1. A. A state agency that owns vehicles shall affix the words "State of Oklahoma" and the name of the department or institution that owns or leases the vehicle in conspicuous letters .

2. B.

   1. 1. In lieu of the provisions of subsection A of this section, Department of Public Safety vehicles used regularly as patrol units shall be distinctively painted black and white and shall bear the wording "Oklahoma Highway Patrol" on each side of the vehicle in letters of such size as to be easily distinguishable, it being the purpose and intention of the Legislature that said patrol units shall be marked in the future in the same manner as those now in use.
   2. 2. The Commissioner of Public Safety may designate colors and markings, in lieu of those authorized by the provisions of this section, for patrol units used for patrol purposes and for selective traffic law enforcement.
3. C. Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control vehicles for use in undercover investigations and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation vehicles shall not be subject to the provisions of this section.

Laws 1923-24, SB 176, c. 86, p. 103, § 1, emerg. eff March 25, 1924; Amended by Laws 1949, SB 264, p. 336, § 1, emerg. eff. June 3, 1949; Amended by Laws 1980, SB 527, c. 57, § 1, emerg. eff. April 3, 1980; Amended by Laws 1984, HB 1535, c. 240, § 5, emerg. eff. July 1, 1984; Amended by Laws 2001, HB 1326, c. 169, § 1, emerg. eff. November 1, 2001 (superseded document available).