SB 2052 — Motor vehicles; requiring persons operating a commercial motor vehicle to possess certain identification; providing for certain offense; creating certain administrative fine for certain offense. Emergency.

2025, Section 1115.1A), is amended to read as follows:

Section 1115.1A.

A.

In addition to other provisions of law for posting bail, any person, whether a resident of this state or a nonresident, who is arrested by a law enforcement officer solely for a misdemeanor violation of a state traffic law or municipal traffic ordinance, shall be released by the arresting officer upon personal recognizance if:

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SECTION 1.

NEW LAW A new section of law not to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes reads as follows:

In recognition of the tragedies that have taken place due to the actions of drivers who obtained their non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses by exploiting weaknesses in the system, and mindful of the efforts of the federal government to pass the Dahlilah Law and improve regulations around non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses, this state finds it has an obligation to protect the health and safety of its citizens from drivers of commercial motor vehicles who pose a risk to such.

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and 4.

The violation does not constitute:

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a felony, b.

negligent homicide, c.

driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while impaired or under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances, unless the person is unconscious or injured and requires immediate medical treatment as determined by a treating physician, d.

eluding or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer, e.

operating a motor vehicle without having been issued a valid driver license or while the driving privilege and driver license is under suspension, revocation, denial or cancellation, f.

an arrest based upon an outstanding warrant, or g.

a violation of Section 6-126.1 or 6-126.2 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, or h.

a traffic violation coupled with any offense stated in subparagraphs a through f g of this paragraph.

B.

If the arrested person is eligible for release on personal recognizance as provided for in subsection A of this section, then the arresting officer shall on the citation:

1.

Designate the traffic charge;

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Record information from the driver license of the arrested person on the citation form, including the name, address, date of birth, physical description, type of driver license, driver license number, issuing state, and expiration date;

3.

Record the motor vehicle make, model and tag information;

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and 6.

Record the electronic signature of the arrested person which shall serve as evidence to certify the date and time and the location that the arrested person was served with a copy of the citation and notice to appear, after which, the arresting officer shall then release the person upon personal recognizance based upon the acknowledged promise to appear.

The citation shall contain a written notice to the arrested person that release upon personal recognizance based upon an acknowledged promise to appear, as evidenced by the electronic signature of the person, for arraignment is conditional and that failure to timely appear for arraignment shall result in the suspension of the driving privilege and driver license of the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 4 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) arrested person in this state, or in the home state of the nonresident pursuant to the Nonresident Violator Compact.

C.

The court, or the court clerk as directed by the court, may continue or reschedule the date and time of arraignment at the discretion of the court or upon request of the arrested person or the attorney for that person.

If the arraignment is continued or rescheduled, the arrested person shall remain on personal recognizance and acknowledged promise to appear until such arraignment, in the same manner and with the same consequences as if the continued or rescheduled arraignment was entered on the citation by the arresting officer and electronically signed by the defendant.

An arraignment may be continued or rescheduled more than one time.

Provided, however, the court shall require an arraignment to be had within a reasonable time.

It shall remain the duty of the defendant to appear for arraignment unless the citation is satisfied as provided for in subsection D of this section.

D.

A defendant released upon personal recognizance may elect to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to the violation charged at any time before the defendant is required to appear for arraignment by indicating such plea on the copy of the citation furnished to the defendant or on a legible copy, together with the date of the plea and signature of the defendant, or such plea may be entered by the defendant using an electronic method provided by the court for such purposes, either through the website of the court or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 5 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) otherwise.

The defendant shall be responsible for assuring full payment of the fine and costs to the appropriate court clerk.

Payment of the fine and costs may be made by personal, cashier’s, traveler’s, certified or guaranteed bank check, postal or commercial money order, or other form of payment approved by the court in an amount prescribed as bail for the offense.

Provided, however, the defendant shall not use currency for payment by mail.

Payment of the fine and costs which is not accompanied by a written plea of guilty or nolo contendere shall constitute a plea of nolo contendere entered by the defendant as allowed by law, and shall function as a written, dated and signed citation form acceptable to the court.

