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735-108-0065 Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Auxiliary Driving Lamps for Motor Vehicles (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows: (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left front side of the motor vehicle; (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motor vehicle; (c) Mount lamps not less than 16 inches (40.6 cm) nor more than 42 inches (106.7 cm) above the level ground; (d) Measure mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp; (e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting; and (f) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motor vehicle headlight system. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows: (a) Auxiliary driving lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle high beam headlights are on; and (b) A switch shall be installed so the auxiliary driving lamps can be turned off or on leaving the height beam of the headlights on; and (c) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired so it comes on when the front fog lamps are turned on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary driving lamps as follows: (a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or (b) When using a visual aiming screen, aim the center of the high intensity beam straight ahead of the vertical and horizontal axis at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from the lens. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 816.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.060 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0070 Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers (1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J583 _201609 , Front Fog Lamps, Revised 2016-09-21 : (a) For purposes of this rule, front fog lamps in compliance with SAE Standard J583 _201609 constitute “fog lights” for purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.230; (b) Front fog lamps supplement the lower beam of a standard headlamp system used on motor vehicles during limited visibility conditions of rain, snow, dust or fog; and (c) Front fog lamps shall be identified by the code “F” in accordance with SAE Standard J759 _201609 , Light Identification Code. (2) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J1319 _201510 , Fog Tail Lamp (Rear Fog Light) Systems, Revised 2015-10-28 . (a) For purposes of this rule, fog tail lamp (rear fog light) systems in compliance with SAE Standard J1319 _201510 constitutes “fog lights” for purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.230; (b) Rear fog lights provide a steady burning red light of higher intensity than standard tail lights on a vehicle and are only used during limited visibility conditions of rain, dust, snow or fog; and (c) Rear fog lights shall be identified by the code “F2” in accordance with SAE Standard J759 _201702, Revised 2017-12-20 , Lighting Identification Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010 & 816.040 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.010 & 816.230 History: DMV 4-2020, amend filed 04/03/2020, effective 04/03/2020 DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97 MV 1-1987, f. & ef. 2-17-87, Renumbered from 735-164-0070
735-108-0073 Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Front Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for front fog lamps as follows: (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left side of the motor vehicle; (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motor vehicle; (c) Mount the lamps not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm) nor more than 30 inches (76.2 cm) above the level ground; (d) Measure the mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp; (e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting; and (f) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motor vehicle headlight system. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle front fog lamps as follows: (a) Front fog lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle low beam headlights are on; and (b) A switch shall be installed so front fog lamps can be turned off or on leaving the low beam of the headlights on; and (c) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired so it comes on when the front fog lamps are turned on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motor vehicle front fog lamps as follows: (a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or (b) When using a visual aiming screen, the beam is to be centered laterally about the vertical axis and aim the top of the beam 4 inches (100 mm) below horizontal axis at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from the lens. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 816.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.230 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0076 Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Rear Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for rear fog lamps as follows: (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left side of the motor vehicle; (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the rear centerline of the motor vehicle; (c) Mount the lamps the same height above the level ground as taillights are mounted; (d) Measure the mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp; and (e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle rear fog lamps as follows: (a) Rear fog lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle low beam headlights are on; (b) A switch shall be installed so rear fog lamps can be turned off or on leaving the low beam of the headlights on; and (c) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired so it comes on when the rear fog lamps are turned on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirement for motor vehicle rear fog lamp through a horizontal angle from 45 degrees to the left and right of the center of the lamp. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 816.230 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.230 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0080 Auxiliary Low Beam Lamps for Motor Vehicles (1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J582, Auxiliary Low Beam Lamps, September 1984 Edition. (2) For purposes of this rule, auxiliary low beam lamps in compliance with SAE Standard J582 constitutes “auxiliary lights” for the purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.060. (3) Auxiliary low beam lamps supplement the low beam of a standard headlamp system. (4) Auxiliary low beam lamps shall be identified by the code “Z” in accordance with SAE Standard J759, Lighting Identification Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010 & 816.040 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 811.515, 816.010 & 816.060 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97 MV 1-1987, f. & ef. 2-17-87, Renumbered from 735-164-0080
735-108-0085 Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Auxiliary Low Beam Lamps for Motor Vehicles (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for auxiliary low beam lamps as follows: (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left side of the motor vehicle; (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motor vehicle; (c) Mount the lamps not less than 24 inches (61 cm) nor more than 42 inches (106.7 cm) above the level ground; (d) Measure the mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp; (e) Do not mount the lamps so they interfere with required motor vehicle lighting; and (f) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motor vehicle headlight system. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motor vehicle auxiliary low beam lamps as follows: (a) Auxiliary low beam lamps shall be wired so they can only come on when the motor vehicle low beam headlights are on; (b) A switch shall be installed so lamps can be turned off when only use of the low beam of the headlight system is required or when high beam of the headlight light system is being used; and (c) A steady burning indicator lights shall be wired so it comes on when the auxiliary low beam lamps are on and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motor vehicle front fog lamps as follows: (a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or (b) When using a visual aiming screen, the lamp or lamps shall be aimed with: (A) The left edge of the high intensity zone of the beam one inch (25 mm) above horizontal at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 mm) from the lens; and (B) The top edge of the high intensity zone of the beam five inches (130 mm) left of vertical at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 mm) from the lens. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 816.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.060 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0090 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment for Motorcycles and Mopeds (1) Transportation Safety adopts FMVSS Number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment, in regard to such equipment and devices required for usage on motorcycles and mopeds, as found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571, October 1994 Edition. (2) FMVSS 108 specifies requirements for the following original and replacement lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment: (a) Headlamps; (b) Taillamps; (c) Stoplamps; (d) License plate lamp; (e) Reflex reflectors; and (f) Turn signal lamps, turn signal operating unit and turn signal flasher unit. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010, 816.040 & 816.050.Stats. Imp.: ORS 814.320, 816.010 & 816.050 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97 MV 1-1987, f. & ef. 2-17-87, Renumbered from 735-164-0090
735-108-0100 Motorcycle Auxiliary Front Lamps (1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J1306, Motorcycle Auxiliary Front Lamps, June 1989 Edition. (2) For purposes of this rule, motorcycle auxiliary front lamps in compliance with SAE Standard J1306 constitutes “auxiliary lights” for purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.060. (3) Motorcycle auxiliary front lamps supplement either the lower or upper beam of a standard motorcycle headlamp system. (4) Motorcycle auxiliary front lamps shall be identified by the code “C” in accordance with SAE Standard J759, Lighting Identification Code. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010, 816.040 & 816.