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ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.250. Operation without proper exhaust system; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation without proper exhaust system if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway a motor vehicle that is not equipped with an exhaust system that meets the requirements under this section. (2) An exhaust system only meets the requirements of this section if all of the following apply: (a) The exhaust system must be in good working order. (b) The exhaust system must be in constant operation. (c) The exhaust system must meet noise emission standards determined by the Department of Environmental Quality to be substantially equivalent to the following standards based upon a stationary test conducted at a distance of 25 feet in accordance with procedures established by the Department of Environmental Quality: ______________________________________________________________________________ Maximum level, Model, Vehicle type dBA Year I. Motor vehicles required to establish a registration weight under ORS 803.430 and commercial buses 94............................... before 1976 91............................... 1976 and after II. Motorcycles and mopeds 94............................... before 1976 91............................... 1976 89............................... after 1976 III. Motor vehicles not described under I or II 92............................... before 1976 88............................... 1976 and after ______________________________________________________________________________ (3) This section does not apply to the following vehicles: (a) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 and that are: (A) Equipped with original manufacturers equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and that are maintained in safe operating condition; or (B) Street rods that conform to ORS 815.107. (b) Road machinery, road rollers or farm tractors. (c) Antique vehicles that are maintained as collectors items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property. (4) The court in its discretion may dismiss a citation issued for violation of the offense described in this section if evidence is presented that the exhaust system complies with or has been repaired or modified to comply with the requirements under this section. (5) The offense described in this section, operation without proper exhaust system, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 496; 1985 c.16 257; 1985 c.393 23; 1997 c.402 15; 2015 c.138 34] (Speedometer)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.255. Operation of vehicle for hire without speedometer; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation of a vehicle for hire without a speedometer if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway a motor vehicle used for carrying passengers for 7hire that is not equipped with a speedometer or other registering device capable of registering accurately the speed at which the vehicle is operated. (2) This section is subject to the following exemptions in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. (a) A motor vehicle equipped with a governor or other regulating device to control its speed within the limits specified by law is not required to be equipped as this section specifies. (b) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 are deemed in compliance with the requirements of this section if: (A) The vehicles are equipped with original manufacturers equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and maintained in safe operating condition; or (B) The vehicles are street rods that conform to ORS 815.107. (c) Antique vehicles are exempt from the requirements of this section if the vehicles are maintained as collectors items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property. (3) The offense described in this section, operation of a vehicle for hire without a speedometer, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 497; 1985 c.393 24; 1997 c.402 16; 2015 c.138 35] (Disposal System)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.260. Operation of recreational vehicle with unsealed disposal system; exemption; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation of a recreational vehicle with unsealed disposal system if: (a) The person has the use, possession or control of any vehicle or structure constructed for movement on highways; (b) The vehicle or structure is equipped with a plumbing, sink or toilet fixture; and (c) The disposal system for the vehicle or structure is unsealed or uncapped while the vehicle or structure is in any way or place of whatever nature open to the use of the public. (2) For purposes of this section, a way or place open to the use of the public includes, but is not limited to, highways, roads, streets, alleys, lanes, trails, beaches, parks and recreational use areas owned or operated by the state, a county or local municipality for use by the general public. (3) This section does not apply to disposal systems being discharged into or connected with a sewage disposal system approved by the Oregon Health Authority. (4) The offense described in this section, operation of a recreational vehicle with unsealed disposal system, is a Class C traffic violation.
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.265. [1983 c.338 499; repealed by 2001 c.335 5] (Loads)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.270. Operating vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct driver; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct the driver if the person is operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped or where baggage or an encumbrance does any of the following: (a) Substantially obstructs the drivers views to the rear, through one or more mirrors and otherwise. (b) Obstructs the drivers view to the front or sides. (c) Interferes with control of the driving mechanism. (d) Prevents the free, unhampered operation of the vehicle by the driver. (2) The offense described in this section, vehicle loaded or equipped to obstruct driver, is a Class C traffic violation.
