OK SB183

Increases disqualification periods for violating out-of-service orders: first conviction from 90 days to 180 days; second conviction within 10 years from 1 year to 2 years (with longer periods for hazardous materials and passenger vehicles)

Permits commercial motor vehicle operators to use cellular phones and electronic communication devices when necessary to communicate with law enforcement or emergency services

Clarifies that "operate" for cellular phone restrictions does not include when a driver has moved the vehicle to the side of or off a street/highway and halted in a location where it can safely remain stationary

Exempts railroads and railroad operating employees regulated by the Federal Railroad Administration from the cellular phone use restrictions

Effective date: November 1, 2015