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OK HB1113

Bill

Status

Passed

4/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Susan Paddack

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Clarifies that operators of stationary authorized vehicles remain liable for consequences of reckless disregard for safety of persons and property on the highway.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/5/2015
Public Safety2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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