# Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1205: Tagging > Arkansas · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T27_C50_S12_S27-50-1205 ## Section - **Citation:** Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1205 - **Heading:** Tagging - **Jurisdiction:** Arkansas - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** AR Code / Title 27 / Chapter 50 / Subchapter 12 / Section 27-50-1205 ## Text Any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer as defined by municipal ordinance observing an unattended vehicle, abandoned vehicle, disabled vehicle, or inoperative vehicle on or near a public way shall: (1) (A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (B) Log the removal order accordingly; or (2) (A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker. (B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 5; 1999, No. 1279, § 3; 2007, No. 100, § 1; 2007, No. 1053, § 6; 2011, No. 1025, § 3. Any law enforcement officer or code enforcement officer as defined by municipal ordinance observing an unattended vehicle, abandoned vehicle, disabled vehicle, or inoperative vehicle on or near a public way shall: (1) (A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (B) Log the removal order accordingly; or (A) Order immediate removal of the vehicle if it: (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (i) Is located within three feet (3') of the traveled surface of a public way; or (ii) Appears to create an immediate and substantial hazard to the public; and (B) Log the removal order accordingly; or (2) (A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker. (B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer. (A) Tag the vehicle if it is located at a distance of three feet (3') or more from the traveled surface of a public way by securely affixing a colored form or other easily observable sticker. (B) The tag or sticker used under this subdivision (2) shall show: (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer. (i) The date and time of tagging; (ii) That the vehicle will be removed under this subchapter unless the vehicle is removed within twenty-four (24) hours; (iii) The location and telephone number where more information may be obtained; and (iv) The identification of the officer. Acts 1993, No. 1000, § 5; 1999, No. 1279, § 3; 2007, No. 100, § 1; 2007, No. 1053, § 6; 2011, No. 1025, § 3. ## Nearby sections - [Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1201 Applicability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T27_C50_S12_S27-50-1201.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1202 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T27_C50_S12_S27-50-1202.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1203 Arkansas Towing and Recovery Board - Creation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T27_C50_S12_S27-50-1203.md) - [Ark. Code Ann. § 27-50-1204 Penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AR_T27_C50_S12_S27-50-1204.md) - [Ark. 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