Oklahoma Statutes

Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 11-405 (2026)

Operation of vehicles on approach of authorized

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emergency vehicles. A. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of Section 12-218 of this act, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal or red flashing lights, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right-of-way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer. B. This section shall not be construed to require a peace officer operating a police vehicle properly and lawfully in response to a crime in progress to use audible signals nor shall this section operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the road or highway. Added by Laws 1961, p. 379, § 11-405, eff. Sept. 1, 1961. Amended by Laws 1997, c. 322, § 4, emerg. eff. May 29, 1997.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2011–2014 · leading case: Smith v. City of Stillwater, 2014 OK 42 (Okla. 2014).

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Smith v. City of Stillwater, 2014 OK 42 (Okla. 2014). “The same language is found within 47 O.S. §11-405(B), which provides: B. This section shall not be construed to require a peace officer operating a police vehicle properly and lawfully in response to a crime in progress to use audible signals nor shall this section operate to…”

United States v. Gonzalez-Guytan, 419 F. App'x 848 (10th Cir. 2011). “Under Oklahoma law, if an officer activates his vehicle’s emergency lights and siren, but a driver fails to yield and immediately pull over to the right, the driver has committed a traffic violation.”

— Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 11-405(B) — 1 case

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