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§ 155.1. Claims relating to roads, streets or highways--Limitation

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 51. Officers

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 51. Officers (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 5. Governmental Tort Claims Act (Refs & Annos)
51 Okl.St.Ann. § 155.1
§ 155.1. Claims relating to roads, streets or highways--Limitation
Nothing contained in this act1 shall be construed as allowing an action or recovery against the state or any of its officers or employees on a claim or cause of action founded upon any loss occurring from a defect or dangerous condition on any road, street or highway which was in existence, whether known or unknown:
1. On October 1, 1985; or
2. When an existing facility became or becomes a part of the state highway system; or
3. When an existing facility became or becomes the maintenance responsibility of the state, to the extent of that responsibility as required by law.
To the extent that the state is required by law to maintain a road, street, or highway within the territorial limits of a political subdivision, the political subdivision shall not be liable for any loss occurring from a defect or dangerous condition in the area required to be maintained by the state.

Credits

Laws 1984, c. 226, § 7, eff. Oct. 1, 1985; Laws 1988, c. 241, § 3, eff. Nov. 1, 1988; Laws 1994, c. 28, § 1, emerg. eff. April 11, 1994.

Footnotes

Title 51, § 151 et seq.
51 Okl. St. Ann. § 155.1, OK ST T. 51 § 155.1
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 182 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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