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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 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. [1983 c.338 §506; 2019 c.645 §10]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.310 - Proof of compliance with requirements.

When proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements is required under ORS 803.350, 803.465 and 815.295 the following apply:
(1) The proof may be provided by any means that the Department of Transportation and the Environmental Quality Commission determine by joint rulemaking or by interagency agreement to be satisfactory.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when a certificate of compliance is used as proof, the certificate must comply with all the following:
(a) It must be signed by a person licensed and qualified under ORS 468A.380.
(b) It must be dated not more than 180 days prior to the motor vehicle registration or renewal of registration.
(c) It must be on a form supplied by the Department of Environmental Quality and must include such information as the department may require.
(3) In order for registration to continue to be valid for a motor vehicle that is registered as a government-owned vehicle under ORS 805.040, a police undercover vehicle under ORS 805.060 or a state-owned vehicle with regular registration plates under ORS 805.045, the vehicle must be certified as frequently as a privately owned vehicle of the same registration type is required to be certified. For purposes of this subsection, the registration type of a privately owned vehicle is determined by the registration period for the vehicle under ORS 803.415. For local government vehicles, the proof of certification may be provided through self-testing facilities provided by local governmental agencies. Local governmental agencies providing self-testing facilities may not be charged a fee in connection with provision of the required proof. However, a reasonable fee covering department expenses in administering such self-testing programs may be charged. [1983 c.338 §215; 1985 c.16 §82; 1987 c.440 §6; 1989 c.22 §4; 1995 c.183 §1; 2003 c.61 §1; 2005 c.51 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.315 - Use of improper certificate for pollution control system; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of use of improper certificate for pollution control system if the person makes, issues or knowingly uses any imitation or counterfeit of a certificate of compliance described under ORS 468A.810 or 815.310.
(2) The offense described in this section, use of improper certificate for pollution control system, is a Class B traffic violation, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense. [1983 c.338 §216; 1995 c.383 §92; 2019 c.645 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.320 - Unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements if the person does any of the following:
(a) Falsely certifies that a motor vehicle is equipped with a functioning certified system, as defined in ORS 468A.350, or that the motor vehicle complies with the rules and standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360.
(b) Falsifies any information on the certificate of compliance described under ORS 815.310.
(c) Falsely certifies that a diesel engine has been retrofitted with approved retrofit technology under ORS 468A.810.
(d) Falsifies any information on the certificate of compliance described under ORS 468A.810.
(e) With a purpose to defraud or with intent, causes registration of a motor vehicle that would not otherwise be eligible for registration because of its failure to comply with:
(A) Rules and standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360; or
(B) ORS 803.591.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements, is a Class A misdemeanor, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense. [1983 c.338 §217; 2019 c.645 §12]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.325 - Unlawfully requiring repair for certification of compliance with pollution control requirements; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully requiring repair for certification with pollution control requirements if the person requires as a condition of the issuance of a certification of compliance described under ORS 815.310 or proof of certification described under ORS 468A.810 any repairs or services unnecessary for compliance with ORS 803.591 or with rules or standards adopted under ORS 468A.350, 468A.355, 468A.365 and 468A.385.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawfully requiring repair for certification of compliance with pollution control requirements, is a Class A misdemeanor, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense. [1983 c.338 §218; 2019 c.645 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.405 - Department review of odometer disclosure statements.