A plea of guilty or nolo contendere as provided for in this subsection shall be accepted by the court and the amount of the fine and costs shall be:

1.

As prescribed in Section 1115.3 of this title as bail for the violation;

2.

In case of a municipal violation, as prescribed by municipal ordinance for the violation charged;

or 3.

In the absence of such law or ordinance, then as prescribed by the court.

E.

1.

If, pursuant to the provisions of subsection D of this section, the defendant does not timely elect to enter a plea of guilty or nolo contendere and fails to timely appear for arraignment, the court may issue a warrant for the arrest of the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 6 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) defendant.

The municipal or district court clerk, within one (1) calendar year from the date the citation was issued by the arresting officer, shall notify Service Oklahoma that:

a.

the defendant was issued a traffic citation and released upon personal recognizance after acknowledging a written promise to appear for arraignment as provided for in the citation, b.

the defendant has failed to appear for arraignment without good cause shown, c.

the defendant has not posted bail, paid a fine, or made any other arrangement with the court to satisfy the citation, and d.

the citation has not been satisfied as provided by law.

Additionally, the court clerk shall request Service Oklahoma to either suspend the driving privilege and driver license of the defendant to operate a motor vehicle in this state, or notify the home state of the defendant and request suspension of the driving privilege and driver license of the defendant in accordance with the provisions of the Nonresident Violator Compact.

The notice and request shall be on a form approved or furnished by Service Oklahoma.

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The court clerk shall not process the notification and request provided for in paragraph 1 of this subsection if, with respect to such charges:

a.

the defendant was arraigned, posted bail, paid a fine, was jailed, or otherwise settled the case, b.

the defendant was not released upon personal recognizance upon an acknowledged written promise to appear as provided for in this section or if released, was not permitted to remain on such personal recognizance for arraignment, c.

the violation relates to parking or standing, or d.

a period of one (1) calendar year or more has elapsed from the date the citation was issued by the arresting officer.

F.

Following receipt of the notice and request from the court clerk for driving privilege and driver license suspension as provided for in subsection E of this section, Service Oklahoma shall proceed as provided for in Section 1115.5 of this title.

G.

The municipal or district court clerk shall maintain a record of each request for driving privilege and driver license suspension submitted to Service Oklahoma pursuant to the provisions of this section.

When the court or court clerk receives appropriate bail or payment of the fine and costs, settles the citation, makes other arrangements with the defendant, or otherwise closes the case, SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 8 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) the court clerk shall furnish proof thereof to the defendant, if the defendant personally appears, or shall mail such proof by first- class mail, postage prepaid, to the defendant at the address noted on the citation or at such other address as is furnished by the defendant or by email if the defendant has furnished an email address for such purposes.

Additionally, the court or court clerk shall notify the home jurisdiction of the defendant as listed on the citation, if such jurisdiction is a member of the Nonresident Violator Compact, and shall, in all other cases, notify Service Oklahoma of the resolution of the case.

The form of proof and the procedures for notification shall be approved by Service Oklahoma.

Provided, however, failure by the court or court clerk to furnish such proof or notice in the manner provided for in this subsection shall in no event create any civil liability upon the court, the court clerk, the State of Oklahoma or any political subdivision thereof, or any state department or agency or any employee thereof but duplicate proof shall be furnished to the person entitled to such proof or notice upon request.

H.

For purposes of this section, “electronic signature” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 15-102 of Title 12A of the Oklahoma Statutes.

SECTION 2.

AMENDATORY 47 O.S.

2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 310, O.S.L.

2025 (47 O.S.

Supp.

2025, Section 6-111), is amended to read as follows:

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A.

1.

Service Oklahoma shall, upon payment of the required fee, issue to every applicant qualifying therefor a Class A, B, C, or D driver license or identification card as applied for, which license or card shall bear thereon a distinguishing alphanumeric identification assigned to the licensee or cardholder, date of issuance and date of expiration of the license or card, the full legal name, signature or computerized signature, date of birth, residence address, unless specified as an exception in 6 C.F.R., Section 37.17, sex, a computerized color image of the licensee or cardholder taken in accordance with Service Oklahoma rules, and security features as determined by Service Oklahoma.

