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Arkansas Driving and Cell Phone LawsArkansas has a cell-phone law called HB 1042. HB 1042 was signed into law by the Governor of Arkansas in February of 2003. The law prohibits school bus drivers from using a cell phone unless the bus is safely off the road with the parking brake engaged. The law also extends to other vehicles that are privately owned and operated for compensation for the benefit of the district and are used to transport children to or from school or a school sponsored activity. This law does not provide exceptions for hands-free devices. Currently (2007) in the Arkansas legislature there is active legislation regarding cell-phone use. The bill, called Senate Bill 6 (SB 6) would require all drivers using a cell-phone to use a hands-free device. If the bill is enacted it would be enforced as a secondary offense meaning the driver of the vehicle must first be stopped for a primary violation such as speeding or running a red light. The bill is sponsored by Senator Kim Hendren and has not been enacted. Previously, similar bills that have been introduced have not moved forward through the legislative process. More Information on Arkansas's Cell-Phone Driving LawHere is the State of Arkansas's government website that has information regarding Arkansas's cell-phone driving law. State Website- Information on Arkansas's Cell-Phone Driving Law |
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