6-1-5: DRIVING WITHOUT VALID LICENSE; UNAUTHORIZED DRIVERS; FAILURE TO PRODUCE LICENSE; FAILURE TO UPDATE LICENSE 1 :

   A.   Prohibitions: No person shall:

      1.   Drive a vehicle within the city without having a valid driver's license, or license endorsement, for the class of vehicle being operated, as required by the laws of the state. The violation of this subsection A1 shall be punishable by a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus costs, unless the person has previously been convicted of a violation of this subsection A1, then the violation of this subsection A1 shall be punishable by a maximum fine of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus costs.

      2.   Knowingly authorize or permit a motor vehicle owned by him, or under his control, to be driven within the city by a person who is not properly licensed or permitted to drive the vehicle, as required by the laws of the state. The violation of this subsection A2 shall be punishable by a fine of up to one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) plus costs for a first time offense, three hundred dollars ($300.00) plus costs for a second offense and five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus costs for a third and subsequent offense.

      3.   Drive a vehicle while his driver's license has been suspended or revoked. The violation of this subsection A3 shall be punishable by a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus costs, unless the person has previously been convicted of a violation of this subsection A3, then the violation of this subsection A3 shall be punishable by a maximum fine of seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) plus costs.

      4.   Drive a vehicle in any manner in violation of restrictions imposed in a restricted license or permit issued.

   B.   License To Be Carried And Displayed Upon Demand Of A Peace Officer: Every licensed driver shall have his or her license in his or her immediate possession and shall display his or her license upon the demand of a peace officer. The violation of this subsection shall be punishable by a maximum fine of one hundred dollars ($100.00). However, any person cited for this offense who can produce a valid license on or before the court date, is entitled to the dismissal of the case without payment of court costs.

   C.   Change Of Address Or Name: Whenever any licensed driver changes his or her mailing address, residential address, or name, he or she is required to update this information with the Oklahoma department of public safety within ten (10) days of the change. Any licensed driver who fails to update this information is guilty of an offense under this subsection. The violation of this subsection is punishable by a fine of fifty dollars ($50.00). Any licensed driver who provides sufficient proof to the court clerk before his or her court date is entitled to have the case dismissed upon the payment of court costs. (Ord. 2014-16, 5-6-2014)

 

Notes

1	1. State law reference - licensing of drivers, 47 OS § 6-101 et seq.