2021 Oklahoma Statutes
Title 47. Motor Vehicles
§47-2-119. Badge of authority - Penalties.
The Commissioner shall issue to each member of the Division of Highway Patrol a badge of authority with the seal of this state in the center thereof, with the words "Oklahoma Highway Patrol" encircling said seal and below the designation of the position held by the member to whom issued. Every such badge shall be numbered or each number shall otherwise display a distinctive serial number.
1. Neither the Commissioner nor any other person shall issue any such badge to any person who is not a duly appointed and acting member of said Division.
2. Any person who without authority wears the badge of a member of said Division, or a badge of similar design which would tend to deceive anyone, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
3. Any person who impersonates a member of said Division or other officer or employee of the Department with intent to deceive anyone, or who without authority wears a uniform likely to be confused with the official uniform of any such officer, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Laws 1961, p. 330, § 2-119.
