Speed limits, laws and fines in Oklahoma
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The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties associated with traffic violations in Oklahoma.
Speed limits in Oklahoma
75 mph: highways and rural highways
70 mph: other highways
65 mph: most rural highways
55 mph: county roads
45 mph: Capitol State Park area.
35 mph: state parks and reserves
25 mph: school zones (the state may set higher speed limits in certain school zones)
Code of Oklahoma at reasonable and reasonable speed
The law of maximum speed:
According to section 11-801(A) of the OK Vehicle Code, "a person shall drive a vehicle at a careful and prudent speed not exceeding a reasonable and appropriate speed, with due regard to traffic, surface and carriageway width." highways (highways) and any other conditions that existed at that time.
Minimum speed law:
Sections 11-804(a) and 11-301(B) state:
"No one should drive a car at such a low speed that it interferes with the normal and reasonable movement of traffic."
"A person traveling at a slower speed than normal should drive in the right lane available for traffic, or as close as possible to the right curb or edge of the carriageway."
The minimum posted speed on highways and motorways is typically 25 mph below the maximum posted speed (ie 50 mph in the 75 mph zone).
Due to differences in speedometer calibration, tire size, and inaccuracies in speed detection technology, it is rare for an officer to stop a driver for speeding less than five miles. However, technically, any excess can be considered a speed violation, so it is recommended not to go beyond the established limits.
Although it can be difficult to challenge a speeding ticket in Oklahoma due to the absolute speed limit law, a driver can go to court and plead not guilty based on one of the following:
The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.
The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.
The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a driver speeding and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, he may have made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.
Speeding ticket in Oklahoma
First-time offenders may:
Be fined up to $500
Be sentenced to up to 10 days in prison
Suspend license for up to one year
Fine for reckless driving in Oklahoma
Oklahoma does not have a posted speed limit that considers speeding to be reckless driving. This definition depends on the circumstances surrounding the infringement.
First-time offenders may:
Fine from 250 to 500 dollars
To be sentenced to imprisonment for a term of five to 90 days.
Suspend license for up to one year
Violators may be required to attend driver training courses or safe driving courses.
