Oklahoma § 36-943 - Motor vehicle policies - Insurers prohibited from
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 36-943 — Motor vehicle policies - Insurers prohibited from, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 36-943. Motor vehicle policies - Insurers prohibited from
canceling, increasing premium rates or refusing to issue or renew
policy based on traffic charges under certain circumstances.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 36. Insurance
A. No insurance carrier who issues motor vehicle policies in
this state shall use traffic complaints, traffic citations or other
legal forms of traffic charges as a basis for cancellation of a
motor vehicle insurance policy, increasing premium rates for a motor
vehicle insurance policy or refusing to issue or renew a motor
vehicle insurance policy, where:
1. the insured was acquitted of the charge;
2. the insured was arrested and no charges were filed; or
3. the insured was arrested and the charges were dismissed.
B. The Insurance Commissioner may suspend or revoke, after
notice and hearing, the certificate of authority to transact
insurance business in this state of any insurance carrier violating
the provisions of this section or may censure the insurer or impose
a fine.
Added by Laws 1990, c. 81, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1990.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 36-943
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 36-943 cover?
Section 36-943 ("Motor vehicle policies - Insurers prohibited from") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 36-943?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 36-943 apply to my situation?
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