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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-16-113. Procedure prescribed herein not exclusive.

The foregoing provisions of this chapter shall govern all police officers in making arrests without a warrant for violations of any provisions of Chapters 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14, but the procedure prescribed herein shall not otherwise be exclusive of any other method prescribed by law for the arrest and prosecution of a person for an offense of like grade.
Laws 1961, p. 422, § 16-113.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-16-114. Arrest of traffic violators without warrant.

A police officer may, without a warrant, arrest a person for any moving traffic violation of which the arresting officer or another police officer in communication with the arresting officer has sensory or electronic perception including perception by radio, radar and reliable speed-measuring devices.
Laws 1972, c. 92, § 1.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-17-102. Felony violations – Penalties.

A. Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of the Uniform Vehicle Code declared by the Code or by other laws of this state to constitute a felony except those offenses specified in subsection A of Section 4-102 of this title relating to unauthorized use of a vehicle and subsection A of Section 4-103 of this title, relating to receiving or disposing of a vehicle, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for not less than one (1) year nor more than five (5) years, or by a fine of not less than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) nor more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), or by both such fine and imprisonment.
B. The conviction of any person, as prescribed in this section, when the offense occurred during a period when the driving privileges of the person were under suspension, revocation, cancellation, denial, or disqualification or the person had not been granted driving privileges by Oklahoma or any other state, shall result in the doubling of the appropriate fine, as provided for in subsection A of this section, and the doubling of all court costs and all fees collected by the court on behalf of any other entity, unless waived by the court.
C. One-half (1/2) of any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of subsection B of this section, shall be deposited to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund created in Section 1-2522 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 423, § 17-102, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 133, § 484, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 1999, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 5, § 350, eff. July 1, 1999; Laws 2004, c. 387, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2007, c. 120, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2007; Laws 2018, c. 116, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
NOTE: Laws 1998, 1st Ex. Sess., c. 2, § 23 amended the effective date of Laws 1997, c. 133, § 484 from July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-40-101. Accident report forms.

The Department shall prescribe standard forms for accident reports for use by all police departments and all other appropriate agencies. The accident reports shall call for sufficiently detailed information to disclose the cause, the conditions then existing, the persons and vehicles involved and such other information as prescribed by the Commissioner.
Added by Laws 1967, c. 139, § 1. Amended by Laws 2011, c. 335, § 9.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-40-107. Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966 - Securing of benefits under.

The Governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon him by the constitution and laws of this state is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary to secure the full benefits available to this state and its political subdivisions under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966, and in so doing, to cooperate with federal and state agencies, private and public organizations, and with individuals to effectuate the purposes of this enactment, and any and all subsequent amendments thereto, and to accept and take advantage of any federal grants or funds which are, or may hereafter be made available to the state in carrying out the provisions of this act, and in law enforcement training. The Governor shall be responsible for and is hereby empowered to coordinate and administer through such appropriate agencies or officers of this state as he shall designate or appoint an individual coordinator and any clerical assistance necessary to administer the related Highway Safety Programs of this state and those of its political subdivisions, all in accordance with said act and federal rules and regulations in implementation thereof.
Laws 1967, c. 347, § 1, emerg. eff. May 18, 1967.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-40-121. Motorcycle Safety and Education Program.

A. There is hereby created in the Department of Public Safety the "Motorcycle Safety and Education Program". The Commissioner of Public Safety may hire an Administrator who shall be responsible for the administration and operation of the Program, as determined by the Commissioner.
B. 1. The Program shall include guidelines and standards for courses of instruction, as established and approved by the Commissioner and which are taught by certified instructors, as prescribed by the Commissioner. The courses shall meet or exceed nationally accepted standards for courses of instruction in motorcycle safety and education. The courses shall include instruction for novice and experienced motorcycle operators and passengers, instruction in motorist awareness and alcohol and drug awareness, and any other instruction the Commissioner deems appropriate for motorcycle safety and education.
2. The Program may include provisions for marketing and promotion, improving motorcycle license testing procedures, and such other provisions as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner.
3. The Commissioner shall evaluate the Program every two (2) years and shall periodically inspect public and private facilities and equipment and periodically evaluate procedures used in the courses of instruction. Evaluation and inspection reports shall be submitted to the Advisory Committee.
C. The cost of administering and operating the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program shall be funded by the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program Revolving Fund, as created in Section 40-123 of this title. The Commissioner shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions of Sections 40-121 through 40-123 of this title.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 342, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 472, § 1, eff. July 1, 2002.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-40-122. Advisory Committee for Motorcycle Safety and Education.

