Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-12-601
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Headlamps and other illuminating devices on certain
Official statutory text
motorcycles - Definition.
A. Every motorcycle of the model year 1978 or later operating
upon a highway within this state shall display at all times:
1. A lighted headlamp or headlamps; and
2. Any other illuminating devices, if manufactured to be
displayed at all times.
This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles used in official
law enforcement capacities.
B. The provisions of subsections A, C and D of Section 12-201
of this title shall apply to motorcycles; provided, however,
notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of Section 12-201 of
this title, a motorcycle may be equipped with a motorcycle headlamp
modulation system as authorized by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.108,
S7.9.4.
C. As used in Chapter 12 of this title, “motorcycle” shall
include, unless otherwise specifically indicated, motorcycles and
motor-driven cycles as those terms are defined in Chapter 1 of this
title.
A. Every motorcycle of the model year 1978 or later operating
upon a highway within this state shall display at all times:
1. A lighted headlamp or headlamps; and
2. Any other illuminating devices, if manufactured to be
displayed at all times.
This subsection shall not apply to motorcycles used in official
law enforcement capacities.
B. The provisions of subsections A, C and D of Section 12-201
of this title shall apply to motorcycles; provided, however,
notwithstanding the provisions of subsection E of Section 12-201 of
this title, a motorcycle may be equipped with a motorcycle headlamp
modulation system as authorized by 49 C.F.R., Section 571.108,
S7.9.4.
C. As used in Chapter 12 of this title, “motorcycle” shall
include, unless otherwise specifically indicated, motorcycles and
motor-driven cycles as those terms are defined in Chapter 1 of this
title.
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