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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
April 14, 2025
ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 1021 By: Luttrell of the House
and
Frix of the Senate
An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S.
2021, Section 12-609, which relates to required
equipment for motorcycles; d eleting 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 follo ws:
Section 12-609. A. In addition to other requirements
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 highways, shall be equipped
with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not
less than three (3) inche s 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 rear 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 Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to p rotect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at
least the maximum legal speed limit 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) y ears 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 effective November 1, 2025.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON AERONAUTICS AND TRANSPORTATION
April 14, 2025 - DO PASS