Frequently Asked Questions

200 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is the primary enforcer of laws on highways outside of incorporated city limits, and local police, sheriffs and federal agencies enforce laws within their jurisdictions. Call *55 for highway emergencies.

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol enforces trucking regulations and laws. Contact Troop S-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement or call *55 for highway emergencies.

In Oklahoma, the Department of Public Safety is responsible for licensing and regulation. Contact the DPS Driver???s License Division.

Commercial vehicles operating within the state must obtain a number from the Oklahoma Corporation Commission or 405-521-2211 Commercial vehicles operating across state lines must register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or call 405-605-6047.

In Oklahoma, the Department of Public Safety is responsible for licensing and regulation. Contact the DPS Size and Weights Division or call 405-425-2390.

The state’s turnpikes are constructed, maintained and operated separately by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority or call 405-425-3600.

County commissioners maintain county roads and municipalities maintain their own streets, except for highways in their town. ODOT works closely with local entities to ensure good service, but does not have jurisdiction over local roads.

State law requires that speed limits on state highways be set at the state maximum, unless traffic and engineering studies show a need to lower them for safety reasons. ODOT traffic engineers perform studies in accordance with national standards to determine safe speed limits, which must then be approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission.

Once installed, all traffic signals are maintained and controlled by the city or county, even on state and US highways. Contact the city or county where the signal is located.

Please report the county, highway and nearest intersection or mile marker to the appropriate ODOT Field Division office.

Contact the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Division of Capital Assets Management or call 405-521-4999.

It is illegal to place anything on highway rights-of-way, including campaign signs, commercial advertisements or memorials. (69 O.S. ? 1208 (b)) Unauthorized signs can obstruct driver’ views at intersections, block highway warning signs, cause damage to vehicles, injure drivers who pull off in emergencies, disrupt ODOT mowing operations and cause litter. Please keep roadsides clear and clean for everyone’s safety. You can ask nearby property owners about placing a sign on their land. You may also contact the local ODOT Field Division for assistance.

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200 NE 21st Street Okc, OK 73105