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OK HB1113
Bill
Status
4/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
Susan Paddack
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AI Summary
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Expands 47 O.S. 2011, Section 11-314 to include Department of Transportation maintenance vehicles, Turnpike Authority maintenance vehicles, and licensed Class AA wreckers displaying flashing red or blue lights alongside existing emergency vehicle requirements.
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Requires drivers on multi-lane highways to change lanes away from stationary authorized vehicles if possible and safe; if unable to change lanes safely, drivers must reduce speed to a safe speed for existing conditions.
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Requires drivers on all other highways to proceed with due caution and reduce vehicle speed to a safe speed for existing road, weather, and traffic conditions when approaching stationary authorized vehicles.
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Clarifies that operators of stationary authorized vehicles remain liable for consequences of reckless disregard for safety of persons and property on the highway.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2015.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; relating to approaching emergency vehicles; requiring certain caution to be taken when approaching certain maintenance vehicles; effective date.
Motor Vehicles and Transportation
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/21/2015
4/21/2015