Oregon Revised Statutes
This section establishes appropriate pedestrian responses to specific traffic control devices for purposes of ORS 814.020. Authority to place traffic control devices is established under ORS 810.210. Except when acting under the direction of a police officer, a pedestrian is in violation of ORS 814.020 if the pedestrian makes a response to a traffic control …
A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to obey traffic control devices if the pedestrian does any of the following: Fails to obey any traffic control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian. Fails to obey any specific traffic control device described in ORS 814.010 in the manner required by that section. A pedestrian is not subjec…
A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to obey bridge or railroad signal if the pedestrian does any of the following: Enters or remains upon a bridge or approach to a bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate or barricade after a bridge operation signal has been given. Passes through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a brid…
A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to a vehicle if the pedestrian does any of the following: Suddenly leaves a curb or other place of safety and moves into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. Fails to yield the right of way to a vehicle upon a roadway when the pedestrian is crossing the …
A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to an ambulance or emergency vehicle if the pedestrian does not yield the right of way to: An ambulance used in an emergency situation; or An emergency vehicle or an ambulance upon the approach of the vehicle using a visual signal or audible signal or both according to requirements under ORS 8…
A pedestrian commits the offense of failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing if the pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing when a tunnel or overhead crossing serves the place where the pedestrian is crossing the roadway. The offense described in this section, failure to use pedest…
A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian with improper position upon or improperly proceeding along a highway if the pedestrian does any of the following: Takes a position upon or proceeds along and upon the roadway where there is an adjacent usable sidewalk or shoulder. Does not take a position upon or proceed along and upon the shoulder, as far as …
A road authority may issue a permit that authorizes a pedestrian or a group to be positioned upon or to proceed along a highway if the pedestrian or group shows to the satisfaction of the road authority: Proof of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1 million; and That the pedestrian or group will meet the public safety requirements adopted b…
A person commits the offense of unlawful hitchhiking if the person is on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride. The offense described in this section, unlawful hitchhiking, is a Class D traffic violation.
(Miscellaneous Rights)
On a freeway on which pedestrian traffic is prohibited, the driver and passengers of a disabled vehicle stopped on the freeway may walk to the nearest exit, in either direction, on that side of the freeway upon which the vehicle is disabled, from which telephone or motor vehicle repair services are available.
The following definitions apply to this section and to ORS 811.035 and 814.120: “Blind” means visual acuity that does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with corrective lenses, or having a visual field of 20 degrees or less. “Dog guide” means a dog that is wearing a dog guide harness and is trained to lead or guide a person who is blind. “Limited vision”…
A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a white cane if the person uses or carries a white cane on the highways or any other public place of this state and the person is not a person who has limited vision or is not a person who is blind or a person who is deaf-blind. This section is subject to the provisions and definitions relating to the rights o…
A person commits the offense of passenger obstruction of a driver if the person is a passenger in a vehicle and the person rides in a position that interferes with all of the operator’s views to the rear, through one or more mirrors and otherwise, or that interferes with the operator’s view to the front or sides or the operator’s control of the driving mecha…
Every person riding an animal upon a roadway and every person driving or leading any animal is subject to the provisions of the vehicle code concerning vehicle equipment and operation of vehicles except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
A person commits the offense of failure to perform the duties of a person in charge of livestock on a highway if the person fails to do any of the following: When riding or leading a horse or other livestock on the highway, a person must keep a lookout for vehicles and use caution to keep the animal under control. A person in charge of driving a herd of li…
A person operating a moped or motorcycle commits the offense of unlawful moped or motorcycle operation if the person: Fails to sit astride, or to stand astride, the moped or motorcycle seat while facing forward; or Carries a package, bundle or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars. The offense described in this s…
A person commits the offense of operation of a moped on a sidewalk or bicycle trail if the person operates a moped upon a sidewalk, a bicycle path or a bicycle lane. Exemptions to this section are provided under ORS 811.440. The offense described in this section, operation of a moped on a sidewalk or bicycle trail, is a Class D traffic violation.
