§ 27-22-111. Fine for failure to present proof of insurance at time of traffic stop

AR Code § 27-22-111 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) After a traffic stop has been completed, if an operator of a motor vehicle proves that the liability coverage required by §§ 27-22-101 -- 27-22-104 was in effect at the time of the traffic stop, the failure to present proof of insurance at the time of the traffic stop when requested by a law enforcement officer shall be punished by a fine of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

(b) Court costs under § 16-10-305 shall be assessed, but other costs or fees shall not be assessed under this section.

(c) The fines collected under this section shall be distributed as follows:

(1) Eighty percent (80%) shall be paid to the Treasurer of State for the benefit of the Arkansas Citizens First Responder Safety Enhancement Fund; and

(2) Twenty percent (20%) shall be retained by the court that tries the offense.

(d) If an operator of a motor vehicle is unable to prove that the liability coverage required by §§ 27-22-101 -- 27-22-104 was in effect at the time of the traffic stop, the failure to present proof of insurance at the time of the traffic stop when requested by a law enforcement officer shall be punished as provided under § 27-22-103.