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.060 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0110 Mounting, Wiring and Aiming of Motorcycle Auxiliary Front Lamps (1) Transportation Safety adopts the mounting requirements for motorcycle auxiliary front lamps as follows: (a) If one lamp is installed, mount the lamp on the left front side of the motorcycle; (b) If two lamps are installed, mount the lamps symmetrically around the front centerline of the motorcycle; (c) Mount lamps not less than 16 inches (40.6 cm) nor more the 42 inches (106.7 cm) above the ground; (d) Measure mounting height from ground level to the center of the lens of the lamp; and (e) Do not mount the lamps higher than the motorcycle headlight. (2) Transportation Safety adopts the wiring requirements for motorcycle auxiliary front lamps as follows: (a) The lamp shall be wired so it comes on with the motorcycle headlight; (b) The lamp may be wired so it is on with either the low or high beam of the motorcycle headlight; (c) A switch shall be installed so the lamp can be turned off when only use of the low beam of the headlight is required; and (d) A steady burning indicator light shall be wired and mounted in a location it is readily visible to the driver and be on when the motorcycle auxiliary front lamps are is use. (3) Transportation Safety adopts the aiming requirements for motorcycle auxiliary front lamps as follows: (a) Adjust lamps to a setting of 0-0 when using a mechanical aimer; or (b) When using a visual aiming screen, the lamp or lamps shall be aimed with: (A) The left edge of the high intensity zone of the beam at a vertical line straight ahead of the lamp center; and (B) The top edge of the high intensity zone at the level of the lamp center at a distance of 25 feet (7.6 m) from the lens. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010, 816.040 & 816.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.060 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-108-0120 Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment for Use on Trailers (1) Transportation Safety adopts FMVSS Number 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment, in regard to such equipment and devices used on trailers. This standard is as found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571, 1995 Edition, available from Transportation Safety. (2) FMVSS 108 specifies requirements for the following original and replacement lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment for motor vehicles: (a) Taillamps; (b) Stoplamps; (c) High-mounted stoplamp; (d) License-plate lamp; (e) Parking lamps; (f) Reflex reflectors; (g) Intermediate side reflex reflectors; (h) Intermediate side marker lamps; (i) Identification lamps; (j) Clearance lamps; (k) Side-marker lamps; (l) Backup lamps; (m) Turn signal lamps, turn signal operating unit, and turn signal flasher unit; (n) Vehicular hazard warning signal operation unit and flasher unit; and (o) Retroreflective sheeting. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010 & 816.040 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.010 History: DMV 3-1997, f. & cert. ef. 1-21-97
735-110-0000 Definitions Relevant to Sirens The following definitions shall apply regarding rules and standards for sirens for ambulances and emergency vehicles: (1) “AAMVA” means the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, 1201 Connecticut Avenue N.W., Suite 910, Washington D.C. 20036. (2) “ANS” means a standard adopted by the American National Standards Institute, Inc., 1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10018. (3) “Ambulance” means any privately or publicly owned motor vehicle that is regularly provided or offered to be provided for the emergency transportation of persons suffering from illness, injury or disability. (4) “CAC Title 13, Article 8” means recognized standards for sirens, compiled by the State of California. (Effective 10/31/81) (5) “Electromechanical Siren” means a siren with a stator and rotor driven by an electric motor. (6) “Electronic Siren” means a siren with an oscillator, amplifier and speaker. (7) “Emergency Vehicle” means a vehicle that is equipped with lights and sirens as required under ORS 815.230, 816.310, 820.350, and 820.370 and that is any of the following: (a) Operated by public police, fire or airport security agencies; (b) Designated as an emergency vehicle by a federal agency; or (c) Designated as an emergency vehicle in writing by the Manager of Transportation Safety. (8) “Hi-Lo” means a nonsiren sound, as defined in this rule. (9) “Manual” means a siren control that allows the operator to produce a wailing sound by alternately applying and releasing a momentary contact switch. (10) “Mechanical Siren” means a siren with a stator and rotor driven by a mechanical connection to a moving part of the vehicle or engine. (11) “Nonsiren Sound” means an audible device, such as a vehicle theft alarm, that produces: (a) An unvarying sound; (b) A varying sound that cycles at a rate faster than 400 cycles per minute; or (c) A discontinuous sound that repeats at rates lower than 90 cycles per minute or higher than 400 cycles per minute. (12) “SAE” means a standard or recommended practice of the Society of Automotive Engineers, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, Pennsylvania 15096. (13) “Siren” means a warning device that produces the audible sound readily identified with emergency vehicles. (14) “Transportation Safety” means the Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation. (15) “Wail” means a siren sound that is a slow, continuous automatic cycling of increasing and decreasing frequencies and sound levels. (16) “Yelp” means a siren sound producing a rapid continuous automatic cycling of increasing and decreasing frequencies and sound levels. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 815.030 & 820.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.030, 815.225 - 815.230 & 820.350 - 820.370 History: DMV 45-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87, Renumbered from 735-080-0055 MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75
