Traffic Violations in Arkansas

Arkansas ( AR)
Average: $275
Last Updated: Mar 2026
Low Estimate
$125
Simple / Uncontested Cases
Average Cost
$275
Typical Traffic Violations Case
High Estimate
$750
Complex / Contested Cases
Cost Component Low Average High
Attorney Hourly Rate $175/hr $269/hr $425/hr
Total Cost Estimate $125 $275 $750

What to Know About Traffic Violations Costs in Arkansas

Arkansas does not use a formal points system. Most speeding fines $100-$250. Traffic attorneys $125-$275. Reckless driving is a Class B misdemeanor. Arkansas allows defensive driving for ticket dismissal in some courts.

Sources: State DMV/MVA, State Vehicle Code, State Bar Association (AR)

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