A. There is hereby created the Advisory Committee for Motorcycle Safety and Education which shall be comprised of the Administrator of the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program in the Department of Public Safety, who shall serve as chair of the Committee and shall be a nonvoting member, and seven (7) voting members, six of whom shall be appointed by the Commissioner of Public Safety and one of whom shall be appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. One member shall be a certified instructor of motorcycle safety and education; three members shall be licensed and safety course certified motorcycle operators/owners; one member shall represent private sector motorcycle rider education schools; one member shall be a representative of the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office; and the member appointed by the Insurance Commissioner shall be an employee of the Insurance Commissioner's office. Members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority, except as provided in subsection B of this section.
B. By January 1, 2011, the Commissioner of Public Safety shall appoint three of the members of the Advisory Committee for Motorcycle Safety and Education in accordance with the requirements as modified in subsection A of this section upon the effective date of this act. Once appointed all members shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
C. The Committee shall meet at the call of the Administrator or the Commissioner. A vice-chair shall be elected by the Committee from among its members. The vice-chair shall act as chair of the Committee only in the absence of the Administrator at officially called meetings of the Committee.
D. The Committee shall advise and assist the Commissioner in the development, administration and operation of the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program and the setting of goals, objectives and priorities for the Program.
E. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to authorize the creation of any additional salaried position within the Department of Public Safety.
F. Members of the Committee who are not state employees shall receive no compensation from the state for serving on the Committee. All members of the Committee shall be entitled to reimbursement for any actual and necessary traveling expenses pursuant to the State Travel Reimbursement Act.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 342, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 472, § 2, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2010, c. 70, § 1, emerg. eff. April 9, 2010.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-40-123. Motorcycle Safety and Education Program Revolving Fund.

There is hereby created in the State Treasury a revolving fund for the Department of Public Safety to be designated the "Motorcycle Safety and Education Program Revolving Fund". The fund shall be a continuing fund, not subject to fiscal year limitations, and shall consist of all fees, donations, federal funds and grants received for the purpose of motorcycle safety and education programming. All monies accruing to the credit of said fund are hereby appropriated and may be budgeted and expended by the Commissioner of Public Safety for the purpose of operating the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program. Expenditures from said fund shall be made upon warrants issued by the State Treasurer against claims filed as prescribed by law with the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services for approval and payment.
Added by Laws 1999, c. 342, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1999. Amended by Laws 2002, c. 472, § 3, eff. July 1, 2002; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 175.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-116.2a. Closing particular highways.

Whenever the occurrence of any disaster, emergency or other condition shall render the use of any state or federal highway or detour dangerous to the public, or whenever the use thereof would interfere with disaster relief or rescue work, the Director of Highways, or such other person or employee as may be designated by said Director, shall have authority to close such highway, or portion thereof, as may be necessary until said emergency condition shall no longer exist. The Commissioner of Public Safety, or any member of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, shall have like authority with respect to the closing of highways for a period of six (6) hours after the occurrence of such emergency condition, but upon exercising such authority the Commissioner of Public Safety, or highway patrolman, shall forthwith notify the Director of Highways of such action.
Laws 1953, p. 189, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-116.13. Assignment as enforcement officer - Uniforms and badges - Use without authority.

