Arkansas: Full Rule Record

Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Arkansas’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This rule is compiled at medium confidence and should be confirmed before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.

Arkansas operates a citation dismissal mechanism for traffic offenses. Under this system, courts have the authority to dismiss citations when specific conditions are met. The frequency at which dismissals are granted is determined on a case-by-case basis by individual courts rather than following a statewide schedule.

Points reduction or removal is a potential outcome of a successful citation dismissal. The court may dismiss the citation, which can result in the elimination of points from a driver's record, depending on the circumstances and the court's discretion.

Costs and course requirements are not standardized statewide in Arkansas. Instead, these figures vary by approved provider and are established by individual courts handling each case. Drivers seeking information about specific fees or instructional hour requirements should consult with their local court or an approved traffic safety course provider in their jurisdiction.

For authoritative guidance on Arkansas traffic citation dismissal procedures, rules, and approved providers, the state's official government website serves as the definitive source for current regulations and requirements.

Primary source: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/driver-services/. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.

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