Arkansas Code of 1987 (2023)
Title 27 - TRANSPORTATION (§§ 27-1-101 — 27-117-105)
Subtitle 4 - MOTOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (§§ 27-49-101 — 27-54-101)
Chapter 51 - OPERATION OF VEHICLES - RULES OF THE ROAD (§§ 27-51-101 — 27-51-2111)
Subchapter 15 - PAUL'S LAW: TO PROHIBIT DRIVERS FROM USING A WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE (§§ 27-51-1501 — 27-51-1506)
Section 27-51-1504 - Use of wireless telecommunications device when driving

• (a)
  • (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not operate a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
    • (A) Engage in texting; or
    • (B) Access, read, or post to a social networking site.
  • (2) A driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of subdivision (a)(1) of this section if he or she reads, selects, or enters a telephone number or name in a wireless telecommunications device for the purpose of making a telephone call.

• (b) A person is exempt from the requirements of this section if he or she is:
  • (1) Performing official duties as a certified law enforcement officer, firefighter, ambulance driver, or emergency medical technician;
  • (2) Operating a motor vehicle while using a wireless telecommunications device to:
    • (A) Report illegal activity;
    • (B) Summon medical or other emergency assistance; or
    • (C) Prevent injury to a person or property; or
  • (3) A physician or healthcare provider using a wireless telecommunications device for emergency medical purposes.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 738,§ 4, eff. 7/24/2019.

Amended by Act 2017, No. 706,§ 3, eff. 8/1/2017.

Acts 2009, No. 181, § 1.