Oregon Revised Statutes
The Department of Transportation shall adopt and enforce minimum standards for vehicle lighting equipment under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 including installation, adjustment and aiming and adjustment when in use on motor vehicles. As federal regulations concerning vehicle lighting equipment are subsequently amended or repealed, the department may consider subse…
With respect to motor carriers operated under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, the department may adopt standard specifications at variance with the requirements and standards for vehicle lighting equipment under ORS 811.515 to 811.525 or 816.040 to 816.370 whenever standard specifications adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admi…
A person commits the offense of selling noncomplying lighting equipment if the person sells or offers for sale for use upon or as part of the equipment of any vehicle any vehicle lighting equipment that does not comply with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation under ORS 816.010. The offense described in this section, selling noncomplying li…
ORS 816.040 to 816.290 establish requirements for ORS 816.300. Except where an exemption under ORS 816.310 specifically provides otherwise, any vehicle lighting that does not comply with ORS 816.040 to 816.290 violates ORS 816.300 and is subject to the penalty provided for in ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Each of the following is a requirement for lighting equipme…
Each of the following is a requirement for headlights as described: On vehicles required to be equipped with two or more headlights under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 the headlights shall be equally distributed on each side of the front of the vehicle. This subsection does not apply to motorcycles and mopeds. Headlights shall show a continuously burning light e…
As used in this section, “auxiliary lights” means low beam auxiliary lights. When auxiliary lights are used in combination with headlights, the combination of lights shall be arranged on the vehicle so that the selection between distributions of light projected to different elevations may be selected by the driver at will or so that the selection can be mad…
As used in this section, “passing lights” means high beam auxiliary lights. When passing lights are used in combination with headlights, the combination of lights shall be arranged on the vehicle so that the selection between distributions of light projected to different elevations may be selected by the driver at will or so that the selection can be made a…
Taillights shall be mounted on the rear of a vehicle. Except as otherwise provided in this section, when lighted, taillights shall emit a red light. When lighted, taillights shall emit a light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. Taillights may be constructed so as to include registration plate lights. Taillights shall be wired so as …
Each of the following is a requirement for registration plate lights as described: A registration plate light shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate the rear registration plate of the vehicle. A registration plate light may either be constructed as a separate light or as part of a taillight. A registration plate light shall show a white light…
Each of the following is a requirement for brake lights as described: 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. Brake lights shall be constructed and located on a vehicle so as to give a signal of inten…
Back-up lights may be constructed either separately or in combination with another light.
Each of the following is a requirement for turn signals as described: Turn signals shall be so constructed and located on a vehicle as to give a signal of intention to turn right or left. The following types of turn signals shall show light in the direction indicated: Front turn signal lights shall show light to the front of the vehicle. Rear turn signal…
Each of the following is a requirement for parking lights as indicated: 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. Parking lights shall exhibit a white or amber light visible to the front of the vehicle and a red light visible to the rear of the vehicle. Parki…
Cowl or fender lights shall emit an amber or white light without glare.
Each of the following is a requirement for a high beam indicator: 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. A high beam indicator shall be so designed and located that when lighted it will be readily visible to the driver of the vehicle so equipped.…
Each of the following is a requirement for a rear mounted lighting system: A rear mounted lighting system shall have a green light, a yellow light and a red light. A rear mounted lighting system shall be constructed so that: The green light will be actuated when the accelerator is depressed; The yellow light will be actuated when the vehicle is moving fo…
Each of the following is a requirement for spotlights as indicated: Spotlights must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation. Spotlights and any part for such spotlights that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the departm…
Each of the following is a requirement for reflectors as indicated: The following are the colors for the indicated type of reflector: Rear reflectors and rearward side reflectors shall be red. Forward side reflectors and intermediate side reflectors shall be amber. The following types of reflectors shall be placed as indicated: Rear reflectors shall be …
Each of the following is a requirement for marker lights as indicated: The following types of marker lights shall be placed as indicated: Forward side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the front. Intermediate side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the midpoint between the forward side m…
Each of the following is a requirement for clearance lights as indicated: The following types of clearance lights shall be placed as indicated: Front clearance lights shall be placed on the front of the vehicle. When more than one front clearance light is required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330, at least one front clearance light shall be on each side of th…
Each of the following is a requirement for identification lights: 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. The following types of identification lights shall be placed as indicated: Front identification li…
Each of the following is a requirement for exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment: Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment shall consist of at least two lighted lights or lanterns. The following are the colors for the indicated type of exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment indicated: The exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment that exhibits a light…
Each of the following is a requirement for fog lights as described: Fog lights shall be mounted, aimed and adjusted in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation. Fog lights and any part of such fog lights that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the departm…
Each of the following is a requirement for hazard lights as described: 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. Hazard lights mounted on the front of the vehicle shall be mounted at the same level as other hazard lights on the front of the vehicle. Ha…
Each of the following is a requirement for police lights as described: Police lights may be blue, red, yellow, amber or white. Police lights may be revolving or stationary-type flashing lights. Police lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night. Police lights may include one or more lig…
Each of the following is a requirement for bus safety lights: 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. Bus safety lights shall include red and amber lights. Each bus safety light shall alternately flash with the bus safety lights of t…
Each of the following is a requirement for mail delivery lights other than strobe lights: Mail delivery lights shall include two lights. Mail delivery lights shall be simultaneously flashing lights. Mail delivery lights may be constructed so that the lights flash continuously or are actuated by application of the service brake. Mail delivery lights shall…
This section establishes standards for different types of warning lights. Each of the following is a requirement for warning lights as described: The following are the colors for the indicated type of warning light: Public vehicle warning lights, pilot vehicle warning lights and commercial vehicle warning lights shall be amber. Tow vehicle warning lights …
Each of the following is authorized for fire department warning lights: Fire department vehicle warning lights may be red or a combination of red and white. Fire department vehicles may use an approved headlight flashing system as authorized by ORS 816.050. Fire department vehicles may have a forward facing flashing white light for the purpose of operatin…
Each of the following is a requirement for end load lights: The lights shall be red in color. The lights shall be either a lighted light or lantern. The lights shall be placed at the extreme rear end of a load. The lights shall be plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear of the vehicle.
A person commits the offense of operation with nonstandard lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: 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 required for the equipment under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Owns a vehicle or combination of v…
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: ORS 816.040 to 816.300 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on a…
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 that does not comply with this section is in violation of ORS 816.330: A motor ve…
A person commits the offense of operation without required lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: 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. Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle or combinatio…
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: ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on…
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 provides otherwise, a vehicle that does not comply with this section is in viola…
A person commits the offense of use of prohibited lighting equipment if the person does any of the following: Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle that is equipped with lighting equipment that the vehicle is not allowed under ORS 816.350. Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles …
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: ORS 816.350 and 816.360 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on…