Motor vehicles; modifying types of vehicles requiring certain approach; modifying name of offense; effective date.

HB 1272 amends Oklahoma's traffic law to clarify when drivers must slow down or change lanes near stationary vehicles displaying flashing lights. It expands the definition of covered vehicles to include utility company service vehicles alongside emergency, DOT, and wrecker vehicles. The bill creates two offense levels: a $1,000 fine for first-time "roadway endangerment" (avoidable via an online safety course) and higher fines ($5,000-$10,000) for aggravated cases causing injury or death. This directly affects all drivers on Oklahoma roads who encounter work zones or stationary emergency/maintenance vehicles with flashing lights, with commercial drivers ineligible for the course alternative.