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.275. Failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to mark the end of a load with a light or flag when required if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle with a load that extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle and the person fails to: (a) Place end load lights described under ORS 816.290 at the extreme rear end of the load, in addition to any other rear light required upon every vehicle, at times when limited visibility conditions exist; or (b) At any other time, display at the extreme rear end of the load a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square. (2) The offense described in this section, failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 501] (Bicycles)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.280. Violation of bicycle equipment requirements; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of violation of bicycle equipment requirements if the person does any of the following: (a) Operates on any highway a bicycle in violation of the requirements of this section. (b) Is the parent or guardian of a minor child or ward and authorizes or knowingly permits the child or ward to operate a bicycle on any highway in violation of the requirements of this section. (2) A bicycle is operated in violation of the requirements of this section if any of the following requirements are violated: (a) A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator of the bicycle to stop the bicycle within 15 feet from a speed of 10 miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement. (b) A person shall not install or use any siren or whistle upon a bicycle. This paragraph does not apply to bicycles used by police officers. (c) At the times described in the following, a bicycle or its rider must be equipped with lighting equipment that meets the described requirements: (A) The lighting equipment must be used during limited visibility conditions. (B) The lighting equipment must show a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of the bicycle. (C) The lighting equipment must have a red reflector or lighting device or material of such size or characteristic and so mounted as to be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle. (3) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any bicycle consistent with this section. (4) The offense described in this section, violation of bicycle equipment requirements, is a Class D traffic violation.
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.281. Selling noncomplying bicycle headgear; renting or leasing bicycle without having approved headgear available; penalties. (1) A person commits the offense of selling noncomplying bicycle equipment if the person sells or offers for sale any bicycle headgear that does not meet the standards established by the Department of Transportation under ORS 815.052. (2) A person commits the offense of unlawfully renting or leasing a bicycle to another if the person: (a) Is in the business of renting or leasing bicycles; and (b) Does not have bicycle headgear approved under ORS 815.052 available for rental for use by persons under 16 years of age. (3) The offenses described in this section are Class D traffic violations. [1993 c.408 5; 2003 c.158 16] (Motorized Wheelchairs)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.282. Operating motorized wheelchair on bicycle lane without proper lighting equipment. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path without proper lighting equipment if the person operates a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path and the person is not equipped with lighting equipment required of bicyclists under ORS 815.280. (2) This section applies at the times described in ORS 815.280 for application of the lighting requirements of that section to bicyclists. (3) The offense described in this section, operating a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path without proper lighting equipment, is a Class D traffic violation. [1991 c.417 3b] (Motor Assisted Scooters)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.283. Violation of motor assisted scooter equipment requirements; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of violation of motor assisted scooter equipment requirements if the person: (a) 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 on any highway in violation of the requirements of this section; or (b) Operates a motor assisted scooter on any highway during times of limited visibility conditions and the motor assisted scooter is not equipped with, or the person does not use, lighting equipment that meets the following requirements: (A) If the motor assisted scooter is equipped with lighting equipment: (i) The lighting equipment must include a white light visible from a distance of at least 300 feet to the front and sides of the motor assisted scooter; (ii) The lighting equipment must have a red reflector or lighting device, or material of such size or characteristic, mounted to be visible from all distances up to 500 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; and (iii) The lighting equipment must have a white or yellow reflector or lighting device, or material of such size or characteristic, mounted to be visible from all distances up to 200 feet to the front of the motor assisted scooter. (B) If the motor assisted scooter is not equipped with lighting equipment, the operator of the motor assisted scooter must wear: (i) A white light mounted to be visible from all distances up to 300 feet to the front and sides of the motor assisted scooter; (ii) A red reflector or lighting device, or material of such size or characteristic, mounted to be visible from all distances up to 500 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; and (iii) A white or yellow reflector or lighting device, or material of such size or characteristic, mounted to be visible