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OK HB2322

Bill

Status

Passed

5/11/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Roan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2001, Section 1-107.4 to define "Class D motor vehicle" as vehicles under 26,001 pounds GVWR, authorized emergency vehicles, recreational vehicles, farm vehicles over 26,001 pounds meeting specific criteria, and licensed local government employees operating snow/ice removal vehicles under certain conditions.

  • Excludes Class D designation from vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers and vehicles required to be placarded for hazardous materials, except farm vehicles which retain Class D status even if hazardous material placarding is required.

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2001, Section 1-135 to redefine "motorcycle" as any motor vehicle with a seat for each rider, not more than three wheels in contact with ground (excluding tractors), and a combustion engine with piston or rotor displacement greater than 150 cubic centimeters or greater.

  • Creates the "Casey Lewis Act" as a noncodified section of law related to traffic safety and vehicle operation regulations.

  • Modifies 47 O.S. 2001, Section 11-402 regarding left turns at intersections, establishing that drivers must yield to oncoming vehicles when initiating left turns, with an effective date of November 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles and motorcycles; modifying scope of definitions; creating the Casey Lewis Act. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/10/2010

5/11/2010

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/8/2010
Public Safety2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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