735-110-0010 Siren Standards (1) Siren rules shall apply to sirens as required on authorized emergency vehicles in accordance with ORS 801.260, 815.230, 820.370, and 820.380. (2) Sirens that meet requirements of standards in CAC Title 13, Article 8, with included ANS and SAE items shall be acceptable for use on ambulances and emergency vehicles. (3) Sirens may contain the “nonsiren” “Hi-Lo” function, however, this function shall not be used instead of other siren functions or warning sounds. (4) Ambulances regulated by the Health Services are also subject to siren requirements of that agency. This includes, but is not limited to, the federal specification for the “Star-of-Life Ambulance,” KKK-A-1822B, Part 3.14.6, dated June 1, 1985. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030 & 820.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.030, 815.225 - 815.230 & 820.350 - 820.370 History: MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87, Renumbered from 735-080-0050 MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75 DMV 47-2018, amend filed 11/20/2018, effective 01/01/2019 DMV 6-2002, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-02 DMV 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-96 MV 38-1989, f. & cert. ef 10-3-89 MV 30-1986, f. 12-31-86, ef. 1-1-87, Renumbered from 735-110-0840 MV 11-1985, f. 9-19-85, ef. 9-20-85
735-110-0020 Approval of Sirens (1) Sirens that meet requirements of standards in CAC Title 13, Article 8, with included ANS and SAE items are acceptable for use on ambulances and emergency vehicles. (2) Manufacturer methods for verifying siren approval by the Transportation Safety shall be: (a) A Notice of Equipment Compliance issued by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA). This shall constitute Transportation Safety approval, provided: (A) The siren is tested to comply with standards adopted by Transportation Safety; and (B) The Notice of Equipment Compliance is on file with Transportation Safety. (b) A certificate of approval issued by Transportation Safety. (3) To request issuance of a certificate of approval by Transportation Safety, a manufacturer shall submit: (a) A written request; and (b) A test report from a testing laboratory that shows the siren complies with standards adopted by Transportation Safety. (4) Testing to Transportation Safety standards shall not preclude testing to more stringent standards. (5) A certificate of approval issued by Transportation Safety shall show an expiration date. This shall be five years from the date of issuance, except when approval is for a shorter, limited term. (6) A new test report and a request for renewal of Transportation Safety’s approval certificate shall be submitted if continued sale of the siren is desired. The report and request must be submitted at least one month and not more than six months prior to the expiration date. (7) The manufacturer shall notify Transportation Safety of any changes in identification markings, or of modifications or changes in design, mechanical construction or function that may affect the performance of an approved siren. Tests or testing results of the modified device may be required at the discretion of Transportation Safety. (8) Even though an AAMVA compliance notice or a Transportation Safety approval certificate has expired, a siren owner may: (a) Continue to use a siren installed on a vehicle prior to the expiration date; (b) Transfer a siren between owned vehicles; or (c) Sell the siren for use on another emergency vehicle. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.010, 815.030 & 820.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.030, 815.225 - 815.230 & 820.350 - 820.370 History: MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87, Renumbered from 735-165-0020 MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75
735-110-0030 Identification Markings for Sirens (1) Sirens and components shall be marked as specified in Part 1023 of CAC Title 13, Article 8. (2) Markings shall include the manufacturer’s or vendor’s name, initials or lettered trademark, and a model designation. (3) Markings shall be permanently imprinted into, upon, or attached, in letters and numbers at least 1/8 inch in height. (4) Markings, with the exception of those on a speaker driver or on speakers within warning lamp housings, shall be in a location so as to be legible when the siren is installed on a vehicle. (5) Markings shall be on: (a) Each siren; and (b) Each major component of an electronic siren, including the speaker, speaker driver, amplifier, and control panel (if separate from the amplifier). (6) Speaker drivers for electronic sirens shall also be marked to include the rms wattage. (7) Electronic siren controls shall be marked to indicate each siren function by the words “Manual,”“Wail,”and “Yelp” spelled out or abbreviated. The marking “Hi-Lo” may remain on the control panel, even though this function may have been removed, made inoperable or is not used. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 815.230 & 820.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.030, 815.225 - 815.230 & 820.350 - 820.370 History: MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87, Renumbered from 735-080-0065 MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75
735-110-0040 Siren Test Procedures and Performance Requirements Siren testing procedures and performance requirements shall be to the specifications of CAC Title 13, Article 8, including: (1) Test Data; (2) Identification Markings; (3) Instrumentation for Testing; (4) Testing Sites; (5) Microphone and Personnel Stations (locations); (6) Siren Test Procedures; and (7) Performance Requirements, with the exception that sirens may contain the “Hi-Lo” function, but not for use in lieu of other siren functions or warning sounds. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 815.230 & 820.370 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.030, 815.225 - 815.230 & 820.350 - 820.370 History: MV 10-1987, f. & ef. 9-1-87, Renumbered from 735-165-0040