
- Commercial littering, a Class C felony
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Correct answer: Commercial littering, a Class A misdemeanor
Such a person is guilty of commercial littering, which is a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What must a truck used for commercial or for-hire hauling of litter, trash or garbage have to be lawful in Arkansas?
- The truck must carry a red warning flag on the load
- The load must be covered so it cannot blow or fall off
- The truck must travel only on weekdays during daylight
- The truck must stay in the right-hand lane at all times
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Correct answer: The load must be covered so it cannot blow or fall off
The vehicle must be covered to prevent its contents from blowing, dropping, falling off, or otherwise departing from it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What must a person hauling litter, trash or garbage in his or her own truck do?
- Nothing, because only commercial haulers are covered by the rule
- Haul the load only between sunrise and sunset
- Drive below 45 miles per hour on every highway
- Take reasonable steps to keep the load from blowing away
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Correct answer: Take reasonable steps to keep the load from blowing away
A person operating his or her own truck must take reasonable steps to prevent the contents from blowing, dropping, falling off, or otherwise departing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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When does a vehicle hauling predominately metallic material NOT have to be covered?
- When it is loaded so the material cannot fall or drop off
- When the trip is shorter than ten miles
- When the driver holds a commercial license
- When the material is hauled during daylight only
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Correct answer: When it is loaded so the material cannot fall or drop off
A vehicle hauling predominately metallic material need not be covered if it is loaded in a manner that prevents the material from falling or dropping from the vehicle.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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Under § 8-6-408, where may a junk motor vehicle, old vehicle tire or abandoned household appliance lawfully be placed?
- On the right-of-way of any public highway
- On any other public property
- At a salvage yard, a permitted disposal site, or a demolisher’s business
- On private property that you do not own, lease, rent or control
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Correct answer: At a salvage yard, a permitted disposal site, or a demolisher’s business
Placing these items is unlawful except at a salvage yard, a permitted disposal site, or the business establishment of a demolisher.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What is the penalty for a first offense of illegally placing a junk motor vehicle, old vehicle tire or abandoned appliance on a public highway right-of-way (§ 8-6-408)?
- A $100 fine and 8 hours of community service
- A $1,000 fine and 100 hours of community service
- A $500 fine and 24 hours of community service
- A $2,000 fine and 8 hours of community service
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Correct answer: A $1,000 fine and 100 hours of community service
A first offense is an unclassified misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine and 100 hours of community service.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What is a second or subsequent offense under § 8-6-408 (illegally discarding a junk vehicle, old tire or abandoned appliance)?
- An unclassified misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine
- A Class C felony
- A written warning only
- A Class A misdemeanor
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Correct answer: A Class A misdemeanor
A second or subsequent offense under § 8-6-408 is a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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If litter is thrown from a motor vehicle other than a motor bus, who is presumed to have done it (prima facie evidence)?
- The driver of the motor vehicle
- The front-seat passenger
- The owner of the vehicle
- The last person to leave the vehicle
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Correct answer: The driver of the motor vehicle
Throwing, dumping or depositing litter from a motor vehicle is prima facie evidence that the driver did it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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A person convicted under § 8-6-406 or § 8-6-407 who fails to pay the fines assessed can have the driver’s license suspended for how long?
- 30 days
- One year
- Six months
- Ninety days
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Correct answer: Six months
The Department of Finance and Administration suspends the license for six months on receipt of a court order denying driving privileges.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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A judge may suspend all or part of the fines, community service and imprisonment for a littering violation if the violator agrees to do what?
- Attend a driver improvement class
- Remove litter from alongside highways
- Pay the court costs in advance
- Give up the driver’s license for one year
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Correct answer: Remove litter from alongside highways
The penalties may be suspended if the violator agrees to remove litter from alongside highways and at other appropriate locations for a prescribed period.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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If you wish to contest a citation, what should you do?
- Argue with the officer on the side of the road
- Contact the court listed on the citation
- Ask the officer to cancel it at the roadside
- Mail a letter to the officer’s agency
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Correct answer: Contact the court listed on the citation
You contact the court listed on the citation and do not argue with the officer on the roadside.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What does signing a citation mean?
- It is an admission of guilt that ends the case in court
- It cancels the citation as long as you pay within a week
- It is a payment of the fine made at the roadside
- Not an admission of guilt, but a promise to appear in court or pay
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Correct answer: Not an admission of guilt, but a promise to appear in court or pay
Signing is not an admission of guilt; it is a promise to appear in court at the designated time or to pay the fine before the court date.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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What may happen if you fail to sign a citation when you are required to?
- You may be arrested, post a bond, and have your car impounded
- The citation is canceled and sent to the court by mail
- You receive a second citation with a reduced fine
- Your license is returned to the state automatically
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Correct answer: You may be arrested, post a bond, and have your car impounded
Failure to sign may result in a physical arrest, a bond before release and impoundment of your vehicle.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026)
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A driver who fails to yield could have their license suspended for how long?
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 180 days
The manual says failing to yield could bring a fine and a license suspension of 180 days.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What is the maximum fine the manual says a driver who fails to yield could receive?
- $100
- $250
- $500
- $1000
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Correct answer: $1000
The manual says a driver who fails to yield could receive a fine of up to $1000.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)