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OK HB1098

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2013

Primary Sponsor

Jerry Shoemake

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

HB 1098 Summary

  • Amends 47 O.S. 2011, Section 11-1116 to allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to operate on county roads in unincorporated areas if the board of county commissioners approves and the ATV is used solely as an instrument of husbandry.

  • Permits ATVs to operate on municipal streets and highways if the municipal governing body has adopted an ordinance governing ATV operation.

  • Maintains existing ATV restrictions for unpaved Forest Service roads, direct highway crossings while on trails with valid driver license during daylight hours, and railroad crossing (limited to 300 feet on public roads).

  • Requires county commissioners to erect appropriate signage if they approve ATV operation on county roadways, similar to existing requirements for golf carts.

  • Becomes effective November 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Motor vehicles; allowing all-terrain vehicles operation on county roads under certain circumstances; effective date.

Motor Vehicles and Transportation

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/13/2013

5/13/2013

Committee Referrals

Public Safety3/13/2013
Transportation2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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