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What speed is considered reckless driving in Arkansas?

I’m driving from Missouri to Louisiana and I’m going to cut through parts of Arkansas. When I’m on road trips, I like to drive faster to get to my destination, but I hear that Arkansas troopers are quick to give out reckless driving tickets. How fast is considered reckless driving in Arkansas?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Good for doing some research before you hit the road because
Arkansas
has some stricter rules than most other states The speed considered
reckless driving
in Arkansas is anything more than 15 MPH over the speed limit.
In addition to this speeding limit, you can receive a reckless driving ticket for other actions, including:
  • Speeding through any construction zone
  • Failure to signal
  • Street racing
  • Police evasion
  • Ignoring traffic signals and stop signs
Keep in mind that reckless driving is a Class B misdemeanor in Arkansas. The violation will go on your permanent driving record and can also include the following penalties:
Speeding violations of any kind can also cause your car insurance rates to rise, so take your travels slowly for the most cost-effective trip. If you do get a reckless driving or
speeding ticket
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