A. Each employee of the Corporation Commission assigned as an enforcement officer, as herein provided, shall at all times while on duty be required to be dressed in a distinctive uniform and display a badge of office, both of which shall be completely different and distinguishable from those of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. All such badges shall be furnished by the Corporation Commission and each badge shall display a distinctive serial number. The type and detail of the uniforms shall be designated by the Corporation Commission and the Corporation Commission shall furnish the uniforms and replace them when necessary. An expense allowance of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month for maintenance and cleaning of uniforms shall be paid to each enforcement officer of the Corporation Commission.
B. Any person who without authority wears the badge or uniform of a Corporation Commission enforcement officer, or who without authority impersonates such an officer, with intent to deceive anyone, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 321, § 13, emerg. eff. May 31, 1949. Amended by Laws 1957, p. 439, § 3, emerg. eff. June 5, 1957; Laws 1978, c. 219, § 1, emerg. eff. April 21, 1978; Laws 1993, c. 146, § 4; Laws 2004, c. 522, § 8, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-116.14. Vehicles not registered or improperly registered.

In the event any vehicle is found with no registration, not properly registered for the load carried, or improperly registered in any manner under the provisions of Section 116.2a et seq. of this title or any provisions of the motor vehicle license and registration laws of this state, Corporation Commission enforcement officers shall be authorized to seize and take such vehicle into custody until such time as such vehicle is properly registered and the license fee thereon is paid in full together with any penalty provided by law plus the cost of seizure, including the reasonable cost of taking such vehicle into custody and storing it. Any load on such vehicle shall be disposed of by the owner or operator of such vehicle. In the event such license fee and penalty together with the cost of seizure and storage is not paid, the enforcement officer shall proceed to sell such vehicle by posting not less than five notices of sale in five different public places in the county where such property is located, one of such notices to be posted at the place where the vehicle is stored; provided, a copy of such notice shall also be sent by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last-known address of the registered owner of such vehicle in question. Such vehicle shall be sold at such sale subject to the following terms and conditions:
1. In the event the sale price is equal to, or greater than, the total cost of sale, seizure and the fee and penalty, the purchaser shall be issued a certificate of purchase, license plate and registration certificate;
2. In the event the sale price is less than the total costs of sale, seizure, and the fee and penalty, such vehicle shall be sold as junk to the highest bidder, whereupon the bidder shall receive a certificate of purchase; and if such vehicle be dismantled, the record to such junked vehicle shall be canceled. If not dismantled, the same shall forthwith be registered anew; and
3. Any residual amount remaining unclaimed by the delinquent owner shall be administered in accordance with the Uniform Unclaimed Property Act (1981).
Added by Laws 1949, p. 321, § 14, emerg. eff. May 31, 1949. Amended by Laws 1991, c. 331, § 51, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Amended by Laws 2004, c. 522, § 9, eff. July 1, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-121.11. Commercial vehicles to have copy of reports as to defects.

Each driver of a commercial vehicle hauling either passengers or goods, wares and merchandise for hire, shall keep in coach for one (1) month's time a true copy of motor coach defect report made by driver, and a copy of the mechanic's report on such defect or defects for a like period of time.
Laws 1949, p. 512, § 11.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-153. Driving of unmarked automobiles prohibited - Exception.

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive any state-owned or -leased automobile at any time and for any purpose, on any street or highway within this state, unless the provisions of Section 151 of this title have been strictly complied with, provided, however, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety is hereby authorized to set aside automobiles for use by the Department so that the same may be available to the Department without identifying marks thereon. These vehicles shall not be used for traffic enforcement on a routine basis.
Added by Laws 1923-24, c. 86, p. 103, § 3, emerg. eff. March 25, 1924. Amended by Laws 1949, p. 336, § 2, emerg. eff. June 3, 1949; Laws 1993, c. 181, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 2004, c. 418, § 19, eff. July 1, 2004; Laws 2012, c. 316, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-153.1. Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services - Unmarked automobiles.

The Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is hereby authorized to set aside automobiles for the use of the Department without identifying marks. These vehicles may be used to provide client services.
Added by Laws 1995, c. 77, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-155. Misdemeanor - Violations of Act - Penalty.

Any person violating the provisions of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), nor more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or by imprisonment in the county jail for not less than thirty (30) days, nor more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
Laws 1923-24, c. 86, p. 103, § 5.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-156.1. See the following versions:

OS 47-156.1v1 (HB 2253, Laws 2023, c. 174, § 3).
OS 47-156.1v2 (HB 2869, Laws 2023, c. 272, § 2).
OS 47-156.1v3 (SB 623, Laws 2023, c. 310, § 21).
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-156.3. Purchase of motor vehicles necessary for performance of official duties permitted - Color - Marking - Size of lettering.

