(1) Green signal. A driver facing a green light may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at that place prohibits either turn. A driver shall yield the right of way to other vehicles within the intersection at the time the green light is shown.
(2) Green arrow. A driver facing a green arrow signal light, shown alone or in combination with another signal, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such arrow or such other movement as is permitted by other signals shown at the same time.
(3) Green bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a green bicycle signal may proceed straight through or turn right or left unless a sign at that place prohibits either turn. The bicyclist shall yield the right of way to other vehicles within the intersection at the time the green bicycle signal is shown.
(4) Steady circular yellow signal. A driver facing a steady circular yellow signal light is thereby warned that the related right of way is being terminated and that a red or flashing red light will be shown immediately. A driver facing the light shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, shall stop before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a driver cannot stop in safety, the driver may drive cautiously through the intersection.
(5) Steady yellow arrow signal. A driver facing a steady yellow arrow signal, alone or in combination with other signal indications, is thereby warned that the related right of way is being terminated. Unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another signal, a driver facing a steady yellow arrow signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, shall stop before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a driver cannot stop in safety, the driver may drive cautiously through the intersection.
(6) Steady yellow bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a steady yellow bicycle signal is thereby warned that the related right of way is being terminated and that a red bicycle signal will be shown immediately. A bicyclist facing a steady yellow bicycle signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, shall stop before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a bicyclist cannot stop in safety, the bicyclist may proceed cautiously through the intersection.
(7) Steady circular red signal. A driver facing a steady circular red signal light alone shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The driver shall remain stopped until a green light is shown except when the driver is permitted to proceed under ORS 811.360.
(8) Steady red arrow signal. A driver facing a steady red arrow signal, alone or in combination with other signal indications, may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the red arrow signal. Unless entering the intersection to make some other movement which is permitted by another signal, a driver facing a steady red arrow signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The vehicle shall remain stopped until a green light is shown except when the driver is permitted to proceed under ORS 811.360.
(9) Steady red bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a steady red bicycle signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The bicyclist shall remain stopped until a green bicycle signal is shown except when the bicyclist is permitted to proceed under ORS 811.360.
(10) Traffic control devices at places other than intersections. If a traffic control device that is a signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section relating to signals shall be applicable. A required stop shall be made at a sign or marking on the roadway indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of such sign or marking the stop shall be made at the signal.
(11) Flashing red signal. When a driver approaches a flashing red light used in a traffic control device or with a traffic sign, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. The right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. This subsection does not apply to:
(a) A person operating a bicycle; or
(b) Drivers at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of a driver approaching a railroad grade crossing is governed by ORS 811.455.
(12) Flashing circular yellow signal. When a driver facing a flashing circular yellow signal approaches an intersection, the driver may cautiously enter the intersection to proceed straight through, turn right or turn left except as such movement is modified by lane use signs, turn prohibition signs, lane markings, roadway design, separate turn signal indications or other traffic control devices. This subsection does not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of a driver approaching a railroad grade crossing is governed by ORS 811.455.
(13) Flashing yellow arrow signal. A driver facing a flashing yellow arrow signal, alone or in combination with other signal indications, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the flashing yellow arrow signal or the movement permitted by other signals shown at the same time. A driver shall yield the right of way to other vehicles within the intersection at the time the flashing yellow arrow signal is shown. In addition, a driver turning left shall yield the right of way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the turning vehicle is moving across or within the intersection.
(14) Lane direction control signals. When lane direction control signals are placed over the individual lanes of a highway, a person may drive a vehicle in any lane over which a green signal light is shown, but may not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal light is shown.
(15) Stop signs. A driver approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no marked crosswalk, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After stopping, the driver shall yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the driver is moving across or within the intersection. This subsection does not apply to a person operating a bicycle.
