Opinion No.

The Honorable Mike Creekmore State Representative 814 West 7th Street Little Rock, AR 72201-4004

Dear Representative Creekmore:

I am writing in response to your request for my opinion on the following question:

By the order of a county municipal court or judge, do local police officers have the legal right to impound a vehicle that:

1. is not covered by insurance;

2. has expired tags; or

3. is being operated by a person who has an expired driver's license?

RESPONSE

In my opinion, A.C.A. § 27-22-104 clearly precludes a municipal judge from ordering the impoundment of uninsured vehicles. Statutory and…