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816.010 Authority to set standards for lighting equipment by rule. (1) The Department of Transportation shall:

(a) Approve or disapprove and issue and enforce rules establishing standards and specifications for the approval of any vehicle lighting equipment of a type on which department approval is required under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 including their installation, adjustment and aiming and their adjustment when in use on motor vehicles.

(b) Set up the procedure which shall be followed when any application covering such equipment is submitted for approval.

(c) Approve or disapprove any lighting equipment of a type on which department approval is specifically required under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 within a reasonable time after such device has been submitted.

(d) Correlate and, in so far as practicable, conform to the then current standards and specifications of the Society of Automotive Engineers applicable to such equipment.

(e) Upon approving any lighting equipment, issue to the applicant a certificate of approval, together with any instructions regarding its use that the department deems necessary to insure compliance with the requirements of the vehicle code.

(f) Compile lists of all lighting equipment by name and type which have been approved by the department and maintain these lists readily available for interested persons.

(2) When the department has reason to believe that any lighting equipment, as it is being sold commercially, does not comply with the requirements under which it was approved under this section, the department shall suspend the approval issued therefor until such device is retested by a recognized testing laboratory and is found to meet the requirements of this section.

(3) The department may require that all such lighting equipment sold prior to such suspension be replaced with lighting equipment which complies with this section.

(4) The department may at any time purchase in the open market and submit to the testing laboratory one or more sets of any such approved lighting equipment, and if the lighting equipment, upon retest, fails to meet the requirements of this section, the department may refuse to renew a certificate of approval of such device.

(5) Prohibitions and penalties relating to the rules adopted under this section are set forth in ORS 816.030 to 816.300. [1983 c.338 §447]

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 Interstate Commerce Commission of the United States are different from those established by those sections. The standard specifications so adopted by the department shall conform to standard specifications adopted by the Interstate Commerce Commission for vehicles operating in interstate commerce. [1983 c.338 §448; 1985 c.16 §235; 1995 c.733 §89]

UNAPPROVED EQUIPMENT

816.030 Selling unapproved lighting equipment; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of selling unapproved 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:

(a) Requires Department of Transportation approval under ORS 816.010 and has not been approved by the department as provided under that section; or

(b) Has been approved by the department under ORS 816.010 unless the vehicle lighting equipment bears thereon the trademark or name and serial number under which it is approved so as to be legible when installed.

(2) The offense described in this section, selling unapproved lighting equipment, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §453; 1995 c.383 §29]

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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]

REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LIGHTS

816.050 Headlights. Each of the following is a requirement for headlights as described:

(1) On vehicles required to be equipped with two or more headlights under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 the headlights shall be equally distributed on each side of the front of the vehicle. This subsection does not apply to motorcycles and mopeds.

(2) Headlights shall show a continuously burning light except that:

(a) When permitted under ORS 814.320, headlights for motorcycles or mopeds may have an upper beam that can be modulated between a high and lower brightness at a rate of 200 to 280 pulses per minute.

(b) An approved headlight flashing system may be used as emergency vehicle lights on police, fire or ambulance vehicles.

(3) Headlights shall show a white light.

(4) Headlights shall show the light forward.

(5) The Department of Transportation shall adopt and enforce rules establishing minimum standards and specifications for headlights. The rules shall conform, insofar as practicable, to safety standards and specifications for vehicle lighting issued by the federal government and, to the extent there are no such federal standards, to standards and recommendations promulgated by the Society of Automotive Engineers.

(6) When multiple beam headlights are used or when headlights are used in combination with auxiliary driving lights or passing lights, the 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.

(7) Headlights shall be aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department. If headlights provide only a single distribution of light and are not supplemented by auxiliary lights, the single beam headlights shall be so aimed that when the vehicle is not loaded, none of the high intensity portion of the light shall, at a distance of 25 feet ahead of the vehicle, project higher than five inches below the level of the center of the lamp from which it comes, or higher than 42 inches above the level on which the vehicle stands at a distance of 75 feet ahead of the vehicle.

(8) The intensity of the light of single beam headlights shall be sufficient to reveal persons and vehicles upon a street or highway at a distance of at least 200 feet ahead of the vehicle to which they are attached.

(9) Headlights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with the instructions of the department under ORS 816.010.

(10) Headlights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such headlight that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that has been approved by the department under ORS 816.010.

