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2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-207. Authority of department to deny application for or cancel license for certain ailments; appeal.

Whenever Service Oklahoma is furnished with information or, from the records on file in Service Oklahoma, it is established that the holder of a driver license is afflicted with a physical disease with a history of seizures, or mental disease, or momentary lapses of consciousness or any other ailment which may result in temporary loss of control or partial control of a motor vehicle, Service Oklahoma may, in its discretion, execute an order of cancellation of any driver license issued to such individual, or, should such information be available at the time of application for a driver license, Service Oklahoma may execute an order denying the issuance of said license to any such individual and shall cause any such license that may have been issued to be picked up or to be delivered to Service Oklahoma as specified for other such orders. Every physician or surgeon, including doctors of medicine and osteopathy, examining, attending or treating an individual for any illness or injury that would impair the ability of the individual in any manner as to affect the performance of the person to operate a motor vehicle, may make a written report of the diagnosis to Service Oklahoma. Service Oklahoma may, in its discretion, suspend or cancel the license of such person for such period of time as in its judgment is justified.
In addition thereto, any person or physician or any medical personnel participating in good faith and without negligence or malicious intent in making of a report pursuant to this act shall have the immunity from civil liability that might otherwise be incurred or imposed. Any such participant shall have the same immunity with respect to participation in any judicial proceeding resulting from such report.
Provided further that, in any proceeding resulting from a report made pursuant to this act or in any proceeding where such a report or any contents thereof are sought to be introduced in evidence, such report or contents or any other fact or facts related thereto, or the condition of the individual who is the subject of the report shall only be admitted in evidence in actions regarding the revocation, suspension, cancellation or denial of the subject's driver's license and shall not be considered to be a public record provided that the report shall not be excluded on the ground that the matter is or may be the subject of a physician-patient privilege or similar privilege or rule against disclosure.
Any person whose license has been canceled or denied under the provisions of this section shall have the right of appeal from said order, as provided under Section 6-211 of this title.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 348, § 6-207, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1975, c. 137, § 1, emerg. eff. May 19, 1975; Laws 1990, c. 219, § 35, eff. June 1, 1990; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 70, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-208. Period of suspensions - Renewal or restoration of license.

Service Oklahoma shall not suspend a driver license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the public roads, streets, highways, turnpikes or other public place for a period of more than one (1) year, except as otherwise provided by law.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 348, § 6-208, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1982, c. 273, § 2, operative Oct. 1, 1982; Laws 1984, c. 254, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1984; Laws 1988, c. 242, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 71, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-208.1. Authority of Department to decline to process certain requests for suspension or revocation of license.

If action by the Department of Public Safety to suspend, revoke, cancel or deny the driver's license of any person is based in whole or in part upon the receipt of a record of conviction, report, affidavit or other written instrument from any court, court clerk, law enforcement officer, public agency, public officer or public employee and such documentation is not received by the Department within six (6) months from the date which in the judgment of the Department it should have been received, then the Department may decline to process such documentation and may decline to take action to suspend, revoke, cancel or deny the driver's license of such person, notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Added by Laws 1986, c. 250, § 12, operative July 1, 1987.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-209. Surrender and return of license - Seizure of license.

A. The Department upon canceling or denying the driver license of a person or upon suspending or revoking the driving privilege of a person shall require that the driver license of the person be surrendered to the Department. When the statutory requirements for reinstatement are met in accordance with Oklahoma Statutes, the person shall apply for a new driver license from the Department; provided the Department has determined that the licensee is a person not prohibited from holding a driver license under Section 6-103 of this title, and has successfully completed the customary written, physical and driving tests, if such tests are required. Identification of the person shall be verified through the driver license digital file of the Department.
B. The Department, upon entering an order canceling or denying a driver license or suspending or revoking the driving privilege of a person, shall forward a copy of the order to the licensee pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-116 of this title and request the immediate return of the driver license to the Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, or the order may be served upon the licensee by an authorized member of the Department. Failure to comply with the order of the Department shall constitute a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, the person shall be punished by a fine of not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00).
C. Any peace officer of this state may seize the license of any person who, according to Department records, is under suspension, cancellation, revocation or denial under the provisions of this title. The officer shall immediately forward the license to the Department of Public Safety, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
D. No person shall have a property interest in the physical driver license issued pursuant to the laws of this state. It shall be the duty of every person whose driving privilege has been suspended, canceled or revoked to immediately surrender his or her driver license upon the request of any peace officer or representative of the Department.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 349, § 6-209, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 279, § 14, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 1987, c. 226, § 4, operative July 1, 1987; Laws 1990, c. 219, § 36, eff. June 1, 1990; Laws 1992, c. 217, § 14, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1993, c. 238, § 5, emerg. eff. May 26, 1993; Laws 1994, c. 218, § 5, eff. April 1, 1995; Laws 2013, c. 75, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2013.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-210. No operation under foreign license during suspension or revocation in this state.

Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or privilege to operate a motor vehicle in this state has been denied, canceled, suspended or revoked as provided in this chapter shall not operate a motor vehicle in this state under a license, permit or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction or otherwise during such suspension or after such revocation until a new license is obtained when and as permitted under this chapter.
Amended by Laws 1990, c. 219, § 37, eff. Jan. 1, 1991; Laws 1991, c. 309, § 6, eff. July 1, 1991.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-212.2. Required completion of alcohol and drug assessment and evaluation.

A. Whenever the records of Service Oklahoma reflect a conviction of a person pursuant to Section 11-902 of this title or an alcohol- or drug-related revocation or suspension of the driving privileges of that person pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 or 6 of subsection A of Section 6-205 or to Section 6-205.1, 6-206, 753, 754 or 761 of this title, the person shall participate in an alcohol and drug assessment and evaluation by an assessment agency or assessment personnel certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for the purpose of evaluating the person's receptivity to treatment and prognosis. As determined by the assessment, the person shall enroll in, attend and successfully complete the appropriate alcohol and drug substance abuse course certified by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services or an alcohol or other drug treatment program or both. The alcohol and drug substance abuse course shall consist of either ten (10) hours or twenty-four (24) hours of instruction and shall conform with the provisions of Section 3-453 of Title 43A of the Oklahoma Statutes. For purposes of this subsection, the requirement for alcohol and drug substance abuse evaluation shall be considered satisfied if the person is evaluated by an assessment agency or assessment personnel certified for that purpose, all recommendations identified by the evaluation are satisfied by the person, and a report of such evaluation and completion is presented to the court prior to sentencing and to Service Oklahoma.
B. If the assessment agency or assessment personnel in subsection A of this section determine that the person would likely benefit from a United-States-Food-and-Drug-Administration-approved medication-assisted treatment that is indicated for alcohol dependence or opioid dependence, the assessment agency or assessment personnel shall refer the defendant to a licensed physician for further evaluation. Only a licensed physician may recommend that a defendant take medication-assisted treatment, and the defendant shall maintain the right to refuse the medication.
C. The requirements of subsection A of this section shall be a condition for reinstatement of driving privileges, in addition to other conditions for driving privilege reinstatement provided by law.
Added by Laws 1985, c. 204, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1985. Amended by Laws 1988, c. 242, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Laws 1990, c. 265, § 64, eff. Sept. 1, 1990; Laws 1993, c. 339, § 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1996, c. 162, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 1996; Laws 2000, c. 189, § 2, eff. July 1, 2000; Laws 2001, c. 27, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2001; Laws 2003, c. 178, § 2, eff. July 1, 2003; Laws 2019, c. 400, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 74, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022; Laws 2022, c. 376, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-212.3. Ignition interlock device - Duration - Violations.