(16) Yield signs. A driver approaching a yield sign shall slow the driver’s vehicle to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions and if necessary for safety, shall stop at a line as required for stop signs under this section, and shall yield the right of way to any vehicles in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(17) Flashing yellow beacon. When a flashing yellow beacon is used to supplement another traffic control device, a driver shall pay extra attention to the message provided by the beacon and follow the requirements of the other traffic control device, which might not be otherwise applicable at all times. [1983 c.338 §609; 1989 c.539 §1; 1997 c.507 §6; 2003 c.278 §6; 2011 c.168 §1; 2015 c.147 §2; 2019 c.683 §4; 2021 c.630 §16]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 811 - Rules of the Road for Drivers
Section 811.015 - Failure to obey traffic patrol member; penalty.
Section 811.017 - Failure to yield to traffic patrol member; penalty.
Section 811.020 - Passing stopped vehicle at crosswalk; penalty.
Section 811.025 - Failure to yield to pedestrian on sidewalk; penalty.
Section 811.028 - Failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian; penalty.
Section 811.030 - Driving through safety zone; penalty.
Section 811.050 - Failure to yield to rider on bicycle lane; penalty.
Section 811.055 - Failure to yield to bicyclist on sidewalk; penalty.
Section 811.059 - Milkman Mike Act.
Section 811.060 - Vehicular assault; penalty.
Section 811.065 - Unsafe passing of person operating bicycle; penalty.
Section 811.100 - Violation of basic speed rule; penalty.
Section 811.105 - Speeds that are evidence of basic rule violation.
Section 811.108 - Relationship between speed limits and basic rule.
Section 811.109 - Penalties for speed violations.
Section 811.111 - Violating a speed limit; penalty.
Section 811.124 - Meaning of "children are present" in ORS 811.111.
Section 811.125 - Speed racing on highway; penalty.
Section 811.127 - Organizing a speed racing event; penalty.
Section 811.130 - Impeding traffic; penalty.
Section 811.135 - Careless driving; penalty.
Section 811.140 - Reckless driving; penalty.
Section 811.145 - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle or ambulance; penalty.
Section 811.147 - Failure to maintain safe distance from motor vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.150 - Interference with emergency vehicle or ambulance; exemptions; penalty.
Section 811.155 - Failure to stop for bus safety lights; exemptions; penalty.
Section 811.157 - Report by driver of violation of ORS 811.155; contents.
Section 811.165 - Failure to stop for passenger loading of public transit vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.167 - Failure to yield right of way to transit bus; rules; penalty.
Section 811.170 - Violation of open container law; penalty.
Section 811.172 - Improperly disposing of human waste; penalty.
Section 811.175 - Violation driving while suspended or revoked; penalties.
Section 811.180 - Affirmative defenses.
Section 811.182 - Criminal driving while suspended or revoked; penalties.
Section 811.190 - Operation with obstructing passenger; penalty.
Section 811.195 - Having passenger in trailer; penalty.
Section 811.200 - Carrying dog on external part of vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.205 - Carrying minor on external part of vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.207 - Legislative findings regarding restraint of children in motor vehicles.
Section 811.210 - Failure to properly use safety belts; penalty.
Section 811.215 - Exemptions from safety belt requirements.
Section 811.225 - Failure to maintain safety belts in working order; penalty.
Section 811.230 - Definitions; fine; notice.
Section 811.231 - Reckless endangerment of highway workers; penalties.
Section 811.232 - Refusing to obey flagger; penalty.
Section 811.233 - Failure to yield right of way to highway worker; penalty.
Section 811.235 - Fine for traffic offenses in school zones.
Section 811.255 - Permitting unlawful operation of vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.260 - Appropriate driver responses to traffic control devices.
Section 811.265 - Driver failure to obey traffic control device; penalty.
Section 811.270 - Failure to obey one-way designation; penalty.
Section 811.275 - Failure to yield right of way at uncontrolled intersection; penalty.
Section 811.277 - Failure to yield right of way at uncontrolled T intersection; penalty.
Section 811.280 - Failure of driver entering roadway to yield right of way; penalty.
Section 811.285 - Failure of merging driver to yield right of way; penalty.
Section 811.290 - Obstructing cross traffic; penalty.
Section 811.292 - Failure to yield right of way within roundabout; exception; penalty.
