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735-110-0050 Siren Mounting (1) Installation of sirens and speakers on authorized emergency vehicles shall be as follows: (a) Class A electromechanical and mechanical sirens shall be mounted outside of the vehicle or, between the grille and radiator, or under the hood; (b) Class B electromechanical and mechanical sirens shall be mounted outside of the vehicle, or between the grille and the radiator; (c) Class A and B electronic sirens shall be mounted outside of the vehicle or with the horn opening facing forward ahead of the radiator with a relatively open path for the sound to project forward. The horn axis shall be parallel to the vehicle centerline; (d) Dual speakers for electronic sirens shall be connected in phase and mounted so that the speaker axis is parallel to the vehicle centerline or angled outward not more than ten degrees to the sides; (e) Electronic siren speakers may be mounted facing forward behind a speaker grille in a lightbar. (2) Ambulances regulated by the Health Services are also subject to requirements of that agency. This includes the requirements for a Siren-Public Address System, Part 3.14.6 of KKK-A-1822B, the federal specifications for the “Star-of-Life Ambulance.” (3) Mechanical motorcycle sirens that do not operate when the vehicle is stationary shall not be installed on motorcycles manufactured after January 1, 1981. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 815.230, 815.370 & 820.380 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 735-080-0080 MV 63, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75 DMV 1-2024, amend filed 01/26/2024, effective 01/26/2024 DMV 29-2020, amend filed 09/29/2020, effective 01/01/2021 DMV 23-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 01/01/2021 DMV 20-2007, f. 12-24-07, cert. ef. 1-1-08 DMV 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 8-15-96
735-112-0000 Vehicle Coupling Devices, Hitches and Safety Chains The Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation adopts the Society of Automotive Engineers Standard, Number SAE J684f, relating to Automotive Type Trailer Coupling Devices, Hitches and Safety Chains. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 818.150, 818.160 & 818.170 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.150 History: DMV 46-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 Renumbered from 735-080-0195, MV 9-1986, f. & ef. 6-20-86 MV 4-1979, f. & ef. 10-18-79
735-114-0000 Red Emergency Reflective Warning Devices The Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation adopts Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 125, Warning Devices, in regard to red emergency reflective warning devices (triangles), intended for use as roadside warning devices for stopped or disabled vehicles. This standard is as found in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Part 571. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 815.030 & 815.035 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.070 History: DMV 47-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 MV 9-1986, f. & ef. 6-20-86
735-114-0010 Warning Devices for Stopped or Disabled Vehicles (1) The Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation adopts federal safety regulations relating to devices that warn approaching traffic of a stopped or disabled vehicle. The devices, including vehicle hazard warning lights, and roadside vehicle warning devices, shall be used and placed as described in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Number 392.22. (2) The type of roadside vehicle warning devices used shall be as described in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Number 393.95(4)(f) through 393.95(k). Bi-directional emergency reflective triangles shall be of the type covered by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) Number 125, Warning Devices. (3) Vehicles subject to this rule are listed in ORS 811.530(2). School buses and school activity vehicles are also subject to rules and requirements of the Oregon Department of Education related to use of these devices, the types that must be used, and their storage in vehicles. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 811.530, 815.035 & 815.285 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.070 History: DMV 48-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 Renumbered from 735-080-0008, MV 9-1986, f. & ef. 6-20-86 MV 22-1983, f. 12-30-83, ef. 1-1-84 MV 13-1983(Temp), f. 10-14-83, ef. 10-15-83
735-114-0020 Slow-Moving Vehicle Emblems The Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation adopts the American Society of Agriculture Engineers (ASAE) Standard, number ASAE S276.3 — Slow-Moving Vehicle Identification Emblem, (SMV) and ASAE Recommendation, number ASAE R276, Emblem for Identifying Slow-Moving Vehicles, with the following modifications and additions: (1) Body of Emblem, Material, and Surface: The background materials as listed in and prepared per ASAE S276.3 and ASAE R276 may be used as a background for SMV Emblems. In addition, any other rustproof and waterproof material of sufficient thickness to assure a permanent flat surface and allow permanent adhesion of pressure-sensitive materials may be used. Fiberglass, plastic, or medium density overlaid plywood are examples of the additional materials acceptable for use for the background of emblems. (2) Mounting: (a) Location — The SMV Emblem shall be mounted point upward, 3 to 5 feet above the ground, on the center rear of vehicle or as near left center as possible. (b) Types of Mounting: (A) The portable method of mounting with a tapered metal blade attached to the back of the SMV Emblem as described in R276 5.2.1. (B) The SMV Emblem attached to or