Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-12-609
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Motorcycles - Required equipment
Official statutory text
A. In addition to other requirements prescribed by this
chapter, by federal law or by local ordinance, all motorcycles,
except when operated on actual trail rides conducted outside of
public roads and highways, shall be equipped with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not
less than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of
the motorcycle and positioned so as to enable the operator to
clearly view the roadway to the rear of the vehicle;
2. A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to
protect the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of
such windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or other protective
eyewear which meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to protect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at
least the maximum legal speed limit for that motorcycle;
4. A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type
provided by the manufacturer;
5. A horn which shall comply with the requirements of Section
12-401 of this title; and
6. A muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system which
shall comply with the requirements of Section 12-402 of this title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 650
B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or
ride upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a
crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established by
49 C.F.R., Section 571.218.
chapter, by federal law or by local ordinance, all motorcycles,
except when operated on actual trail rides conducted outside of
public roads and highways, shall be equipped with:
1. Two rearview mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not
less than three (3) inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of
the motorcycle and positioned so as to enable the operator to
clearly view the roadway to the rear of the vehicle;
2. A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to
protect the operator from foreign objects, except that in lieu of
such windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or other protective
eyewear which meets American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Standard Z87.1 and provides positive retention, or a face shield of
material and design to protect the operator from foreign objects;
3. A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at
least the maximum legal speed limit for that motorcycle;
4. A fender over each wheel. All fenders shall be of the type
provided by the manufacturer;
5. A horn which shall comply with the requirements of Section
12-401 of this title; and
6. A muffler or other effective noise-suppressing system which
shall comply with the requirements of Section 12-402 of this title.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 650
B. No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall operate or
ride upon any motorcycle unless such person is properly wearing a
crash helmet of a type which complies with standards established by
49 C.F.R., Section 571.218.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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