(1) The Department of Transportation may establish a program of reviewing department records and odometer disclosure statements to determine vehicles that may have incorrect odometer disclosures or on which the odometer may have been altered. The program may include any procedures the department determines appropriate including, but not limited to, the comparison of odometer disclosures for individual vehicles with statistical information on statistically average mileage for vehicles within a certain period of time.
(2) If the department determines under this section that it is likely that a vehicle or vehicles have incorrect odometer disclosures or have odometers that have been illegally altered, the department may do any of the following:
(a) Report the findings of the department to the owners or purchasers of the vehicles.
(b) Report the findings of the department to enforcement officials charged with enforcing laws relating to odometers, including, but not limited to, police officials, district attorneys or the Attorney General’s office. [1985 c.251 §9; 1991 c.873 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.410 - Illegal odometer tampering; prohibition; exceptions; civil action; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of illegal odometer tampering if the person does any of the following:
(a) Advertises for sale, sells, uses or installs on any part of a motor vehicle or on any odometer in a motor vehicle any device which causes the odometer to register any mileage other than the true mileage driven. For the purposes of this paragraph the true mileage driven is that mileage driven by the vehicle as registered by the odometer within the manufacturer’s designed tolerance.
(b) With the intent to defraud, operates a motor vehicle on any street or highway knowing that the odometer of such vehicle is disconnected or nonfunctional.
(c) Replaces, disconnects, turns back or resets the odometer of any motor vehicle with the intent to reduce the number of miles indicated on the odometer gauge.
(2) This section does not apply to a person who is servicing, repairing or replacing an odometer in compliance with ORS 815.415.
(3) The owner or subsequent purchaser of a vehicle may bring an action in an appropriate court of this state against any person who violates this section and may recover from the person an amount of $1,500 or treble the actual damage caused by the violation. Only a single recovery is permitted under this subsection for any single violation of this section. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this subsection.
(4) The offense described in this section, illegal odometer tampering, is a Class C felony. [Formerly 646.860; 1995 c.618 §137]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.415 - Unlawful repair of odometer; rules; civil action; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful repair of an odometer if the person services, repairs or replaces the odometer on any vehicle and the person does not comply with all of the following:
(a) Whenever possible, the person shall perform the work on the odometer without changing the mileage reading from that shown on the odometer before the work is performed.
(b) If it is not possible to perform the work without changing the mileage reading, the person must do all of the following:
(A) Adjust the odometer reading to zero.
(B) Place a notice on the left door frame of the vehicle specifying the mileage reading prior to the work and the date the work was performed. A notice required under this subparagraph must be in writing and must be in a form established by the Department of Transportation by rule.
(C) Make an odometer disclosure in a form required by the department by rule and submit the disclosure to the department within 10 days of completing the work.
(2) The owner or any subsequent purchaser of a vehicle may bring an action in an appropriate court of this state against any person who violates this section and may recover from the person an amount of $500 or twice the actual damages caused by the violation, whichever is greater. Only a single recovery is permitted under this subsection for any single violation of this section. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action under this section.
(3) A person is not subject to the requirements for work performed on vehicles that are exempt from odometer disclosure requirements under ORS 803.102.
(4) The offense described in this section, unlawful repair of an odometer, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1985 c.251 §4; 1991 c.873 §19; 1995 c.618 §138]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.420 - Unlawfully removing odometer repair notice; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully removing an odometer repair notice if the person removes any notice showing service, repair or replacement of an odometer with the mileage reading and the date of the work that has been placed on a vehicle in compliance with ORS 815.415.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawfully removing an odometer repair notice, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1985 c.251 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.425 - Failure to submit odometer disclosure; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to submit an odometer disclosure if the person is required by ORS 803.102, 803.370, 805.120 or 815.415 to submit an odometer disclosure and the person fails to submit the required odometer disclosure.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to submit an odometer disclosure, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1985 c.251 §6; 1989 c.148 §18; 1991 c.67 §223; 1991 c.873 §20; 1993 c.751 §108]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.430 - Submitting false odometer disclosure; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of submitting a false odometer disclosure if the person knowingly makes any false statement or provides any false information on an odometer disclosure form.
(2) The offense described in this section, submitting a false odometer disclosure, is a Class C felony. [1985 c.251 §7; 1991 c.873 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.440 - Unauthorized possession, use or distribution of traffic control signal operating device; exemption; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device if the person owns, uses, sells or otherwise distributes a device that is designed to control a traffic control light as a person using the device approaches the light.
(2) This section does not apply to persons operating traffic control signal operating devices as authorized by ORS 815.445.
(3) For purposes of ORS 133.555, a traffic control signal operating device is contraband if it is used by a person who is not authorized as provided in ORS 815.445 to use the device.
(4) The offense described in this section, unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1993 c.314 §14; 1993 c.522 §5; 1997 c.507 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.445 - Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices; costs.