A. This act, Section 151 et seq. of this title, shall not apply to and shall not be so construed as prohibiting the purchase and use of trucks or pickups by state agencies when the trucks or pickups are necessary for the performance of official duties of the state agency.
B. Trucks and pickups owned and operated by the Department of Transportation shall be painted either yellow or white, and except as otherwise provided by law, shall be plainly marked with the words "State of Oklahoma" followed by the name of the department.
C. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to permit the purchase of any motor vehicle of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or less gross vehicle weight.
D. All acquisitions of any motor vehicle of ten thousand (10,000) pounds or less gross vehicle weight shall be approved by the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services as provided for in Section 78a of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
Added by Laws 1941, p. 202, § 5, emerg. eff. May 22, 1941. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 305, § 25, operative July 1, 1988; Laws 1994, c. 116, § 1, eff. July 1, 1994; Laws 2001, c. 169, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 176.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-157.2. Bids on insurance.

Each of the above named departments shall cause the advertisement for bids to be published once each week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper published in and having general circulation in Oklahoma County, prescribing the time and place at which bids will be received. Said insurance contract shall be awarded to the lowest and best bidder.
Laws 1961, p. 545, § 2.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-157.3. Actions to be brought against insurer.

Any person or persons suffering damages from the claimed negligent acts of any of such departments, their officers, servants, employees, or agents, arising from the operation of the vehicles, motorized machinery, or equipment so insured is hereby authorized to maintain an action to collect damages against the insurer. The insurer may not plead as a defense in any action involving insurance purchased by the authority of this act the governmental immunity of either the State of Oklahoma, the State Highway Department, the State Department of Agriculture, or the State Department of Public Welfare, or any other subdivision of state government.
Laws 1961, p. 545, § 3.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-157.4. Venue of actions.

Venue of all actions provided for herein shall be in the county of the residence of the plaintiff or where the cause of action arose, but summons shall be served upon the director of the department being sued and alleged to come within the purview of this act, wherever he may be found.
Laws 1961, p. 545, § 4.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-158.2. Maintenance of actions.

The operation of vehicles, motorized machinery and equipment by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the State Department of Health, the Department of Public Safety, the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, the Department of Corrections, and all other state departments and agencies not otherwise specifically authorized by law, is hereby declared to be a public governmental function. An action for damages may be brought against such departments, but the governmental immunity of such departments shall be waived only to the extent of the amount of insurance purchased. The departments shall be liable for negligence only while such insurance is in force, but in no case in an amount exceeding the limits of the coverage of any such insurance policy. No attempt shall be made in the trial of any action brought against any such departments to suggest the existence of any insurance which covers in whole or in part any judgment or award which may be rendered in favor of the plaintiff, and if the verdict rendered by the jury exceeds the limits of the applicable insurance, the court shall reduce the amount of said judgment or award to a sum equal to the applicable limits stated in the policy. The insurer may not plead as a defense in any action involving insurance purchases by the authority of this section the governmental immunity of either the State of Oklahoma, the State Department of Health, Department of Public Safety, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, or the Department of Corrections.
Added by Laws 1963, c. 293, § 2, emerg. eff. June 18, 1963. Amended by Laws 1990, c. 51, § 114, emerg. eff. April 9, 1990; Laws 2008, c. 302, § 5, emerg. eff. June 2, 2008; Laws 2012, c. 304, § 177.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-162. Powers and duties of Commission.

