Oklahoma Motor Vehicle Statute §47-11-504 requires drivers to travel not greater than or less than a safe speed. The safe speed won’t always be the posted speed limit. Drivers should consider traffic levels, road surfaces, and weather conditions when determining how fast to go.
How Should I Determine How Fast to Drive on Oklahoma Roads?
The posted speed limit is in place for times when there are no other factors to consider. The speed limit should be observed, but other factors can make going the speed limit a traffic offense.
Oklahoma state law asks drivers to consider many factors when deciding how much to press that gas pedal. The law is also concerned with drivers who travel too slow for conditions, creating another form of reckless driving.
“A. Any person driving a vehicle on a highway shall drive the same at a careful and prudent speed not greater than nor less than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the traffic, surface and width of the highway and any other conditions then existing. No person shall drive any vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than will permit the driver to bring it to a stop within the assured clear distance ahead.”
47 OK Stat § 11-801 B establishes a maximum speed limit of 55 mph for a school bus on an Oklahoma Highway.
47 OK Stat § 11-801 B-2 establishes a maximum speed limit of 25 mph in a school zone outside a municipality.
47 OK Stat § 11-801 B-5 establishes a maximum speed limit of 35 mph in a state park or wildlife refuge.
Cities like Oklahoma City and Tulsa can have their own rules of the road and different punishments than the state.
Speeding Penalties in Oklahoma
Violators going faster than what is safe for conditions or traveling over the posted speed limit can be hit with fines, points on their license, and jail time.
According to 47 OK Stat § 11-801 G drivers who exceed the speed limit by one to ten miles per hour would pay a $10 fine. But keep in mind, this does not account for the court fees that go along with the conviction and fine. The actual payout will likely be over 100 dollars or more. Going over the speed limit anywhere from 11 to 15 mph would result in a $20 fine (in addition to court costs).
Those found guilty of excessive speed could also face up to ten days in prison for a first offense. 6 months jail time could be assigned to anyone with 3 offenses or more within a year. When an accident leads to an injury or a fatality. These fines and prison times will be much higher.
Visit our informational page for more on the penalties for speeding in Oklahoma.
Contact An Oklahoma Car Accident Lawyer If You Are Struck By a Speeding Driver
If a reckless motorist strikes you and you are seriously injured, you should speak to a skilled Oklahoma car accident lawyer at Ylla|Gosney. We help victims and their families in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and across the state.
Contact us to schedule a free, no-obligation case consultation. It’s the best way to find out what your case may be worth before you speak to an insurance representative who may tell you your pain and damages aren’t worth anything. If you require an accident attorney to get the most out of your claim, you won’t need any money to hire us. We don’t get paid unless your case is won. Then our attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement check an auto insurer must provide to you and your family.
