What Happens If You Drive on a Suspended License in Arkansas? Ludwig Law Firm Explains

Governing Statute & Penalties

Under Arkansas Code § 27‑16‑303, driving with a canceled, suspended, or revoked license is an unclassified misdemeanor. The law mandates 2 to 6 months in jail and a fine of up to $500 upon conviction.

If your license was suspended due to a DWI or alcohol-related conviction, the law imposes stricter punishment—10 to 90 days in jail and fines reaching $1,000.

Further, the Office of Driver Services extends the suspension or revocation—road time increases automatically after conviction.

Penalties:

When someone drives on a suspended or revoked license in Arkansas, the law treats it as a criminal offense—not just a traffic ticket. At Ludwig Law Firm, we help you understand the penalties, timelines, and defense options when this charge affects your life.

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Court and Administrative Impacts

A conviction not only triggers criminal penalties but also prolongs the time you cannot drive. That impacts family, employment, and commuting. Insurance rates may increase, coverage may be denied, and a suspended license conviction may remain on your criminal record.

Ludwig Law Firm’s Defense Strategy

We investigate whether the suspension was properly issued—sometimes ODS errors or failure to notify drivers occur. We scrutinize stop and arrest procedures. Our goal is to reduce or dismiss charges, negotiate penalties, and minimize collateral consequences.

We also assist with license reinstatement planning: paying accurate reinstatement fees, ensuring compliance with ignition interlock or SR‑22 insurance requirements, and preparing for testing or hearings.

Call Ludwig Law Firm. Our Results Suspend Disbelief.

Don’t face this charge alone. At Ludwig Law Firm, Kale Ludwig and his partner and Superlawyer Rising Star attorney Harry Warden challenge the validity of your citation, fight for minimized penalties, and help you get your license back quickly. Contact us today for a free consultation: 501‑838‑4043 | ludwiglawfirm.com.