Arkansas ASP · Quick Reference 2026
Arkansas Driver's License Cheat Sheet
All the key numbers, limits, and rules from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Vol. 1, Edition 10, January 2026). Print it, screenshot it, memorize it.
| Rule | Arkansas Value |
|---|
| BAC limit — drivers 21+ | 0.08% |
| BAC limit — under 21 (Underage DWI) | 0.02%+ = Underage DWI |
| Impaired driving term | DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) |
| 1st DWI conviction — license suspension | 120-day license suspension (p.74) |
| 1st DWI — criminal penalties | $150–$1,000 fine + court costs + up to 1 year in jail (p.74) |
| BAC test refusal penalty | Can lose your driver's license — Implied Consent Law (p.74) |
| Under-21 DWI (0.02%+) — penalty | License revoked until age 21 + $2,000 fine (p.75) |
| Violation | Consequence |
|---|
| DWI — 1st conviction | 120-day license suspension + $150–$1,000 fine + up to 1 year jail (p.74) |
| Under-21 DWI (0.02%+) | License revoked until age 21 + $2,000 fine (p.75) |
| Refusing BAC test | Can lose your license — Implied Consent Law (p.74) |
| Reckless driving / vehicular homicide / eluding officer | License may be revoked by court |
| School bus stop violation | Misdemeanor: min $250, max $1,000, up to 90 days jail (p.13) |
| School bus stop — causing death (Isaac's Law) | Class C Felony — negligent homicide (p.13) |
| Failure to yield (at yield sign) | Fine up to $1,000 + 180-day license suspension (p.26) |
| Move Over Law violation | Fine up to $1,000 + possible jail + possible 6-month suspension (p.11) |
| Seat belt violation | Primary enforcement — fine up to $25 (p.9) |
| Stage | Detail |
|---|
| Instruction Permit — minimum age | 14 years old; parent/guardian consent required under 18 (p.3) |
| Instruction Permit — validity | 2 years from date of passed knowledge exam; cannot be renewed (p.3) |
| Learner's License restriction | Until 16th birthday AND 6 months of restricted driving complete (p.3) |
| Intermediate License — issued at | Age 16 (or when Learner's License restriction ends) (p.4) |
| Supervisor requirement | Valid license, at least 21 years old, seated beside (p.3–4) |
| Intermediate License curfew | Cannot drive 11 PM – 4 AM without licensed 21+ OR going to/from school, church, job, or emergency (p.4) |
| Intermediate License passenger limit | Max 1 unrelated minor passenger without a licensed 21+ in front seat (p.4) |
| Class D License (non-restricted) — minimum age | 18 years old (p.4) |
| Cell phone rule for GDL holders | Instruction Permit + Learner's + Intermediate: NO cell phone use except emergencies. Ages 18–20: hands-free only. 21+: can use but not recommended (p.3–4, 46) |
| Supervisor requirement | Licensed driver at least 21 years old, seated beside driver at all times (p.3) |
| Rule | Distance / Number |
|---|
| Signal before turning / lane change | 100 feet |
| Dim high beams — oncoming vehicle | 500 feet (p.51) |
| Dim high beams — following vehicle | 200 feet (p.51) |
| Following distance (minimum) | 2 seconds — increase to 4+ seconds in adverse conditions (p.59) |
| Bicycle passing clearance | Allow plenty of room — never pass if too narrow or cyclist would be forced toward parked vehicles. Wait for safe opportunity (p.67) |
| Parallel park — distance from curb | 18 inches (p.41) |
| No park — railroad crossing | 50 feet (p.42) |
| No park — pedestrian safety zone | 30 feet (p.42) |
| Headlights on — when visibility < | 500 feet; 30 min after sunset to 30 min before sunrise (p.51) |
| Pass safely at 55 mph — sight distance needed | 1,600 feet (≈⅓ mile) |
| School zone | Reduce speed; obey posted signs; be prepared to stop. Work zone fines doubled when workers present (p.18–19) |
| Item | Cost / Detail |
|---|
| License / Permit fees | See current fee schedule at www.dps.arkansas.gov/licenses-and-permits |
| Address / name change or replacement license | Check current fees at dps.arkansas.gov |
| Written exam fee | $5 per attempt — no limit on number of attempts (ACT 1289 of 2015) |
| New resident license deadline | 30 days |
| CDL holder new resident deadline | 30 days |
| License valid for | Check with DFA — varies by license type |
| Renewal | Visit arkansas.gov/dfa or call (501) 682-7059 for renewal info |
| Vision test | Required for all license applicants — measures acuity and peripheral vision; corrective lenses restriction added if needed |
| Work zone fines | All moving violations doubled when workers present — up to $5,000 (p.18–19) |
| Crash report — notify police immediately | If injury, death, or property damage > $1,000 (p.80) |
| Crash report — written report deadline | 30 days if injury, death, or damage > $3,000 (p.81) |