A. 1. Whenever the installation of an ignition interlock device is allowed or required by law, the person shall pay a restricted driver license fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00). The restricted driver license and the driving record of the person shall indicate by an appropriate restriction that the person is only authorized to operate a vehicle upon which an approved and properly functioning ignition interlock device is installed.
2. The restricted driver license fee authorized by this section shall be remitted to the State Treasurer to be credited to the Department of Public Safety Restricted Revolving Fund. All monies accruing to the credit of the Department of Public Safety Restricted Revolving Fund from the restricted driver license fees shall be budgeted and expended solely for the purpose of administering the provisions of this section.
3. The installation of an ignition interlock device, as required by this section, shall not be construed to authorize the person to drive unless the person is otherwise eligible to drive.
B. Installation of an ignition interlock device shall run concurrently with a court order, if any, for installation of an ignition interlock device pursuant to the same conviction.
C. Installation of an ignition interlock device pursuant to participation in the Impaired Driver Accountability Program shall be credited towards any requirement for the installation of an ignition interlock device pursuant to any court order requiring the installation of an ignition interlock device arising out of the same incident.
D. The person shall be required to have installed an ignition interlock device approved by the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence, at his or her own expense, and comply with all provisions of law regarding ignition interlock devices.
E. The ignition interlock device manufacturer shall report violations, if any, in accordance with the rules of the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence for each ignition interlock device installed pursuant to this section and Section 6-205.1 of this title.
F. The Department shall promulgate rules necessary to implement and administer the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2005, c. 167, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2005. Amended by Laws 2005, c. 394, § 18, eff. Sept. 1, 2005; Laws 2011, c. 373, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2011; Laws 2012, c. 283, § 6, eff. July 1, 2012; Laws 2013, c. 393, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Laws 2017, c. 392, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2017; Laws 2019, c. 400, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2019; Laws 2022, c. 376, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-212.4. Revocation, suspension, cancellation or denial of driving privileges.

All revocation, suspension, cancellation and/or denial periods of time of driving privileges as provided in this chapter shall be considered served upon successful graduation from an Oklahoma Drug Court Program created and administered pursuant to the Oklahoma Drug Court Act and the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, unless evidence of drug and/or alcohol use occurring post-graduation is acquired by Service Oklahoma. This waiver of time applies only to Class D driving privileges. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this section does not require Service Oklahoma to grant driving privileges to an individual not otherwise eligible. Electronic notification of graduation from an Oklahoma Drug Court Program shall be provided to Service Oklahoma by the court clerk in the county where said program is situated. Such electronic notification shall be consistent with the provisions of Section 18-101 of this title or by any other method approved by Service Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 2012, c. 168, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2012. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 75, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-302. Making false affidavit perjury.

Any person who makes any false affidavit, or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this chapter to be sworn to or affirmed, is guilty of perjury and upon conviction shall be punishable by fine or imprisonment as other persons committing perjury are punishable.
Laws 1961, p. 351, § 6-302.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-307. Liability for knowingly permitting the operation by a person not qualified.

Any person as herein defined, who is the owner of any motor vehicle and knowingly permits such motor vehicle to be operated by any person who is not qualified to operate a motor vehicle under the provisions of this act, shall be held civilly liable as a joint tortfeasor for any unlawful act committed by such operator.
Laws 1961, p. 352, § 6-307.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-308. Penalty for misdemeanor.

A. It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any of the provisions of Section 6-101 et seq. of this title unless such violation is by Section 6-101 et seq. of this title or other law of this state declared to be a felony.
B. Unless another penalty is in Section 6-101 et seq. of this title or by laws of this state provided, every person convicted of a misdemeanor for the violation of any provision of Section 6-101 et seq. of this title shall be punished by a fine of not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
C. Service Oklahoma may, in addition to the penalty above, suspend for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days the registration certificate of a motor vehicle owned by any person who permits said vehicle to be used in violation of Section 6-304, 6-305 or 6-306 of this title. Service Oklahoma may suspend, for a period of not to exceed six (6) months, the registration certificate of any motor vehicle, when the owner permits said vehicle to be operated by an individual whose driving privilege is under denial, cancellation, suspension or revocation.
Laws 1961, p. 352, § 6-308, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 217, § 15, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 78, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-6-309. Operation of Class D motor vehicle under Class A, B or C commercial license.

