The following information is updated periodically. However, laws and regulations can change between updates. State statutes and local ordinances are the ultimate authorities for these issues.

Points of Interest

• A license to carry a concealed firearm issued to a nonresident by another state shall be honored.

Speed Limits

Rural Interstates: Cars 75, Trucks 75
Urban Interstates: Cars 70, Trucks 70
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars 70, Trucks 70
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/speedlimit_laws.html)

These speed limits apply unless a different limit is posted.

Speed limits are absolute--exceeding the speed limit is illegal per se (regardless of whether it was safe under the specific conditions).

Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
Pacing: Yes
Radar: Yes
Vascar: Yes
Automated Speed Enforcement: Yes
Aircraft: Yes
Laser: No

Ticket Payment Methods
Consult your ticket or clerk of court

Trial By Declaration Allowed
No

Jury Trial Allowed
Speeding: Yes
Parking: Yes
Equipment: Yes
DWI: Yes

Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes

Member of Driver License Compact
Yes

When and Where to File Accident Reports
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $300 must be reported immediately to the local authorities.

Resident Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required (although some states allow posting a cash bond or such as an alternative)
Minimum Coverage Required:
Injury to one person: $20,000
All injuries: $40,000
Property Damage: $10,000

Phone Restrictions
Novice Drivers: As of 11/10, hand-held phone use, including text-messaging, prohibited for learners permit or intermediate license holders, using primary enforcement
School Bus Drivers: As of 11/10, all cell phone use, including text-messaging, prohibited, using primary enforcement
All Drivers: No restrictions
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html)

Other Regulations

• Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle.
• The BAC level is .08%.
• Oklahoma has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 6-month driver's license suspension for the first offense.
• Unloaded firearms may be carried in the passenger compartment; magazine loaded rifles and shotguns may be trasported in an exterior locked compartment or trunk.
• Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 1.
• Tire chains are not required.
• Oklahoma has a seat belt law with primary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
• Oklahoma has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 7 years of age. Children under age 4 must use approved car safety seats.
• Oklahoma has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age.
• Registration is not required to be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

General Information
Telephone: 405/425-2424 (Department of Public Safety) or http://www.okc.gov/courts/about_ticket.html (Oklahoma City) or contact the court for your particular ticket
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: *55