Traffic Enforcement Penalties
- 1/25When signaled by police to stop
You must always pull over safely when directed by law enforcement. Ignoring signals can result in additional penalties and possible license suspension.
If you run a red light
You must stop completely before the intersection. Running a red light is dangerous and adds 2 demerit points to your license.
When approaching a flashing red light
Treat flashing red lights as stop signs. Stop fully and proceed only when the road is clear.
Emergency vehicles approach with lights and sirens
Pull to the right and stop until the emergency vehicle passes. Not yielding is a serious offense.
If you fail to obey a traffic light or stop sign
Obeying signs and lights is required by law. Violations carry both financial and point penalties.
When speeding over 25 mph above the limit
Excessive speeding is considered a major violation and may lead to license suspension.
If you are convicted of reckless driving
Reckless driving endangers others. This violation carries higher fines and point penalties.
If you accumulate 10 or more points in 5 years
Accumulating too many points triggers automatic suspension and administrative fees.
When you drive for a year without violations
Keeping a clean record for a year lowers your point total and avoids financial penalties.
After taking an approved defensive driving course
Voluntarily taking a safety course helps reduce points and may prevent future fines.
After caught driving with no liability insurance
Failing to show insurance proof also results in license suspension and reinstatement costs.
If you drive with a suspended license
Driving while suspended is a serious violation that brings criminal charges and high fines.
When driving with a BAC of 0.08 or more
DUI also results in a 180-day license revocation and court-ordered treatment programs.
Driving with BAC over 0.05 but under 0.08
You may still be charged with impaired driving, even if below the 0.08 DUI limit.
For refusing a breath or blood test
Refusal under the Implied Consent Law results in revocation from 180 days to 2 years.
After a first DUI conviction
A first offense carries criminal charges, mandatory programs, and high court costs.
After a second DUI within 10 years
A second DUI leads to harsher penalties including longer jail time and felony charges.
If you are under 21 with any alcohol in your system
The Zero Tolerance Law prohibits any BAC for underage drivers and imposes swift penalties.
If you are under 21 and convicted again
A second underage alcohol violation results in harsher license penalties and longer revocation.
If you are under 18 and convicted of an alcohol/drug violation
Penalties range from 6 months to 2 years or until age 21 depending on court recommendation.
Caught with drugs while driving
Drug-related driving offenses lead to mandatory license loss and possible jail time.
Mixing alcohol and prescription drugs
This combination increases crash risk and could result in DUI charges if found impaired.
When caught using a fake ID
Using fake IDs to buy alcohol or alter records is a criminal act in Oklahoma.
If you are driving while impaired by marijuana
Even with medical marijuana cards, impaired driving is illegal and treated as DUI.
When convicted of third DUI offense
A third DUI is a felony in Oklahoma and carries long-term revocation and harsh penalties.