Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 12-602

Current through Laws 2024, c. 453.

Section 12-602 - Headlamps required - Permissible auxiliary lighting

A. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one headlamp emitting a white light which shall comply with the applicable requirements and limitations of Section 12-203 of this title and of Sections 12-602.1, 12-203.4, 12-227 and 12-228 of this title.

B. Every headlamp upon every motorcycle shall be located at a height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of Section 12-202 of this title.

C. Subject to subsections A and B of this section, a motorcycle may be equipped with, and an operator of a motorcycle may use, the following auxiliary lighting:

1. Standard bulb running lights; or

2. Light-emitting diode pods and strips.

D. Lighting under subsection C of this section shall be:

1. Nonblinking;

2. Nonflashing;

3. Nonoscillating; and

4. Directed toward the engine and the drive train of the motorcycle to prevent interference with the driver's operation of the vehicle.

E. For purposes of this section:

1. "Headlamp" shall not include passing lamp; and

2. "Passing lamp" shall mean an auxiliary front low-beam lamp which emits a white light.

Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 12-602

Amended by Laws 2017 , c. 151, s. 1, eff. 11/1/2017.

Added by Laws 2003 , SB 633, c. 411, § 69, eff. 11/1/2003; Amended by Laws 2004 , HB 2697, c. 120, § 1, emerg. eff. 4/19/2004.