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Arkansas traffic tickets

Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Arkansas.

Speeding ticketUp to $500fine, plus $100 or more in court costs
License at risk14 ptsin 36 months
No statewide point-reduction courseNo
Insurance after 1 ticket+23%on $2,700 a year

What will my ticket really cost? Check my points

What kind of ticket did you get?

Which court is on your ticket?

State law sets a range, and the court picks the amount. Pick the court named on your ticket.

Arkansas county courts

Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.

Benton County479-271-3120, option 1 (traffic and criminal)Pays online

Benton County District Court, Bentonville Department. Your notice shows the amount.

Address
2706 S Walton Boulevard, Bentonville, AR 72712
Phone
479-271-3120, option 1 (traffic and criminal)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ bentonvillear.com ↗

Faulkner County501-450-6112Pays online

Faulkner County District Court (Conway). Your notice shows the amount.

Address
810 Parkway St, Conway, AR 72034
Phone
501-450-6112
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM. Closed for lunch noon to 1:00 PM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Tuesday and Thursday.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ conwayarkansas.gov ↗

Pulaski County501-371-4733Pays online

Little Rock District Court, Second Division (Traffic). Your notice shows the amount.

Address
600 W. Markham, Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone
501-371-4733
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Cashiers close at 3:45 PM.

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ littlerock.gov ↗

Saline County501-303-5670Pays online

Saline County District Court (Benton). Your notice shows the amount.

Address
1605 Edison Ave, Benton, AR 72015
Phone
501-303-5670

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ arcourts.gov ↗

Washington County479-587-3590Pays online

Washington County District Court, Fayetteville Department. Your notice shows the amount.

Address
176 South Church Ave, Suite 1, Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone
479-587-3590

Pay or look up your ticket ↗ arcourts.gov ↗

What are your options with an Arkansas ticket?

Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Arkansas offers, and what each one changes.

  1. Pay the fine and costs

    Pay before your court date online through eTraffic, by mail or at the district court. Some tickets, such as DWI, can't be paid online.

    What it does: Counts as a guilty or no contest plea. The conviction and its points go on your driving record.[14][15]

  2. Plead not guilty in district court

    Appear on the court date on your citation and ask for a trial before the district judge.

    What it does: If you are found not guilty, no court costs are charged and nothing goes on your record.[14][8]

  3. Use a local review or reduction program

    Some district courts let eligible drivers review a ticket online and ask for a reduced charge.

    What it does: The charge may be changed to one with no points. Not offered everywhere.[14]

  4. Ask for a payment plan

    Ask the court to let you pay in installments.

    What it does: You pay over time with a $10 monthly fee. Missed payments can lead to a warrant or license suspension.[14]

  5. Appeal to circuit court

    File the certified district court record with the circuit clerk within 30 days of the judgment.

    What it does: The circuit court hears the case again.[14]

What does Arkansas law allow for speeding?

Speeding up to 15 mph over the limit (a violation)Up to $100 fine + $100 or more[5][6][7]
Speeding more than 15 mph over the limit (Class C misdemeanor)Up to $500 fine + $100 or more[6][7][4]

State law sets the court costs added to every conviction, plea or forfeited bond.[8][14]

Every fine on the Arkansas schedule (12)
TicketState fineWith court costs
Speeding up to 15 mph over the limit (a violation)Each court sets the amount, up to $100, plus court costs.Up to $100[5][6][7]Up to $100 fine + $100 or more
Speeding more than 15 mph over the limit (Class C misdemeanor)Up to $500 plus court costs.Up to $500[6][7][4]Up to $500 fine + $100 or more
Failure to obey a traffic signal (a violation)Up to $100 plus court costs.Up to $100[5][7][4]Up to $100 fine + $100 or more
Failure to obey a stop sign (a violation)Up to $100 plus court costs.Up to $100[5][7][4]Up to $100 fine + $100 or more
Failure to yield right of way (a violation)Up to $100 plus court costs.Up to $100[5][7][4]Up to $100 fine + $100 or more
Following too closely (a violation)Up to $100 plus court costs.Up to $100[5][7][4]Up to $100 fine + $100 or more
Reckless driving (Class B misdemeanor)Up to $1,000 plus court costs.Up to $1,000[6][7][4]Up to $1,000 fine + $100 or more
Passing a stopped school busOn your notice[11][4]Plus court costs
Using a handheld phone or texting while drivingOn your notice[4][12][13]Plus court costs
Not wearing a seat beltUp to $25 state fine.Up to $25[10][8]Up to $25
Driving without insurance or no proof of insuranceOn your notice[8]Plus court costs
More than three traffic violations in 12 months (Class C misdemeanor)Up to $500[6][7]Up to $500 fine + $100 or more

With court costs is an estimate. $100 in district court costs set by state law. Some courts add more.[8][14] Your notice shows the exact total.

