Okla. Admin. Code § 165:30-16-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 165:30-16-4 - Compliance with laws and regulations

(a) All motor carriers engaged in interstate private commerce shall conduct their operations in accordance with all applicable laws of the State of Oklahoma and all applicable rules of the Commission. All registrations heretofore or hereafter filed with the Commission are subject to applicable provisions of law and of the rules of this Subchapter as fully as if those laws and rules were set forth verbatim herein.

(b) No motor carrier engaged in interstate private commerce shall operate or allow to be operated on the public highways of the State of Oklahoma any equipment for hire that does not comply with safety criteria established by the Statutes of Oklahoma or by the Department of Public Safety. No motor carrier shall permit any person to operate a motor vehicle for hire when such person is intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of amphetamines, stimulants or other drugs. Any vehicle which fails to meet safety criteria, or which is operated by a person under the influence of alcohol, amphetamines, stimulants or other drugs, shall be prevented from continued use of the public highways of the State of Oklahoma.

(c) Violation of the rules of this Subchapter may result in the motor carrier being prohibited from using the public highways of the State of Oklahoma or any other penalties deemed appropriate by the Commission pursuant to authority granted to the Commission.

Okla. Admin. Code § 165:30-16-4

Added at 23 Ok Reg 509, eff 12-19-05 (emergency); Added at 23 Ok Reg 2325, eff 7-1-06