Learn about driving restrictions and special initiatives aimed at keeping Arkansas’s senior drivers and highways safe.
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s Office of Driver Services (ODS) enforces a plethora of laws and regulations that apply to drivers of all ages and stages. In contrast to other states, Arkansas does not place any particular requirements or limits on senior drivers.
All drivers must renew their licenses every four years at any local Revenue Office.
A vision exam is required at the time of in-person renewal. ODS employees will perform a free test.
Written test: Required only if licensing authorities consider a physical or mental condition or restriction may impair a driver’s ability to drive safely.
Only if licensing authorities consider a medical or mental ailment or restriction may impair one’s ability to drive safely is a road test required upon renewal.
After performing a driving test and discussing potential limits with the motorist, the ODS may impose restrictions or conditions on his or her driver’s license. The most prevalent limitation for senior drivers is the need for corrective lenses or glasses.
Other typical regulations that the ODS may place on drivers in Arkansas include:
Reports of risky driving are handled differently throughout the state. For further information on how to initiate an investigation, please contact:
Driver Services in Arkansas
Ragland Structure
Room 1070, 1910 SW 7th Street
Little Rock, Arkansas 72201
501-371-5581
For information about regaining a license that has been suspended or revoked in Arkansas, contact one of the state’s Revenue Offices.
Drivers with restricted mobility may be awarded disabled parking placards and license plates provided the condition is verified by a competent medical expert.
Placards and license plates are also offered to people who:
The following steps must be taken in order to receive a disability placard or plate: