Arkansas § 5-65-120 - Restricted driving permit.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-120 — Restricted driving permit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-65-120. Restricted driving permit.
The Office of Driver Services may modify the administrative denial or suspension of a driver's license under § 5-65-402 after a hearing or upon the request of a person whose driving privilege has been denied or suspended by issuing a restricted driving permit if: The denial or suspension results in a case of extreme and unusual hardship; and After reviewing the person's driving record for the five (5) years previous to the denial, revocation, or suspension of his or her driving privilege, the office determines that: The person: Is not a multiple traffic law offender; or Does not present a threat to the general public; and Other adequate means of transportation do not exist for the person except to allow the person to drive in any of the following situations: To and from the person's place of employment; In the course of the person's employment; To and from an educational institution for the purpose of attending a class if the person is enrolled and regularly attending a class at the institution; To and from an alcohol education program or alcoholism treatment program for drunk drivers; or To and from a hospital or clinic for medical treatment or care for an illness, disease, or other medical condition of the person or a family member. The issuance of a restricted driving permit under this section is solely within the discretion of the office. A restricted driving permit issued under this section shall state the specific times and circumstances under which driving is permitted. A restricted driving permit issued under this section shall not be granted to a person whose driving privilege was suspended or revoked for violating § 5-65-103, § 5-65-205, § 5-65-303, or § 5-65-310, a second or subsequent time within five (5) years of the first offense.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-65-120
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-120 cover?
Section 5-65-120 ("Restricted driving permit.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-65-120?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-65-120" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Arkansas official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Arkansas attorney.
How does Arkansas § 5-65-120 apply to my situation?
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