Section 814.405 – Status of electric assisted bicycle.
An electric assisted bicycle shall be considered a bicycle, rather than a motor vehicle, for purposes of the Oregon Vehicle Code, except when otherwise specifically provided by statute. [1997 c.400 §4]
Section 814.410 – Unsafe operation of bicycle on sidewalk; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk if the person does any of the following: (a) Operates the bicycle so as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an […]
Section 814.414 – Improper entry into intersection controlled by stop sign; penalty.
(1) A person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a stop sign may, without violating ORS 811.265, do any of the following without stopping if the person slows the bicycle to a safe speed: (a) Proceed through the intersection. (b) Make a right or left turn into a […]
Section 814.416 – Improper entry into intersection controlled by flashing red signal; penalty.
(1) A person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal may, without violating ORS 811.265, do any of the following without stopping if the person slows the bicycle to a safe speed: (a) Proceed through the intersection. (b) Make a right or left turn into […]
Section 814.420 – Failure to use bicycle lane or path; exceptions; penalty.
(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, a person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle lane or path if the person operates a bicycle on any portion of a roadway that is not a bicycle lane or bicycle path when a bicycle lane or bicycle path is […]
Section 814.060 – Failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; penalty.
(1) A pedestrian commits the offense of failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing if the pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing when a tunnel or overhead crossing serves the place where the pedestrian is crossing the roadway. (2) The offense described in this […]
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 […]
Section 814.070 – Improper position upon or improperly proceeding along highway; exceptions; penalty.
(1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian with improper position upon or improperly proceeding along a highway if the pedestrian does any of the following: (a) Takes a position upon or proceeds along and upon the roadway where there is an adjacent usable sidewalk or shoulder. (b) Does not take a position upon or […]
Section 814.269 – Failure of motorcycle operator to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle operator to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person operates 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 operator to wear a […]
Section 814.072 – Issuance of permit to be upon or to proceed along highway.
(1) A road authority may issue a permit that authorizes a pedestrian or a group to be positioned upon or to proceed along a highway if the pedestrian or group shows to the satisfaction of the road authority: (a) Proof of liability insurance in an amount of not less than $1 million; and (b) That […]