§ 27-64-103 - Mowing of rights-of-way by adjoining landowners. - Arkansas Statutes

27-64-103. Mowing of rights-of-way by adjoining landowners.

(a) The owners of properties which abut the rights-of-way of interstate, federal-aid primary, state, or county roads or highways in this state may enter upon and mow gross, weeds, and other vegetation on the portion of the rights-of-way adjoining their property unless the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department or the county has installed barriers designed to prohibit such mowing or unless the property owners have received notice from the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department or the county restricting or prohibiting such mowing.

(b) If a person elects to mow the road or highway right-of-way adjoining his property, he shall do so at his own risk and shall have no right or claim for damages against the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department or any political subdivision of this state for loss of life or injury to his person or property while engaged in the mowing activity.

(c) In addition, the owner of the property shall perform the mowing in a manner that does not obstruct or pose danger to motorists in their lawful use of the public road or highway. He shall be liable for any loss, injury, or damage to the life, person, or property of motorists lawfully using the highway, which is caused by any action or negligence in connection with the mowing of the highway right-of-way.