OK SB2302

Authorizes volunteer police and fire personnel to display flashing lights and sound sirens on privately owned vehicles when responding to emergency calls within their service district or responding to mutual aid requests statewide.

Establishes eligibility requirements for volunteers including minimum age of 21, valid driver's license, no felony convictions, no alcohol-related driving convictions within 3 years, and at least 1 year of active service with a state-approved volunteer department.

Creates a uniform application and permitting process through the State Fire Marshal and Oklahoma Highway Patrol, including background checks, processing fees, and issuance of window decals and department tags.

Requires volunteers using emergency lights and sirens to carry copies of applicable statutes, display required decals and license tags, and only disregard traffic laws if other motorists and pedestrians are visibly aware and yield to their approach.

Establishes penalties including immediate ineligibility notification upon leaving a department and felony charges (120 days jail and $2,500 fine) for failure to remove emergency equipment after ineligibility; effective November 1, 2010.