The image shall depict a full front unobstructed view of the entire face of the licensee or cardholder;

provided, a commercial learner permit shall not bear the image of the licensee.

When any person is issued both a driver license and an identification card, Service Oklahoma shall ensure the information on both the license and the card are is the same, unless otherwise provided by law.

2.

A driver license or identification card issued by Service Oklahoma on or after March 1, 2004, shall bear thereon the county of residence of the licensee or cardholder.

3.

Service Oklahoma may cancel the distinguishing number, when that distinguishing number is another person’s Social Security number, assign a new distinguishing alphanumeric identification, and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 10 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) issue a new license or identification card without charge to the licensee or cardholder.

4.

Service Oklahoma may promulgate rules for inclusion of the height and a brief description of the licensee or cardholder on the face of the card or license identifying the licensee or cardholder as deaf or hard-of-hearing.

5.

It is unlawful for any person to apply, adhere, or otherwise attach to a driver license or identification card any decal, sticker, label, or other attachment.

Any law enforcement officer is authorized to remove and dispose of any unlawful decal, sticker, label, or other attachment from the driver license of a person.

The law enforcement officer, the employing agency of the officer, Service Oklahoma, and the State of Oklahoma shall be immune from any liability for any loss suffered by the licensee, cardholder, or the owner of the decal, sticker, label, or other attachment caused by the removal and destruction of the decal, sticker, label, or other attachment.

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B.

1.

Service Oklahoma may issue or authorize the issuance of a temporary permit or license to an applicant for a driver license permitting such applicant to operate a motor vehicle while Service SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 11 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) Oklahoma is completing its investigation and determination of all facts relative to such applicant’s privilege to receive a license, or while a permanent driver license is being produced and delivered to the applicant.

Such permit or license must be in the immediate possession of the driver while operating a motor vehicle, and it shall be invalid when the applicant’s permanent driver license has been issued and delivered or for good cause has been refused.

2.

Service Oklahoma may issue or authorize the issuance of a temporary identification card to an applicant, permitting the holder the privileges otherwise granted by identification cards, while a permanent driver license is being provided and delivered to the applicant.

Such card shall be invalid when the applicant’s permanent identification card has been issued and delivered, or for good cause has been refused.

C.

1.

Service Oklahoma may issue a restricted commercial driver license to drivers eighteen (18) years of age or older for any of the following specific farm-related service industries:

a.

farm retail outlets and suppliers, b.

agri-chemical businesses, c.

custom harvesters, and d.

livestock feeders.

The applicant shall have held a valid driver license for at least one (1) year.

Applicants with more than two (2) years of driving experience shall have a good driving record for the most SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 12 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) recent two-year period and shall meet all the requirements for a commercial driver license.

The restricted commercial driver license shall not exceed the maximum total days that federal law allows.

Applicants for the restricted commercial driver license shall be exempt from the knowledge and skills test.

Application of the restricted commercial driver license does not have to be used in consecutive days.

The use of the permit shall be declared at application.

2.

A “good driving record” as used in this subsection shall mean an applicant:

a.

has not had more than one license, b.

has not had any license suspended, revoked, or canceled, c.

has not had any conviction for any type of disqualifying offenses or serious traffic violations, or d.

has not had any conviction for a violation of state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control, other than a parking violation, arising in connection with any traffic accident and has no record of an accident in which he or she is at fault.

3.

The restricted commercial driver license shall not be valid for operators of commercial motor vehicles beyond one hundred fifty (150) miles from the place of business or the farm currently being SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 13 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) served.

Such license shall be limited to Class B or C vehicles.

Holders of such licenses who transport hazardous materials which are required to be placarded shall be limited to the following:

a.

diesel fuel in quantities of one thousand (1,000) gallons or less, b.

liquid fertilizers in vehicles with total capacities of three thousand (3,000) gallons or less, and c.

solid fertilizers that are not mixed with any organic substance.