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person who lawfully possesses a valid Oklahoma Class A, B or C commercial license shall be entitled to operate a Class D motor vehicle or motorcycle or motor-driven cycle in accordance with the driver license granted and the endorsements thereon until the expiration of said license, except for any period of time in which the license has been canceled, suspended or revoked.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 219, § 45, eff. Jan. 1, 1991. Amended by Laws 1992, c. 217, § 16, eff. July 1, 1992; Laws 1993, c. 97, § 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1993; Laws 1995, c. 23, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 1995; Laws 2004, c. 521, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2004.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-101. Commissioner of public safety to administer chapter.

A. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and may make rules and regulations necessary for its administration.
B. The Commissioner shall provide for hearings upon request of persons aggrieved by orders or acts of the Commissioner under the provisions of this act.
C. The Commissioner shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or deemed necessary for the purposes of this chapter.
D. The Commissioner shall provide notice of any suspension of driving privileges and any termination of a prior order of suspension of driving privileges, pursuant to this chapter, to Service Oklahoma.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 352, § 7-101, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 79, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-102. Court review.

Any order or act of the Department of Public Safety under the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to review, at the instance of any party in interest, by appeal to the district court as provided for in Section 6-211 of this title.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 353, § 7-102, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 189, § 3, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-116. Damage limitation - Compulsory Insurance Law.

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, in any civil action to recover damages arising out of an accident involving the operation of a motor vehicle or for any claim against the motor vehicle liability insurance coverage of another party, the maximum amount that a plaintiff or claimant may receive, if the plaintiff or claimant is not in compliance with the Compulsory Insurance Law, shall be limited to the amount of medical costs, property damage, and lost income and shall not include any award for pain and suffering.
B. The limitations provided for in subsection A of this section shall not apply:
1. If the plaintiff or claimant was injured by a motorist who at the time of the accident was operating or using a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in violation of any provision of law relating to the illegal operation or use of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and that motorist:
a.
was convicted of, or pled guilty or nolo contendere to, the offense, or
b.
dies as a result of the accident if it is proven by a preponderance of the evidence that the motorist was operating or using the motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in violation of any provision of law relating to the illegal operation or use of a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
2. If the plaintiff or claimant was a passenger in a motor vehicle involved in the accident, unless the plaintiff or claimant is an owner of the vehicle;
3. If the plaintiff or claimant was not in any motor vehicle involved in the accident;
4. To wrongful death claims;
5. If the motorist who caused the accident:
a.
intentionally caused the accident,
b.
left the scene of the accident, or
c.
at the time of the accident, was acting in furtherance of the commission of a felony;
6. If, at the time of the accident, the plaintiff or claimant was claimed as a dependent on the federal income tax return of one or both parents of the plaintiff or claimant and the parent or parents were not in compliance with the Compulsory Insurance Law; or
7. If, at the time of the accident, the plaintiff or claimant previously had been covered by an insurance policy meeting the requirements of the Compulsory Insurance Law that was terminated or nonrenewed for failure to pay the premium, unless at least thirty (30) days prior to the accident notice of termination was sent to the last-known mailing address of the policyholder.
C. Each person who is involved in the accident which is the basis for the action or claim by the plaintiff or claimant and who is found liable for damages to the plaintiff or claimant may assert the limitation of recovery provided for in subsection A of this section, unless the provisions of subsection B of this section apply. The motor vehicle liability insurer of the person asserting the limitation of recovery also may assert the limitation.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 366, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-201. Application of Article II.

The provisions of this chapter, requiring deposit of security, filing of proof of financial responsibility, and suspensions for failure to deposit security or file proof of financial responsibility, subject to certain exemptions, shall apply to the driver and owner of any vehicle of a type subject to registration under the motor vehicle laws of this state which is in any manner involved in an accident upon the highways and elsewhere throughout the state, which accident has resulted in bodily injury to or death of any person or damage to the property of any one person in excess of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00).
Laws 1961, p. 353, § 7-201; Laws 1965, c. 187, § 1, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 1972, c. 160, § 1; Laws 1980, c. 100, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1980; Laws 1980, c. 235, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1981.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-202. Department to determine amount of security required - Notices.

