Oklahoma enforces several everyday infractions that many people unknowingly violate, from street crossings to casual habits. These laws prioritize safety and cleanliness but carry fines or community service.
Traffic and Pedestrian Rules
Jaywalking is illegal when crossing outside marked crosswalks between intersections with traffic signals; pedestrians must yield to vehicles otherwise. Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks, but jaywalkers risk fault in accidents under comparative negligence rules.​
Waste and Littering Bans
Littering from vehicles on highways or public property leads to fines up to $1,000 plus 5-20 hours of community service in abatement programs. Tossing flaming substances incurs steeper penalties up to $4,000 during burn bans, with added cleanup duties.
Quirky Daily Restrictions
Reading a comic book while driving a motor vehicle is prohibited statewide. Taking a bite from someone else’s hamburger without permission is illegal. Wearing cowboy boots to bed can result in criminal charges.
