Recent Arkansas DWI Law Changes
What changed, when it took effect, and who it affects.
July 1, 2026
Act 841: interlock time extended for violations
If you fail or skip an interlock test, or miss required service, in the last 60 days of your interlock period, the period is extended. To have the device removed, the provider must certify no violations and you give that certificate to the Office of Driver Services.
Official sources
- Arkansas DFA — DUI/DWI Administrative Hearing
- Arkansas DFA — Request a DUI Hearing (online)
- Arkansas DFA — DUI/DWI Information
- Arkansas DFA — DUI, DWI, BUI, BWI Offenses
- Arkansas DFA — Underage Offenses
- Arkansas DFA — Refusals
- Arkansas DFA — CDL/CMV Offenses
- Arkansas Sentencing Commission — fiscal impact statement, SB81 (2015)
- Arkansas Department of Health — Ignition Interlock Device Regulations
- Arkansas Crime Information Center — Petition to Seal Misdemeanors (DWI)
- Arkansas Department of Public Safety — Criminal History forms
- Arkansas Judiciary — District Courts
- Arkansas Judiciary — Civil & Criminal Benchbook (2022)
- Arkansas Judiciary — Criminal Appeal Cover Sheet Instructions
- Arkansas DFA — Alcohol Education Directory
- Arkansas DHS — Drug & Alcohol Safety Education Program (DASEP)
- Arkansas Legislature — Act 841 of 2025 (HB1875)
- Arkansas Legislature — HB1875 (2025) bill information
- Arkansas DFA — HB1875 fiscal impact statement
Educational information, not legal advice. Arkansas law changes and every case is different. Confirm deadlines with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Office of Driver Services and talk to a licensed Arkansas attorney about your situation.
Some details on this page are still being verified against official sources. Check the linked sources before relying on a specific number or deadline.
Last reviewed October 1, 2026.