A. The Corporation Commission is authorized to:
1. Supervise and regulate every motor carrier of household goods;
2. Protect the shipping and general public by requiring liability insurance and cargo insurance of all motor carriers of household goods;
3. Ensure motor carriers of household goods are complying with applicable size and weight laws and safety requirements;
4. Supervise and regulate such motor carriers in all other matters affecting the relationship between such carriers and the traveling and shipping public including, but not limited to, consumer protection measures and loss and damage claim procedures; and
5. Enforce the provisions of this act.
B. The Commission is authorized to promulgate rules applicable to persons transporting household goods.
C. 1. The Commission is authorized to administer a hazardous material transportation registration and permitting program for motor carriers engaged in transporting hazardous material upon or over the public highways and within the borders of the state.
2. The Commission shall promulgate rules implementing the provisions of this subsection. Rules promulgated pursuant to this subsection shall be consistent with, and equivalent in scope, coverage, and content to requirements applicable to operators of vehicles transporting hazardous materials contained in the report submitted to the Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to 49 U.S.C. 5119(b), by the Alliance for Uniform Hazardous Material Transportation Procedures.
D. Nothing in this section shall be construed to remove or affect the jurisdiction of the Department of Environmental Quality to implement hazardous waste transportation requirements for federal hazardous waste program delegation to this state under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
E. The Commission is authorized to promulgate rules and set fees applicable to interstate motor carriers, pertaining to carrier registration, operation of equipment and filing of proper proof of liability insurance.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 352, § 2. Amended by Laws 1968, c. 190, § 2, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1984, c. 60, § 1; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2000, c. 130, § 3, emerg. eff. April 24, 2000; Laws 2005, c. 418, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 2005; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-162.1. Participation in Unified Carrier Registration System.

The Corporation Commission is authorized to promulgate rules necessary to enable this state to participate in the Unified Carrier Registration System for interstate motor carriers, brokers, forwarders and leasing companies and interstate motor carriers holding intrastate authority as set forth in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), Subtitle C-Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005.
Added by Laws 1993, c. 171, § 1, emerg. eff. May 10, 1993. Amended by Laws 2006, c. 238, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 2006; Laws 2008, c. 168, § 1, emerg. eff. May 12, 2008; Laws 2009, c. 182, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-163. Certification to transport household goods.

A. No person shall transport household goods for compensation or other consideration in intrastate commerce without a valid certificate issued by the Corporation Commission.
B. The Commission shall promulgate rules ensuring consumer protection and loss and damage claim procedures.
C. Every motor carrier, subject to this act, receiving household goods for transportation in intrastate commerce shall issue a receipt or bill of lading therefor, the form of which shall be prescribed by the Commission.
D. Record-keeping documents, as required by the Commission, shall be maintained by the motor carrier of household goods for a minimum of three (3) years. The Commission is authorized to require certain documents to be retained for a longer period of time pending a claim for any other reason the Commission deems necessary.
E. Any person, motor carrier, or shipper who shall willfully violate any provision of this act or the Commission’s rules pursuant thereto may be found in violation by the Commission. After proper notice and hearing, violators may be assessed penalties in an amount not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) for the first violation and for the second violation within a year a penalty not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).
Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 353, § 3. Amended by Laws 1968, c. 190, § 3, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-165. Application and filing fees.

A. Upon the filing of an application to operate as a motor carrier of household goods, the applicant shall pay to the Corporation Commission a filing fee as set by Commission rule.
B. Upon the filing by an interstate motor carrier of an application to register interstate authority, or supplement thereto, the applicant shall pay the Commission a filing fee as established by the Commission and in full compliance with applicable federal laws.
C. The Commission shall, upon the receipt of any such fee, deposit the same in the State Treasury to the credit of the Corporation Commission Revolving Fund.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 353, § 5. Amended by Laws 1933, c. 156, p. 355, § 2, emerg. eff. April 12, 1933; Laws 1968, c. 190, § 5, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1971, c. 114, § 1, emerg. eff. April 28, 1971; Laws 1982, c. 354, § 4, operative July 1, 1982; Laws 1982, c. 358, § 16, emerg. eff. June 2, 1982; Laws 1985, c. 205, § 1, eff. May 1, 1985; Laws 1985, c. 325, § 7, emerg. eff. July 29, 1985; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-166. Certificates or permits.

