LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Multiple Arkansas laws go into effect on Aug. 5 now that the legislature has been formally adjourned for 90 days.

These new laws are impacting Arkansans in a number of areas, including law for drivers, educators and students, prosecutors and voters.

For drivers, several laws impact how to drive near Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) crews, including those doing mobile work. ARDOT has invested in a number of tools recently to make highway cleanup more efficient, and with it comes laws for mobile crews driving on shoulders. Now, the “fines double in work zones” rule also applies to these mobile work zones.

Drivers should also expect to see more flashing green lights, indicating ARDOT equipment. New drivers will also read about work zone safety with addition

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