(11) Single beam headlights that are not supplemented by auxiliary driving lights shall be permitted on a motor vehicle in lieu of multiple beam headlights only if the single distribution of lights complies with any requirements for single beam headlights under this section. [1983 c.338 §458 (2); 1985 c.16 §240 (2); 1985 c.69 §1 (2); 1985 c.71 §4 (2); 1985 c.393 §13 (2); 1985 c.420 §6 (2); 1989 c.402 §8; 1991 c.769 §1]

816.060 Auxiliary lights. Each of the following is a requirement for auxiliary lights as described:

(4) Auxiliary driving 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.

(5) Auxiliary lights and any part for such light that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that has been approved by the department under ORS 816.010. [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)]

816.070 Passing lights. Each of the following is a requirement for passing lights as described:

816.080 Taillights. (1) Taillights shall be mounted on the rear of a vehicle.

(6) Taillights that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with the instructions of 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 has been approved 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]

816.090 Registration plate lights. Each of the following is a requirement for registration plate lights as described:

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) 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. [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]

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)]

816.120 Turn signals. Each of the following is a requirement for turn signals as described:

(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 instructions of 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 has been approved 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]

816.130 Parking lights. Each of the following is a requirement for parking lights as indicated:

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)]

816.150 High beam indicator. Each of the following is a requirement for a high beam indicator:

816.160 Rear mounted lighting system. Each of the following is a requirement for a rear mounted lighting system:

816.170 Spot lights. Each of the following is a requirement for spot lights as indicated:

(2) Spot lights and any part for such spot lights that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that has been approved 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)]

816.180 Reflectors. Each of the following is a requirement for reflectors 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 the instructions of 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 has been approved 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)]

816.190 Marker lights. Each of the following is a requirement for marker lights as indicated:

(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)]

816.200 Clearance lights. Each of the following is a requirement for clearance lights 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)]

816.210 Identification lights. Each of the following is a requirement for identification lights:

(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)]

816.220 Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment. Each of the following is a requirement for exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment:

816.230 Fog lights. Each of the following is a requirement for fog lights as described:

(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 has been approved by the department under ORS 816.010. [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)]

816.240 Hazard lights. Each of the following is a requirement for hazard lights as described:

816.250 Police lights. Each of the following is a requirement for police lights as described:

816.260 Bus safety lights. Each of the following is a requirement for bus safety lights:

816.270 Mail delivery lights. (1) Each of the following is a requirement for mail delivery lights other than strobe lights:

816.280 Warning lights. This section establishes standards for different types of warning lights. Each of the following is a requirement for warning lights as described:

816.285 Fire department warning lights. Each of the following is authorized for fire department warning lights:

(2) Fire department vehicles may use an approved headlight flashing system as authorized by ORS 816.050.

(3) Fire department vehicles may have a forward facing flashing white light for the purpose of operating a traffic signal preemption device.

(4) Fire department vehicles may show a flashing or revolving green light when operating as the command post in emergency incidents.

(5) Fire department emergency response vehicle lights may be any color allowed for police lights under ORS 816.250. [1991 c.769 §5; 1997 c.492 §6]

Note: 816.285 was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 816 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

816.290 End load lights. Each of the following is a requirement for end load lights:

816.300 Operation with nonstandard lighting equipment; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation with nonstandard lighting equipment if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle equipped with lighting equipment described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 that does not meet the standards required for the equipment under ORS 816.040 to 816.290.

(b) Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven or moved on any highway when the vehicle or combination is equipped with lighting equipment described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 that does not meet the standards required for the equipment under ORS 816.040 to 816.290.

(2) The application of this section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 816.310.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation with nonstandard lighting equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §457; 1985 c.393 §12]

816.310 Exemptions from lighting equipment requirements. This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.040 to 816.300. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions established under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) ORS 816.040 to 816.300 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of those sections.

(2) Lighting equipment used on vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 shall be deemed in compliance with ORS 816.040 to 816.300 if the equipment is original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent and if the equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.

(3) ORS 816.040 to 816.300 do not apply to equipment on any of the following:

(a) Road machinery.

(b) Road rollers.

(c) Farm tractors.

(d) Antique motor vehicles that are maintained as a collector’s item and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(e) Motorized wheelchairs when used as permitted under ORS 811.440.

(4) On any combination of vehicles, only the lighting equipment on the rearmost vehicle in the combination of vehicles need be visible from distances specified under ORS 816.040 to 816.290 for lighting equipment on the rear of vehicles.

(5) Lighting equipment on bicycles shall meet the requirements established for such equipment under ORS 815.280.

