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Motorcycle Helmet Use Law
Statewide, 4% of alcohol-related crash fatalities are
motorcyclists; 95% of these motorcyclists were
unhelmeted. A motorcycle helmet law that covers all
riders in Oklahoma could save lives and prevent
devastating and debilitating head injuries. Wearing a
motorcycle helmet reduces a rider's risk of death by 29%
and nonfatal injury risk by 15%.
Intensive Sobriety Checkpoint Program:
Intensive
enforcement of Oklahoma State BAC limits with highly
visible sobriety checkpoints would reduce alcohol-related
fatalities by at least 15% and save approximately $52,300
per checkpoint. Including police resources, costs of
travel delay and the value of mobility losses by impaired
drivers apprehended and sanctioned.
Child safety laws:
1)Children under 6 years of age or weighing 60
lbs. or less must be in a child restraint. (Children
weighing more than 40 pounds may use a lap-only safety
belt if rear seating positions do not have a lap/shoulder
belt system.)
2)Children ages 6 through 12 must be protected by
either a child restraint or a seatbelt.
3)There are exceptions for non-resident drivers,
vehicles not required to be equipped with seat belts,
emergency vehicles, vehicles where all available seat
belts are in use and children who are unable to use the
devices for medical reasons.
4)The fine is $10. Court costs can be up to $15.
No points can be assessed and it does not appear on the
driving record.
Seatbelt laws:
1)Primary Enforcement
2)All front seat passengers must wear safety
belts.
3)There is an exception for individuals with a
written statement from a physician and for postal
workers.
4)Violation is punishable by fine and court costs
not to exceed $20. No points can be assessed and it does
not appear on the driving record.
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