Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-6-105v2

— Farm vehicle special permits.

A. Unless a legal custodial parent or legal guardian has filed

an objection to licensure pursuant to Section 6-103.1 of this title,

any person under eighteen (18) years of age may be permitted to

operate:

1. A Class D motor vehicle under the graduated driver license

provisions prescribed in subsections B through E of this section;

2. A motorcycle under the provisions prescribed in subsection H

of this section; or

3. A farm vehicle under the provisions prescribed in subsection

I of this section.

B. Any person who is at least fifteen (15) years of age may

drive during a session in which the driver is being instructed in a

driver education course, as set out in subparagraphs a, b, c, d and

e of paragraph 1 of subsection C of this section, by a certified

driver education instructor who is seated in the right front seat of

the motor vehicle.

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C. Any person:

1. Who is at least fifteen and one-half (15 1/2) years of age

and is currently receiving instruction in or has successfully

completed driver education. For purposes of this section, the term

“driver education” shall mean:

a. a prescribed secondary school driver education course,

as provided for in Sections 19-113 through 19-121 of

Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes,

b. a driver education course, certified by Service

Oklahoma, from a parochial, private, or other

nonpublic secondary school,

c. a commercial driver training course, as defined by

Sections 801 through 808 of this title,

d. a parent-taught driver education course, certified by

Service Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Department

of Public Safety. Service Oklahoma shall promulgate

rules for any parent-taught driver education course,

or

e. a driver education course certified by a state other

than Oklahoma; or

2. Who is at least sixteen (16) years of age,

may, upon successfully passing all parts of the driver license

examination administered by Service Oklahoma, or an approved written

examination proctor, except the driving examination, be issued a

learner permit which will grant the permittee the privilege to

operate a Class D motor vehicle upon the public highways only

between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. and while accompanied

by a licensed driver who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age

and who is actually occupying a seat beside the permittee; provided,

the written examination for a learner permit may be waived by

Service Oklahoma upon verification that the person has successfully

completed driver education.

D. 1. Any person:

a. who has applied for, been issued, and has possessed a

learner permit for a minimum of one hundred eighty

(180) days,

b. whose custodial legal parent or legal guardian

certifies to Service Oklahoma by sworn affidavit that

the person has received a minimum of fifty (50) hours

of actual behind-the-wheel training, of which at least

ten (10) hours of such training was at night, from a

licensed driver who was at least twenty-one (21) years

of age and who was properly licensed to operate a

Class D motor vehicle for a minimum of two (2) years,

and

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c. who has completed a free course approved by the

Oklahoma Department of Transportation on teen driver

work zone and first responder safety,

may be issued an intermediate Class D license upon successfully

passing all parts of the driver license examinations administered by

Service Oklahoma; provided, the written examination, if it has not

previously been administered or waived, may be waived by Service

Oklahoma upon verification that the person has successfully

completed driver education or the driving examination may be waived

by Service Oklahoma upon successful passage of the examination

administered by a certified designated examiner, as provided for in

Section 6-110 of this title. However, notwithstanding the date of
not

previously been administered or waived, may be waived by Service

Oklahoma upon verification that the person has successfully

completed driver education or the driving examination may be waived

by Service Oklahoma upon successful passage of the examination

administered by a certified designated examiner, as provided for in

Section 6-110 of this title. However, notwithstanding the date of

issuance of the learner permit, if the person has been convicted of

a traffic offense which is reported on the driving record of that

person, the time period specified in subparagraph a of this

paragraph shall be recalculated to begin from the date of conviction

for the traffic offense, and must elapse before that person may be

issued an intermediate Class D license. If the person has been

convicted of more than one traffic offense which is reported on the

driving record of that person, the time period specified in

subparagraph a of this paragraph shall be recalculated to begin from

the most recent date of conviction, and must elapse before that

person may be issued an intermediate Class D license.

2. A person who has been issued an intermediate Class D license

under the provisions of this subsection:

a. shall be granted the privilege to operate a Class D

motor vehicle upon the public highways:

(1) only between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 10:00

p.m., except for driving to and from work,

school, school activities, and church activities,

or

(2) at any time, if a licensed driver who is at least

twenty-one (21) years of age is actually

occupying a seat beside the intermediate Class D

licensee, or if the intermediate Class D licensee

is a farm or ranch resident, and is operating a

motor vehicle while engaged in farming or

ranching operations outside the limits of a

municipality, or driving to and from work,

school, school activities, or church activities,

and

b. shall not operate a motor vehicle with more than one

passenger unless:

(1) all passengers live in the same household as the

custodial legal parent or legal guardian, or

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(2) a licensed driver at least twenty-one (21) years

of age is actually occupying a seat beside the

intermediate Class D licensee.

