OklahomaDrivers must stop or notify owners after certain property crashes
Starting November 1, 2026, drivers in certain property-damage crashes must stop and stay at the scene or take reasonable steps to notify the roadside property owner.
What it does
Drivers in certain crashes involving only property damage must stop at the scene or return there, then stay until they meet the required duties. A violation can bring criminal penalties and liability for three times the damage value.
When a crash damages roadside property, drivers must take reasonable steps to notify the owner or person in charge and provide identifying details. A judge may also order the driver to repay the damage.
Argument forOwners of damaged roadside property may be able to identify and contact the driver, which could help them pursue repair costs.
Argument againstA driver who misses these duties could face a misdemeanor, a fine up to $500, up to a year in jail, or both.
More detail
Drivers must stop at or return to the scene and stay until they meet the required duties. This applies to a driver involved in a crash resulting only in property damage or damage to a vehicle driven or attended by a person. The crash must result only in damage to property or to a vehicle driven or attended by a person. The driver must stop without blocking traffic more than necessary. A violation can bring a fine up to $500, up to one year in county jail, or both; a driver may also be liable for three times the damage value in a civil case. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
Drivers must take reasonable steps to find and notify the property owner or person in charge. This applies when a crash damages fixtures, fences, or other property legally on or beside a public or private road. The driver must provide their name and address and the vehicle's registration number. On request, the driver must show a driver license and proof of vehicle security, and report the crash when another law requires it. A violation is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500, up to one year in county jail, or both; a judge may order repayment for the damage. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- May 13Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/13/2026Latest
- May 6Sent to GovernorTo Governor
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- May 6Signed, returned to Senate
- May 6Enrolled, to House
- May 6Referred for enrollment
- May 6Signed, returned to Senate
- May 6Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 80 Nays: 6Major
- May 6General Order
- Apr 16CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight CommitteeMinor
- Vote recorded Judiciary And Public Safety Oversight Committee: Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 31Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal JudiciaryMinor
- Vote recorded Criminal Judiciary Committee: Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 30Referred to Criminal JudiciaryMinor
- Mar 30Second Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety OversightMinor
- Feb 19First ReadingMinor
- Feb 19Engrossed to HousePassed House
- Feb 18Referred for engrossment
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 18Measure passed: Ayes: 47 Nays: 0Passed Senate
- Feb 18General Order, Considered
- Feb 5Placed on General Order
- Feb 3Reported Do Pass Public Safety committee; CR filedMinor
- Vote recorded Public Safety. Result: pass.Upper
- Feb 3Second Reading referred to Public SafetyMinor
- Feb 2Coauthored by Representative Tedford (principal House author)
- Feb 2Authored by Senator Rader
- Feb 2First ReadingIntroduced
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