(1) The owner of a traffic control signal may authorize use of a traffic control signal operating device by the following persons for the following purposes:
(a) An authorized operator in an emergency vehicle, in order to improve the safety and efficiency of emergency response operations.
(b) An authorized operator in a bus, in order to interrupt the cycle of the traffic control signal in such a way as to keep the green light showing for longer than it otherwise would. As used in this paragraph, "bus" has the meaning given that term in ORS 184.675.
(c) An authorized operator in a traffic signal maintenance vehicle, in order to facilitate traffic signal maintenance activities.
(2) The owner of a traffic control signal who authorizes additional uses of a traffic control signal operating device, as authorized by this section, shall allocate the incremental costs, if any, of such additional uses to the additional users.
(3) A traffic control signal operating device used by an authorized person in an emergency vehicle shall preempt and override a device operated by any other person.
(4) A traffic control signal operating device used as authorized under this section must operate in such a way that the device does not continue to control the signal once the vehicle containing the device has arrived at the intersection, regardless of whether the vehicle remains at the intersection. [1997 c.507 §3]
Note:
The definition of "bus" in 184.675 was deleted by amendment by section 14, chapter 15, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session). The text of 815.445 was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the deletion. Editorial adjustment of 815.445 for the deletion of the definition has not been made.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally › Section 815.555 - Tampering with a vehicle metering system; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of tampering with a vehicle metering system if the person:
(a) With the intent to defraud, operates a motor vehicle that is subject to the per-mile road usage charge imposed under ORS 319.885 on a highway knowing that the vehicle metering system is disconnected or nonfunctional.
(b) Replaces, disconnects or resets the vehicle metering system of a motor vehicle that is subject to the per-mile road usage charge imposed under ORS 319.885 with the intent of reducing the metered use recorded by the vehicle metering system.
(2) This section does not apply to a person who is servicing, repairing or replacing a vehicle metering system.
(3) As used in this section, "vehicle metering system" means a system used to record the metered use by a motor vehicle for the purpose of complying with the reporting requirements under ORS 319.920.
(4) Tampering with a vehicle metering system is a Class A traffic violation. [2013 c.781 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.010 - Authority to adopt and enforce standards for lighting equipment; testing for compliance with standards.

(1) 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.
(2) As federal regulations concerning vehicle lighting equipment are subsequently amended or repealed, the department may consider subsequent federal vehicle lighting equipment standards and adopt standards with respect to any vehicle lighting equipment applicable to the same aspect of performance of the vehicle lighting equipment if the department determines that the subsequent federal standards are practicable, provide an objective standard and meet the need for vehicle safety.
(3) When the department has reason to believe that any lighting equipment, as it is being sold commercially, does not comply with established standards, the department may have the device tested by a recognized testing laboratory to determine if the lighting equipment complies with the standards adopted under this section.
(4) Standards adopted under this section must be consistent with vehicle standards established under federal regulations or by the Society of Automotive Engineers.
(5) Standards adopted by the department under this section supersede any equipment provision of the vehicle code applicable to the same aspect of performance that conflicts with a specific provision of a standard adopted by the department under this section with respect to compliance with safety standards in effect at the time of sale.
(6) The department shall continue to adopt equipment standards as required under other sections of the vehicle code if there are no standards under this section.
(7) The department may at any time purchase in the open market and submit to the testing laboratory one or more sets of any lighting equipment, and if the lighting equipment, upon testing, fails to meet the standards adopted for lighting equipment under this section, the department shall enforce the penalties set forth in ORS 816.030 to 816.300.
(8) Prohibitions and penalties relating to the standards adopted under this section are set forth in ORS 816.030 to 816.300. [1983 c.338 §447; 2003 c.158 §17]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.020 - Motor carriers under jurisdiction of Department of Transportation.

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 Administration are different from those established by those sections. The standard specifications so adopted by the department shall conform to standard specifications adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for vehicles operating in interstate commerce. [1983 c.338 §448; 1985 c.16 §235; 1995 c.733 §89; 2003 c.158 §18]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.030 - Selling noncomplying lighting equipment; penalty.

