27-52-206. Exception for motorcycles.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, the driver may proceed through the intersection on a red light only if:
(1) The traffic-control device uses a vehicle sensor;
(2) The vehicle sensor has failed to detect the motorcycle because of the motorcycle's size or weight; and
(3) The driver:
(A) Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection;
(B) Exercises due care as provided by law; and
(C) Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so.
History. Acts 2005, No. 1886, § 1.
Here’s the link to the actual website for the legislature- http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/NXT/ga...m&vid=blr:code
Put the number 27-52-206 in the search box to see the actual law on the Arkansas government website. You might want to print a copy of this if you intend to practice this. Some law officers may not be aware of this “biker-friendly” law J
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a driver of a motorcycle approaches an intersection that is controlled by a traffic-control device, the driver may proceed through the intersection on a red light only if:
(1) The traffic-control device uses a vehicle sensor;
(2) The vehicle sensor has failed to detect the motorcycle because of the motorcycle's size or weight; and
(3) The driver:
(A) Comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection;
(B) Exercises due care as provided by law; and
(C) Proceeds with caution through the intersection when it is safe to do so.
History. Acts 2005, No. 1886, § 1.
Here’s the link to the actual website for the legislature- http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/NXT/ga...m&vid=blr:code
Put the number 27-52-206 in the search box to see the actual law on the Arkansas government website. You might want to print a copy of this if you intend to practice this. Some law officers may not be aware of this “biker-friendly” law J
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