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Arkansas Senate Bill SB78

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SB78

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Report Pass
2/3/25  
Engrossed
2/4/25  
Refer
2/4/25  
Report Pass
2/11/25  
Enrolled
2/13/25  
Chaptered
2/18/25  

Caption

To Require That The Driver’s Instruction Manual And The Driver’s License Examination Include Information About The Safe Operation Of A Motor Vehicle In A Highway Work Zone.

Impact

The passage of SB78 would amend existing laws concerning driver education, specifically by adding a requirement that the driver's instruction manual cover various aspects of highway work zones. This includes not only the physical safety measures but also the significance of driver awareness in these high-risk areas. The educational materials are expected to include statistics on accidents in work zones, testimonials from those who have been impacted, and a clear set of guidelines for safe driving practices.

Summary

Senate Bill 78 aims to enhance highway safety by mandating that the state's driver's instruction manual and driver's license examinations include comprehensive information about safe vehicle operation in highway work zones. The bill addresses issues of growing concern regarding accidents and fatalities occurring in these zones, by ensuring that all drivers are properly educated on the unique dangers present. This initiative reflects a broader commitment to improving public safety on Arkansas roadways.

Contention

While the bill has garnered support from various stakeholders, such as highway safety advocates and construction industry representatives, some concerns have been raised regarding how effectively the new educational materials can be implemented and how they may affect the current driver's examination structure. Critics may argue that additional requirements could complicate the licensing process or that resources are limited for the necessary training and dissemination of this information. Nevertheless, proponents believe that improved education will ultimately contribute to a safer driving environment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1041

To Authorize Local Officials To Provide For The Operation Of All-terrain Vehicles On Designated Public Streets And Highways.

AR HB1548

To Amend The Law Concerning The Period Of Time Certain Driver's License Applicants Are Required To Wait To Complete The Driver's Examination; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1136

To Remove The Licensure Requirement Of "good Moral Character" From The Social Work Licensing Act.

AR HB1838

To Require That A Driver Of A Vehicle Yield The Right-of-way To A Public Transit Bus.

AR HB1354

To Distribute Revenues From The Additional Registration Fee For Electric Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, And Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Under The Arkansas Highway Revenue Distribution Law.

AR HB1617

To Amend The Law Concerning Postmortem Examinations; And To Require Or Recommend That The State Medical Examiner Conduct A Postmortem Examination In Certain Cases.

AR SB341

To Amend The Commercial Driver Alcohol And Drug Testing Act To Comply With Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Regulations.

AR SB494

To Amend The Law To Require That The Director Of State Highways And Transportation Perform Additional Duties.

AR HB1671

To Amend The Law Concerning The Penalties Imposed On A Used Motor Vehicle Dealer For A Violation Of The Required Licensing Laws.

AR HB1012

An Act For The Department Of Public Safety Appropriation For The 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.