(1) 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.
(2) The offense described in this section, selling noncomplying lighting equipment, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §453; 1995 c.383 §29; 2003 c.158 §19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.040 - Lighting equipment standards; effect of rules.

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 equipment described in ORS 816.040 to 816.290:
(1) Whenever ORS 816.040 to 816.290 specify either the distance from which lighting equipment shall render objects visible or the distance within which lighting equipment shall be visible, that distance of visibility, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated, shall be as determined:
(a) Under normal atmospheric conditions;
(b) At any time from sunset to sunrise or any other time when, due to insufficient light, persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet; and
(c) On a straight, level unlighted highway.
(2) Whenever ORS 816.040 to 816.290 specify the mounted height of lighting equipment, the height shall be determined from the center of the lighting equipment to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands.
(3) Any standard provided for a piece of lighting equipment under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 is subject to being superseded by a rule adopted by the Department of Transportation as provided under ORS 815.030. [1983 c.338 §458 (1); 1985 c.16 §240 (1); 1985 c.69 §1 (1); 1985 c.71 §4 (1); 1985 c.393 §13 (1); 1985 c.420 §6 (1); 1995 c.733 §90]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.060 - Auxiliary lights.

(1) As used in this section, "auxiliary lights" means low beam auxiliary lights.
(2) 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 made automatically.
(3) Auxiliary lights shall be wired in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(4) Auxiliary lights shall be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(5) Auxiliary lights mounted on a vehicle for highway use shall be mounted at a height of 54 inches or less above the level surface upon which the vehicle stands. Auxiliary lights mounted higher than 54 inches are subject to any limitation on use under ORS 811.515 and 811.520.
(6) Auxiliary lights and any part for such light that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010.
(7) Auxiliary lights shall show a white light forward. [1983 c.338 §458 (3); 1985 c.16 §240 (3); 1985 c.69 §1 (3); 1985 c.71 §4 (3); 1985 c.393 §13 (3); 1985 c.420 §6 (3); 2003 c.158 §21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.070 - Passing lights.

(1) As used in this section, "passing lights" means high beam auxiliary lights.
(2) 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 automatically.
(3) Passing lights shall be wired in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(4) Passing lights shall be aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(5) Passing lights shall show a white light forward. [1983 c.338 §458 (4); 1985 c.16 §240 (4); 1985 c.69 §1 (4); 1985 c.71 §4 (4); 1985 c.393 §13 (4); 1985 c.420 §6 (4); 2003 c.158 §22]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.080 - Taillights.

(1) Taillights shall be mounted on the rear of a vehicle.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, when lighted, taillights shall emit a red light.
(3) When lighted, taillights shall emit a light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(4) Taillights may be constructed so as to include registration plate lights.
(5) Taillights shall be wired so as to be lighted whenever the headlights or auxiliary lights are lighted.
(6) Taillights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with the standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(7) Taillights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such light that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010.
(8) On a motor vehicle that was manufactured before 1959, the taillight or the taillight assembly, if the taillight is combined with another light, may contain a blue or purple insert of not more than one inch in diameter. [1983 c.338 §458 (5); 1985 c.16 §240 (5); 1985 c.69 §1 (5); 1985 c.71 §4 (5); 1985 c.393 §13 (5); 1985 c.420 §6 (5); 1997 c.492 §1; 2003 c.158 §23]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.090 - Registration plate lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for registration plate lights as described:
(1) A registration plate light shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate the rear registration plate of the vehicle.
(2) A registration plate light may either be constructed as a separate light or as part of a taillight.
(3) A registration plate light shall show a white light.
(4) A registration plate light shall render the rear registration plate clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.
(5) A registration plate light shall be wired so as to be lighted whenever the headlights or auxiliary lights are lighted. [1983 c.338 §458 (6); 1985 c.16 §240 (6); 1985 c.69 §1 (6); 1985 c.71 §4 (6); 1985 c.393 §13 (6); 1985 c.420 §6 (6)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.100 - Brake lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for brake lights as described:
(1) 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.
(2) Brake lights shall be constructed and located on a vehicle so as to give a signal of intention to stop.
(3) Brake lights shall emit a red light. If the motor vehicle was manufactured before 1959 and the brake light is combined with the taillight in a taillight assembly, the assembly may contain an insert as described under ORS 816.080.
(4) Except as provided in subsection (11) of this section, brake lights shall emit a steady burning light.
(5) Brake lights shall emit a light that is plainly visible and capable of being seen and distinguished from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle in normal daylight.
(6) Brake lights required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such a manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(7) Brake lights shall not project a glaring or dazzling light.
(8) Brake lights may be incorporated with a taillight.
(9) Brake lights shall be activated upon application of the service brake.
(10) Brake lights required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 or any parts for brake lights must comply with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation under ORS 816.010.
(11) Brake lights for motorcycles may flash intermittently, provided that the brake lights do not override the rear turn signal function. [1983 c.338 §458 (7); 1985 c.16 §240 (7); 1985 c.69 §1 (7); 1985 c.71 §4 (7); 1985 c.393 §13 (7); 1985 c.420 §6 (7); 1997 c.492 §2; 2003 c.158 §24]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.110 - Back-up lights.