A. It is hereby declared unlawful for any person to transport household goods in intrastate commerce without a valid certificate issued by the Corporation Commission.
B. Motor carriers engaged in intercorporate hauling must obtain a certificate in the motor carrier’s name.
C. Applicants for intrastate authority to transport household goods shall file an application as required by this act and as prescribed by the Commission. A household goods certificate shall be issued to the applicant upon completion of all requirements.
D. The Commission may consider any written protests or written complaints filed prior to granting or renewing a household goods certificate. If the Commission elects not to grant or renew a household goods certificate, the application shall be set for public hearing in accordance with Commission rules.
E. Household goods certificates may not be assigned or transferred.
F. The Commission shall exercise any additional power that may from time to time be conferred upon the state by any Act of Congress.
G. The Commission shall adopt rules prescribing the manner and form in which motor carriers shall apply for a household goods certificate.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 353, § 6. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 183, § 2; Laws 1968, c. 190, § 6, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-166.5. Conflicting constitutional provisions - Amendment and alteration.

If this act or the Motor Carrier Act of 1995 or any provision hereof is, or may be deemed to be, in conflict or inconsistent with any of the provisions of Section 18 through Section 34, inclusive, of Article IX of the Constitution of the State of Oklahoma, then, to the extent of any such conflicts or inconsistencies, it is hereby expressly declared that this entire act and this section are amendments to and alterations of the sections of the Constitution, as authorized by Section 35 of Article IX of said Constitution.
Added by Laws 1980, c. 13, § 5, emerg. eff. March 20, 1980. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.1. Motor carriers - Liability for loss, damage or injury to goods or property.

Every motor carrier of household goods shall be liable for all loss, damage or injury to goods or property due to any negligence while the same is entrusted to it during operations as a household goods carrier.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 1, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 22, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.2. Claims - Procedure.

Every motor carrier of household goods, upon receipt of a claim in writing for loss of or damage to cargo during transportation, some portion of which was performed by that carrier, regardless of the form in which the claim is presented, shall:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the claim in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt thereof by the motor carrier;
2. Commence an investigation in good faith to determine whether the carrier acknowledges or denies liability for the loss or damage;
3. Either pay the claim in full, or as agreed to by mutual compromise, or deny liability for loss or damage, in writing, within ninety (90) days after receipt of the original claim by the carrier. Such action shall not be withheld or postponed pending receipt of payment or acknowledgment of liability from connecting carriers; and
4. Acknowledgment of liability shall be accompanied by payment in full for the value of property lost or damaged except where subject to limited liability or released value. When a shipper, without prior approval from the consignee, elects to release a shipment at a value less than the full value of the property shipped, in the event of loss or damage, the shipper will indemnify to the consignee the difference between the released or limited valuation paid by the carrier and the full value of the property shipped. A carrier's liability is limited to the released value or limited liability as agreed as stated in the bill of lading covering the shipment.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 2, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 23, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.3. Nonliability - Burden of proof.

Where shipments of household goods are received by the carrier from the shipper in apparent good order and with no exceptions noted on the bill of lading, and delivered by the carrier with written exceptions covering loss or damage thereto, the carrier shall have the burden of proof to establish nonliability for such loss or damage. Terms and conditions of the bill of lading contract referring to excepted causes shall remain applicable.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 3, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 24, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.4. Concealed loss or damage - Claim - Inspection - Evidence.

Where shipments of household goods are received by the carrier from the shipper in apparent good order and with no exceptions noted on the bill of lading, and delivered by the carrier in the same manner, with no exceptions noted, such concealed loss or damage claims must be submitted to the carrier by the shipper. Inspections covering loss or damage found after delivery must be requested to the delivering carrier in writing within fifteen (15) days after the delivery of the shipment involved. If more than fifteen (15) days have passed, it is incumbent upon the consignee to offer reasonable evidence to the carrier or a representative of the carrier that loss or damage was not incurred by the consignee after delivery by the carrier.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 4, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 25, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.5. Failure to process claim or express declination of claim in writing - Penalty.

If the carrier fails to process loss or damage claims as provided in Sections 169.2 through 169.4 of this title, or to express declinations of the claims in writing with proof of nonliability, the carrier may be found in contempt by the Corporation Commission after proper notice and hearing. Failure to pay any fine or otherwise resolve the complaint may result in a hearing by the Corporation Commission to determine if the operating authority of the carrier shall be revoked.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 5, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 26, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.6. Other remedies and rights of action - Attorney fees - Costs.

