(a)
(1) It is the duty of the Arkansas Department of Transportation to inspect the data collected and maintained relating to an accident as reported to the Arkansas Department of Transportation by the Department of Arkansas State Police under § 27-53-207(b).
(2) The inspections shall determine, within the judgment of Arkansas Department of Transportation personnel, whether safety improvements, increased visibility, warning signs, traffic control devices, or any other safety improvements are necessary which could reduce or prevent the future occurrence of similar accidents at the same locations.
(b) The Arkansas Department of Transportation shall develop a schedule for and implement those safety improvements considered necessary by the Arkansas Department of Transportation under subdivision (a)(2) of this section.