(6) Vehicle lighting equipment requirements for ambulances and emergency vehicles are established in ORS 820.350. [1983 c.338 §459; 1985 c.16 §241; 1991 c.417 §6]

REQUIRED LIGHTS

816.320 Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles. This section establishes requirements for ORS 816.330. Where specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned by this section, those types are types described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Except where an exemption under ORS 816.340 specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle that does not comply with this section is in violation of ORS 816.330:

(1) A motor vehicle shall be equipped with all of the following in addition to any other requirements under this section:

(a) Headlights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles or mopeds shall be equipped with at least two. Motorcycles or mopeds shall be equipped with at least one.

(b) Taillights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles shall be equipped with two taillights. Motorcycles are only required to be equipped with one taillight.

(c) Registration plate light.

(d) Brake lights. Motor vehicles other than motorcycles and mopeds shall be equipped with at least two brake lights. Motorcycles and mopeds are only required to be equipped with one brake light.

(e) Turn signal lights.

(f) Rear reflectors.

(2) All trailers shall be equipped with all of the following in addition to any other requirements under this section:

(a) Taillights. Trailers are required to be equipped with two taillights.

(b) Registration plate lights.

(c) Two brake lights.

(d) Turn signal lights.

(e) Two rear reflectors.

(3) The motor vehicles described in this subsection shall be equipped with forward and rearward side reflectors on each side of the vehicle and forward and rearward side marker lights on each side of the vehicle in addition to any requirements under subsection (1) of this section. This subsection applies to the following vehicles:

(a) School buses.

(b) Worker transport buses.

(c) Vehicles used in transportation of persons for hire by a nonprofit entity as provided in ORS 825.017 (9).

(d) A bus being operated for transporting children to and from religious services or an activity or function authorized by the religious organization.

(e) Commercial buses.

(f) Motor trucks with a registration weight in excess of 8,000 pounds.

(4) In addition to any other requirements under this section, any motor truck with a registration weight in excess of 8,000 pounds, commercial bus or trailer that is 80 inches or more in overall width and less than 30 feet in overall length shall be equipped with the following:

(a) Two front and two rear clearance lights.

(b) Front and rear identification lights.

(5) In addition to any other requirements under this section, any motor truck with a registration weight of more than 8,000 pounds, commercial bus or trailer that is more than 30 feet in overall length, regardless of its width shall be equipped with the following:

(a) Two front and two rear clearance lights.

(b) Front and rear identification lights.

(c) Intermediate side marker lights and intermediate side reflectors on each side of the vehicle.

(6) Every motor vehicle that has multiple-beam lighting equipment shall be equipped with a high beam indicator.

(7) Tow vehicles shall be equipped with tow vehicle warning lights. [1983 c.338 §461; 1985 c.71 §5; 1989 c.402 §11; 1989 c.992 §22]

816.330 Operation without required lighting equipment; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation without required lighting equipment if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle that is not equipped with lighting equipment that is required for the vehicle under ORS 816.320.

(b) Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven or moved on any highway when the vehicle or combination is not equipped with lighting equipment that is required for the vehicle under ORS 816.320.

(2) The application of this section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 816.340.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation without required lighting equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §460; 1985 c.393 §14]

816.340 Exemptions from required equipment. This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.320 and 816.330. The exemptions established under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of those sections.

(2) Motor vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 shall be deemed in compliance with ORS 816.320 and 816.330 if:

(a) The vehicles are equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and if the equipment is maintained in safe operating condition; or

(b) The vehicles are street rods that conform ORS 815.107.

(3) ORS 816.320 and 816.330 do not apply to any of the following vehicles:

(a) Road machinery.

(b) Road rollers.

(c) Farm tractors, implements of husbandry and farm trailers.

(d) Antique motor vehicles that are maintained as a collector’s item and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(4) Motorcycles manufactured before 1973 are not required to be equipped with turn signals.

(5) Truck tractors are not required to be equipped with rear reflectors.

(6) Pole trailers are not required to be equipped with side reflectors, side marker lights, clearance lights or identification lights.

(7) Motor vehicles registered in this state on or before January 1, 1940, are not required to be equipped with a high-beam indicator.

(8) Bicycles shall be equipped with lighting equipment as required under ORS 815.280.

