Oklahoma Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

A comprehensive legal reference for driving & vehicles in the state of Oklahoma. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 8 different categories.

Oklahoma law does not prohibit driving barefoot. There are no statutes or regulations requiring drivers to wear shoes, and the Department of Public Safety does not enforce footwear rules.

State Law

None

Practical Considerations

None

Penalties

N/A

Oklahoma Statutes Title 47 § 11-1103 prohibits lane splitting by motorcycles. Motorcycles must remain within a single lane and are not allowed to pass between lanes of traffic.

Lane Splitting Rules

No specific rules related to lane splitting.

Lane Filtering Rules

No specific rules related to lane splitting.

Penalties

Violations may result in fines and points on the operator's license.

License Requirements

None

License plate covers are restricted in Oklahoma. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on enforcing the ban on all license plate covers, especially with the new plate pay system for tolls.

Usage Rules

Clear covers may be legal; tinted/smoked covers illegal

Purchase & Sale

Legal to sell clear covers

Penalties

Traffic citation and fines for obscured plates.

Age Restriction

N/A

Radar detectors are legal for use and possession in private vehicles in Oklahoma. No state laws prohibit their use or sale.

Passenger Vehicle Use

Legal to possess and use in private vehicles.

Commercial Vehicle Rules

Legal to sell and purchase.

Penalties

N/A

Age Restriction

None

Both radar jammers (federally illegal) and laser jammers are illegal in Oklahoma. There have been no recent legislative changes in Oklahoma regarding this law.

State Law

Illegal — both radar and laser jammers

Federal Law

Illegal to sell or possess

Penalties

Federal fines for radar jammers; state penalties for laser jammers including fines and equipment confiscation.

Age Restriction

N/A

Right turn on red is legal in Oklahoma after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Oklahoma law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

General Rule

Legal after complete stop

Exceptions & Restrictions

N/A

Penalties

Traffic violation if sign prohibits it at specific intersection.

Driver Requirements

N/A

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Oklahoma. The use of studded tires is restricted to specific winter months in Oklahoma.

Usage Rules

Legal during winter season only

Seasonal Restrictions

Legal

Penalties

Fines for use outside the permitted season.

Age Restriction

N/A

Window Tinting

RESTRICTED

Oklahoma Statutes Title 47 §11-1113 restrict window tinting to 50% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back windows. Reflective or mirrored tinting is prohibited. Medical exemptions are allowed with documentation.

Tint Limits (VLT %)

Possession of vehicles with illegal tint is allowed but subject to citation if operated.

Medical Exemptions

Sale of non-compliant tint films is prohibited.

Penalties

Fines up to $100 and mandatory removal of illegal tint.

Age Restriction

None