Public safety; making certain exception for municipal police departments; providing for application for roadway designation as a safety corridor; effective date.

Summary

HB 3555 amends the state statutes to give Department of Public Safety officers broader authority to enforce vehicle and traffic laws, including pursuit beyond Oklahoma Highway Patrol limits and traffic control at emergencies. It also establishes an application and review system for municipalities to have a roadway officially designated as a safety corridor for a set period, with renewal provisions. The changes aim to improve road safety while clarifying the roles of state and local law‑enforcement agencies.

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