If you drive a motor vehicle, you’re probably familiar with the “rules of the road.” These are the laws and regulations that govern our daily actions on Arkansas streets and highways. But there’s another place where your car spends a lot of time each day: parking lots. How do the rules of the road apply to parking lots?
Yes, there are laws specific to parking lots. And it’s important you know them! Usually, the rules of the road are brought up when a crash or collision occurs. If you’re involved in a parking lot accident in Arkansas, you’re likely looking for insight into who’s to blame and what legal rights you have, so let’s dive in…
The Arkansas Code includes a section of laws specifically written for traffic accidents. Each of those laws contains one very important sentence: “An accident of this nature shall include all accidents which occur upon the streets or highways, upon the parking area of private business establishments, or elsewhere throughout the state.”
This means that if the accident occurs in a parking lot accident, Arkansas drivers are still required to…

Parking lot accidents may involve an unattended car. There’s a law for that, too. If you sideswipe an empty car in your local grocery store parking lot, Arkansas law requires you to either do one of two things:
Any driver who leaves the scene of a collision without notifying the other driver and providing contact information may be guilty of a Hit and Run.
Yes, you should still call the police for a parking lot accident.
If the accident is minor and there are no injuries, you may call the non-emergency number for your local Arkansas police department. It’s still important for a police officer to conduct a proper investigation at the accident scene. Depending on the severity of the accident, the officer may use a different type of accident report or private property report. The longer you wait to report the accident, the more difficult it may be to determine what happened.
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to prove fault when accidents occur in parking lots. To avoid being trapped in a “he said, she said” standoff, record evidence.
To avoid being trapped in a “he said, she said” standoff, record evidence.
Parking lot accidents are not always minor. They can result in significant property damage or personal injury. If you were the victim of a car accident, you may have legal rights to compensation.
The expert legal team at Taylor King Law will handle your case from start to finish, whether gathering witness statements or obtaining security footage from the accident scene. To begin your FREE, no-obligation consultation, call 1.800.305.0529 or submit a form through www.taylorkinglaw.com/contact.
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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Taylor King, who opened the firm’s first office in 1994 and has been practicing law for more than 30 years.
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