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 16 - FEWER DISTRACTIONS MEAN SAFER DRIVING ACT (§§ 27-51-1601 — 27-51-1607)
Section 27-51-1606 - Restrictions in highway work zones - Definitions

• (a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, a driver of a motor vehicle shall not use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present.

• (b) A driver of a motor vehicle who is in a highway work zone when a highway worker is present may use a wireless telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle only in an emergency.

• (c) This section does not apply to a law enforcement officer engaged in the performance of his or her official duties.

• (d) As used in this section:
  • (1) "Highway work zone" means any area upon or adjacent to a highway, road, or street of this state where construction, reconstruction, maintenance, or any other type of work is being performed or is in progress; and
  • (2) "Highway worker" means an employee of any of the following who is present in a highway work zone:
    • (A) The Arkansas Department of Transportation;
    • (B) A county;
    • (C) A municipality; or
    • (D) A contractor or subcontractor of the State Highway Commission or of a county or municipality that is performing duties related to the highway work zone.

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

Acts 2011, No. 37, § 5.