OK
Oklahoma Senate Bill SB445

Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma Senate Bill SB445

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Motor vehicles; directing law enforcement officers to have certain vehicles inspected; requiring certain repair; providing for penalties; authorizing certain rule promulgation. Effective date.

Impact

The proposed legislation will directly impact the state's vehicle safety laws, placing enforcement responsibilities on various law enforcement personnel, including the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and local police. It introduces a formal process for vehicle repairs and inspections, aimed at reducing the number of unsafe vehicles on the road. Additionally, the Commissioner of Public Safety is granted authority to establish rules related to the repairs and standards for vehicles, which may lead to uniformity across the state in terms of vehicle safety requirements.

Summary

Senate Bill 445 aims to enhance vehicle safety on Oklahoma roads by establishing a system for inspecting vehicles deemed unsafe by law enforcement officers. The bill mandates that officers, upon observation of any unsafe condition or missing equipment on a vehicle, can require the driver to submit the vehicle for an inspection. If the vehicle is found to be unsafe, the driver receives written notice and must fix the vehicle within thirty days, obtaining a certification of inspection from the Department of Public Safety (DPS) to confirm compliance.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB 445 may arise regarding the enforcement of penalties. The bill stipulates fines for drivers who fail to provide the required certification of inspection: a first offense incurs a fine of up to one hundred dollars, while repeat offenses may result in significantly higher fines. Critics may argue that such penalties could disproportionately affect low-income drivers or lead to unjust fines for minor infractions. Moreover, discussions may surface around the effectiveness of these inspections in genuinely improving vehicle safety on Oklahoma roads.

Companion Bills

OK SB445

Carry Over Motor vehicles; directing law enforcement officers to have certain vehicles inspected; requiring certain repair; providing for penalties; authorizing certain rule promulgation. Effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK SB445

Motor vehicles; directing law enforcement officers to have certain vehicles inspected; requiring certain repair; providing for penalties; authorizing certain rule promulgation. Effective date.

OK HB2164

Motor vehicles; requiring the collection of certain fee for certain towed vehicles; providing for the collection and remittance of certain fee; effective date.

OK HB1482

Motor vehicles; requiring towing of certain vehicles as one unit; requiring retention of certain vehicles until reimbursement is made; effective date.

OK SB530

State-owned fencing; requiring certain telephone hotline maintenance; providing certain telephone hotline and fence repair procedures; requiring certain notification; authorizing certain rule promulgation. Effective date.

OK SB576

Motor vehicles; exempting approved foreign export vehicles from excise tax when titled; providing fee for certain title; providing inspection exception. Effective date. Emergency.

OK SB1064

Vehicle inspections; modifying certain prohibition; removing certain inspection requirement; requiring certain inspection guideline. Effective date.

OK HB2011

Motor vehicles; providing for biennial registration for certain vehicles; effective date.

OK HB2291

Motor vehicles; requiring permit for the movement of certain farm equipment on certain roads and highways; effective date.

OK SB655

Motor vehicles; authorizing certain charge only under certain circumstances. Effective date.

OK HB2348

Motor vehicles; limiting types of roads for certain enforcement; modifying the radius around a weigh station for certain vehicle enforcement; effective date.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.