Motorcycle safety; creating the Motorcycle Safety Reform Act of 2025; effective date.

HB 1499 amends Oklahoma's law to prohibit using hand-held electronic devices (like cell phones) while driving a motor vehicle, affecting all drivers who manually send or read messages or hold a phone. It establishes a $5 fine plus court costs (capped at $95 total) for violations, with funds distributed to specific state programs including court operations, victim services, law enforcement, and vehicle safety funds. The bill includes exceptions for hands-free technology and emergency calls to first responders, and clarifies that violations won’t add points to a driver’s license record. Despite its title referencing "Motorcycle Safety," the bill applies broadly to all motor vehicles, not specifically motorcycles. The law also permits municipalities to adopt similar local ordinances with comparable penalties.