Back-up lights may be constructed either separately or in combination with another light. [1983 c.338 §458 (8); 1985 c.16 §240 (8); 1985 c.69 §1 (8); 1985 c.71 §4 (8); 1985 c.393 §13 (8); 1985 c.420 §6 (8)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.120 - Turn signals.

Each of the following is a requirement for turn signals as described:
(1) Turn signals shall be so constructed and located on a vehicle as to give a signal of intention to turn right or left.
(2) The following types of turn signals shall show light in the direction indicated:
(a) Front turn signal lights shall show light to the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear turn signal lights shall show light to the rear of the vehicle.
(3) The following types of turn signals shall have the color of light indicated:
(a) Front turn signal lights may be white or amber.
(b) Rear turn signal lights may be red, amber or yellow. If the rear turn signal is red, the motor vehicle was manufactured before 1959 and the turn signal is combined with the taillight in a taillight assembly, the assembly may contain an insert as described under ORS 816.080.
(4) Turn signals shall be understandable in normal sunlight and at a distance of 500 feet at night.
(5) Turn signals that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with the standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(6) Turn signals that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such turn signals that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010. [1983 c.338 §458 (9); 1985 c.16 §240 (9); 1985 c.69 §1 (9); 1985 c.71 §4 (9); 1985 c.393 §13 (9); 1985 c.420 §6 (9); 1997 c.492 §3; 2003 c.158 §25]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.130 - Parking lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for parking lights as indicated:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) Parking lights shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet to the front of the vehicle and from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle. [1983 c.338 §458 (10); 1985 c.16 §240 (10); 1985 c.69 §1 (10); 1985 c.71 §4 (10); 1985 c.393 §13 (10); 1985 c.420 §6 (10)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.140 - Cowl or fender lights.

Cowl or fender lights shall emit an amber or white light without glare. [1983 c.338 §458 (11); 1985 c.16 §240 (11); 1985 c.69 §1 (11); 1985 c.71 §4 (11); 1985 c.393 §13 (11); 1985 c.420 §6 (11)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.150 - High beam indicator.

Each of the following is a requirement for a high beam indicator:
(1) 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.
(2) 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.
(3) A high beam indicator shall be without glare to the driver of the vehicle so equipped. [1983 c.338 §458 (12); 1985 c.16 §240 (12); 1985 c.69 §1 (12); 1985 c.71 §4 (12); 1985 c.393 §13 (12); 1985 c.420 §6 (12)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.160 - Rear mounted lighting system.

