Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-12-602
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Headlamps required - Permissible auxiliary lighting
Official statutory text
A. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one
headlamp emitting a white light which shall comply with the
applicable requirements and limitations of Section 12-203 of this
title and of Sections 12-602.1, 12-203.4, 12-227 and 12-228 of this
title.
B. Every headlamp upon every motorcycle shall be located at a
height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-
two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of
Section 12-202 of this title.
C. Subject to subsections A and B of this section, a motorcycle
may be equipped with, and an operator of a motorcycle may use, the
following auxiliary lighting:
1. Standard bulb running lights; or
2. Light-emitting diode pods and strips.
D. Lighting under subsection C of this section shall be:
1. Nonblinking;
2. Nonflashing;
3. Nonoscillating; and
4. Directed toward the engine and the drive train of the
motorcycle to prevent interference with the driver's operation of
the vehicle.
E. For purposes of this section:
1. "Headlamp" shall not include passing lamp; and
2. "Passing lamp" shall mean an auxiliary front low-beam lamp
which emits a white light.
headlamp emitting a white light which shall comply with the
applicable requirements and limitations of Section 12-203 of this
title and of Sections 12-602.1, 12-203.4, 12-227 and 12-228 of this
title.
B. Every headlamp upon every motorcycle shall be located at a
height of not more than fifty-four (54) inches nor less than twenty-
two (22) inches to be measured as set forth in subsection B of
Section 12-202 of this title.
C. Subject to subsections A and B of this section, a motorcycle
may be equipped with, and an operator of a motorcycle may use, the
following auxiliary lighting:
1. Standard bulb running lights; or
2. Light-emitting diode pods and strips.
D. Lighting under subsection C of this section shall be:
1. Nonblinking;
2. Nonflashing;
3. Nonoscillating; and
4. Directed toward the engine and the drive train of the
motorcycle to prevent interference with the driver's operation of
the vehicle.
E. For purposes of this section:
1. "Headlamp" shall not include passing lamp; and
2. "Passing lamp" shall mean an auxiliary front low-beam lamp
which emits a white light.
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