Red light ticket in Arkansas
A red light ticket in Arkansas costs $100 on the state schedule and carries 3 points.
Fine$100state schedule
Points3
No statewide point-reduction courseNo
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What does Arkansas law allow for a red light ticket?
The fine is only part of what you pay. Court costs and fees are added on top, and they are often more than the fine itself.
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 it?
- Running a red light3 pts[4]
Will a red light ticket raise your insurance in Arkansas?
Probably, once it is on your record. Insurers rate a red light ticket as a moving violation. In Arkansas one speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium about 23% on average[1], or about $1,863 over three years. A red light ticket usually lands in the same range.
Estimate based on the state's speeding average, not a quote.
How long do you have to respond to a red light ticket in Arkansas?
- 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.
- 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[14]
Details
Appeal a district court conviction to circuit court. If you miss it: The conviction stands.
Can you keep a red light ticket off your Arkansas record?
What if a camera caught you in Arkansas?
Arkansas has no state law on red light cameras, and no cities in the state use them. A driver caught running a red light is ticketed in person by an officer.[1]
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How many points is a red light ticket in Arkansas?
Running a red light: 3 points.
Will a red light ticket raise my insurance in Arkansas?
Probably, if it goes on your record. Insurers rate it as a moving violation. In Arkansas a speeding ticket raised full-coverage premiums about 23% on average (ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026), and a red light ticket tends to land in the same range.
Is a red light camera ticket different in Arkansas?
Arkansas has no state law on red light cameras, and no cities in the state use them. A driver caught running a red light is ticketed in person by an officer.
Sources
Arkansas law and DMV sources (4)
- Violations and Points (ACD codes and point values), Arkansas DFA, Office of Driver Services.
- Ark. Code Ann. 27-50-301 (moving violations as violations), Justia copy via Wayback 20250510175557, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
- Ark. Code Ann. 5-4-201 (fines), Justia copy via Wayback 20250710063123, Arkansas General Assembly (Justia copy).
- Arkansas District Court Benchbook (rev. 2017), Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts.
Red light camera sources (1)
- Safety camera laws, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).