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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
1st Session of the 59th Legislature (2023)
HOUSE BILL 1076 By: Luttrell
AS INTRODUCED
An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 12-609, which relates to required
equipment for motorcycles; deleting limitation on the
height of motorcycle handlebars; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 47 O.S. 2021, Section 12 -609, is
amended to read as fol lows:
Section 12-609. A. In addition to other requiremen ts
prescribed by this chapter, by federal law or by local ordinance,
all motorcycles, except when operated on actual trail rides
conducted outside of public roads and highwa ys, shall be equipped
with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surfa ce of not
less than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of
the motorcycle and positioned so as to enable the operator to
clearly view the roadway to the r ear of the vehicle;
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2. A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to
protect the operator from foreign objects , except that in lieu of
such windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or other protective
eyewear which meets American National S tandards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to protect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at
least the maximum legal speed lim it for that motorcycle;
4. A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type
provided by the manufacturer;
5. A horn which shall comply with the requirements of Section
12-401 of this title; and
6. A muffler or other effective noise -suppressing system which
shall comply with the requirements of Section 12 -402 of this title.
B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or
ride upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a
crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established by
49 C.F.R., Section 571.218.
C. Handlebars on motorcycles shall not be higher than eye level
of the operator.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effec tive November 1, 2023.
59-1-5108 JBH 01/05/23