Arkansas Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Insurance for your motorcycle is mandatory by law with a minimum compulsory liability of:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $25,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $50,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $15,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Arkansas, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Arkansas websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Arkansas motorcycle helmet laws apply to all riders 20 and under. Under helmet laws, it is mandatory for all riders 20 and under to wear a helmet while motorcycle riding. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Arkansas motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Arkansas. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- North Little Rock - Camp Robinson
- Fort Smith - Motorcycle Safety & Training Center Site #1
- Jonesboro - Arkansas State University
- Hot Springs - Arkansas Rider Training Center - Site #1
- Bauxite - Saline County Career Center
- Marion - Marion High School
- Rogers - Pig Trail Harley-davidson/buell
- Clarksville - Clarksville - Marvin Vinson Center se Parking Lot
Accidents and Safety in Arkansas
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 71,080 motorcycles registered in Arkansas with only 59 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| AR | 71.080 | 59 | 42% | 58% | 37% |
| MO | 99.025 | 102 | 77% | 23% | 36% |
| TN | 151.368 | 134 | 89% | 11% | 31% |
| MS | 28.171 | 39 | 79% | 21% | 32% |
| LA | 68.496 | 76 | 59% | 41% | 36% |
| TX | 435.492 | 480 | 38% | 62% | 46% |
| OK | 115.588 | 80 | 25% | 75% | 32% |
Sweet Rides in Arkansas
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Crowley's Ridge Parkway
- Great River Road
- Talimena Scenic Drive
Useful Resources
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