“Okie Doak” Bill Seeks to Curb Uninsured Drivers
Bills aim to crack down on state’s uninsured drivers
Measures proposed to reduce Oklahoma’s high rate of uninsured motorists gain backing of state Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak.
BY BRIANNA BAILEY | Published: February 6, 2013
Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John Doak joined with state lawmakers to unveil legislation on Tuesday that would crack down on uninsured drivers in the state.
Senate Bill 701 and House Bill 1792, authored by Oklahoma City Republicans Sen. David Holt and Rep. Mike Christian, would raise fines for uninsured drivers, allow law enforcement officials to seize car tags of uninsured drivers, and create a temporary state insurance plan that would cover vehicles with confiscated tags.
Drivers who have their car tags confiscated under the legislative proposals would receive a temporary sticker to place on their vehicle until they obtain insurance. The legislation would also create administrative fees for uninsured drivers that would go to law enforcement and also to pay for the state temporary insurance plan.