HB 1850 Summary

• Prohibits the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, counties, and cities/municipalities from erecting or approving road signs that create unsafe conditions for drivers.

• Defines "unsafe condition" to include signs that frustrate road use, create driver reluctance, pose danger, intimidate/harass drivers, or conflict with state or federal law.

• Requires that removal or denial decisions be viewpoint-neutral and based solely on the criteria listed in the bill.

• Applies to signs on state highway systems, county road systems, and city/town/municipal road systems throughout Oklahoma.

• Declares an emergency, making the law effective immediately upon passage and approval.