TITLE 6
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 1
TRAFFIC CONTROL; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
TRAFFIC CONTROL; ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION:
6-1-1: State Vehicle Code Adopted
6-1-2: Traffic Control
6-1-3: Authority Of Police And Fire Departments
6-1-4: Public Officers And Employees Obey Traffic Regulations
6-1-5: Licensing Requirements; Restrictions
6-1-6: Accidents
6-1-7: Unauthorized Signals
6-1-8: Official Traffic Control Devices
6-1-9: Temporary Signs
6-1-10: Handling Pushcarts, Animals Or Animal Drawn Vehicles
6-1-11: Use Of Coasters, Roller Skates And Similar Devices
6-1-12: Persons Working On Streets; Exceptions
6-1-13: Maintenance And Construction Zones
6-1-14: Authorized Emergency Vehicles
6-1-15: Citations And Impoundment Of Vehicles
6-1-16: Violations; Penalties; Court Records
The provisions of the state motor vehicle code, 47 Oklahoma Statutes section 1-101 et seq., are hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference, and are enforceable by the city within the city limits as fully as if set out at length herein. One copy of the adopted statutes shall be and remain on file in the office of the city clerk for examination by the public. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 2-2; amd. 2016 Code)
A. General Control: It shall be the duty of the police department of the city to enforce all of the provisions of this title. All traffic shall be directed by officers of the police department, either in person or by means of visible, audible or mechanical signals, in accordance with the provisions of this title; provided, however, that in the event of an emergency, as herein defined, or other unusual traffic conditions, to safeguard pedestrians, officers of the police or fire departments may direct and take control of traffic when conditions may require on account of such emergency and as near as practicable follow the general provisions of this title in protecting life and property.
B. Required Obedience To Traffic Regulations: It is a misdemeanor for any person to do any act forbidden or fail to perform any act required in this title.
C. Obedience To Police And Fire Officials: No person shall wilfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or direction of the city police or firefighters. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 2-2)
The provisions of this title shall apply to the driver of any vehicle owned by or used in the service of the United States government, any state, county, city, or other governmental unit or agency, as well as to other vehicles; and it shall be unlawful for any said driver to violate any of the provisions of this title, except as otherwise permitted in this title or by state statute; provided, that this title shall not apply to the military forces of the United States and organizations of the national guard when performing any military duty. (1985 Code ch. 20 § 2-8)
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