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Is it legal to ride in a truck bed in Oklahoma? What the law says

In some of the biggest summer movies, you'll likely see friends kicking back in the truck bed, catching the open, unsheilded wind as the driver rolls down the road. Luckily in Oklahoma, you can live that fantasy. Laws in Oklahoma and Oklahoma City protect passengers' right to travel in the bed of a truck, but not all can feel this thrill. Here's what state and local law says about traveling in the bed of a pickup truck. Is it legal to ride in the back of a pickup truck? Neither Oklahoma state law nor OKC city ordinance restricts the ability of adult passengers to be in the bed of a pickup truck, even when it's on the highway. There are 21 states that don't have a law against pickup trucks, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety , including Oklahoma. Other states have some restrictions on what age people can be when they ride in the truck bed, like Texas, which only allows individuals 18 and older. Riding in the truck bed still comes with dangers. While riding in the truck bed is legal, passengers should still practice safe travel to prevent any unwanted injuries. Oklahoma also prohibits reckless

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All westbound lanes of I-44 closed near Fort Sill after crash

LAWTON, Okla. - All westbound lanes of Interstate 44 are closed in Lawton due to a crash, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. The closure is just south of State Highway 49, north of the Fort Sill Key Gate. As of 9 p.m. all westbound lanes remain closed. Investigators...

Lawton, OK · 1d
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Santa Fe FP45 Gets Fresh Look in Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Railway Museum in Oklahoma City on Tuesday showed off the ongoing cosmetic work on Santa Fe EMD FP45 90, the first FP45 ever built. The locomotive, which previously wore faded red-and-silver “Warbonnet” colors from its Super Fleet days, was renumbered to 5990 — the number it wore while wearing the blue-and-yellow “Freight Bonnet” colors in the 1980s — and now wears those colors once more.

Oklahoma City, OK · 1d
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Plan Ahead, Because These 6 Oklahoma Holiday Train Rides Sell Out Every December

Some of the best December memories in Oklahoma start with a train whistle you did not expect to hear. A depot on a quiet street, a little engine looping through a park, a ticket booth with a line that moves faster than you think. Many of these rides look small...

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d
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Lane closures to impact John Kilpatrick Turnpike, Memorial Road through 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — Drivers traveling along the John Kilpatrick Turnpike near Council Road can expect overnight lane closures this week, along with ongoing construction-related traffic changes through the end of the year. The following overnight lane restrictions are scheduled near Council Road (mile marker 122) for bridge...

Oklahoma City, OK · 2d

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Oklahoma gas prices drop 20 cents in a week but are still $1 higher than last year

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma drivers are paying about 20 cents less per gallon than they were a week ago, according to AAA. That saves about $3 on a 15-gallon fill-up. Still, gas costs about $1 more per gallon than it did this time last year. Danny Sellers paid $3.27 a...

Oklahoma · 1d

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Oklahoma’s license appeal deadline is separate from a DUI case

728 E Interstate 240 Service Rd — Reported Service Oklahoma Licensing Office. A short deadline applies to certain license challenges. A person challenging a covered license revocation based on a test refusal or test result must petition a district court within 30 days of notice, according to the Oklahoma statute governing appeals of driving-privilege decisions. While the appeal is pending, Service Oklahoma must grant or restore driving privileges if the person is otherwise eligible. If the court finds the agency’s order unjustified, it may set the order aside and direct that privileges be restored, subject to eligibility.

Oklahoma · 1d

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Daily News Briefs: Monday, November 9, 2026

This is a Subscribers-Only area. If you are a subscriber, please login. If not... Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Provides Updates On Safety Campaign And Bridge Projects. In addition to approving rate increases that will take effect in January 2027, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) board dealt with several other issues during its November 5 meeting. According to an agency news release:

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Gas pump prices continue to fall in Oklahoma

Oklahoma gasoline prices dropped 20 cents in the past week following the midterm elections, but the price decline actually started before Oklahomans and the rest of the country began going to the polls. They are down 46 cents from a month ago. Oklahoma’s new average gasoline price was $3.59 Monday...

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Norman adopts new bicycle rules allowing cyclists to proceed through stop signs, red lights

NORMAN, Okla. - Bicyclists in Norman will soon be allowed to proceed through stop signs and red lights under certain conditions after the City Council adopted a new ordinance. The ordinance, known as the “Idaho Stop” or “Idaho Rule,” takes effect on Nov. 12. City officials said the ordinance brings Norman’s municipal code in line with Oklahoma state law.

Norman, OK · 5d

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Oklahoma Winter Drivers Beware: Hidden Ice Can Turn Roads Deadly

Roads that appear wet can conceal nearly invisible black ice, putting unsuspecting motorists at risk.

Oklahoma · 5d

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First-come, first-served funding available for diesel school bus projects

The Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing the third round of applications for the FY23/24 Oklahoma Clean Diesel / DERA grant funding program for reducing school bus diesel emissions in the state. The program will offer approximately $250,000 toward diesel, gasoline, propane, natural gas, and all-electric powered school...

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Oklahoma Parents Alert: Stop Sign Challenge Raises Winter Road Fears

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — With winter approaching, daylight fading earlier and the possibility of icy roads increasing, Oklahoma parents have another potentially dangerous driving behavior to discuss with teenage drivers this Saturday.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.

Tulsa, OK · 6d

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Climb Aboard Oklahoma’s Railroad Past Inside The Old Santa Fe Depot In Pauls Valley

Some small towns hide their best stories in plain sight, right next to the tracks. In Pauls Valley, a century of local life sits inside an old train station that still greets real passenger trains. A mighty steam engine waits outside, and freight cars may rumble past while you explore....

Pauls Valley, OK · 6d

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More than $125 million in projects awarded by Transportation Commissioners

Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Nov. 2 meeting include a briefing on several interim studies, a kickoff of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s statewide seat belt safety campaign and an update on a US-69 reconstruction project in Muskogee. ODOT Interim Executive Director T.J. Dill touched on...

Oklahoma · 5d

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Oklahoma turnpikes will cost more starting in January

Oklahoma · 5d

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Oklahoma Turnpike tolls increase in 2027

The Oklahoma Turnpike tolls are set to increase beginning in 2027.

Oklahoma · 5d

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ODOT and OTA announce 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest winners

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) on Friday announced the winners of the 2026 statewide Snowplow Naming Contest.

Oklahoma · 6d

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approves toll increase for 2027

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Drivers across Oklahoma who travel across the Sooner State using turnpikes may soon notice an increase in the amount they are paying. On Thursday, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved an agenda item focused on tolls across the Oklahoma Turnpike System. PIKEPASS users are typically charged...

Oklahoma · 6d