(9) Requirements for warning lights on ambulances are provided under ORS 820.350 and 820.360. [1983 c.338 §462; 1985 c.16 §242; 1989 c.402 §12; 1997 c.402 §17]

PROHIBITED LIGHTS

816.350 Prohibitions on number and kind of lights for certain vehicles. This section establishes requirements for ORS 816.360. When specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned by this section, those types are types described under ORS 816.040 to 816.290. Except as allowed under this section or where an exemption under ORS 816.370 specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle that does not comply with this section is in violation of ORS 816.360:

(1) A motorcycle or moped shall not be equipped with more than two headlights.

(2) Except when blue or purple inserts are allowed under ORS 816.080, 816.100 or 816.120, no vehicle shall have any lighting equipment mounted on the rear that displays or reflects any color other than red except for the following lighting equipment:

(a) Turn signal lights.

(b) Rear mounted lighting systems.

(c) Registration plate lights.

(d) Back-up lights.

(3) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, only the following types of vehicles may be equipped with public vehicle warning lights:

(a) A vehicle operated by the state, or any county, city, district or other political subdivision of the state, and used for the construction, improvement, repair, maintenance, operation or patrol of any public highway.

(b) Vehicles operated by a public utility or telecommunications utility involved in maintenance, repair or construction of their facilities along public rights of way.

(4) Vehicles operated by a police officer and used for law enforcement may be equipped with any type of police lights, but only such vehicles may be equipped with blue lights.

(5) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, only a vehicle operated by a weighmaster or motor carrier enforcement officer proceeding under the authority of ORS 810.530 may be equipped with weighmaster warning lights.

(6) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, only tow vehicles may be equipped with tow vehicle warning lights.

(7) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, only a motor vehicle escort accompanying a motor vehicle carrying or towing a load of a size or description not permitted under ORS 815.160, 815.170, 818.020, 818.060, 818.090, 818.110, 818.160 and 818.300 may be equipped with a pilot vehicle warning light.

(8) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, only the following vehicles may be equipped with bus safety lights:

(a) School buses.

(b) Worker transport buses.

(c) Vehicles issued a permit under ORS 818.260.

(9) No vehicle except a vehicle used in active service transporting United States Mail may be equipped with mail delivery lights.

(10) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, fire company warning lights may only be used on the following vehicles:

(a) An emergency vehicle.

(b) A vehicle authorized under a permit issued under ORS 818.250.

(c) Funeral lead vehicles and funeral escort vehicles used to escort funeral processions.

(11) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, no vehicle or equipment shall display or carry any lighting equipment or device with a red light visible from directly in front of the vehicle or equipment.

(12) Except as otherwise allowed under this section, all flashing lights are prohibited on all motor vehicles on any street or highway except for turn signals, hazard lights and headlight flashing systems described in ORS 816.050.

(13) No motor vehicle other than an emergency vehicle shall be equipped with more than one spot light.

(14) No motor vehicle shall be equipped with more than two cowl or fender lights.

(15) A vehicle at the scene of an actual or potential release of hazardous materials may be equipped with warning lights as described in ORS 816.280 (1)(d).

(16) A vehicle being used by medical examiners to reach the scene of an accident or of a death investigation may be equipped with warning lights as described in ORS 816.280 (1)(e). [1983 c.338 §464; 1985 c.16 §243; 1985 c.71 §6; 1987 c.447 §140; 1989 c.402 §13; 1991 c.482 §17; 1991 c.769 §2; 1993 c.741 §105; 1997 c.492 §4; 1999 c.497 §3]

816.360 Use of prohibited lighting equipment; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of use of prohibited lighting equipment if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives or moves on any highway any vehicle that is equipped with lighting equipment that the vehicle is not allowed under ORS 816.350.

(b) Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven or moved on any highway when the vehicle or combination is equipped with lights that the vehicle or combination is not allowed under ORS 816.350.

(2) The application of this section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 816.370.

(3) The offense described in this section, use of prohibited lighting equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §463; 1985 c.393 §15]

816.370 Exemptions from lighting equipment prohibitions. This section establishes exemptions from ORS 816.350 and 816.360. The exemptions established under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) ORS 816.350 and 816.360 shall not be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of those sections.

(2) Lighting equipment used on motor vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 shall be deemed in compliance with ORS 816.350 and 816.360 if the equipment is original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent and if the equipment is maintained in safe operating condition.

(3) ORS 816.350 and 816.360 do not apply to equipment on any of the following:

(a) Road machinery.

(b) Road rollers.

(c) Farm tractors.

(d) Antique motor vehicles that are maintained as a collector’s item and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(4) Ambulances and emergency vehicles are subject to the provisions under ORS 820.350 and 820.360. [1983 c.338 §465]

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