E. Any person who has been issued an intermediate Class D

license for a minimum of:

1. One (1) year; or

2. One hundred eighty (180) days, if the person has completed

both the driver education and the parent-certified behind-the-wheel

training provisions of subparagraph b of paragraph 1 of subsection D

of this section,

may be issued a Class D license. However, notwithstanding the date

of issuance of the Class D license, if the person has been convicted

of a traffic offense which is reported on the driving record of that

person, the time periods specified in paragraph 1 or 2 of this

subsection, as applicable, shall be recalculated to begin from the

date of conviction for the traffic offense, and must elapse before

that person may be issued a Class D license. If the person has been

convicted of more than one traffic offense which is reported on the

driving record of that person, the time periods specified in

paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection, as applicable, shall be

recalculated to begin from the most recent date of conviction, and

must elapse before that person may be issued a Class D license.

F. Learner permits and intermediate Class D licenses shall be

issued for the same period as all other driver licenses. The

licenses may be suspended or canceled at the discretion of the

Department, with notice to Service Oklahoma for violation of

restrictions, for failing to give the required or correct

information on the application, for knowingly giving false or

inaccurate information on the application or any subsequent

documentation related to the granting of driving privileges, for

using a hand-held electronic device while operating a motor vehicle
he discretion of the

Department, with notice to Service Oklahoma for violation of

restrictions, for failing to give the required or correct

information on the application, for knowingly giving false or

inaccurate information on the application or any subsequent

documentation related to the granting of driving privileges, for

using a hand-held electronic device while operating a motor vehicle

for non-life-threatening emergency purposes or for violation of any

traffic laws of this state pertaining to the operation of a motor

vehicle.

G. Service Oklahoma shall promulgate rules establishing

procedures for removal of learner permit and intermediate Class D

license restrictions from the permit or license upon the permittee

or licensee qualifying for a less restricted or an unrestricted

license.

H. Any person fourteen (14) years of age or older may apply for

a restricted Class D license with a motorcycle-only restriction.

After the person has successfully passed all parts of the motorcycle

examination other than the driving examination, has successfully

completed a certified state-approved motorcycle basic rider course

approved by the Department of Public Safety, in conjunction with

Service Oklahoma, and has met all requirements provided for in the

rules of the Department and Service Oklahoma, Service Oklahoma shall

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issue to the person a restricted Class D license with a motorcycle-

only restriction which shall grant to the person, while having the

license in the person’s immediate possession, the privilege to

operate a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle:

1. With a piston displacement not to exceed three hundred cubic

centimeters (300 cc) or a sixteen and eight-tenths (16.8) kilowatt

electric power source;

2. Between the hours of 4:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. only;

3. While wearing approved protective headgear; and

4. While accompanied by and receiving instruction from any

person who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who is

properly licensed pursuant to the laws of this state to operate a

motorcycle or motor-driven cycle, and who has visual contact with

the restricted licensee.

The restricted licensee may apply on or after thirty (30) days

from date of issuance of the restricted Class D license with a

motorcycle-only restriction to have the restriction of being

accompanied by a licensed driver removed by successfully completing

the driving portion of an examination.

The written examination and driving examination for a restricted

Class D license with a motorcycle-only endorsement shall be waived

by Service Oklahoma upon verification that the person has

successfully completed a certified state-approved motorcycle basic

rider course approved by the Department and Service Oklahoma.

I. 1. Any person who is less than seventeen (17) years of age

but is at least fourteen (14) years of age and who resides upon a

farm in this state or is employed for compensation upon a farm in

this state may apply to Service Oklahoma for a farm permit

authorizing such person, while possessing the permit, to operate any

Class D motor vehicle.

2. a. A farm permit shall entitle the licensee, who is at

least fourteen (14) years of age but less than sixteen

(16) years of age, to operate the appropriate motor

vehicles at any time:

(1) while going to or from or in connection with any

farm job, employment, or other farm-related work,

(2) on days while school is in session, over the most

direct and accessible route between the

licensee’s residence and school of enrollment for

the purpose of school attendance; provided, that

the privilege shall only extend to those

licensees who reside on a farm and commute

directly from their place of residence to the

school in which they are enrolled, or
nt, or other farm-related work,

(2) on days while school is in session, over the most

direct and accessible route between the

licensee’s residence and school of enrollment for

the purpose of school attendance; provided, that

the privilege shall only extend to those

licensees who reside on a farm and commute

directly from their place of residence to the

school in which they are enrolled, or

(3) when the licensee is operating a passenger car at

any time when accompanied by an adult who is the

holder of a valid commercial driver license,

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Class A, B, C, or D driver license and who is

actually occupying a seat beside the driver.

b. For a period of six (6) months, a farm permit shall

entitle the licensee who is at least sixteen (16)

years of age to operate the appropriate motor vehicles

at any time:

(1) from 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,

(2) while going to or from or in connection with any

farm job, employment, or other farm-related work,

(3) while going to or from authorized school

activities,

(4) while going directly to or from any religious

worship service held by a religious organization,

or

(5) while the licensee is operating a passenger car

at any time while accompanied by an adult who is

the holder of a valid commercial driver license,

Class A, B, or C driver license, and who is

actually occupying a seat beside the driver.