Nothing in Sections 169.1 through 169.5 of this title shall deprive any holder of a receipt of bill of lading any remedy or right of action under existing law. Where litigation is pursued under other existing rights, the prevailing party shall be allowed reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 24, § 6, operative Oct. 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1995, c. 143, § 27, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-169.7. Statements of liability or indemnity agreements not required - Exceptions.

A motor carrier shall not be required to sign any statement of liability or enter into any contract for the indemnification of any person for any acts or omissions not arising from damage or loss from a wrongful or negligent act or omission from the motor carrier.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to railroad intermodal or transload facilities or to contracts with railroads or ocean carriers.
Added by Laws 2004, c. 458, § 1, emerg. eff. June 4, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-170. Weight and size of vehicles - Advertising - Suspension or revocation - Personal character of certificates or permits.

A. Nothing contained in this act shall be construed to authorize the operation of any freight vehicle in excess of the gross weight, width, length or height authorized by law.
B. Any person who willfully advertises to perform transportation services for which the person does not hold a proper certificate shall be in violation of this act and subject to the penalties prescribed for contempt of the Corporation Commission.
C. Household goods certificates may be suspended or revoked for any violation of state law or Commission rule.
D. Certificates shall be considered personal to the holder thereof and shall be issued only to some definite legal entity operating motor vehicles as a motor carrier of household goods, and shall not be subject to lease, nor shall the holder thereof sublet or permit the exercise, by another, in anywise, of the rights or privileges granted thereunder.
Added by Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 359, § 11. Amended by Laws 1933, c. 156, p. 361, § 5, emerg. eff. April 12, 1933; Laws 1968, c. 190, § 10, eff. Sept. 30, 1968; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 28, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2009, c. 183, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-170.2. Report of load capacity violations to Corporation Commission - Contempt of Commission motor carrier rules, tariffs and regulations - Penalties - Complaint procedure.

A. The Department of Public Safety, monthly, shall notify the Oklahoma Corporation Commission of any ticket issued for a violation of the provisions of Section 14-119 of this title, or any provisions of Chapter 14 of this title or the terms of any special permit authorized pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14 of this title concerning overweight or overweight special permits.
B. Truck overweight violations by motor carriers or private carriers shall be considered contempt of Commission motor carrier rules, tariffs and regulations. The Commission shall establish a specific rule whereby such overweight violations by motor carriers or private carriers shall be grounds for issuance of a show-cause order for consideration of temporary or permanent cancellation of operating authority or license. In establishing the rule, consideration shall be given to the frequency of violations, pattern of violations, fleet size, type of operation, amount of overweight, and other such factors that may indicate intent. Any person, firm, or corporation that assists in the commission of such overweight violation or refuses to comply with any rule, regulation, or order of the Commission relating thereto shall be guilty of contempt of the Commission and shall be subject to a fine to be imposed by said Commission in a sum not to exceed Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) on each violation. In the specific instance of an overweight violation, the transportation of each load shall constitute a separate violation. The same fine assessed against the motor carrier or private carrier shall apply to any other person, firm, or corporation that aids or abets such violations. Provided however, no motor carrier, private carrier, shipper or person loading or causing a motor vehicle to be loaded shall be subject to a fine for contempt unless the gross weight of the motor vehicle is more than five thousand (5,000) pounds overweight.
C. The Commission, in its discretion and on its own motion, may make a contempt complaint in writing under oath setting forth the violation, enter the complaint on its docket, and proceed with the matter in accordance with the provisions of Sections 161 et seq. of this title or the Motor Carrier Act of 1995.
Added by Laws 1984, c. 49, § 3, operative July 1, 1984. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 124, § 1, eff. July 1, 1985; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 30, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-171. Appropriation - Extra help for Corporation Commission.