Each of the following is a requirement for a rear mounted lighting system:
(1) A rear mounted lighting system shall have a green light, a yellow light and a red light.
(2) A rear mounted lighting system shall be constructed so that:
(a) The green light will be actuated when the accelerator is depressed;
(b) The yellow light will be actuated when the vehicle is moving forward or standing and idling, but not under power from its engine; and
(c) The red light will be actuated when the motor vehicle is being braked through the use of its braking system.
(3) The red and green lights of a rear mounted lighting system may be illuminated simultaneously. Otherwise, only one light of the system shall be illuminated at any one time and either the green or yellow lights shall be illuminated when the red lights are not illuminated.
(4) The lights of a rear mounted lighting system shall be capable of being seen and distinguished from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle during normal daylight.
(5) Rear mounted lighting systems shall not project a glaring or dazzling light. [1983 c.338 §458 (13); 1985 c.16 §240 (13); 1985 c.69 §1 (13); 1985 c.71 §4 (13); 1985 c.393 §13 (13); 1985 c.420 §6 (13)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.170 - Spotlights.

Each of the following is a requirement for spotlights as indicated:
(1) Spotlights must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(2) 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 department under ORS 816.010. [1983 c.338 §458 (14); 1985 c.16 §240 (14); 1985 c.69 §1 (14); 1985 c.71 §4 (14); 1985 c.393 §13 (14); 1985 c.420 §6 (14); 2003 c.158 §26]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.180 - Reflectors.

Each of the following is a requirement for reflectors as indicated:
(1) The following are the colors for the indicated type of reflector:
(a) Rear reflectors and rearward side reflectors shall be red.
(b) Forward side reflectors and intermediate side reflectors shall be amber.
(2) The following types of reflectors shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Rear reflectors shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. If more than one rear reflector is required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330, there shall be at least one rear reflector on either side of the rear of the vehicle. On pole trailers, rear reflectors may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load.
(b) Forward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the front of the vehicle.
(c) Intermediate side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the midpoint between the forward side reflectors and the rearward side reflectors.
(d) Rearward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the rear of the vehicle.
(3) Reflectors shall be mounted on a vehicle at a height not less than 15 inches and not more than 60 inches above the ground on which the vehicle stands.
(4) Reflectors shall be of such size or characteristics and so mounted and maintained as to be readily visible at night within 500 feet to 50 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights.
(5) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides and those mounted on the rear shall reflect the required color to the rear.
(6) Reflectors required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(7) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(8) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such reflectors that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010.
(9) Rear reflectors may be constructed either as a separate reflector or as part of and incorporated with the taillights. [1983 c.338 §458 (15); 1985 c.16 §240 (15); 1985 c.69 §1 (15); 1985 c.71 §4 (15); 1985 c.393 §13 (15); 1985 c.420 §6 (15); 2003 c.158 §27]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.190 - Marker lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for marker lights as indicated:
(1) The following types of marker lights shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Forward side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the front.
(b) Intermediate side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the midpoint between the forward side marker lights and the rearward side marker lights.
(c) Rearward side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the rear.
(2) The following are the colors for the indicated type of marker lights:
(a) Rearward side marker lights shall be red.
(b) Forward side marker lights and intermediate side marker lights shall be amber.
(3) Side marker lights may be mounted in combination with clearance lights if illumination is given as required with reference to both.
(4) Marker lights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(5) Marker lights shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of 500 feet directly from that part of the vehicle on which the lights are placed. [1983 c.338 §458 (16); 1985 c.16 §240 (16); 1985 c.69 §1 (16); 1985 c.71 §4 (16); 1985 c.393 §13 (16); 1985 c.420 §6 (16)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.200 - Clearance lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for clearance lights as indicated:
(1) The following types of clearance lights shall be placed as indicated:
(a) 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 the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear clearance lights shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle. When more than one rear clearance light is required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330, at least one rear clearance light shall be on each side of the rear of the vehicle.
(2) The following are the colors for indicated type of clearance lights:
(a) Front clearance lights shall be amber.
(b) Rear clearance lights shall be red.
(3) Clearance lights shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and shall be mounted as near the top of the vehicle as practicable.
(4) Clearance lights may be mounted in combination with side marker lights if illumination is given as required with reference to both.
(5) Clearance lights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(6) Clearance lights shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of 500 feet directly from that part of the vehicle on which the lights are placed. [1983 c.338 §458 (17); 1985 c.16 §240 (17); 1985 c.69 §1 (17); 1985 c.71 §4 (17); 1985 c.393 §13 (17); 1985 c.420 §6 (17)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.210 - Identification lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for identification lights:
(1) 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.
(2) The following types of identification lights shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Front identification lights shall be placed on the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear identification lights shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle.
(3) Identification lights shall be mounted as close as practicable to the top of the vehicle.
(4) Identification lights shall be mounted as close as practicable to the vertical centerline of the vehicle on that part of the vehicle where the identification lights are mounted.
(5) Front identification lights shall be an amber color. Rear identification lights shall be a red color.
(6) Identification lights that are required ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(7) Identification lights shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of 500 feet directly from that part of the vehicle on which the lights are placed. [1983 c.338 §458 (18); 1985 c.16 §240 (18); 1985 c.69 §1 (18); 1985 c.71 §4 (18); 1985 c.393 §13 (18); 1985 c.420 §6 (18)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.220 - Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment.

