Oklahoma Facts
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Points of Interest
A license to carry a concealed firearm issued to a nonresident by another state shall be honored.
Speed Limits
Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute
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| Urban | Local ordinance |
| Rural | 55 mph |
| State highways | 65 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 70 mph |
| Interstates | *70 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | Yes |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | Yes |
| Laser | No |
Tickets
Tickets can be paid by mail or in person.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
No
Jury Trial Allowed
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| 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
Compulsory insurance law and financial responsibility law.
Security-type law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $300.
Minimum limits: $10,000/$20,000/$10,000.
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
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 55