New law banning left lane camping goes into effect in Arkansas - CDLLife
Arkansas has enacted a law banning trucks from driving in the left lane on highways, effective immediately. This affects all commercial motor vehicles operating in the state.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 10, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers operating in Arkansas should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New law prohibits trucks from using the left lane on highways with two or more lanes in the same direction, except when preparing to turn or overtaking another vehicle.
Who it affects
All commercial motor vehicle drivers and carriers operating in Arkansas
What you must do
Update driver policies and training to comply with the left lane restriction in Arkansas.
Deadline
Immediately
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