Motorcycle safety; creating the Motorcycle Safety Reform Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 1499, titled the "Motorcycle Safety Reform Act of 2025" (though the bill focuses on general distracted driving, not specifically motorcycles), prohibits using handheld electronic devices while driving in Oklahoma. It reduces the fine for violations from $100 to $5, with detailed distribution of the fee to cover court costs, prosecutor expenses, courthouse security, victim services, and other state funds. Exceptions include hands-free technology and emergency communications with first responders or medical providers. The bill also prohibits adding points to a driver’s record for this violation and allows municipalities to adopt similar local ordinances. (Note: The bill’s title misrepresents its scope, as it applies to all motor vehicles, not exclusively motorcycles.)