5/9/08-Gov. Brad Henry has signed a bill into law exempting license wreckers in the state that are towing tractor-trailers from being ticketed for length regulations.
State regulations set the maximum length of a tow to 70 feet.
The new law, previously HB3193, also adds wreckers and tow vehicles to list of vehicles parked along roadsides that drivers are required to move further away. State law already requires drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.

3/24/08-A bill in the Senate Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee would exempt license wreckers in the state that are towing tractor-trailers from being ticketed for length regulations. The House previously approved it.
State regulations set the maximum length of a tow to 70 feet.
Sponsored by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, HB3193 also would add wreckers and tow vehicles to list of vehicles parked along roadsides that drivers are required to move further away. State law already requires drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
For bill status, call (405) 521-2711. In Oklahoma, call 1-800-522-8502.

3/10/08-The House unanimously approved a bill that would exempt license wreckers in the state that are towing tractor-trailers from being ticketed for length regulations. It now moves to the Senate.
State regulations set the maximum length of a tow to 70 feet.
Sponsored by Rep. Sally Kern, R-Oklahoma City, HB3193 also would add wreckers and tow vehicles to list of vehicles parked along roadsides that drivers are required to move further away. State law already requires drivers to move over for emergency vehicles.
The bill is awaiting assignment to committee in the Senate.
For bill status, call (405) 521-2711. In Oklahoma, call 1-800-522-8502.