Arkansas Code § 23-13-714 - Compliance With Motor Vehicle Safety and Emissions Requirements

(a) A transportation network company shall not allow a transportation network company driver to accept trip requests through the transportation network company's website, digital network, or software application unless the motor vehicle that the transportation network company driver will use to provide transportation network company services meets the state's motor vehicle safety and emissions requirements for a private motor vehicle or the safety and emissions requirements for a private motor vehicle of the state in which the motor vehicle is registered.

(b) (1) A transportation network company shall verify that an initial safety inspection of a motor vehicle used as a transportation network company motor vehicle is conducted by a mechanic within ninety (90) days of beginning service.

(2) The inspection shall be performed or supervised by a mechanic certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

(3) A safety inspection conducted under this subsection shall include a check of the following motor vehicle equipment to ensure that the equipment is safe and in proper operating condition:

(A) Foot brakes;

(B) Emergency parking brake;

(C) Suspension and steering mechanisms;

(D) Windshield;

(E) Rear window and other glass;

(F) Windshield wipers;

(G) Headlights;

(H) Taillights;

(I) Turn indicator lights;

(J) Brake lights;

(K) Front seat adjustment mechanism;

(L) Doors, including the opening, closing, and locking mechanisms;

(M) Horn;

(N) Speedometer;

(O) Bumpers;

(P) Muffler and exhaust system;

(Q) Tires, including their condition and tread depth;

(R) Interior and exterior rear view mirrors; and

(S) Safety belts for driver and passengers.

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