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27-14-726. Mini-trucks — Definitions.
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27-14-726. Mini-trucks — Definitions.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Low pressure tire” means a pneumatic tire six inches (6") or more in width designed for use on a wheel with a rim diameter of twelve inches (12") or less and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch (10 p.s.i.) or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and
(2)(A) “Mini-truck” means a motor vehicle that is:
(i) At least forty-eight inches (48") in width;
(ii) Not more than one hundred thirty-five inches (135") in length including the bumper;
(iii) At least one thousand five hundred pounds (1,500 lbs.) in unladen weight, including fuel and fluids;
(iv) Equipped with:
(a) Four (4) or more low pressure tires or pneumatic rubber tires that are used on motor vehicles;
(b) A steering wheel;
(c) Seating for at least two (2) people to sit side-by-side in the front seating area;
(d) A fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a), in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111, in effect on January 1, 2019;
(e) Metal doors with functioning handle locks that are similar to the handle locks on motor vehicles;
(f) Headlamps as required under § 27-36-209;
(g) Tail lamps as required under § 27-36-215;
(h) Signal lamps as provided under § 27-36-216;
(i) A working horn as required under § 27-37-202(a);
(j) Seat belts as provided under § 27-37-701 et seq.; and
(k) Front and rear bumpers.
(B) A mini-truck may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
(C) A mini-truck is not an all-terrain vehicle under § 27-20-201 et seq. and § 27-21-101 et seq.
(b)(1) The owner of a mini-truck may register and license it as a Class E
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-14-726
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27-14-726. Mini-trucks — Definitions.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) “Low pressure tire” means a pneumatic tire six inches (6") or more in width designed for use on a wheel with a rim diameter of twelve inches (12") or less and utilizing an operating pressure of ten pounds per square inch (10 p.s.i.) or less as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer; and
(2)(A) “Mini-truck” means a motor vehicle that is:
(i) At least forty-eight inches (48") in width;
(ii) Not more than one hundred thirty-five inches (135") in length including the bumper;
(iii) At least one thousand five hundred pounds (1,500 lbs.) in unladen weight, including fuel and fluids;
(iv) Equipped with:
(a) Four (4) or more low pressure tires or pneumatic rubber tires that are used on motor vehicles;
(b) A steering wheel;
(c) Seating for at least two (2) people to sit side-by-side in the front seating area;
(d) A fully enclosed metal or metal-reinforced cab with safety glass that complies with 49 C.F.R. § 571.205 and 49 C.F.R § 571.205(a), in effect on January 1, 2019, and mirrors that comply with 49 C.F.R. § 571.111, in effect on January 1, 2019;
(e) Metal doors with functioning handle locks that are similar to the handle locks on motor vehicles;
(f) Headlamps as required under § 27-36-209;
(g) Tail lamps as required under § 27-36-215;
(h) Signal lamps as provided under § 27-36-216;
(i) A working horn as required under § 27-37-202(a);
(j) Seat belts as provided under § 27-37-701 et seq.; and
(k) Front and rear bumpers.
(B) A mini-truck may be equipped with a bed or cargo box for hauling materials.
(C) A mini-truck is not an all-terrain vehicle under § 27-20-201 et seq. and § 27-21-101 et seq.
(b)(1) The owner of a mini-truck may register and license it as a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H).
(2) In the application to register the mini-truck, the owner of the mini-truck shall provide:
(A) The same affidavit as required under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(v) and § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(xi);
(B) Proof of insurance as required under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.; and
(C) Proof of ownership that is in the English language, to include a bill of sale and an export certificate or a title.
(3) The fees for registering and licensing a mini-truck shall be the same as for registering a Class Eight farm vehicle under § 27-14-601(a)(3)(H)(ii)(a) .
(4) The driver of a mini-truck shall have a valid driver's license.
(5) The driver of a mini-truck that is registered and licensed under this section shall comply with and is subject to the same penalties for violating the rules of the road as provided under § 27-51-101 et seq.
(6) A mini-truck is a motor vehicle for the purposes of minimum insurance liability under the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act, § 27-19-101 et seq., and § 27-22-101 et seq.
(c) A mini-truck shall not be operated on an interstate highway.
(d) A mini-truck shall not be operated on a road or highway if:
(1) The operation of mini-trucks is prohibited;
(2) The road is a controlled-access highway;
(3) The posted speed limit is more than fifty-five miles per hour (55 m.p.h.); or
(4) The mini-truck cannot maintain a speed equal to the posted speed limit.
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27-36-209. Headlamps.
(a)(1) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, shall be equipped with at least two (2) headlamps, with at least one (1) on each side of the front of the motor vehicle.
