Bill > HB1022

This bill modifies Oklahoma's existing law regarding traffic violations involving failure to yield right-of-way that result in serious injury or fatality. The bill changes the mandatory fee for such convictions from an amount not exceeding $1,000 to a fixed $500, which will be deposited into the Motorcycle Safety and Education Program Revolving Fund. The bill introduces a distinction between "great bodily injury" and "serious bodily injury," with different potential fee assessments for each type of harm. Additionally, the bill gives courts more discretion in penalizing such violations, allowing them to impose additional penalties such as requiring a remedial driving course, suspending the driver's license for 90 days, or mandating restitution payments. The funds collected will be used to promote public awareness about driving under the influence and to support motorcycle safety and defensive driving education for youth. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these changes to traffic violation penalties.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1022&Session=2600