All monies accruing to the "Corporation Commission Revolving Fund" are hereby appropriated to the Corporation Commission.
The Corporation Commission is hereby authorized and empowered to employ such extra help as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this act for the enforcement of the law and the collection of taxes set forth herein, said employees to be paid from the appropriations made in this section. Provided, such employees shall be paid such salaries or compensation as is paid for similar service in this state in the same or other departments of the state. The Corporation Commission is hereby authorized to pay from the "Corporation Commission Revolving Fund" such extra operating expenses as may be attributable to the enforcement of this act, in the same manner and form as other expenses are paid.
Provided further, such employees shall be such extra help as may be in the judgment of the Corporation Commission necessary to aid in the enforcement of this act in addition to the positions hereinafter created; the salaries and expenses of the positions hereinafter created shall be paid out of funds appropriated by the general departmental appropriations act.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 325, § 8, emerg. eff. July 29, 1985.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-171.1. Expenditure of Corporation Commission Revolving Funds - Uses.

In addition to other uses authorized by law, funds provided to the Corporation Commission Revolving Fund pursuant to Sections 165, 177.2 and 180h of this title shall be expended as follows:
1. The Corporation Commission Transportation Division shall employ four special motor carrier enforcement officers and one supervisor-officer who shall have the primary duty of investigating and assisting in the prosecution of persons engaged in unauthorized transportation or disposal of deleterious substances as contemplated under the provisions of the Oklahoma Motor Carrier Act and any other applicable provisions of law. Such employees shall be compensated as for similar service in the same or other departments of the state and an expense allowance of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month for maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and other related expenses shall be paid to such employees. Nothing in this section regarding expense allowances shall be construed to mean that such employees shall receive any additional compensation beyond what is provided for maintenance and cleaning of uniforms and other related expenses by the Corporation Commission on the effective date of this act.
2. The Commission shall purchase a sufficient number of motor vehicles to provide each motor carrier enforcement officer employed in the Transportation Division a motor vehicle suitable to carry out the enforcement provisions of applicable law. Said vehicles shall be appropriately marked as official vehicles and radio equipped. All costs for operation, maintenance and replacement of the motor vehicles authorized in this section shall be provided for from the Corporation Commission Revolving Fund.
3. The Commission shall employ a hearing officer whose primary responsibility shall be the adjudication of enforcement proceedings and complaints brought against persons engaged in unauthorized transportation or disposal of deleterious substances or other unauthorized transportation in violation of the Oklahoma Motor Carrier Act or the rules and regulations of motor carriers as promulgated by the Corporation Commission.
Added by Laws 1982, c. 354, § 7, operative July 1, 1982. Amended by Laws 1985, c. 325, § 9, emerg. eff. July 29, 1985; Laws 1993, c. 185, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-171.2. Motor carrier enforcement officers.

Motor carrier enforcement officers as authorized in Section 171.1 of this title shall have authority and powers as provided for those motor carrier officers authorized under the provisions of Section 172 of this title.
Added by Laws 1983, c. 151, § 4, emerg. eff. May 26, 1983.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-172.1. Qualifications for enforcement officers.

A. Future applicants for the position of enforcement officer shall be high school graduates and shall have had at least three (3) years' practical experience in the transportation industry or in the field of law enforcement and be certified by the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) within twelve (12) months from the date of employment. Applicants shall have attained the age of twenty-one (21) years.
B. The applicants shall pass a written test or examination on motor carrier law and the rules of the Commission pertaining thereto, for the purpose of establishing the applicant's fitness and ability to perform the duties of an enforcement officer.
Added by Laws 1968, c. 190, § 25, eff. Sept. 30, 1968. Amended by Laws 1969, c. 90, § 1, emerg. eff. March 25, 1969; Laws 1971, c. 229, § 7, emerg. eff. June 12, 1971; Laws 1995, c. 143, § 32, eff. Nov. 1, 1995.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-173. Venue of actions against motor carriers - Issuance of summons.

Any action against a motor carrier for damages by reason of any breach of duty, whether contractual or otherwise, may be brought, in addition to the other counties in which such action may be brought, in the county where the cause of action or some part thereof arose, and summons shall be issued to any other county against any one or more of the defendants at the plaintiff's request.
Laws 1929, c. 253, p. 360, § 14.