(a) The driver of a motor vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a roadway shall exercise due care and pass to the left at a safe distance of not less than three feet (3') and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken bicycle.
(b)
(1) A person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100).
(2) A person who violates this section with the violation resulting in a collision causing death or serious physical injury to the person operating the overtaken bicycle shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) in addition to any other penalties prescribed by law.
Structure Arkansas Code
Subtitle 4 - Motor Vehicular Traffic
Chapter 51 - Operation Of Vehicles — Rules Of The Road
Subchapter 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing
§ 27-51-301. Vehicles to be driven on right side of roadway — Exceptions
§ 27-51-302. Driving on roadways laned for traffic
§ 27-51-303. Passing a vehicle proceeding in opposite direction
§ 27-51-304. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands
§ 27-51-305. Following too closely — Definition
§ 27-51-306. Overtaking of vehicle on left
§ 27-51-307. Restrictions on passing overtaken vehicle on left
§ 27-51-308. Conditions when overtaking on right
§ 27-51-309. Center left-turn lane
§ 27-51-310. Passing authorized vehicle stopped on highway — Definition