No other placarded hazardous materials shall be transported by holders of such licenses.

D.

1.

Service Oklahoma may issue a non-domiciled commercial learner permit or a non-domiciled commercial driver license.

2.

A person applying for such permit or license must comply with all testing and licensing requirements in accordance with applicable federal regulations, state laws, and Service Oklahoma rules.

The expiration of the issued license shall be the same date as the expiration of the visa for the non-domiciled worker.

Service Oklahoma may promulgate rules for the implementation of the process to carry out the provisions of this section.

3.

A person holding a non-domiciled commercial driver license or non-domiciled commercial learner’s permit within this state shall also possess a valid work visa and provide proof of citizenship to validate his or her identity while operating a commercial motor SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 14 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) vehicle.

Proof of citizenship shall be demonstrated through presentation of a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or valid passport.

4.

A commercial motor carrier whose driver is found to be in violation of this subsection shall be subject to a fine in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) for each violation.

The proceeds of any penalties collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

5.

A driver found to be in violation of this subsection shall be prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle within this state until such a time that the driver is able to meet the identification provisions of this subsection.

Any driver found to be operating a motor vehicle within this state while under such prohibition shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deposited to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund created in Section 1-2530.9 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

6.

The commercial motor carrier shall be notified of the location of any commercial motor vehicle involved in a violation, and, upon payment of the fine in full and presentation of a driver SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 15 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) who meets all requirements to operate a commercial motor vehicle within this state, shall take possession of the vehicle.

If the commercial motor carrier is unable to either pay such fine or present such driver within twelve (12) hours after notification, the owner of any cargo being transported by the commercial motor vehicle shall be notified and allowed to arrange for the transfer of the cargo to another vehicle.

Neither the state nor the owner of such cargo shall be liable for any reasonable action to transfer such cargo.

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9.Service Oklahoma shall develop a procedure whereby a person applying for an original, renewal, or replacement Class A, B, C, or D driver license or identification card who is required to register as a convicted sex offender with the Department of Corrections pursuant to the provisions of the Sex Offenders Registration Act and who the Department of Corrections designates as an aggravated or habitual offender pursuant to subsection J O of Section 584 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be issued a license or card bearing the words “Sex Offender”.

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10.Service Oklahoma shall notify every person subject to registration under the provisions of Section 1-101 et seq.

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When an individual is no longer required to register as a convicted sex offender with the Department of Corrections pursuant to the provisions of the Sex Offenders Registration Act, the individual shall be eligible to receive a driver license or identification card which does not bear the words “Sex Offender”.

F.

Nothing in subsection E of this section shall be deemed to impose any liability upon or give rise to a cause of action against any employee, agent, or official of the Department of Corrections for failing to designate a sex offender as an aggravated or habitual SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 17 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) offender pursuant to subsection J O of Section 584 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

G.

A person subject to an order for the installation of an ignition interlock device shall be required by Service Oklahoma to submit his or her driver license for a replacement.

The replacement driver license shall bear the words “Interlock Required” and such designation shall remain on the driver license for the duration of the order requiring the ignition interlock device.

The replacement license shall be subject to the same expiration and renewal procedures provided by law.

Upon completion of the requirements for the interlock device, a person may apply for a replacement driver license.

H.

Service Oklahoma shall develop a procedure whereby a person applying for an original, renewal, or replacement Class D driver license who has been granted modified driving privileges under this title shall be issued a Class D driver license which identifies the license as a modified license.

SECTION 3.

AMENDATORY Section 3, Chapter 310, O.S.L.

2025 (47 O.S.

Supp.

2025, Section 6-126.1), is amended to read as follows:

Section 6-126.1.

A.

Any person operating any commercial motor vehicle, as defined in Section 1-107.1 et.

seq of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes this title, in this state shall possess either:

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A valid commercial driver license or commercial learner permit issued by a state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico;

or 2.