manufactured with a proper background material, may be directly attached to a flat surface of the slow-moving vehicle, with bolts or screws. (C) An adhesive-backed emblem may be directly applied to a flat surface of the vehicle. (3) Additional Requirements: (a) Whenever a combination of vehicles is being operated, and the SMV Emblem on the front or towing vehicle is obscured by other vehicle(s) in the combination, an additional emblem shall be displayed on the rearmost vehicle of the combination. (b) The orange fluorescent pressure-sensitive material in the center of the SMV Emblem shall be replaced when it is no longer visible in normal sunlight for a distance of 500 feet. The red reflective pressure sensitive material on the border of the SMV Emblem shall be replaced when it is no longer visible at night from a distance of 500 feet when illuminated by the lower beam of motor vehicle headlights. (c) The SMV Emblem shall be used on horse drawn vehicles as well as all other vehicles designed for speeds of less than 25 miles per hour, including those vehicles described in ORS 815.110, when the vehicles are operated on a highway as defined in ORS 801.305. (d) The SMV Emblem shall be maintained in a clean condition. (e) The SMV Emblem does not replace vehicle lighting and/or warning flags as required by Oregon Law. [Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619 & 815.060 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 815.060 History: DMV 49-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 Renumbered from 735-041-0005, MV 12-1986, f. & ef. 8-22-86
735-120-0000 Rights of Transportation Safety (1) The purpose of this Safety Code is to prescribe minimum standards for the safe transportation of workmen to and from their place of employment as set forth in ORS 820.010 to 820.070. (2) All standards in this Code are minimum. They can be made more stringent if necessary to protect the life and safety of persons. (3) All owners of motor vehicles used to transport workmen, or their duly appointed agents, and drivers of such vehicles shall abide by all safety orders issued to them by the Transportation Safety Office of the Department of Transportation (Transportation Safety), the Department of Consumer and Business Services, or by their duly authorized representatives. (4) In exceptional cases where the rigid application or compliance with a standard can only be accomplished to the detriment and serious disadvantage of an operation, exception to the standard will be considered upon written application to Transportation Safety. After thorough investigation, an exception may be granted or another rule applied or devised. (5) Any person or party aggrieved by an order issued under the provisions of this Code may apply to Transportation Safety for a rehearing. Such application shall be made in accordance with the provisions of ORS 183.480, and shall set forth in full detail the grounds upon which the applicant considers the order unjust. (6) It is recognized that a definite, positive Safety Code cannot anticipate all contingencies. Transportation Safety, after due notice and opportunity to be heard, may require additional standards to insure adequate safety and upon its own motion, or upon application of any owner, or his duly appointed agent, may modify any provision of this Code. (7) The right of inspection and examination of worker transportation vehicles at any reasonable time is reserved by Transportation Safety or its duly appointed representative. (8) Terms used in this Code other than those specifically defined shall be interpreted in the most commonly accepted sense. (9) Roadway is defined as any public street or roadway when referred to in this Code. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 820.010 & 820.070 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: DMV 51-2021, minor correction filed 12/08/2021, effective 12/08/2021 MV 60, f. 10-14-75, ef. 11-11-75, Renumbered from 735-081-0000 MV 57, f. 7-19-74, cert. ef. 8-11-74 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-120-0010 Definitions The following definitions shall be used for the purpose of this Code: (1) “Class ‘A’ vehicle”: A vehicle of the bus type designed to carry 12 or more workers; or of the “work crew” type especially built or accommodated for carrying passengers. (2) “Class ‘B’ vehicle”: A vehicle especially built or accommodated for transporting work crews in compartments separate from space used to transport supplies, tools, and equipment such as vehicles commonly used by public utilities. (3) “Class ‘C’ vehicle”: A vehicle of the flatbed, pickup body, or dump truck body type, or of similar open body construction. (4) “Class ‘D’ vehicle”: A vehicle of the passenger car or station wagon type. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0010 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-122-0000 Inspection, Testing, and Repairs (1) All vehicles shall be kept in good repair and safe operating condition at all times. Vehicles with defective gears, tires, steering equipment, or foot and emergency brakes shall not be used to transport workers. (2) Inspection or testing of all parts vital to the safe operation of vehicles such as brakes, steering gear, tires, lights, and signaling devices shall be made at the beginning of each shift or each day, and as often as necessary during use. Any condition found then or at any other time which will prevent the safe operation of the vehicle shall be corrected before the vehicle is used. (3) The requirements of this Safety Code become law after the effective date; therefore the owner or operator of any vehicle used to transport workers must comply with these requirements the same as he is required to comply with any other motor vehicle law. Violations of this Code should be reported to Transportation Safety or authorized representative. (4) Compartments for workers shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and workers shall assist in maintaining such conditions. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.050 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0060 MV 49(Temp), f. & ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0000 Use of Trailer Prohibited The use of a trailer for transporting workers except a bus trailer attached to a truck tractor by means of a fifth-wheel mounting is prohibited. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0012 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0010 School Bus Identification Removal Whenever a school bus is used in any service other than the actual transportation of children to and from school or authorized activities, the word “school bus” shall be covered or concealed. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0014 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0020 Flashing Warning Lights Buses having a seating capacity of 12 passengers or more which are used to pick up and discharge worker passengers on the roadway shall be painted National School Bus Chrome Yellow and shall be equipped with either a red flashing four-light system or an amber and red flashing eight-light system. A bus equipped with the four-light system shall conform to the following specifications: (1) Bus shall be equipped with two alternately flashing red lights on the front, at the upper left and right corners above the windshield; and two alternately flashing red lights on the back, at the upper left and right corners above the windows. Lights having a minimum of 7" diameter measured across the face of lens are strongly recommended. (2) Each signal lamp shall be mounted with its axis substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. (3) Lamps shall be of a type approved by Transportation Safety and shall flash alternately at a rate of 60 to 120 cycles per minute. (4) Lamp lenses shall be red in color as specified by current SAE standards. (5) Lamps shall be controlled by a manually operated switch with a positive “off” and “on” position and mounted in such a position that the switch can be easily reached by the driver while seated in a normal driving position. Wiring of this switch through the ignition switch is not permitted. This shall be the only switch that controls the flashing warning lights. (Door switch or springloaded switch not permitted.) (6) There shall be a visible means of giving a clear or unmistakable indication to the driver when the lamps are turned on. This visible indication shall be wired into the circuit so that it will flash when the warning lights flash and it shall be within the direct view of the driver when seated in a normal driving position, and shall have an illuminated area of at least 5/8" diameter. (7) Area around lens of each alternately flashing red warning light and extending outward approximately 3" may be painted black. In installations where there is no flat vertical portion of body immediately surrounding entire lens of lamp, circular or square band of black approximately 3" wide immediately below and to both sides of lens, may be painted on body or background area against which signal lamp is seen. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 75, f. 3-18-77, ef. 6-1-77, Renumbered from 735-081-0016 MV 57, f. 7-19-74, cert. ef. 8-11-74 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0030 Bus Equipped with Eight-Light System A bus equipped with the eight-light system shall comply with the standards as adopted by the State Board of Education, March 1975, OAR 581-053-0517(23)(k), Lamps and Signals. EXCEPTION: Worker transportation vehicles with a seating capacity of 12 or more which do not pick up or discharge on a roadway are not required to be equipped with flashing warning lights and are not required to be painted yellow. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 811.515, 816.260 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 75, f. 3-18-77, ef. 6-1-77, Renumbered from 735-081-0017
735-124-0040 Construction of Vehicles (1) Class “A” and “B” vehicles shall be constructed or accommodated for transporting passengers, and shall be equipped with adequate seats and back rests firmly secured in place, and with such sides and ends as necessary to prevent persons from falling off the vehicle. (2) Bus type vehicles having an enclosed seating compartment capacity of 12 or more workers, unless loaded from the rear, shall be provided with an emergency exit not less than 24 inches wide by not less than 48 inches high situated at the left side or rear of the vehicle. Doors shall be provided on bus type vehicles and shall be kept closed during transit and must operate freely at all times. They must be so constructed as to be easily opened from either inside or outside the vehicle. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0018 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0050 Overhead Protection Required Class “A” and “B” vehicles shall be provided with bodies and tops of sufficient strength to support the entire weight of the fully loaded vehicle on its top or side if overturned. Adequate means of escape and proper ventilation shall be provided. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0020 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0060 Class “C” Vehicles Flatbed trucks, dump trucks, and pickups shall not be used to transport workers, except when the following conditions are complied with: (1) Truck beds shall be adequately secured to the truck frame. (2) Vehicles with tilting, sliding, or otherwise movable decks or bodies shall have decks or bodies secured in a manner to prevent accidental movement. Dump truck bodies shall be secured or the hoist lever locked. (3) Flatbed vehicles, when provided with seats for the workers, shall be equipped with substantial sides not less than 42 inches high, secured to an end gate or the vehicle cab at the front end, and either with a 42-inch-high end gate across the rear, secured to the vehicle sides, or with not less than three chains or ropes securely fastened across the back of the vehicle deck at the following approximate heights: the top rope or chain 42 inches high, the intermediate 28 inches high, and the bottom 14 inches high. Seats shall be firmly secured and no openings larger than six inches vertical shall be permitted in sides or in end gates. (4) Flatbed vehicles not provided with seats shall be equipped with substantial sides and end gates not less than 24 inches high and workmen shall be required to sit on the floor. EXCEPTION: (1) If sides and end gates are not provided not more than four persons may be permitted to ride behind the truck cab and then only if substantial handholds are provided for their safety and they are required to use the handholds. (2) Handholds may consist of (a) a 3/4 inch or larger pipe secured to cab or cab guard, (b) the top of the cab guard, (c) slotted holes in cab guard, (d) a wooden 2" x 4" bar secured to cab or cab guard. (3) All handholds shall be of a convenient height. Workers under 16 years of age shall not be permitted to ride in this manner. (5) Flatbed trucks on which more than four workers are required to stand shall have substantial sides and end gates not less than 48 inches high with no openings larger than six inches vertical. Sides and ends shall be secured as required in section (3) of this rule. (6) Pickup and dump truck tailgates shall be closed and secured and workers shall sit on the floor unless seats firmly secured in place and substantial sides not less than 42 inches high are provided. A chain or rope shall be secured across the rear of such vehicles equipped with seats. EXCEPTION: When workers are permitted to sit on low boxes or similar equipment, side rails which will increase height of pickup and dump truck bodies to not less than 36 inches shall be added with no openings larger than six inches. When heavy canvas is used as a top and sides and secured to the vehicle sides, the addition of side rails will not be required. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0022 MV 49(Temp), f. & ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0070 Number of Passengers — Standees — Passenger Compartment All Class “A” and “B” type vehicles equipped with seats of any kind shall be provided with an aisle (or passageway between seats) at least 12 inches in width leading to the emergency exit. Workers shall not sit on the floor in such aisles or passageways while the vehicle is in motion. Not more than one worker per row of seats shall be permitted to stand. No workers shall be permitted to stand or sit in the driver’s compartment ahead of the front row of seats. Under no cir cumstances shall boards be placed across an aisle to provide additional seating space. Neither shall seats of any type be placed in an aisle. Substantial handholds shall be provided for standees. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0024 MV 49(Temp), f. & ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0080 Maximum Time or Distance Permissible for Standees (1) When workers being transported, in any class of vehicle, are required to stand during transit, those persons not provided with seats shall not be permitted to stand for more than one hour, or for a greater distance than 45 miles of vehicle travel, whichever is the lesser. A rest period of not less than 15 minutes shall be required before continuing trip unless those standing are given seats. (2) Floor and decks shall be suitable for safe footing. (3) All openings between enclosed passenger compartments and engine or exhaust at which fumes or gases may enter shall be effectively sealed. (4) Construction of enclosed passenger compartments shall provide a reasonably dust-proof and watertight unit. (5) Floors and interior of sides and ends and tops of compartments used for transporting workers shall be free of inwardly protruding nails, screws, splinters, or other protruding objects which might cause injury. (6) Whenever necessary to protect workers from inclement weather conditions, a top and facilities for closing the sides and ends shall be provided. Tarpaulins or other such removable protective devices shall be secured in place during transit. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0026 MV 49(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0090 Entrance and Exit Steps and handholds, when necessary for safe entrance and exit shall be provided on all vehicles used to transport workers. NOTE: A portable ladder with steps not less than four inches wide and 16 inches long, not more than 12 inches apart, may be used provided ladder is equipped with hooks which will be attached to the truck body in a secure manner while in use. If stirrups are used they shall have the same width and spacing as required for ladders, but rungs may be used in place of steps. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0028 MV 49(Temp), f. & ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73
735-124-0100 Turn Signals All Class “A” and “B” vehicles regardless of size shall be equipped with a mechanical or electrical turn signal device approved by Transportation Safety. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616 & 820.030 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 820.010 - 820.030 History: MV 57, f. 7-19-74, ef. 8-11-74, Renumbered from 735-081-0030 MV 49(Temp), f. & ef. 7-11-73 thru 11-8-73