Bill No. 2297 amends Oklahoma's driver license laws to include provisions for entering into reciprocity agreements with foreign countries, specifically requiring Service Oklahoma to establish such an agreement with Ireland. The bill authorizes the Director of Service Oklahoma to adopt necessary rules for these agreements, ensuring that the driver license standards of the foreign country are comparable to those of Oklahoma. Additionally, it mandates that foreign drivers operating under these agreements comply with Oklahoma's motor vehicle liability insurance and financial responsibility laws.
The bill also outlines the conditions under which nonresidents and residents may operate vehicles in Oklahoma, including specific provisions for members of the Armed Forces and their families. It clarifies that the automated driving systems in vehicles are considered the driver for compliance with traffic laws. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.