Section 816.050 – Headlights; rules.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 (2) As federal regulations concerning vehicle lighting equipment are subsequently amended or repealed, the department may consider subsequent federal vehicle lighting equipment […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]