The bill aims to impose additional fines and require public service work for individuals convicted of speeding offenses in Arkansas. It introduces a new section, 27-50-409, which establishes specific fines based on the severity of the speeding violation: $250 for exceeding the speed limit by more than 25 mph, $500 for exceeding it by more than 35 mph, and $1,000 for exceeding it by more than 45 mph. The collected fines will be directed to the State Drug Crime Enforcement and Prosecution Grant Fund, which supports multi-jurisdictional drug crime task forces.

In addition to the monetary penalties, the bill allows courts to mandate public service work as part of the sentencing. Offenders may be required to complete 20 hours of community service for speeding over 25 mph, 30 hours for speeding over 35 mph, and 40 hours for speeding over 45 mph. This legislation is designed to enhance accountability for speeding violations while also contributing to drug crime enforcement efforts in the state.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1087 V2 - 1-18-2023 09:10 AM: 12-17-102(b), 19-6-301, 19-6-817(b)
HB 1087: 12-17-102(b), 19-6-301, 19-6-817(b)