A person commits the offense of motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon a motorcycle that is not disabled and being towed and the person attaches a part of the person’s self or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway. The offense described in this section, motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle, is a Class B traffic …
A person commits the offense of moped operator or rider clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon or operating a moped and the person clings to another vehicle upon a roadway or attaches the moped to any other vehicle upon a roadway. The offense described in this section, moped operator or rider clinging to another vehicle, is a Class D traff…
A motorcycle operator or moped operator commits the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle if the operator does any of the following: Overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle the operator is overtaking, unless the vehicle being passed is a motorcycle or a moped. Operates a moped or motorcycle between l…
A person commits the offense of operating a moped or motorcycle more than two abreast if the person is operating a moped or motorcycle on a roadway laned for traffic and the person is riding abreast of more than one other motorcycle or moped in the same lane for traffic. For purposes of this section, a motorcycle does not include an autocycle. The offense …
A person commits the offense of failure of a moped rider to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person: Operates or rides on a moped; and Is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. Exemptions from this section are established under ORS 814.290. This section does not permit passengers on mopeds in violation of ORS 814.330 or 814.340. The offense described in this s…
A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle operator to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person operates a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. Exemptions from this section are established in ORS 814.290. The offense described in this section, failure of a motorcycle operator to wear a motorcycle helmet, is a Class D traffic violat…
A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person rides as a passenger on a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. Exemptions from this section are established in ORS 814.290. The offense described in this section, failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet, is a Class…
A person commits the offense of endangering a motorcycle passenger if the person is operating a motorcycle and the person carries another person on the motorcycle who is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. Exemptions from this section are established under ORS 814.290. The offense described in this section, endangering a motorcycle passenger, is a Class D tra…
This section establishes exemptions from the requirements and penalties relating to the use of motorcycle helmets under ORS 814.260 to 814.280. A person is not in violation of ORS 814.260, 814.269, 814.275 or 814.280 if the person is any of the following: Within an enclosed cab. Operating or riding a vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact …
A person commits the offense of illegal alteration of a moped if the person alters or modifies in any manner a vehicle registered in this state so that: The displacement of the engine is increased beyond that allowable for a moped under ORS 801.345; or The vehicle is capable of moving, unassisted, at a speed of more than 30 miles per hour on a level road s…
A person commits the offense of failure to display lighted headlights on a moped or motorcycle at all times, if the person operates a moped or motorcycle and does not display lights and illuminated devices specified under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 at all times the motorcycle or moped is upon a highway. A person may use modulating headlights described under OR…
A person commits the offense of unlawfully carrying a passenger on a motorcycle if the person does any of the following: Carries on a motorcycle a person who is not seated on a permanent and regular seat, if the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, or upon another seat attached to the motorcycle at the rear or side of the operator’s seat. …
A person commits the offense of unlawfully carrying a passenger on a moped if the person operates a moped on any highway of this state with a passenger on the moped. The offense described in this section, unlawfully carrying a passenger on a moped, is a Class D traffic violation.
A person commits the offense of unlawfully riding as a passenger on a moped if the person rides any moped as a passenger on a highway of this state. The offense described in this section, unlawfully riding as a passenger on a moped, is a Class D traffic violation. BICYCLES
Every person riding a bicycle upon a public way is subject to the provisions applicable to and has the same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle concerning operating on highways, vehicle equipment and abandoned vehicles, except: Those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. When otherwise specifically provided under t…
An electric assisted bicycle shall be considered a bicycle, rather than a motor vehicle, for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when otherwise specifically provided by statute.
A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk if the person does any of the following: Operates the bicycle so as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. Operates a bicycle upon a sidewalk and does not give an audible warning b…
A person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a stop sign may, without violating ORS 811.265, do any of the following without stopping if the person slows the bicycle to a safe speed: Proceed through the intersection. Make a right or left turn into a two-way street. Make a right or left turn into a one-way …
A person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal may, without violating ORS 811.265, do any of the following without stopping if the person slows the bicycle to a safe speed: Proceed through the intersection. Make a right or left turn into a two-way street. Make a right or left turn into …
Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle lane or path if the person operates a bicycle on any portion of a roadway that is not a bicycle lane or bicycle path when a bicycle lane or bicycle path is adjacent to or near the roadway. A person is not required to comply with this secti…
A person commits the offense of improper use of lanes by a bicycle if the person is operating a bicycle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic using the roadway at that time and place under the existing conditions and the person does not ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway. A person is not in violation of the…
A person commits the offense of failure to signal for a bicycle turn if the person does any of the following: Stops a bicycle the person is operating without giving the appropriate hand and arm signal continuously for at least 100 feet before executing the stop. Executes a turn on a bicycle the person is operating without giving the appropriate hand and ar…
A person commits the offense of having an unlawful load on a bicycle if the person is operating a bicycle and the person carries a package, bundle or article which prevents the person from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar and having full control at all times. The offense described in this section, unlawful load on a bicycle, is a Class D traffic…
A person commits the offense of unlawful passengers on a bicycle if the person operates a bicycle and carries more persons on the bicycle than the number for which it is designed or safely equipped. The offense described in this section, unlawful passengers on a bicycle, is a Class D traffic violation.
A person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle seat if the person is operating a bicycle and the person rides other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle. The offense described in this section, failure to use a bicycle seat, is a Class D traffic violation.
A person commits the offense of nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon or operating a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle and the person clings to another vehicle upon a roadway or attaches that which the person is riding or operating to any other vehicle upon a roadway. The offense described in this s…
For purposes of ORS 814.485, 814.486, 815.052 and 815.281, “bicycle” has the meaning given in ORS 801.150 except that: It also includes vehicles that meet the criteria specified in ORS 801.150 (1) to (4) but that have wheels that are 14 inches or less in diameter. It does not include tricycles designed to be ridden by children. For purposes of the offense…
A person commits the offense of failure of a bicycle operator or rider to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, operates or rides on a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052. Exemptions from this section are as provided in ORS 814.487. The…
A person commits the offense of endangering a bicycle operator or passenger if: The person is operating a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public and the person carries another person on the bicycle who is under 16 years of age and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052; or The person is the parent, legal gua…
A person is exempt from the requirements under ORS 814.485 and 814.486 to wear protective headgear, if wearing the headgear would violate a religious belief or practice of the person.
