A guide to legal modifications to cars in Oklahoma
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If you own a modified vehicle and either live in Oklahoma or plan to do so in the near future, you need to understand the laws you must follow to ensure that your vehicle or truck is considered road legal. throughout the state. The following information will help you modify your vehicle to be road legal.
Sounds and noise
Oklahoma has laws that limit the amount of noise that can come from the sound systems and muffler of your modified car or truck.
Sound systems
The noise from your sound system cannot disturb neighborhoods, cities, villages, or people by being unusually loud. This can result in a fine of up to $100 and jail time for up to 30 days.
Muffler
Silencers are required on all vehicles and should prevent unusual or excessive noise.
Muffler shunts, cutouts and amplifying devices are not allowed.
Silencers cannot be modified to produce a sound louder than the original factory silencer.
FunctionsA: Always check with local Oklahoma County laws to ensure you are complying with any municipal noise ordinances, which may be stricter than state laws.
Frame and suspension
In Oklahoma, there are no regulations on suspension lift height, frame height, or bumper height. However, vehicles cannot be taller than 13 feet 6 inches.
ENGINES
Oklahoma does not have engine modification or replacement regulations, and the state does not require emissions testing.
Lighting and windows
Lanterns
Headlights must emit white light.
Two spotlights are allowed, but may not be turned on within 1,000 feet of another vehicle.
Two fog lights are allowed, but they can only be used in fog, rain, dust, and similar road conditions.
The use of two additional driving lights is permitted.
Off-road lights are permitted, but may not be turned on on the roadway.
Window tinting
Non-reflective tinting is allowed on the top five inches or above the manufacturer's AS-1 line, whichever comes first on the windshield.
Front, back and rear windows must let in more than 25% of the light.
Reflective tinting cannot reflect more than 25% on the front and rear side windows.
Side mirrors are required when the rear window is tinted.
Antique/classic car modifications
Oklahoma provides classic license plates for vehicles over 25 years old. An application for a classic vehicle license plate is required. The vehicles cannot be used for everyday driving, but they can be used on the roads to participate in exhibitions, parades and educational activities.
If you want to make sure your vehicle has been properly modified to comply with Oklahoma law, AvtoTachki can provide mobile mechanics to help you install the new parts. You can also ask our mechanics what modifications are best for your vehicle using our free online Ask a Mechanic Q&A system.
