AR DMV AR DMV DUI and Alcohol Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in Arkansas?
- 0.05%
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.12%
Correct answer: 0.08%
In Arkansas, a BAC of 0.08% or higher constitutes driving while intoxicated (DWI) for drivers 21 and older.
Question 2: What is Arkansas's BAC limit for drivers under age 21?
- 0.08%
- 0.04%
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.00%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Arkansas has a zero-tolerance policy for underage drinkers — a BAC of 0.02% or higher is illegal for drivers under 21.
Question 3: What is the BAC limit for commercial vehicle drivers in Arkansas?
- 0.08%
- 0.04% (Correct answer)
- 0.02%
- 0.06%
Correct answer: 0.04%
Commercial drivers in Arkansas are held to a stricter standard — a BAC of 0.04% or higher is illegal while operating a commercial vehicle.
Question 4: Under Arkansas's Implied Consent Law, what does a driver automatically agree to by operating a vehicle?
- Random vehicle inspections
- Chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DWI (Correct answer)
- Annual insurance verification
- Roadside sobriety exercises at any time
Correct answer: Chemical testing (breath, blood, or urine) if lawfully arrested for DWI
By driving on Arkansas roads, a driver implicitly consents to chemical testing if lawfully arrested for DWI; refusal carries automatic administrative penalties.
Question 5: What is the automatic license suspension period for a first refusal to take a chemical test under Arkansas's Implied Consent Law?
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 180 days
A first refusal to submit to chemical testing in Arkansas results in a 180-day administrative license suspension.
Question 6: What is the minimum jail time for a first DWI conviction in Arkansas?
- No mandatory jail time (Correct answer)
- 24 hours
- 48 hours
- 72 hours
Correct answer: No mandatory jail time
Arkansas does not mandate minimum jail time for a first DWI; however, the court may sentence up to one year in jail.
AR DMV AR DMV DUI and Alcohol Laws 1
What is the legal Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) limit for drivers aged 21 and over in Arkansas?