Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-11-311
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Driving on divided highways
Official statutory text
Whenever any highway has been divided into two or more roadways
by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly
indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 480
traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand
roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by
official traffic control devices or peace officers. No vehicle
shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space,
barrier or section, except through a permanent opening in the
dividing space, barrier or section or at a permanent cross-over or
intersection as established unless specifically prohibited by public
authority. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any
temporary opening in a dividing space, barrier or section or at a
temporary cross-over or intersection unless specifically authorized
by a public authority or at the direction of a peace officer.
by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly
indicated dividing section so constructed as to impede vehicular
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 480
traffic, every vehicle shall be driven only upon the right-hand
roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by
official traffic control devices or peace officers. No vehicle
shall be driven over, across or within any such dividing space,
barrier or section, except through a permanent opening in the
dividing space, barrier or section or at a permanent cross-over or
intersection as established unless specifically prohibited by public
authority. No vehicle shall be driven over, across or within any
temporary opening in a dividing space, barrier or section or at a
temporary cross-over or intersection unless specifically authorized
by a public authority or at the direction of a peace officer.
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