A. The Department of Public Safety, not less than twenty (20) days after receipt of a report of an accident, as described in Section 7-201 of this title, shall determine the amount of security which shall be sufficient in its judgment to satisfy any judgment or judgments for damages resulting from the accident, based on the reports or other information submitted to the Department, as may be recovered against each driver or owner. The determination shall not be made with respect to drivers or owners who are exempt under Section 7-203 of this title from the requirements as to security and suspension.
B. The Department, not less than fifty (50) days after receipt of report of an accident as described in Section 7-201 of this title and upon determining the amount of security to be required of any person involved in the accident or to be required of the owner of any vehicle involved in the accident shall give written notice pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-116 of this title to every person of the amount of security required to be deposited by him or her and that an order of suspension will be made to become effective upon the expiration of ten (10) days after the sending of the notice unless within that time security be deposited as required by the notice.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 354, § 7-202, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1986, c. 279, § 17, operative July 1, 1986; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-203. Exceptions to requirement of security.

The provisions in this chapter requiring security, proof of financial responsibility, and suspension in this article shall not apply:
1. To the driver or owner if the owner had in effect at the time of the accident a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the vehicle involved in the accident; provided, a driver shall not be exempt under this paragraph if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without the permission, express or implied, of the owner;
2. To the driver, if not the owner of the vehicle involved in the accident, if there was in effect at the time of the accident a motor vehicle liability policy with respect to the operation of vehicles not owned by the driver;
3. To a driver or owner whose liability for damages resulting from the accident is, in the judgment of the Department, covered by any other form of motor vehicle liability insurance policy;
4. To any person qualifying as a self-insurer under Section 7-503 of this title or to any person operating a vehicle for the self-insurer;
5. To the driver or the owner of a vehicle involved in an accident wherein no injury or damage was caused to the person or property of anyone other than the driver or owner, unless the vehicle is being operated without the permission of the owner, express or implied;
6. To the driver or owner of a vehicle which at the time of the accident was parked, unless the vehicle was parked at a place where parking was at the time of the accident prohibited under any applicable law or ordinance;
7. To the owner of a vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated without the permission of the owner, express or implied, or was parked by a person who had been operating the vehicle without permission of the owner, express or implied;
8. To the owner of a vehicle involved in an accident if at the time of the accident the vehicle was owned by or leased to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state or a municipality thereof, or to the driver of the vehicle if operating the vehicle with permission; or
9. To the driver or the owner of a vehicle if at the time of the accident the vehicle was being operated by or under the direction of a peace officer who, in the performance of his or her duties, shall have assumed custody of the vehicle.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 354, § 7-203. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 2, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-204. Policy requirements.

A. No motor vehicle liability policy shall be considered effective to provide any exemption under Section 7-203 of this title unless;
1. The policy is issued by an insurance company authorized to do business in this state, except as provided in subsection B of this section; and
2. The policy provides, if the accident has resulted in bodily injury or death or property injury or destruction, exclusive of interest and costs, not less than minimum liability insurance limits.
B. No motor vehicle liability policy shall be considered effective to provide any exemption under Section 7-203 of this title with respect to any vehicle which was not registered in this state at the effective date of the policy or the most recent renewal thereof, unless the insurance company issuing the policy is authorized to do business in this state or in the state of registration.
C. The Department of Public Safety may rely upon the accuracy of the information in a required report of an accident as to the existence of a motor vehicle liability policy unless and until the Department has reason to believe that the information is erroneous.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 355, § 7-204, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 235, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Laws 2004, c. 519, § 31, eff. Nov. 1, 2004; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 4, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-205. Form and amount of security.

A. The security required under this chapter shall be in the form and in the amount the Department of Public Safety requires, but in no case in excess of minimum liability insurance limits.
B. Every depositor of security shall designate in writing every person in whose name the deposit is made and may at any time change the designation, but any single deposit of security shall be applicable only on behalf of persons required to furnish security because of the same accident.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 355, § 7-205. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-206. Failure to deposit security and file proof of financial responsibility.

In the event that any person required to deposit security and file proof of financial responsibility under this article fails to deposit such security and file such proof of financial responsibility within ten (10) days after the Department of Public Safety has sent the notice as hereinbefore provided, the Department shall thereupon suspend the driving privilege of each driver in any manner involved in the accident.
The suspension shall be made in respect to each person required by the Department to deposit security who fails to deposit such security, except as otherwise provided in Section 7-207, 7-208, 7-209, or 7-210 of this title.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 355, § 7-206, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 3, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 6, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-207. Release from liability.

