Section 814.275 – Failure of motorcycle passenger to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person rides as a passenger on a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. (2) Exemptions from this section are established in ORS 814.290. (3) The offense described in this section, failure of a motorcycle […]
Section 814.280 – Endangering motorcycle passenger; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of endangering a motorcycle passenger if the person is operating a motorcycle and the person carries another person on the motorcycle who is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. (2) Exemptions from this section are established under ORS 814.290. (3) The offense described in this section, endangering a motorcycle passenger, […]
Section 814.290 – Exemptions from motorcycle helmet requirements.
This section establishes exemptions from the requirements and penalties relating to the use of motorcycle helmets under ORS 814.260 to 814.280. A person is not in violation of ORS 814.260, 814.269, 814.275 or 814.280 if the person is any of the following: (1) Within an enclosed cab. (2) Operating or riding a vehicle designed to […]
Section 814.310 – Illegal alteration of moped; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of illegal alteration of a moped if the person alters or modifies in any manner a vehicle registered in this state so that: (a) The displacement of the engine is increased beyond that allowable for a moped under ORS 801.345; or (b) The vehicle is capable of moving, unassisted, […]
Section 814.320 – Failure to display lighted headlights; exceptions; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure to display lighted headlights on a moped or motorcycle at all times, if the person operates a moped or motorcycle and does not display lights and illuminated devices specified under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 at all times the motorcycle or moped is upon a highway. (2) A […]
Section 814.325 – Carrying passenger on motorcycle; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully carrying a passenger on a motorcycle if the person does any of the following: (a) Carries on a motorcycle a person who is not seated on a permanent and regular seat, if the motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person, or upon another seat attached […]
Section 814.330 – Carrying passenger on moped; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully carrying a passenger on a moped if the person operates a moped on any highway of this state with a passenger on the moped. (2) The offense described in this section, unlawfully carrying a passenger on a moped, is a Class D traffic violation. [Formerly 487.743]
Section 814.340 – Riding as passenger on moped; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully riding as a passenger on a moped if the person rides any moped as a passenger on a highway of this state. (2) The offense described in this section, unlawfully riding as a passenger on a moped, is a Class D traffic violation. [Formerly 487.746]
Section 814.250 – Moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of operating a moped or motorcycle more than two abreast if the person is operating a moped or motorcycle on a roadway laned for traffic and the person is riding abreast of more than one other motorcycle or moped in the same lane for traffic. (2) For purposes of […]
Section 814.260 – Failure of moped operator to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a moped rider to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person: (a) Operates or rides on a moped; and (b) Is not wearing a motorcycle helmet. (2) Exemptions from this section are established under ORS 814.290. (3) This section does not permit passengers on mopeds in […]