A valid non-domiciled commercial driver license or non- domiciled commercial learner permit, as defined by 49 C.F.R., Section 383.5;

or 3.

A valid commercial driver license issued by a Canadian or Mexican state, territory, district, or province of Canada or Mexico, or another nation or territory that has a reciprocal license agreement with this state, accompanied by a valid work visa.

A person holding such a driver license shall also possess a physical copy of such license and verifiable proof of citizenship of the country that issued the license.

Proof of citizenship shall be demonstrated through presentation of a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or valid passport.

B.

1.

A commercial motor carrier whose driver is found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) for each violation.

The proceeds of any penalties collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

2.

A driver found to be in violation of this section shall be prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle within this SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 19 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) state until such a time that the driver is able to meet the identification provisions of this section.

Any driver found to be operating a motor vehicle within this state while under such prohibition shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deposited to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund created in Section 1-2530.9 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

3.

The commercial motor carrier shall be notified of the location of any commercial motor vehicle involved in a violation, and, upon payment of the fine in full and presentation of a driver who meets all requirements to operate a commercial motor vehicle within this state, shall take possession of the vehicle.

If the commercial motor carrier is unable to either pay such fine or present such driver within twelve (12) hours after notification, the owner of any cargo being transported by the commercial motor vehicle shall be notified and allowed to arrange for the transfer of the cargo to another vehicle.

Neither the state nor the owner of such cargo shall be liable for any reasonable action to transfer such cargo.

Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle within this state with an otherwise valid non-domiciled commercial driver SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 20 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) license or non-domiciled commercial learner permit shall possess on the operator’s person:

a.

evidence of lawful immigration status as defined by 49 C.F.R., Section 383.5, if the non-domiciled commercial driver license or non-domiciled commercial learner permit was issued on or after March 16, 2026, or b.

an unexpired employment authorization document (EAD) issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services or an unexpired foreign passport accompanied by an approved Form I-94 documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the United States, if the non-domiciled commercial driver license or non-domiciled commercial learner permit was issued prior to March 16, 2026.

2.

Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle within this state with a commercial driver license issued by a Canadian or Mexican state, territory, district, or province, or another nation or territory that has a reciprocal license agreement with this state, shall possess on the operator’s person:

a.

a valid and current B-1 visa issued by the United States and an approved I-94 form documenting the applicant’s most recent admittance into the United States, and SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 21 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) b.

proof of citizenship through presentation of a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or valid passport.

3.

An operator of a commercial motor vehicle who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of this title.

4.

A person operating in violation of this subsection shall not be eligible for a citation and immediate release upon personal recognizance as provided by Section 1115.1A of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Pursuant to Section 955 of this title, the commercial motor vehicle is subject to being towed incident to the arrest of the operator.

5.

The employing agency of any peace officer who takes enforcement action for a violation of this subsection shall, within thirty (30) days of the enforcement action, transmit to the Department of Public Safety a complete copy of the arrest report or probable cause affidavit for that enforcement action.

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AMENDATORY Section 4, Chapter 310, O.S.L.

2025 (47 O.S.

Supp.

2025, Section 6-126.2), is amended to read as follows:

Section 6-126.2.

A.

An operator of a commercial motor vehicle within this state shall be able to demonstrate proficiency of the English language sufficient to:

1.

Converse with the general public;

2.

Understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language;

3.

Respond to official inquiries;

and 4.

Make entries on reports and records.

When enforcing the provisions of this section, peace officers may reference and apply applicable enforcement standards reflected in Policy MC-SEE-2025-0001 issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on May 20, 2025.

B.

1.

A commercial motor carrier whose driver is found to be in violation of this section shall be subject to a fine in the amount of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) for each violation.

The proceeds of any penalties collected pursuant to this paragraph shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

2.

A driver found to be in violation of this section shall be prohibited from operating a commercial motor vehicle within this state until such a time that the driver is able to meet the SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 23 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) identification provisions of this section.

