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Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-6-102v1: Persons exempt – Reciprocity agreements with foreign

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countries.

A. A nonresident who is sixteen (16) years of age or older may

operate a motor vehicle in this state as authorized by the class,

restrictions, and endorsements specified on the license, if the

nonresident is:

1. Properly licensed in the home state or country to operate a

commercial or noncommercial motor vehicle and who has immediate

possession of a valid driver license issued by the home state or

country; or

2. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the

spouse or dependent of such member who has been issued and is in

possession of a valid driver license issued by an overseas component

of the Armed Forces of the United States.

B. A resident who is at least fifteen (15) years of age may

operate a vehicle in this state without a driver license, if the

resident is:

1. Operating a vehicle pursuant to subsection B of Section 6-

105 of this title; or

2. Taking the driving skills examination as required by Section

6-110 of this title, when accompanied by a Driver License Examiner

of Service Oklahoma or by a designated examiner approved and

certified by Service Oklahoma.

C. Any person, while in the performance of official duties, may

operate any class of motor vehicle if the person possesses any class

of valid Oklahoma driver license or a valid driver license issued by

another state, if the person is:

1. A member of the Armed Forces of the United States who is on

active duty;

2. A member of the military reserves, not including United

States reserve technicians;

3. A member of the National Guard who is on active duty

including National Guard military technicians;

4. A member of the National Guard who is on part-time National

Guard training including National Guard military technicians; or

5. A member of the United States Coast Guard who is on active

duty.

D. 1. The Director of Service Oklahoma is hereby authorized to

adopt rules as may be necessary to enter into reciprocity agreements

with foreign countries. The rules shall specify that the driver

license standards of the foreign country shall be comparable to

those of this state. The rules shall also require foreign drivers,

who are operating a motor vehicle in Oklahoma under such a

reciprocity agreement, to comply with the compulsory motor vehicle

liability insurance and financial responsibility laws of this state.

2. Service Oklahoma shall enter into a reciprocity agreement

for driver licenses with the country of Ireland.

E. When an automated driving system, as defined by Section 1701

of this title, installed on a motor vehicle is engaged, the

following shall apply:

1. The automated driving system is considered the driver or

operator, for the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable

traffic or motor vehicle laws, and shall be deemed to satisfy

electronically all physical acts required by a driver or operator of

the vehicle; and

2. The automated driving system is considered to be licensed to

operate the vehicle.

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