Flooded highways; modifying provisions of certain offense that results in death. Effective date.
Second Reading referred to Judiciary
Summary
The bill lets Oklahoma transportation agencies and local jurisdictions shut down highways that are flooded or under repair and require traffic‑control devices. It makes it illegal for anyone to drive through or around those closures, except for workers and emergency responders, and sets fines, jail time, and restitution. If a violation causes a death, the offender faces manslaughter charges.
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