OKLAHOMA CITY – A measure authored by Rep. Robert Manger, R-Oklahoma City, and Sen. Kelley Hines, R-Edmond, to update Oklahoma’s vehicle collision reporting requirements has been signed into law.

House Bill 4143 updates Oklahoma’s collision reporting thresholds. The measure increases from $300 to $3,000 the amount of vehicle damage necessary to require a written collision report. For accidents occurring on public roadways, the threshold also increases from $500 to $3,000.

"The previous reporting thresholds no longer reflected today’s repair costs or the reality of even minor vehicle damage," Manger said. "This update cuts down on unnecessary paperwork while ensuring serious accidents are still properly reported and investigated."

The bill further provides that no report is required when all parties agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death or damage to property other than the involved vehicles.

Manger, who serves as chair of the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee, said the measure modernizes outdated reporting standards and reduces unnecessary burdens on drivers and law enforcement.

HB4143 becomes effective Nov. 1.