Oklahoma § 7-12 - Duty of drivers of vehicles
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 7-12 — Duty of drivers of vehicles, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7-12. Duty of drivers of vehicles
Any driver of a vehicle who knowingly approaches within fifteen
(15) feet of a person who is in the roadway or at an intersection
and who is wholly or partially blind and who is carrying a cane or
walking stick white in color, or white tipped with red, or who is
using a dog guide wearing a specialized harness, or who is wholly or
partially deaf and is using a signal dog wearing an orange
identifying collar, or who is physically handicapped and is using a
service dog, shall immediately come to a full stop and take such
precautions before proceeding as may be necessary to avoid accident
or injury to the person wholly or partially blind, deaf or
physically handicapped. For purposes of this section, a "dog guide"
means any dog that is specially trained to guide a blind person.
Added by Laws 1949, p. 47, § 2, emerg. eff. June 6, 1949. Amended
by Laws 1997, c. 57, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 1997; Laws 1998, c. 108, § 1,
eff. Nov. 1, 1998; Laws 2002, c. 141, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2002.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 7. Blind Persons
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 7-12
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 7-12 cover?
Section 7-12 ("Duty of drivers of vehicles") 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 § 7-12?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Oklahoma official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Oklahoma attorney.
How does Oklahoma § 7-12 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Oklahoma can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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