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OK HB1957
Bill
Status
3/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clay Staires
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AI Summary
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Street-legal low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts must be registered as motor vehicles to operate on Oklahoma streets and highways
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Operators must be at least 16 years old with a valid Oklahoma driver license, but no motorcycle "M" endorsement is required
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Low-speed electric vehicles and golf carts cannot operate on roads with posted speed limits greater than 35 mph, though they may cross such roads
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Golf carts must have a vehicle identification number and comply with federal NHTSA standards (49 C.F.R. Section 571.500), but are exempt from the 17-digit VIN requirement
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Service Oklahoma is authorized to inspect, register, and license converted golf carts and to promulgate rules for implementation; effective date is November 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; requiring certain vehicles be registered as a motor vehicle; national standards; authorizing Service Oklahoma to register and license certain vehicles; effective date.
Last Action
Placed on General Order
4/16/2025