Senate Bill 1459 Summary

• Increases the maximum speed limit on Oklahoma's turnpike system from 75 mph to 80 mph.

• Renumbers existing speed limit categories for other highway types, with no changes to their limits (70 mph for four-lane divided highways and super two-lane highways; 65 mph for other locations).

• Removes the previous provision that allowed turnpikes to be designated at 75 mph, consolidating all turnpike speeds under a single 80 mph limit.

• Becomes effective July 1, 2014, with an emergency clause declaring immediate necessity for public safety.