A. A person shall be relieved from the requirement for deposit of security for the benefit or protection of another person injured or damaged in the accident, provided he or she has given proof of financial responsibility, in the event he or she is released from liability by the other person.
B. A covenant not to sue shall relieve the parties thereto as to each other from the security requirements of this chapter.
C. In the event the Department of Public Safety has received medical evidence that the injuries or damage to any minor are in an amount not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00), the Department may accept, for the purposes of this article only, evidence of a release from liability executed by a custodial parent or a legal guardian on behalf of the minor without the approval of any court or judge.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 355, § 7-207. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187 § 4, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 7, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-209. Agreements for payment of damages.

A. Any two or more of the persons involved in or affected by an accident, as described in Section 7-201 of this title, may at any time enter into a written agreement for the payment of an agreed amount with respect to all claims of any of the persons because of bodily injury to or death or property damage arising from the accident, which agreement may provide for payment in installments, and may file a signed copy thereof with the Department of Public Safety.
B. The Department, to the extent provided by the written agreement filed with it, shall not require the deposit of security and shall terminate any prior order of suspension, provided that proof of financial responsibility has been filed; provided, if security has previously been deposited, the Department shall immediately return the security to the depositor or to the personal representative of the depositor.
C. Upon notice to the Department of a default in any payment under the agreement, the Department shall take action suspending the driving privilege of the person in default as in the same manner as for failure of the person to deposit security when required under this chapter. When reporting a default, the amount already paid and the outstanding balance shall be provided to the Department. Provided, this subsection shall not be deemed to require any party to the agreement to make notice to the Department of a default of any payment.
D. The suspension provided for in subsection C of this section shall remain in effect and the driving privilege of the person shall not be restored unless and until:
1. Security is deposited and proof of financial responsibility is filed as required under this chapter, the security to be in such amount as the Department may then determine;
2. The person in default has paid the balance of the agreed amount; or
3. One (1) year has elapsed following the effective date of the suspension and evidence satisfactory to the Department has been filed with it that during the one-year period no action at law upon the agreement has been instituted and is pending.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 356, § 7-209. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 5, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 8, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-210. Payment upon judgment.

The payment of a judgment arising out of an accident or the payment upon the judgment of an amount equal to the maximum amount which could be required for deposit under this chapter shall, for the purposes of this chapter, release the judgment debtor from the liability evidenced by the judgment, provided that the person has filed proof of financial responsibility.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 356, § 7-210. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 6, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 9, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-211. Termination of security requirement.

The Department, if satisfied as to the existence of any fact which under Sections 7-207, 7-208, 7-209 or 7-210 would entitle a person to be relieved from the security requirements of this chapter, shall not require the deposit of security by the person so relieved from such requirement and shall terminate any prior order of suspension in respect to such person, provided that he has filed proof of financial responsibility, or, if security has previously been deposited by such person, the Department shall immediately return such deposit to such person or to his personal representative.
Laws 1961, p. 356, § 7-211; Laws 1965, c. 187, § 7, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-212. Duration of suspension.

Unless a suspension is terminated under other provisions of this chapter, any order of suspension by the Department of Public Safety under this chapter shall remain in effect and no license shall be renewed for or issued to any person whose driving privilege is suspended until:
1. The person shall deposit and file or there shall be deposited and filed on behalf of the person the security and proof of financial responsibility required under this chapter, or
2. One (1) year shall have elapsed following the date of the suspension and evidence satisfactory to the Department has been filed with it that during the one-year period no action for damages arising out of the accident resulting in the suspension has been instituted, provided, the person has filed the required proof of financial responsibility.
An affidavit of the applicant that no action at law for damages arising out of the accident has been filed against him or her or, if filed, that it is not still pending shall be prima facie evidence of that fact. The Department may take whatever steps are necessary to verify the statement set forth in the affidavit.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 356, § 7-212. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 8, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 10, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-213. Application to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered vehicles and accidents in other states.