If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS 814.486, rather than to the child for violation of ORS 814.485. If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 is at least 12 years of…
Evidence of violation of ORS 814.485 or 814.486 and evidence of lack of protective headgear shall not be admissible, applicable or effective to reduce the amount of damages or to constitute a defense to an action for damages brought by or on behalf of an injured bicyclist or bicycle passenger or the survivors of a deceased bicyclist or passenger if the bicyc…
Every person riding a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path is subject to the provisions applicable to and has the same rights and duties as the driver of a bicycle when operating on a bicycle lane or path, except: When those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. When otherwise specifically provided under the vehicle code.…
An operator of a motor assisted scooter upon a public way is subject to the provisions applicable to, and has the same rights and duties as the operator of, any other vehicle operating on highways except: Those provisions that by their very nature can have no application. When otherwise specifically provided under the vehicle code.
A person operating a motor assisted scooter commits the offense of unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter if: The person is under 16 years of age; or The person operates a motor assisted scooter at a rate of speed exceeding 15 miles per hour. The offense described in this section, unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter, is a Class D traffi…
Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the offense of failure of a motor assisted scooter operator to use a bicycle lane or bicycle path if the person operates a motor assisted scooter on any portion of a roadway that is not a bicycle lane or bicycle path when a bicycle lane or bicycle path is adjacent to or near the roadway. …
The State Parks and Recreation Department may restrict or prohibit the operation of a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle lane or bicycle path in a state park except that the department may not restrict or prohibit the operation of a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle lane or bicycle path in a state park if the operator of the motor assisted scooter is disa…
A person commits the offense of improper operation of a motor assisted scooter on a highway if the person is operating a motor assisted scooter on a highway with a designated speed limit greater than 25 miles per hour. This section does not apply if: The person is operating a motor assisted scooter on a highway with a designated speed limit greater than 25…
A person commits the offense of improper operation of a motor assisted scooter in a lane if the person is operating a motor assisted scooter on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic using the roadway at that time and place under the existing conditions and the person does not ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway.…
A person commits the offense of failure to signal for a motor assisted scooter maneuver if the person is operating a motor assisted scooter and: Stops the motor assisted scooter without giving the appropriate hand and arm signal continuously for at least 100 feet before executing the stop. Executes a turn or lane change on the motor assisted scooter withou…
A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a motor assisted scooter on a sidewalk if the person operates a motor assisted scooter on a sidewalk, except to enter or leave adjacent property, or the person operates a motor assisted scooter on a sidewalk to enter or leave adjacent property and the person: Operates the motor assisted scooter so as to su…
A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle path or bicycle lane if the person operates a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle path or bicycle lane and does not give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian or does not yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the bicycle path or bicycle la…
A person commits the offense of operation of a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk if the person fails to walk the motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk. This section does not apply to a person with a disability operating a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk. The offense described in this section, operation of a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk, …
A person commits the offense of carrying a passenger on a motor assisted scooter if the person operates a motor assisted scooter and carries another person on the motor assisted scooter. The offense described in this section, carrying a passenger on a motor assisted scooter, is a Class D traffic violation.
A person commits the offense of operating a motor assisted scooter with an unlawful load if the person is operating a motor assisted scooter and the person carries a package, bundle or article that prevents the person from having full control of the vehicle at all times. The offense described in this section, operating a motor assisted scooter with an unlaw…
A person commits the offense of failure of a motor assisted scooter operator to wear protective headgear if the person operates a motor assisted scooter on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052. A person is exempt from the protective headgear requirement of subsection (1) of t…
A person commits the offense of endangering a motor assisted scooter operator if the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 16 years of age and authorizes or knowingly permits the child to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of ORS 814.512 (1)(a). The offense described i…
An electric personal assistive mobility device is not a motor vehicle for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when specifically provided by statute. A person operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a bicycle lane, bicycle path or any part of a highway is subject to any provisions applicable to and has the same rights and duties a…
A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of an electric personal assistive mobility device if: The person is operating an electric personal assistive mobility device on a highway that has a designated or posted speed limit greater than 35 miles per hour or that has no designated or posted speed limit, and the person is not in a bicycle lane or cross…
Local governments and state agencies having jurisdiction over public highways, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, trails, recreational roads and other ways of public passage may regulate by ordinance or rule and by traffic control device the time, place and manner of operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, including prohibiting their use entirely…
A person commits the offense of failure of a skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, rides on a skateboard or scooter or uses in-line skates on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052. The offense describe…