Oklahoma § 47-903 - Notice of impoundment - Civil liability
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 47-903 — Notice of impoundment - Civil liability, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47-903. Notice of impoundment - Civil liability
Any such officer who has directed the impoundment of any
vehicle, or an authorized person in the employing agency of the
officer, shall within seventy-two (72) hours of the impoundment
notify the Department of Public Safety of such impoundment. The
notice of impoundment shall contain the name and address of the
owner, if known, the make, model, vehicle identification number,
registration number, date stored, place stored and the estimated
value of the vehicle as determined by the officer. Upon receipt of
such notice of impoundment, the Department of Public Safety shall,
within seventy-two (72) hours, request Service Oklahoma or other
appropriate licensed operators to furnish the name and address of
the owner of and any lienholder on the vehicle and shall within
three (3) days from receipt of the requested information send a
notice to the owner and any lienholder by regular mail, postage
prepaid, at the addresses furnished by Service Oklahoma or the
licensed operator, of the location of the vehicle. This section
shall not be construed to create any civil liability upon the state,
any agency of the state or employee thereof for failure to provide
such notice to the owner or lienholder.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles
Added by Laws 1967, c. 363, § 3, emerg. eff. May 22, 1967. Amended
by Laws 1985, c. 140, § 1, emerg. eff. June 7, 1985; Laws 1987, c.
233, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1987; Laws 1988, c. 290, § 17, operative July
1, 1988; Laws 2010, c. 440, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2010; Laws 2022, c.
282, § 104, emerg. eff. May 19, 2022.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 47-903
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 47-903 cover?
Section 47-903 ("Notice of impoundment - Civil liability") 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 § 47-903?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 47-903 apply to my situation?
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