After such six-month period, if the licensee has complied with the

provisions of this subsection, such farm permit shall entitle the

licensee to operate the appropriate motor vehicles at any time

without the restrictions required by this subsection.

3. A farm permit shall be issued only if:

a. the applicant can prove that such applicant resides or

works on a farm by submitting the signed affidavit of

either a parent or guardian stating that the applicant

lives on a farm,

b. the applicant has successfully completed the

examination requirements in Section 6-110 of this

title, and

c. the applicant does not live on a farm but works on a

farm and the applicant submits the signed affidavit of

the applicant’s employer and parent or guardian

attesting to such employment.

4. Any licensee issued a farm permit under this subsection:

a. who is less than sixteen (16) years of age shall not

operate any motor vehicle with nonsibling minor

passengers,

b. who is at least sixteen (16) years of age, for a

period of six (6) months after reaching sixteen (16)

years of age, shall not operate any motor vehicle with

more than one passenger who is less than eighteen (18)

years of age and who is not a member of the licensee’s

immediate family, or

c. who is at least fourteen (14) years of age, but less

than sixteen (16) years of age, shall not operate any

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motor vehicle on interstate or turnpike highway

systems, nor shall a licensee operate a motor vehicle

within the limits of a city with a population in

excess of one hundred thousand (100,000) persons

according to the latest Federal Decennial Census.

Any conviction for violating this paragraph shall be construed as a

moving traffic violation. Service Oklahoma may, in its discretion,

suspend the permit of an individual for violation of this paragraph.

5. Any licensee issued a farm permit under this subsection

shall not operate a wireless communication device while driving a

motor vehicle, except that a licensee may operate a wireless

communication device while driving a motor vehicle to report illegal

activity or to summon medical or other emergency help.

6. As used in this subsection, “farm” means any parcel of land

for which the owner has an agricultural exemption permit issued by

the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

7. a. A farm permit issued under this subsection is subject

to suspension or revocation in the same manner as any

other driver license.

b. A farm permit may be suspended in accordance with
or to summon medical or other emergency help.

6. As used in this subsection, “farm” means any parcel of land

for which the owner has an agricultural exemption permit issued by

the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

7. a. A farm permit issued under this subsection is subject

to suspension or revocation in the same manner as any

other driver license.

b. A farm permit may be suspended in accordance with

Section 6-113 of this title for any violation of

restrictions under this subsection.

c. Service Oklahoma shall suspend the farm permit upon

receiving satisfactory evidence that the licensee has

been involved in two or more accidents chargeable to

the licensee and such suspended license shall not be

reinstated for one (1) year.

8. Any licensee issued a farm permit under this subsection

shall provide, prior to reaching sixteen (16) years of age, a signed

affidavit of either a parent or guardian stating that the applicant

has completed at least fifty (50) hours of adult-supervised driving

with at least ten (10) of those hours being at night. The adult-

supervised driving required by this paragraph shall be conducted by

an adult who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and is the

holder of a valid commercial driver license, Class A, B, C, or D

driver license. Evidence of failure of any licensee who was

required to complete the fifty (50) hours of adult-supervised

driving under this subsection shall not be admissible in any action

for the purpose of determining any aspect of comparative negligence

or mitigation of damages.

9. Any licensee issued a farm permit under this subsection who:

a. is under sixteen (16) years of age and is convicted of

two or more moving traffic violations committed on

separate occasions shall not be eligible to receive a

driver license which is not restricted, in accordance

with the provisions of subparagraph a of paragraph 2

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of this subsection, until the person reaches seventeen

(17) years of age,

b. is at least sixteen (16) years of age but less than

seventeen (17) years of age and is convicted of two or

more moving traffic violations committed on separate

occasions shall not be eligible to receive a driver

license which is not restricted, in accordance with

the provisions of subparagraph b of paragraph 2 of

this subsection, until the person reaches eighteen

(18) years of age, or

c. fails to provide the affidavit required under

paragraph 8 of this subsection shall not be eligible

to receive a driver license which is not restricted,

in accordance with the provisions of subparagraph a of

paragraph 2 of this subsection, until the person

provides such affidavit to Service Oklahoma or the

person reaches seventeen (17) years of age, whichever

occurs first.

J. As used in this section:

1. “Hand-held electronic device” means a mobile telephone or

electronic device with which a user engages in a telephone call,

plays or stores media, including but not limited to music and video,

or sends or reads a text message while requiring the use of at least

one hand; and

2. “Using a hand-held electronic device” means engaging any

function on an electronic device.

K. All driver education courses provided for in paragraph 1 of

subsection C of this section shall include education regarding the

dangers of texting while driving and the effects of being under the

influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substance while driving.