(2) The headlamps shall comply with the requirements and limitations set forth in this subchapter.
(b) Every motorcycle and every motor-driven cycle shall be equipped with at least one (1) and not more than (2) headlamps, which shall comply with the requirements and limitations of this subchapter.
(c) Every headlamp upon every motor vehicle, including every motorcycle and motor-driven cycle, shall be located at a height measured from the center of the headlamp of not more than fifty-four inches (54") nor less than twenty-four inches (24"), to be measured as set forth in § 27-36-204.
(d) A covering, coating, or any type of alteration that reduces the illumination intensity of a headlamp must be removed from the headlamp during any time that the use of headlamps is required.
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-36-209
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27-36-215. Tail lamps and reflectors.
(a)(1) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, and any other vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles, shall be equipped with at least one (1) tail lamp mounted on the rear, which, when lighted as required, shall emit a red light plainly visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear.
(2) In the case of a train of vehicles, only the tail lamp on the rearmost vehicle need actually be seen from the distance specified.
(3) Every mentioned vehicle, other than a truck tractor, registered in this state and manufactured or assembled after June 11, 1959, shall be equipped with at least two (2) tail lamps mounted on the rear, on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable, which, when lighted as required, shall comply with the provisions of this section.
(b) Every tail lamp upon every vehicle shall be located at a height of not more than seventy-two inches (72") nor less than twenty inches (20").
(c)(1)(A) Either a tail lamp or a separate lamp shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate with a white light the rear registration plate and render it clearly legible for a distance of fifty feet (50') to the rear.
(B) It shall be a violation of this subsection for any other color of light to be displayed around the registration plate or for white light to be excesssively used so as to render the registration plate illegible from a distance of less than fifty feet (50').
(2) Any tail lamp or tail lamps, together with any separate lamp for illuminating the rear registration plate, shall be so wired as to be lighted whenever the headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps are lighted.
(d)(1) Every new motor vehicle sold and operated upon a highway, other th
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-36-215
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27-36-216. Signal lamps and signal devices.
(a)(1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped, and when required under this subchapter shall be equipped, with a stop lamp or lamps on the rear of the vehicle which shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred feet (100') to the rear in normal sunlight.
(2) They shall be actuated upon application of the service or foot brake, which may, but need not, be incorporated with one (1) or more other rear lamps.
(b)(1) Any motor vehicle may be equipped, and when required under this subchapter shall be equipped, with lamps showing to the front and rear for the purpose of indicating an intention to turn either to the right or left.
(2) The lamps showing to the front shall be located on the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and when in use shall display a white or amber light, or any shade of color between white and amber, visible from a distance of not less one hundred feet (100') to the front in normal sunlight.
(3) The lamps showing to the rear shall be located at the same level and as widely spaced laterally as practicable and when in use shall display a red or amber light, or any shade of color between red and amber, visible from a distance of not less than one hundred feet (100') to the rear in normal sunlight.
(4) When actuated, these lamps shall indicate the intended direction of turning by flashing the lights showing to the front and rear on the side toward which the turn is made.
(c)(1) Any motor vehicle, or combination of vehicles, eighty inches (80") or more in overall width and manufactured or assembled after July 1, 1959, shall be equipped with lamps showing to the front and rear for the purpose of indic
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-36-216
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27-37-202. Horns and warning devices — Flashing lights on emergency vehicles.
(a)(1)(A) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200').
(B) No horn or other warning device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or a whistle.
(2) When reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation, the driver of a motor vehicle shall give audible warning with his or her horn but shall not otherwise use the horn when upon a public street or highway.
(b)(1) No vehicle shall be equipped with, nor shall any person use upon a vehicle, any siren, whistle, or bell, except as otherwise permitted in this section.
(2) It is permissible, but not required, that commercial vehicles may be equipped with a theft alarm signal device which is so arranged that it cannot be used by the driver as an ordinary warning signal.
(3)(A) Every authorized emergency vehicle shall be equipped with a siren, whistle, or bell capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') and of a type approved by the Arkansas Department of Transportation.
(B)(i) Except as provided under § 27-51-906, the driver of an emergency vehicle shall sound a warning device:
(a) When necessary to warn pedestrians and other drivers that the emergency vehicle is approaching; and
(b) While the emergency vehicle is being operated in response to an emergency call or in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law.
(ii) The warning device shall not be used by the driver of an emergency vehicle except when the emergency vehicle is being operated as required under subd
Source: Arkansas Code — historical release 78 (November 6, 2020) · 27-37-202
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