Title 59, Oregon Vehicle Code

Each of the following is a requirement for brake lights as described: (1) Brake lights shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle. Where more than one brake light is required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 at least one brake light shall be placed on each side of the rear. (2) Brak…

Back-up lights may be constructed either separately or in combination with another light. [1983 c.338 §458 (8); 1985 c.16 §240 (8); 1985 c.69 §1 (8); 1985 c.71 §4 (8); 1985 c.393 §13 (8); 1985 c.420 §6 (8)]

Each of the following is a requirement for turn signals as described: (1) Turn signals shall be so constructed and located on a vehicle as to give a signal of intention to turn right or left. (2) The following types of turn signals shall show light in the direction indicated: (a)…

Each of the following is a requirement for parking lights as indicated: (1) Parking lights shall be on the roadway side of the vehicle when a vehicle is parked or stopped upon a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto. (2) Parking lights shall exhibit a white or amber light visible …

Cowl or fender lights shall emit an amber or white light without glare. [1983 c.338 §458 (11); 1985 c.16 §240 (11); 1985 c.69 §1 (11); 1985 c.71 §4 (11); 1985 c.393 §13 (11); 1985 c.420 §6 (11)]

Each of the following is a requirement for a high beam indicator: (1) A high beam indicator shall be constructed so as to be lighted when, and only when, the uppermost distribution of light from the headlights is in use. (2) A high beam indicator shall be so designed and located …

Each of the following is a requirement for a rear mounted lighting system: (1) A rear mounted lighting system shall have a green light, a yellow light and a red light. (2) A rear mounted lighting system shall be constructed so that: (a) The green light will be actuated when the a…

Each of the following is a requirement for spotlights as indicated: (1) Spotlights must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation. (2) Spotlights and any part for such spotlights that tends to change the original desig…

Each of the following is a requirement for reflectors as indicated: (1) The following are the colors for the indicated type of reflector: (a) Rear reflectors and rearward side reflectors shall be red. (b) Forward side reflectors and intermediate side reflectors shall be amber. (2…

Each of the following is a requirement for marker lights as indicated: (1) The following types of marker lights shall be placed as indicated: (a) Forward side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the front. (b) Intermediate side marker lights shall…

Each of the following is a requirement for clearance lights as indicated: (1) The following types of clearance lights shall be placed as indicated: (a) Front clearance lights shall be placed on the front of the vehicle. When more than one front clearance light is required under O…

Each of the following is a requirement for identification lights: (1) An identification light is a group of three lights mounted at the same height with the centers of the lights in the group of lights spaced not less than 6 inches nor more than 12 inches apart. (2) The following…

Each of the following is a requirement for exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment: (1) Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment shall consist of at least two lighted lights or lanterns. (2) The following are the colors for the indicated type of exempt-vehicle safety lighting eq…

Each of the following is a requirement for fog lights as described: (1) Fog lights shall be mounted, aimed and adjusted in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation. (2) Fog lights and any part of such fog lights that tends to change the original desig…

Each of the following is a requirement for hazard lights as described: (1) At least two hazard lights shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle and at least two hazard lights shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. (2) Hazard lights mounted on the front of the vehicle sha…

Each of the following is a requirement for police lights as described: (1) Police lights may be blue, red, yellow, amber or white. (2) Police lights may be revolving or stationary-type flashing lights. (3) Police lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet…

Each of the following is a requirement for bus safety lights: (1) Bus safety lights shall include at least two of each color of light on the front of the vehicle and at least two of each color of light on the rear of the vehicle. (2) Bus safety lights shall include red and amber …

(1) Each of the following is a requirement for mail delivery lights other than strobe lights: (a) Mail delivery lights shall include two lights. (b) Mail delivery lights shall be simultaneously flashing lights. (c) Mail delivery lights may be constructed so that the lights flash …

This section establishes standards for different types of warning lights. Each of the following is a requirement for warning lights as described: (1) The following are the colors for the indicated type of warning light: (a) Public vehicle warning lights, pilot vehicle warning lig…

Each of the following is authorized for fire department warning lights: (1) Fire department vehicle warning lights may be red or a combination of red and white. (2) Fire department vehicles may use an approved headlight flashing system as authorized by ORS 816.050. (3) Fire depar…

