AR DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arkansas, what is the fee to obtain a copy of your own driving record from the DFA?
- Free of charge
- $5
- $10 (Correct answer)
- $25
Correct answer: $10
Arkansas charges a $10 fee for a copy of a personal driving record obtained from the DFA.
Question 2: Which of the following offenses results in an automatic revocation of an Arkansas driver's license rather than a suspension?
- Speeding 15 mph over the limit
- A second DWI conviction within 5 years (Correct answer)
- Failure to carry proof of insurance
- Running a red light
Correct answer: A second DWI conviction within 5 years
A second DWI conviction within 5 years triggers mandatory license revocation rather than a temporary suspension in Arkansas.
Question 3: What information is protected under the federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)?
- Vehicle inspection records
- Personally identifiable information contained in motor vehicle records (Correct answer)
- Traffic signal camera footage
- Insurance premium data
Correct answer: Personally identifiable information contained in motor vehicle records
The DPPA prohibits disclosure of personal information — such as name, address, and SSN — contained in state motor vehicle records without the driver's consent.
Question 4: When a vehicle is sold in Arkansas, what record must the seller retain as proof the title was transferred?
- A bill of sale signed by the buyer (Correct answer)
- A copy of the buyer's driver's license
- The vehicle's original window sticker
- A notarized gift letter
Correct answer: A bill of sale signed by the buyer
A signed bill of sale serves as the seller's proof that ownership was transferred and protects against future liability.
Question 5: How many points are assessed on an Arkansas driver's record for a conviction of reckless driving?
- 3 points
- 6 points
- 8 points (Correct answer)
- 10 points
Correct answer: 8 points
Arkansas assesses 8 points for a reckless driving conviction under the state's point system.
Question 6: A driver who accumulates how many points within 12 months in Arkansas will have their license suspended?
- 8 points
- 10 points
- 14 points (Correct answer)
- 18 points
Correct answer: 14 points
Arkansas suspends a driver's license when 14 or more points are accumulated within any 12-month period.
Question 7: Which of the following correctly describes an Arkansas motor vehicle title branded as 'Salvage'?
- The vehicle passed all safety inspections
- The vehicle was damaged and repair costs exceeded its value (Correct answer)
- The vehicle has more than 150,000 miles
- The vehicle was previously used as a rental
Correct answer: The vehicle was damaged and repair costs exceeded its value
A salvage title is issued when an insurance company declares a vehicle a total loss because repair costs exceed the vehicle's market value.
AR DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 3
In Arkansas, what is the fee to obtain a copy of your own driving record from the DFA?