Railroads; stating certain intent; placing certain restrictions on driver duty times; making certain exception; effective date.

HB 1711 sets strict limits on driving hours for contract carriers transporting railroad employees in Oklahoma. It prohibits drivers from working more than 10 hours after 8 consecutive rest hours, 15 hours combined on-duty time, or 70 hours in a 7-day period, with a 2-hour emergency extension allowed. The bill requires carriers to maintain detailed time records and driver qualification files, disqualifies drivers with two serious traffic violations in three years (including DUIs, speeding over 15 mph, or leaving accident scenes), and mandates immediate alcohol/drug testing after accidents involving fatalities or injuries. It also requires pre-employment and post-accident testing with results reported to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.