Each of the following is a requirement for end load lights: (1) The lights shall be red in color. (2) The lights shall be either a lighted light or lantern. (3) The lights shall be placed at the extreme rear end of a load. (4) The lights shall be plainly visible from a distance o…

(1) A person commits the offense of operation with nonstandard lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle equipped with lighting equipment described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 that does not meet the standards requi…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.040 to 816.300. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions established under this section are partial or complete as described in the following: (1) ORS 816.040 to 816.300 …

This section establishes requirements for ORS 816.330. Where specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned by this section, those types are types described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Except where an exemption under ORS 816.340 specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle th…

(1) A person commits the offense of operation without required lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle that is not equipped with lighting equipment that is required for the vehicle under ORS 816.320. (b) Owns a ve…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.320 and 816.330. The exemptions established under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following: (1) ORS 816.320 and 816.33…

This section establishes requirements for ORS 816.360. When specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned by this section, those types are types described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Except as allowed under this section or where an exemption under ORS 816.370 specifically …

(1) A person commits the offense of use of prohibited lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle that is equipped with lighting equipment that the vehicle is not allowed under ORS 816.350. (b) Owns a vehicle or combi…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.350 and 816.360. The exemptions established under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following: (1) ORS 816.350 and 816.36…

This section establishes maximum weight limitations for purposes of ORS 818.020. Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section or where an exemption under ORS 818.030 specifically provides otherwise, a loaded weight that exceeds the maximum allowable weight as det…

The Department of Transportation may adopt rules approving tires for the use described in ORS 818.010 (5). In adopting the rules, the department shall consider the potential damage to highways caused by use of the tires and may reject a tire that otherwise meets the criteria of O…

penalties. (1) A person commits the offense of violating maximum weight limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed the weight limits established under ORS 818.010. (b) Owns a vehicle or combi…

This section establishes exemptions from the maximum weight limitations under ORS 818.010 and 818.020. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to the penalti…

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of posted weight limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed any weight limits imposed on the highway or portion of highway and indicated by appro…

This section establishes exemptions from the posted weight limits under ORS 818.040. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.040. Exemptions are p…

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds weight or size limits imposed under ORS 810.050 or 810.060…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 818.060. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Exempt, partially or completely as described, are the following: (1) Any vehicle on any way, thoroughfare or place owned by a district form…

This section establishes maximum size limits for purposes of ORS 818.090. Except where an exemption under ORS 818.100 specifically provides otherwise, any vehicle or load thereon that exceeds a maximum allowable size as determined by any of the following tables exceeds the maximu…

penalties. (1) A person commits the offense of violation of maximum size limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds the size limits established under ORS 818.080. (b) Owns a vehicle or combi…

This section establishes exemptions from the maximum size limitations under ORS 818.080 and 818.090. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.090. …

(1) Any person who transports property, or causes property to be transported, by motor vehicle may request that a road authority, other than a city, authorize unrestricted access by truck tractor and semitrailer combinations in lengths in excess of that authorized under ORS 818.0…

(1) A person commits the offense of exceeding the maximum number of vehicles in combination if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any combination of vehicles that consists of more than two vehicles. (b) Owns any vehicle and causes or permits th…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 818.110. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.110. Exemptions are partial or complete as described…

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of posted limits on use of a road if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds any use limits, other than weight limits, imposed on the highway or portio…

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 818.130. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.130. Exemptions are partial or complete as described in the fol…

This section establishes safety requirements for towing for purposes of ORS 818.160. Except where an exemption under ORS 818.170 specifically provides otherwise, the safety requirements for towing are violated for purposes of ORS 818.160 if any of the following are violated: (1) …

(1) A person commits the offense of violating towing safety requirements if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that are in violation of the safety requirements for towing vehicles established under ORS 818…

This section establishes exemptions from the towing safety requirements under ORS 818.150 and 818.160. Exemptions under this section are in addition to any under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.160. Exemptions ar…

(1) A road authority, or a private contractor authorized by a road authority to do so, may issue a variance permit if it determines the public interests will be served. A variance permit issued under this section may allow any vehicle, combination of vehicles, load article, prope…

(1) The Department of Transportation, in consultation with other road authorities, shall develop and implement a system of issuing continuous operation variance permits. The system shall allow a person to obtain one permit that is valid for every road authority in whose jurisdict…