The following words and phrases when used in this title shall, for the purpose of this title, have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this chapter, except when the context otherwise requires or other definitions are provided. Section captions are a part of this chapter. Added by Laws 1961, p. 315, § 1-101, eff. […]
Ancient vehicle. A motor vehicle owned by a resident of this state, which is thirty (30) years of age or older, based upon the date of manufacture thereof, and which travels on highways of this state primarily incidental to historical or exhibition purposes only. Added by Laws 1985, c. 305, § 12, emerg. eff. July […]
Any U.S. or state-numbered route, controlled-access highway, or other major radial or circumferential street or highway designated by local authorities within their respective jurisdictions as part of a major arterial system of streets or highways. Laws 1961, p. 315, § 1-102.
A. When equipped as prescribed in subsection B of this section: 1. Vehicles of fire departments; 2. Ambulances or vehicles specified pursuant to subsection B of Section 1-2512 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes of licensed ambulance service providers; 3. State vehicles of law enforcement agencies; 4. County vehicles of sheriffs and full-time commissioned […]
Automobile. Every motor vehicle of the type constructed and used for the transportation of persons for purposes other than for hire or compensation. This shall include all vehicles of the station wagon type whether the same are called station wagons, or ranch wagons, van wagons, except those used for commercial purposes, suburbans, town and country, […]
A. An autocycle is any motor vehicle having: 1. A seat or saddle for the use of each rider; 2. Three wheels in contact with the ground, but excluding a tractor; 3. A combustion engine with a piston or rotor displacement of one hundred fifty cubic centimeters (150 cu cm) or greater; 4. For each […]
A. A bicycle is a device upon which any person or persons may ride, propelled solely by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having two or more wheels, excluding mopeds. B. An electric-assisted bicycle is any bicycle with: 1. Two or three wheels; and 2. Fully operative pedals for human propulsion and […]
“Bus” shall mean every motor vehicle designed for carrying more than eight passengers and used for the transportation of persons; and every motor vehicle designed and used for the transportation of persons for compensation. As used in this section, “Bus” shall not include a vehicle authorized for use pursuant to the Oklahoma Transportation Network Company […]
Church bus. A “church bus” is any bus operated by a nonprofit religious organization which transports persons including school-age children to and from religious activities. Added by Laws 2003, c. 411, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2003.
The territory contiguous to and including a highway when within any six hundred (600) feet along such highway there are buildings in use for business or industrial purposes, including but not limited to hotels, banks, or office buildings, railroad stations and public buildings which occupy at least three hundred (300) feet of frontage on one […]
The annulment or termination by formal action of Service Oklahoma of a person’s driver license because of some error or defect in the license or because the licensee is no longer entitled to such license, but the cancellation of a license is without prejudice and application for a new license may be made at any […]
Class A Commercial Motor Vehicle. Any combination of vehicles, except a Class D motor vehicle, with a gross combined weight rating of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds provided the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds. Added by laws 1990, c. […]
Class B Commercial Motor Vehicle. Any single vehicle, except a Class D motor vehicle, with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of ten thousand (10,000) pounds gross vehicle weight rating. This class shall apply to a bus with […]
Class C Commercial Motor Vehicle. Any single vehicle or combination of vehicles, other than a Class A or Class B vehicle as defined in this title, which is: 1. Required to be placarded for hazardous materials under 49 C.F.R., Part 172, subpart F; or 2. Designed by the manufacturer to transport sixteen or more persons, […]
CLASS D MOTOR VEHICLE A. A Class D motor vehicle is any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles which: 1. Regardless of weight: a.is marked and used as an authorized emergency vehicle, as defined in Section 1-103 of this title, or b.is designed and used solely as a recreational vehicle; 2. Is a single or […]
Commercial Operator or Driver. Every person who operates, drives or is in actual physical control of a Class A, B or C commercial motor vehicle, as defined in Sections 1-107.1, 1-107.2 and 1-107.3 of this title. Added by Laws 1961, p. 316, § 1-108, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 123, § […]
“Tillerman” shall mean every person who is physically located on a Class A, B or C commercial motor vehicle in which they are steering or assisting in steering by remote control or other means, any axle, including a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle, and shall possess the appropriate class of license for the […]
“Steerman” shall mean every person who is not physically located on a Class A, B or C commercial motor vehicle in which they are steering or assisting in steering by remote control or other means, any axle, including a vehicle being towed by a motor vehicle, and shall be exempt from the requirement to possess […]
The Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety of the State of Oklahoma. Laws 1961, p. 316, § 1-109.
Every highway, street or roadway in respect to which owners or occupants of abutting lands and other persons have no legal right of access to or from the same except at such points only and in such manner as may be determined by the public authority having jurisdiction over such highway, street or roadway. Laws […]
