Oklahoma HB1634 mandates the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to install retractable road spikes on all exit ramps to prevent wrong-way entries.
Oklahoma HB1634 requires the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to install retractable road spikes on all exit ramps under its jurisdiction. These spikes automatically retract to allow safe passage for vehicles exiting the turnpike in the proper direction but deploy to impede vehicles attempting to enter the exit ramp in the wrong direction. The bill mandates routine inspection and maintenance to ensure the spikes remain functional and effective. The Authority is authorized to promulgate any necessary rules to implement these provisions. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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