Any driver found to be operating a motor vehicle within this state while under such prohibition shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deposited to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund created in Section 1-2530.9 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

3.

The commercial motor carrier shall be notified of the location of any commercial motor vehicle involved in a violation, and, upon payment of the fine in full and presentation of a driver who meets all requirements to operate a commercial motor vehicle within this state, shall take possession of the vehicle.

If the commercial motor carrier is unable to either pay such fine or present such driver within twelve (12) hours after notification, the owner of any cargo being transported by the commercial motor vehicle shall be notified and allowed to arrange for the transfer of the cargo to another vehicle.

Neither the state nor the owner of such cargo shall be liable for any reasonable action to transfer such cargo.

C.

Any operator of a commercial motor vehicle found to be in violation of this section shall, in addition to the provisions provided for in subsection B of this section, be subject to a SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 24 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) penalty of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this subsection shall be deposited to the Trauma Care Assistance Revolving Fund created in Section 1- 2530.9 of Title 63 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

An operator of a commercial motor vehicle who is found to be in violation of the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Any fine collected pursuant to the provisions of this paragraph shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of this title.

2.

A person operating in violation of this subsection shall not be eligible for a citation and immediate release upon personal recognizance as provided by Section 1115.1A of Title 22 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Pursuant to Section 955 of this title, the commercial motor vehicle is subject to being towed incident to the arrest of the operator.

3.

The employing agency of any peace officer who takes enforcement action for a violation of this subsection shall, within thirty (30) days of the enforcement action, transmit to the Department of Public Safety a complete copy of the arrest report or probable cause affidavit for that enforcement action.

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NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 6-126.3 of Title 47, unless there is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:

A.

As used in this section, “offenses” means the number of times any driver of a commercial motor carrier has been found to be operating in violation of the provisions of Sections 6-126.1 and 6- 126.2 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

B.

A commercial motor carrier whose driver is found to be operating in violation of the provisions of Sections 6-126.1 and 6- 126.2 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes shall be liable for an administrative fine, to be assessed by the Department of Public Safety, of:

1.

Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) for the first and second offenses;

2.

Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) for the third offense;

and 3.

One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) for the fourth and subsequent offenses.

All administrative fines collected pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited in the Weigh Station Improvement Revolving Fund created in Section 1167 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

C.

For the purpose of determining if an administrative fine should be assessed, a hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act by a hearing SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 26 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) officer designated by the Department.

A final order by the hearing officer may be appealed to the district court in the county in which the violation occurred pursuant to the provisions of the Administrative Procedures Act.

SECTION 6.

AMENDATORY 47 O.S.

2021, Section 955, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 228, O.S.L.

2022 (47 O.S.

Supp.

2025, Section 955), is amended to read as follows:

Section 955.

A.

Any officer of the Department of Public Safety or any other political subdivision of this state is hereby authorized to cause to be towed any vehicle found upon public roads, highways, streets, turnpikes, private parking lots accessible to the public, other public places or upon any private road, street, alley or lane which provides access to one or more single-family or multifamily dwellings when:

1.

A report has been made that the vehicle has been stolen or taken without the consent of its owner;

2.

The officer has reason to believe the vehicle has been abandoned as defined in Sections 901 and 902 of this title;

3.

The person driving or in control of the vehicle is arrested placed under custodial arrest for an alleged offense for which the officer is required by law to take the person arrested or summoned before a proper magistrate without unnecessary delay;

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At the scene of an accident, if the owner or driver is not in a position to take charge of the vehicle and direct or request its proper removal;

5.

The officer has probable cause that the person operating the vehicle has not been granted driving privileges or that the driving privileges of the person are currently suspended, revoked, canceled, denied, or disqualified;

6.

The officer has probable cause that the vehicle has been used in the commission of a felony offense and the officer has obtained a search warrant authorizing the search and seizure of the vehicle;

7.

The officer has probable cause that the vehicle is not insured as required by the Compulsory Insurance Law of this state;

or 8.

The vehicle is involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision and is needed for evidentiary purposes;

or 9.