from all distances up to 200 feet to the front of the motor assisted scooter. (2) Nothing in this section prohibits the use of additional parts and accessories on any motor assisted scooter not inconsistent with this section. (3) The offense described in this section, violation of motor assisted scooter equipment requirements, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 19] (Electric Personal Assistive Mobility Devices)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.284. Violation of electric personal assistive mobility device equipment requirements; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of violation of electric personal assistive mobility device equipment requirements if the person: (a) Operates an electric personal assistive mobility device during times of limited visibility conditions and the electric personal assistive mobility device or the operator is not equipped with and using the following: (A) A white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and sides of the electric personal assistive mobility device; and (B) A red reflector, lighting device or material of such size or characteristic as to be visible from all distances up to 600 feet to the rear when the electric personal assistive mobility device is directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle; or (b) Installs or uses any siren or whistle upon an electric personal assistive mobility device. (2) Nothing in this section prohibits the use of additional parts and accessories not inconsistent with this section. (3) The offense described in this section, violation of electric personal assistive mobility device equipment requirements, is a Class D traffic violation. [2003 c.341 10] (Warning Devices)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.285. Failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices if: (a) The person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle subject to the requirements to use roadside vehicle warning devices under ORS 811.530; and (b) The vehicle does not carry such roadside vehicle warning devices as the Department of Transportation may require under ORS 815.035. (2) This section does not apply to any of the following: (a) Vehicles that are not subject to the requirements to use roadside vehicle warning devices under ORS 811.530. (b) At any time between sunrise and sunset. (c) To any vehicles operated within a business district or residence district. (3) The offense described in this section, failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 503; 1985 c.16 261; 1985 c.393 26] (Implements of Husbandry)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.290. Exemptions from equipment requirements. (1) In addition to any other specific exemptions provided for implements of husbandry, implements of husbandry are exempt from any requirements under the following: (a) ORS 815.075 and 815.100, relating to state requirements for vehicle equipment. (b) ORS 811.515, 811.520, 816.040 to 816.290, 816.320, 816.330, 816.350 and 816.360, relating to requirements for and use of lighting equipment. (c) ORS 815.125 and 815.130, relating to brake requirements. (d) ORS 815.180 and 815.185, relating to fender and mudguard requirements and use. (e) ORS 815.210, relating to material in windshields. (f) ORS 815.215, relating to requirements for windshield wipers. (g) ORS 815.230, relating to vehicle sound equipment. (h) ORS 815.235, relating to rearview mirrors. (i) ORS 815.240, relating to image display devices in vehicles. Limitations on the use of image display devices in implements of husbandry are provided in ORS 820.400. (j) ORS 815.250, relating to vehicle exhaust and exhaust equipment. (2) This section does not exempt implements of husbandry from the requirements for equipment and operation under ORS 820.400. [1983 c.338 778; 1985 c.16 375; 1985 c.69 6; 2005 c.572 2] (Pollution Control Equipment)
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.295. Failure to have required pollution control equipment; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to be equipped with required pollution control equipment if the person operates a motor vehicle upon a highway or leaves a motor vehicle standing upon a highway and the vehicle is not equipped with a motor vehicle pollution control system, as defined under ORS 468A.350, that is in compliance with motor vehicle pollutant, noise control and emission standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360. (2) A person shall not be found in violation of this section if proof of compliance has been issued for the vehicle in compliance with ORS 815.310. Whenever proof of compliance is revoked, suspended or restricted because a certified system, as defined in ORS 468A.350, or factory-installed system, as defined in ORS 468A.350, has been found to be unsafe in actual use or is otherwise mechanically defective, the defect must be corrected or the system must be brought into compliance with the rules of the commission within 30 days after such finding. (3) Exemptions to this section are established under ORS 815.300. In addition to such exemptions, the following exemptions to this section are established: (a) If the Environmental Quality Commission adopts a rule under ORS 468A.360 requiring certified or factory-installed systems on motor vehicles registered in designated counties, such vehicles are not required to be in compliance with such rules until after the date of registration, reregistration or renewal of the vehicle immediately subsequent to the effective date of the rule. (b) Implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers and farm tractors are exempt from this section. (c) Antique vehicles maintained as collectors items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property, are exempt from this section. (4) The offense described in this section, failure to be equipped with required pollution control equipment, is a Class C traffic violation.
