Crossing state lines comes with the exhilaration of adventure as well as a new set of laws. We are here to inform and help you avoid tickets. Check in each week to learn about the Rules of the Road.
Towing an RV or Vehicle in Arkansas:
Max tow speed: 70
Towing a car: No laws regarding; Safety chains required (tow brakes recommended)
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) Allowance: Federal Bridge Formula
State required license: Class D
Height: 13 ½’
Width: 8 ½’
Combined length: 65’
Arkansas cell phone laws: hand-held cell phone ban for drivers younger than 21, texting ban on all drivers. For more information on cell phone laws visit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
For information on Arkansas road construction visit Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department.
Select a link below to read a previous Learn the Laws article:
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Subscribe to receive updates on this series