A vehicle is left unattended upon any street, sidewalk, alley or thoroughfare and constitutes a hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of public transit along a rail fixed guideway.

An unattended vehicle shall be deemed to constitute an obstruction if any portion of the vehicle remains in that lane utilized for the rail fixed guideway as designated by traffic lane markings or if any portion of the vehicle is outside of the designated parking location and protrudes into the lane of traffic utilized for the rail fixed SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 28 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) guideway.

For purposes of this paragraph, the head of a political subdivision’s transportation division may authorize employees to cause to be towed any vehicle which constitutes a hazard or obstruction to the normal movement of public transit along a rail fixed guideway.

No vehicle shall be released after impoundment unless the owner provides to the storing facility proof of valid insurance or an affidavit of nonuse on the roadway, or in the event of a release request from an insurer or the representative of the insurer who has accepted liability for the vehicle, no such proof of insurance or affidavit of nonuse on the roadway shall be required.

B.

A licensed wrecker operator is not liable for damage to a vehicle, vessel, or cargo that obstructs the normal movement of traffic or creates a hazard to traffic and is removed in compliance with the request of a law enforcement officer, unless there is failure to exercise reasonable care in the performance of the act or for conduct that is willful or malicious.

C.

Each officer of the Department shall use the services of the licensed wrecker operator whose location is nearest to the vehicle to be towed in all instances in subsection A of this section.

The requests for services may be alternated or rotated among all licensed wrecker operators who are located within a reasonable radius of each other.

In like manner, the officer shall advise any person requesting information as to the availability of a wrecker or SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 29 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) towing service, the name of the nearest licensed wrecker operator, giving equal consideration to all licensed wrecker operators located within a reasonable radius of each other.

In cities of with a population of less than fifty thousand (50,000) population, all licensed wrecker operators located near or in the city limits of such cities shall be considered as being equal distance and shall be called on an equal basis as nearly as possible.

In counties bordering other states, if the officer deems safety and time considerations warrant, the officer may call a wrecker or towing service that is not on the rotation log.

D.

Any officer of the Department who has been requested by a person in need of wrecker or towing service to call a specific wrecker or towing service for such person, and who calls a different wrecker or towing service other than the one requested, without the consent of the person, except where hazardous conditions exist, shall be subject to progressive discipline issued by the Department except in instances where a vehicle is removed from the roadway under the authority of paragraphs 3, 4 and 6 of subsection A of this section.

E.

Operators conducting a tow under this section shall release all personal property within the vehicle to an insurer or representative of the insurer who has accepted liability for the vehicle, or to the registered owner or the owner’s personal representative as designated by the registered owner on a form SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 30 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) approved by the Department.

The registered owner or representative of the registered owner shall provide proof of identity in accordance with the Department’s rules related to establishing identity.

Upon the release of personal property to an insurer or representative of the insurer, wrecker operators shall be exempt from all liability and shall be held harmless for any losses or claims of loss.

Personal property shall include everything in a vehicle except the vehicle, the attached or installed equipment, vehicle keys or devices to start and unlock the vehicle, and the spare tire and tools to change the tire.

Interlock devices may be removed pursuant to Section 11-902a of this title.

If release of personal property occurs during normal business hours as prescribed by the Corporation Commission, it shall be at no cost to the registered owner or the owner prior to the repossession.

After-hour fees may be assessed as prescribed by this Chapter or by the Corporation Commission, when the release of property is made after the prescribed normal business hours.

F.

The operator of a wrecker or towing service may request a person offering proof of ownership of personal property and any interlock device to execute a form provided by the operator exempting the operator from liability for such release.

SECTION 7.

It being immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 31 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments) declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage and approval.

COMMITTEE REPORT BY:

COMMITTEE ON AERONAUTICS AND TRANSPORTATION March 2, 2026 - DO PASS AS AMENDED BY CS 5 7 9 SENATE FLOOR VERSION - SB2052 SFLR Page 32 (Bold face denotes Committee Amendments)