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OK SB1839

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Roger Ballenger

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2011, Section 955 regarding towing of vehicles from roadways.

  • Changes language in subsection C from "less than fifty thousand (50,000) population" to "not more than fifty thousand (50,000) population" to clarify the population threshold for cities where all licensed wrecker operators must be called on an equal basis.

  • Maintains existing authority for law enforcement officers to authorize towing of vehicles under seven specific circumstances, including stolen vehicles, abandoned vehicles, arrests, accidents, suspended licenses, felony investigations, and uninsured vehicles.

  • Protects licensed wrecker operators from liability for damage when removing vehicles that obstruct traffic or create hazards, provided they exercise reasonable care.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; clarifying language. Effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2012

Full Bill Text

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