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.300. Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system. This section establishes exemptions from the requirements under ORS 815.295 to be equipped with a certified pollution control system. Exemptions established by this section are in addition to any exemptions established by ORS 801.026. The exemptions established in this section are also applicable to requirements for certification of pollution control equipment before registration under ORS 803.350 and 803.465. All of the following vehicles are exempt from the requirements under ORS 815.295: (1) Any vehicle that is not a motor vehicle. (2) Any vehicle unless the vehicle is registered within: (a) The boundaries of the metropolitan service district formed under ORS chapter 268 for the metropolitan area, as defined in ORS 268.020, which includes the City of Portland, Oregon. (b) Boundaries designated by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.390. (3) Any new motor vehicle or new motor vehicle engine when the registration results from the initial retail sale thereof. (4) Any motor vehicle: (a) Not registered in areas designated under subsection (2)(a) of this section, including any expansion of such boundary under subsection (2)(b) of this section, with a model year that predates by more than 20 years the year in which registration or renewal of registration is required; or (b) Registered in areas designated under subsection (2)(a) of this section, including any expansion of such boundary under subsection (2)(b) of this section, with a model year of 1974 or earlier. (5) Motor vehicles that are registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300 or apportioned farm vehicles under ORS 805.300. (6) Special interest vehicles that are maintained as collectors items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property. (7) Fixed load vehicles. (8) Vehicles that are proportionally registered under ORS 826.009 and 826.011 in accordance with agreements established under ORS 826.007. (9) Electric motor vehicles. This subsection does not exempt hybrid motor vehicles that use electricity and another source of motive power. (10) First response rescue units operated by political subdivisions of this state that are not used to transport persons who are ill or injured or who have disabilities. (11) A vehicle that is currently registered in Oregon at the time application for new registration is received by the Department of Transportation if the new registration is a result of a change in the registration or plate type and the application is received at least four months prior to the expiration of the existing registration. (12) Golf carts. (13) Any Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle. (14) An original equipment manufacturer vehicle that is engineered, designed, produced and warranted to use natural gas as its only fuel source. (15) Racing activity vehicles.
ORS Chapter 815 — Vehicle Equipment Generally

ORS 815.305. Disconnection or alteration of pollution control equipment; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful disconnection or alteration of pollution control equipment if the person does any of the following: (a) Disconnects or permits to be disconnected a factory installed motor vehicle air pollution control device or a factory-installed system, as defined in ORS 468A.350, or knowingly and willfully permits such device or factory-installed system to become or remain inoperative. (b) Modifies or alters a certified system or factory-installed system, as defined in ORS 468A.350, in a manner that decreases its efficiency or effectiveness in the control of air pollution. (c) Modifies or alters an installed, approved retrofit technology for which proof of certification has been issued under ORS 468A.810 in a manner that decreases its efficiency or effectiveness in the control of air pollution. (2) The following exemptions to this section are established: (a) This section does not apply when factory-installed motor vehicle air pollution control equipment, systems or devices are disconnected for the purpose of conversion to gaseous fuels including, but not limited to, liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases in liquefied or gaseous form. (b) This section is not intended to prohibit the use of replacement, conversion, turbocharger or other alternative components in a certified or factory-installed system if the components do not significantly affect the efficiency or effectiveness of the system in controlling air pollution. (3) The offense described in this section, unlawful disconnection or alteration of pollution control equipment, is a Class A misdemeanor, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense.