AR DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does Arkansas retain a driver's record of traffic convictions for standard violations?
- 1 year
- 3 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
- 10 years
Correct answer: 3 years
Arkansas maintains traffic conviction records on a driver's history for 3 years from the date of conviction.
Question 2: Which agency in Arkansas is responsible for maintaining official driver records?
- Arkansas State Police
- Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) (Correct answer)
- Arkansas Highway Commission
- Department of Human Services
Correct answer: Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Driver Control division maintains all official driver records.
Question 3: What must a driver do within 30 days of moving to notify the state of their new address?
- File a change with local police
- Update their address with the DFA in writing or online (Correct answer)
- Surrender their old license and retest
- Only update their vehicle registration, not their license
Correct answer: Update their address with the DFA in writing or online
Arkansas law requires drivers to notify the DFA of an address change within 30 days by submitting an update in writing or online.
Question 4: A request for a certified copy of a driver record in Arkansas must be accompanied by which of the following?
- A notarized affidavit only
- A valid ID and applicable fee (Correct answer)
- A court order
- Proof of vehicle insurance
Correct answer: A valid ID and applicable fee
Requestors must present valid identification and pay the applicable fee to obtain a certified driver record from the DFA.
Question 5: Under Arkansas law, which of the following is NOT typically shown on a driver's motor vehicle record (MVR)?
- DUI convictions
- License suspensions
- Parking ticket payments (Correct answer)
- At-fault accident reports
Correct answer: Parking ticket payments
Parking tickets are municipal infractions and are not reported to the state or included on a driver's MVR.
Question 6: An employer who uses a driver's MVR for hiring purposes must comply with which federal law?
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) (Correct answer)
- Driver Privacy Protection Act only
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Correct answer: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
When used for employment decisions, MVR checks are considered consumer reports and employers must follow Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements.
Question 7: If an Arkansas driver's license is suspended, what document may the driver apply for to drive to and from work?
- A temporary registration permit
- An Ignition Interlock exemption card
- A restricted driving permit (Correct answer)
- A commercial driver exception pass
Correct answer: A restricted driving permit
Arkansas allows eligible suspended drivers to apply for a restricted driving permit that limits driving to essential purposes such as work and medical appointments.
AR DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2
How long does Arkansas retain a driver's record of traffic convictions for standard violations?