How many points is a speeding ticket in Arkansas?

All 15 point values
  • Following too closely3 pts[4]
  • Unsafe lane change3 pts[4]
  • Careless driving3 pts[4]
  • Passing a stopped school bus8 pts[4][3]
  • Reckless driving8 pts[4][3]
  • Handheld phone use0 pts[4]
  • DUI14 pts[3]
How points work in Arkansas

Every moving violation adds 3 to 8 points depending on how serious it is. The Office of Driver Services looks back 36 months. At 10 points you get a warning letter. At 14 points a hearing is scheduled automatically, and if you skip it your license is suspended. Out-of-state convictions count too.[2][3]

Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →

When can you lose your license?

  1. 10 ptsin 36 months10 to 13 points[2][3]
  2. 14 ptsin 36 months14 to 17 points[2][3]
  3. 18 ptsin 36 months18 to 23 points[3]
  4. 24 ptsin 36 months24 or more points[3]
Full wording of each rule
  • 10 points in 36 months: 10 to 13 points: warning letter.
  • 14 points in 36 months: 14 to 17 points: hearing, and suspension of up to 3 months. Missing the hearing means automatic suspension.
  • 18 points in 36 months: 18 to 23 points: suspension of up to 6 months.
  • 24 points in 36 months: 24 or more points: suspension of up to 1 year.
Drivers under 21

Drivers under 18 can't use a phone or hands-free device while driving except in an emergency.[12]

Can No statewide point-reduction course keep a ticket off your record in Arkansas?

No.

Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →

Do school and work zones cost more?

School zones

Drivers may not use a handheld phone in a school zone during school hours when children are outside, except in an emergency.[13]

Work zones

For a moving violation in a posted highway work zone with workers present, the judge adds a second fine equal to the first. Court costs are not doubled.[9]

When is your ticket due?

  1. Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[14]
    Details

    Pay the ticket or appear on the court date on the citation. If you miss it: The court can issue a warrant for your arrest.

  2. 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[14]
    Details

    Appeal a district court conviction to circuit court. If you miss it: The conviction stands.

What happens if you don't respond

If you don't appear as ordered, the court issues an arrest order. If you don't make arrangements to pay your fines, the court can ask the Office of Driver Services to suspend your license or vehicle registration.[14]

Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?

Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?

Points are added for moving-violation convictions whether they happened in Arkansas or another state.[3]

How out-of-state tickets work →

How much will it raise your insurance in Arkansas?

One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 23% on average in Arkansas[1], from a clean-record average of $2,700 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,863 on top of the fine.

Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.

Where are the official pages?

What else do people ask?

How do points work in Arkansas?

Every moving violation adds 3 to 8 points depending on how serious it is. The Office of Driver Services looks back 36 months. At 10 points you get a warning letter. At 14 points a hearing is scheduled automatically, and if you skip it your license is suspended. Out-of-state convictions count too.

How many points before your license is at risk in Arkansas?

14 points in 36 months: 14 to 17 points: hearing, and suspension of up to 3 months. Missing the hearing means automatic suspension.

Is there traffic school for tickets in Arkansas?

Arkansas has no traffic school option that removes a ticket from your record.

Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Arkansas?

Arkansas is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Arkansas. Points are added for moving-violation convictions whether they happened in Arkansas or another state.

How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Arkansas?

About 23% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.

Sources

Arkansas law and DMV sources (15)
  1. AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
  2. Driver Improvements (Arkansas Points System), Arkansas DFA, Office of Driver Services.
  3. Ark. Code R. 006.05.93-014 (Regulation 1993-9 Driver Services), Arkansas DFA (via Cornell LII).
  4. Violations and Points (ACD codes and point values), Arkansas DFA, Office of Driver Services.
  5. Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-301 (moving violations as violations), Justia copy via Wayback 20250510175557, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  6. Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-302 (traffic offenses classified), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710055742, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  7. Ark. Code Ann. 5-4-201 (fines), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710063123, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  8. Ark. Code Ann. 16-10-305 (court costs), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710055028, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  9. Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-408 (highway work zones), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710060431, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  10. Ark. Code Ann. 27-37-706 (seat belt penalty), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710055455, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  11. Ark. Code Ann. 27-51-1004 (school bus stops), Justia copy via Wayback 20240818072058, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  12. Ark. Code Ann. 27-51-1603 (phones for drivers under 18), Justia copy via Wayback 20250425104608, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  13. Ark. Code Ann. 27-51-1605 (phones in school zones), Justia copy via Wayback 20250425104608, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
  14. Arkansas District Court Benchbook (rev. 2017), Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts.
  15. eTraffic: pay traffic tickets online, Arkansas Judiciary.
Insurance sources (4)
  1. State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  2. Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  3. How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
  4. How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).