A. In case the driver or the owner of a vehicle subject to registration under the laws of this state involved in an accident within this state has no driver license in this state, then the driver shall be denied a driver license until he or she has complied with the requirements of this chapter to the same extent that would be necessary if, at the time of the accident, he or she had held a driver license in this state.
B. When a nonresident's driving privilege is suspended pursuant to Section 7-206 of this title, the Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with Service Oklahoma, shall transmit a copy of the record of the action to the official in charge of the issuance of driver licenses in the state in which the nonresident resides.
C. Upon receipt of a copy of a record from another state that the driving privilege of a resident of this state has been suspended or revoked in the other state for failure to deposit security for the payment of judgments arising out of a motor vehicle accident, or for failure to give and maintain proof of financial responsibility, under circumstances which would require Service Oklahoma to suspend the driving privilege of the person had the accident occurred in this state, Service Oklahoma shall suspend the driving privilege of the resident if he or she was the driver determined to be at fault in the accident. The suspension shall continue until the resident furnishes evidence of his or her compliance with the law of the other state relating to the deposit of such security or files proof of financial responsibility.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-213, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1965, c. 187, § 9, emerg. eff. June 8, 1965; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 11, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 80, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-214. Authority of Department to decrease amount of security.

The Department of Public Safety may reduce the amount of security ordered in any case within one (1) year after the date of the accident if in its judgment the amount ordered is excessive. In case the security originally ordered has been deposited, the excess deposit over the reduced amount ordered shall be returned forthwith to the depositor or the personal representative of the depositor.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-214. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 12, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-215. Correction of action of Department.

Whenever the Department of Public Safety has taken any action or has failed to take any action under this article by reason of having received erroneous information or no information, then, upon receiving further information within one (1) year after the date of an accident, the Department shall take appropriate action to carry out the purposes and effect of this article. Provided, this section shall not be deemed to require the Department to reevaluate the amount of any deposit required under this article.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-215. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 13, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-216. Custody of security.

The Department shall place any negotiable security, or security issued in bearer form, deposited with it under this chapter in the custody of the State Treasurer. Receipts or other documents evidencing the existence of a security shall be retained by the Department.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-216, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1998, c. 85, § 2, eff. July 1, 1998.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-217. Disposition of security.

Such security shall be applicable and available only
1. For the payment of any settlement agreement covering any claim arising out of the accident upon instruction of the person who made the deposit, or
2. For the payment of a judgment or judgments, rendered against the person required to make the deposit, for damages arising out of the accident in an action at law begun not later than one (1) year after the deposit of such security, or within one (1) year after the date of deposit of any security following failure to make payments under an agreement to pay.
Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-217.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-218. Return of deposit.

Upon the expiration of one (1) year from the date of any deposit of security, any security remaining on deposit shall be returned to the person who made such deposit or to his personal representative if an affidavit or other evidence satisfactory to the Department has been filed with it:
1. That no action for damages arising out of the accident for which deposit was made is pending against any person on whose behalf the deposit was made, and
2. That there does not exist any unpaid judgment rendered against any such person in such an action.
The foregoing provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the return of any deposit of security under any other provision of this chapter authorizing such return.
Laws 1961, p. 357, § 7-218.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-219. Matters not to be evidence in civil suits.

The report required following an accident, the action taken by the Department pursuant to this chapter, the findings, if any, of said Department upon which such action is based, and the security filed as provided in this chapter shall not be referred to in any way and shall not be any evidence of the negligence or due care of either party at the trial of any action at law to recover damages.
Laws 1961, p. 358, § 7-219.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-308. When courts to report nonpayment of judgments.

Whenever any person fails within thirty (30) days to satisfy any judgment, then upon the written request of the judgment creditor or his attorney it shall be the duty of the clerk of the court, or of the judge of a court which has no clerk, in which any such judgment is rendered within this state to forward to Service Oklahoma immediately upon such request a certified copy of such judgment.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 359, § 7-308, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2022, c. 282, § 81, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-309. Further action with respect to nonresidents.

