In addition to any other prohibition in the Oklahoma Statutes, these rules, the rules and orders of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, licensed wrecker services are prohibited from:

1. (1) Using rotating or flashing lights while traveling to any location. The use of flashing or rotating lights is authorized only at or near the scene of a traffic incident. Only amber flashing lights may be used when leaving the scene of a traffic incident for the purpose of warning the drivers of other vehicles to exercise care in approaching, overtaking, or passing the approved wrecker vehicle.
2. (2) Knowingly permit any wrecker vehicle operator to consume alcohol, other intoxicating substances, or a combination thereof while subject to call nor knowingly permit any operator to come on duty after having consumed alcohol, other intoxicating substances, or a combination thereof.
3. (3) Operating an approved wrecker vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, other intoxicants, or a combination thereof.
4. (4) Proceeding to the scene of a traffic incident without being requested to do so by a law enforcement agency or the owner or driver of a vehicle involved.
5. (5) Soliciting business directly or indirectly from the owner or drivers at the scene of a traffic incident to which the licensed wrecker service was not dispatched by law enforcement.
6. (6) Discriminating against customers on the basis of race, sex, national origin, or ethnicity.
7. (7) Posting to social media or selling photos of a crash scene that include bodies, personal information of anyone, or any personal identifiers, including but not limited to, license plates or names on vehicles.
8. (8) A wrecker vehicle operator responding to the scene of a traffic incident in the capacity of a first responder, firefighter, or volunteer firefighter shall not respond to the scene in a approved wrecker vehicle.
9. (9) Requiring the waiver of its liability for its own negligence, or the negligence of its employees, agents, or contractors prior to providing wrecker or towing services.
10. (10) No individual may be employed by a licensed wrecker service who is subject to a conviction nor serving a deferred sentence, including probation or supervised release, for the following:
11. (A) An offense deemed a violent crime pursuant to 57 O.S. § 571;
12. (B) Human trafficking pursuant to 21 O,S, § 748, et seq.;
13. (C) Robbery pursuant to 21 O.S. § 791, et seq.;
14. (D) Burglary pursuant to 21 O,S, § 1431, et seq.;
15. (E) Embezzlement pursuant to 21 O.S. § 1451, et seq.;
16. (F) Larceny pursuant to 21 O,S. § 1701, et seq.;
17. (G) A violation of 21 O.S. § 1029 while operating a wrecker vehicle;
18. (H) A violation of 47 O.S. § 4-103; or
19. (I) be required to be registered as a sex offender pursuant to 57 O.S. § 582.

Added at 42 Ok Reg, Number 20, effective 7-11-25

Amended at 43 Ok Reg, Number 18, effective 6-11-26