Each of the following is a requirement for exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment:
(1) Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment shall consist of at least two lighted lights or lanterns.
(2) The following are the colors for the indicated type of exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment indicated:
(a) The exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment that exhibits a light to the front of the vehicle shall exhibit a white light in that direction.
(b) The exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment that exhibits a light to the rear of the vehicle shall exhibit a red light in that direction.
(3) At least one piece of exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment shall exhibit a light visible to the front of the vehicle and at least one shall exhibit a light visible to the rear of the vehicle.
(4) Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment shall be visible from a distance of 500 feet from the direction that the light is required to be visible. [1983 c.338 §458 (19); 1985 c.16 §240 (19); 1985 c.69 §1 (19); 1985 c.71 §4 (19); 1985 c.393 §13 (19); 1985 c.420 §6 (19)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.230 - Fog lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for fog lights as described:
(1) Fog lights shall be mounted, aimed and adjusted in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(2) 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 department under ORS 816.010.
(3) Forward mounted fog lights shall show a white, amber or yellow light.
(4) Rear mounted fog lights shall show a red light. [1983 c.338 §458 (20); 1985 c.16 §240 (20); 1985 c.69 §1 (20); 1985 c.71 §4 (20); 1985 c.393 §13 (20); 1985 c.420 §6 (20); 2003 c.158 §28]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.240 - Hazard lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for hazard lights as described:
(1) 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.
(2) 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. Hazard lights mounted on the rear of the vehicle shall be mounted at the same level as other hazard lights on the rear of the vehicle.
(3) Hazard lights shall be as widely spaced laterally on the front and rear of the vehicle as practicable.
(4) Hazard lights on a vehicle shall flash simultaneously with each other.
(5) Hazard lights on the front of a vehicle may be white or amber lights. Hazard lights on the rear of a vehicle may be amber or red lights.
(6) Hazard lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night. [1983 c.338 §458 (21); 1985 c.16 §240 (21); 1985 c.69 §1 (21); 1985 c.71 §4 (21); 1985 c.393 §13 (21); 1985 c.420 §6 (21)]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.250 - Police lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for police lights as described:
(1) Police lights may be blue, red, yellow, amber or white.
(2) Police lights may be revolving or stationary-type flashing lights.
(3) Police lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night.
(4) Police lights may include one or more lights. [1983 c.338 §458 (22); 1985 c.16 §240 (22); 1985 c.69 §1 (22); 1985 c.71 §4 (22); 1985 c.393 §13 (22); 1985 c.420 §6 (22); 1989 c.402 §9; 1997 c.492 §5]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation › Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights › Section 816.260 - Bus safety lights.

Each of the following is a requirement for bus safety lights:
(1) 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.
(2) Bus safety lights shall include red and amber lights.
(3) Each bus safety light shall alternately flash with the bus safety lights of the same color that are placed on the same end of the vehicle displaying the lights. [1983 c.338 §458 (23); 1985 c.16 §240 (23); 1985 c.69 §1 (23); 1985 c.71 §4 (23); 1985 c.393 §13 (23); 1985 c.420 §6 (23)]