If the defendant named in any certified copy of a judgment reported to Service Oklahoma, as prescribed in Section 7-308 of this title, is a nonresident, then Service Oklahoma shall transmit a certified copy of the judgment to the official in charge of the issuance of driver licenses of the state of which the defendant is a resident.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 359, § 7-309, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 82, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-310. Suspension for nonpayment of judgments.

Service Oklahoma, upon receipt of a certified copy of a judgment as prescribed in Section 7-308 of this title and a certificate of facts relative to such judgment, on a form provided by Service Oklahoma, shall forthwith suspend the driving privilege of any person against whom the judgment was rendered, except as hereinafter otherwise provided in this chapter.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 359, § 7-310, emerg. eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2009; Laws 2022, c. 282, § 83, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-311. Exception in relation to government vehicles.

The provisions of Section 7-310 shall not apply with respect to any such judgment arising out of an accident caused by the ownership or operation, with permission, of a vehicle owned or leased to the United States, this state or any political subdivision of this state or a municipality thereof.
Laws 1961, p. 359, § 7-311.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-312. Exception when consent granted by judgment creditor.

If the judgment creditor consents in writing, in a manner as the Department of Public Safety may prescribe, that the judgment debtor be allowed to continue his or her driving privilege, the same may be allowed by the Department, in its discretion, for at least six (6) months from the date of the consent and thereafter until the consent is revoked in writing, notwithstanding default in the payment of the judgment, or of any installments thereof, as prescribed in Section 7-317 of this title, provided the judgment debtor furnishes proof of financial responsibility.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 359, § 7-312. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 16, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-313. Exception when insurer liable.

No driving privilege of any person shall be suspended under the provisions of this chapter if the Department of Public Safety shall find that an insurer was obligated to pay the judgment, at least to the extent and for the amounts required in this chapter, upon which the suspension is based but has not paid the judgment for any reason. A finding by the Department that an insurer is obligated to pay a judgment shall not be binding upon the insurer and shall have no legal effect whatever except for the purpose of administering this section. Whenever in any judicial proceedings it shall be determined by any final judgment, decree or order that an insurer is not obligated to pay the judgment, the Department, notwithstanding any contrary finding theretofore made by it, shall forthwith suspend the driving privilege of any person against whom the judgment was rendered, as provided in Section 7-310 of this title.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 360, § 7-313. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 17, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-314. Suspension to continue until judgments paid and proof given.

The driving privilege of any person which has been suspended under the provisions of Section 7-313 of this title shall remain suspended and shall not be reinstated, nor shall any driver license be thereafter issued in the name of the person, including any person not previously licensed:
1. Unless and until every judgment is stayed or satisfied in full or to the extent hereinafter provided; and
2. Until the person gives proof of financial responsibility subject to the exemptions stated in Sections 7-312, 7-313 and 7-317 of this title.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 360, § 7-314. Amended by Laws 2009, c. 62, § 18, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-315. Discharge in bankruptcy.

A discharge in bankruptcy following the rendering of any such judgment shall relieve the judgment debtor from the security requirements which are the subject of the discharge in bankruptcy, but shall not relieve the judgment debtor from any of the other requirements of this chapter.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 360, § 7-315, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 2000, c. 189, § 4, eff. July 1, 2000.
2023 Oklahoma Statutes › Title 47. Motor Vehicles › §47-7-316. Payments sufficient to satisfy requirements.

A. Judgments herein referred to shall, for the purpose of this chapter only, be deemed satisfied:
1. When the minimum liability insurance limits are met; or
2. When any combination of amounts as prescribed by the minimum liability insurance limits and as appropriate to the consequences of the accident, has been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of that amount because of a combination of bodily injury to or death of any number of persons and because of injury to or destruction of property of others as a result of any one accident.
B. Provided, however, payments made in settlements of any claims because of bodily injury, death or property damage arising from the accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in this section.
Added by Laws 1961, p. 360, § 7-316, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1980, c. 235, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 1981; Laws 2005, c. 394, § 5, emerg. eff. June 6, 2005; Laws 2009, c. 62, § 19, eff. Nov. 1, 2009.