Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-5-235

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 260:135-5-235 - Specification for vehicles other than motorcycles

Specification for vehicles other than motorcycles for use in public schools is set forth in the Oklahoma State Board of Education rules. For non-public/commercial schools:

(1) The vehicle must be equipped with dual controls, side view mirrors (right and left), and front and rear seat belts.

(2) The vehicle shall be clearly identified "STUDENT DRIVER" at the front and back of the vehicle, with letters at least two inches (2") high, in a clearly visible place and legible from a distant of at least one hundred (100) feet.

(3) All vehicles which are used for the purpose of demonstration or practice of driving lessons shall be equipped with:

(A) dual controls on foot brakes, clutch on vehicles with manual transmissions, and otherwise be equipped in accordance with Title 47, Chapter 12 of the Oklahoma Statutes;

(B) extra inside rear view mirror on the instructor's side on Class D vehicles; provided the mirror used shall not be the vanity or visor mirror;

(C) applicable mechanical devices when used in the training of physically handicapped students.

(4) No more than three (3) students may be in a Class D vehicle during behind-the-wheel instruction.

(5) When adding or dropping vehicles used for instruction, the school shall be responsible for notifying Service Oklahoma in writing within one (1) week of the change. If adding a vehicle, Service Oklahoma will schedule an appointment with the school for inspection of the new vehicle. Use of this vehicle shall be prohibited until inspection is complete and the vehicle is approved by Service Oklahoma.

Okla. Admin. Code § 260:135-5-235

Transferred from 595:40-1-11 by HB 3419 (2022), eff. 5/19/2022

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 40, Issue 24, September 1, 2023, eff. 9/11/2023