Tulsa Considers Ordinance to Impound Vehicles for Reckless Driving

New policy would allow police to impound cars for up to 3 days in reckless driving cases.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Tulsa City Councilor Laura Bellis is proposing a new policy that would allow police to impound vehicles for up to three days in cases of reckless driving. The goal is to crack down on dangerous driving behaviors in the city.

Why it matters

Reckless driving has been an ongoing issue in Tulsa, with concerns about public safety and property damage. This proposed ordinance aims to provide police with an additional tool to address the problem and deter future incidents.

The details

Under the proposed ordinance, police would be able to impound a vehicle for up to three days if the driver is caught engaging in reckless driving behaviors such as excessive speeding, running red lights, or weaving between lanes. The vehicle owner would be responsible for paying impound fees to retrieve their car.

  • The Tulsa City Council is currently considering the proposed ordinance.

The players

Laura Bellis

A Tulsa City Councilor who is proposing the new policy to allow police to impound vehicles in reckless driving cases.

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What’s next

The Tulsa City Council will vote on whether to approve the proposed ordinance in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This proposed ordinance reflects Tulsa's efforts to address reckless driving and improve public safety on its roads through stronger enforcement measures.