Section 811.295 - Failure to drive on right; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.300 - Failure to drive on right of approaching vehicle; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.310 - Crossing center line on two-way, four-lane road; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.315 - Failure of slow driver to drive on right; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.320 - Failure to drive to right on divided highway; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.325 - Failure to keep camper, trailer or truck in right lane; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.330 - Driving wrong way around traffic island; penalty.
Section 811.335 - Unlawful or unsignaled turn; penalty.
Section 811.340 - Improperly executed left turn; penalty.
Section 811.345 - Failure to use special left turn lane; penalty.
Section 811.346 - Misuse of special left turn lane; penalty.
Section 811.350 - Dangerous left turn; penalty.
Section 811.355 - Improperly executed right turn; penalty.
Section 811.365 - Illegal U-turn; penalty.
Section 811.370 - Failure to drive within lane; exception; penalty.
Section 811.375 - Unlawful or unsignaled change of lane; penalty.
Section 811.380 - Improper use of center lane on three-lane road; penalty.
Section 811.385 - Depriving motorcycle or moped of full lane; penalty.
Section 811.390 - Unlawful use of lights to signal for passing; penalty.
Section 811.395 - Appropriate signals for stopping, turning, changing lanes and decelerating.
Section 811.405 - Failure to signal with lights; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.410 - Unsafe passing on left; penalty.
Section 811.415 - Unsafe passing on right; penalty.
Section 811.420 - Passing in no passing zone; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.425 - Failure of slower driver to yield to overtaking vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.430 - Driving on highway divider; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.435 - Operation of motor vehicle on bicycle trail; exemptions; penalty.
Section 811.440 - When motor vehicles may operate on bicycle lane.
Section 811.445 - Use of throughway when prohibited; penalty.
Section 811.450 - Violation of posted truck routes; defense; penalty.
Section 811.455 - Failure to stop for railroad signal; penalty.
Section 811.465 - Exemptions from high-risk vehicle rail crossing procedures.
Section 811.470 - Improper movement of heavy equipment across rail crossing; application; penalty.
Section 811.475 - Obstructing rail crossing; penalty.
Section 811.480 - Illegal backing; penalty.
Section 811.482 - Use of marijuana in motor vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.483 - Safety corridors; penalty.
Section 811.485 - Following too closely; penalty.
Section 811.490 - Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle door; penalty.
Section 811.492 - Engine braking; penalty; exception.
Section 811.495 - Unlawful coasting on downgrade; exception; penalty.
Section 811.500 - Unlawful stop or deceleration; penalty.
Section 811.505 - Failure to stop when emerging from alley, driveway or building; penalty.
Section 811.507 - Operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device; exceptions; penalty.
Section 811.508 - Distracted driving avoidance course; rules.
Section 811.510 - Dangerous operation around livestock; penalty.
Section 811.512 - Unlawfully operating low-speed vehicle on highway; penalty.
Section 811.513 - Unlawfully operating medium-speed electric vehicle on highway; penalty.
Section 811.514 - Unlawfully operating racing activity vehicle on highway; penalty.
Section 811.520 - Unlawful use or failure to use lights; penalty.
Section 811.525 - Exemptions from requirements for use of lights.
Section 811.526 - Safety campaign for use of headlights.
Section 811.530 - Failure to post warnings for disabled vehicle; application; penalty.
Section 811.535 - Failing to obey police officer; penalty.
Section 811.540 - Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer; penalty.
Section 811.550 - Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited.
Section 811.555 - Illegal stopping, standing or parking; affirmative defense; penalty.
Section 811.560 - Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking.
Section 811.565 - Dangerous movement of stopped, standing or parked vehicle; penalty.
Section 811.580 - Parking vehicle on state highway for vending purposes; penalty.
Section 811.585 - Failure to secure motor vehicle; affirmative defense; penalty.
Section 811.590 - Unlawful parking in winter recreation parking area; exemptions; penalty.
Section 811.595 - Winter recreation parking permit; rules; fees.
Section 811.600 - Fees for winter recreation parking permits.
Section 811.602 - Disabled person parking permit; content; rules.
Section 811.603 - Parking identification card without photograph; issuance; rules.
Section 811.604 - Application for disabled person parking permit.
Section 811.605 - Contents of individual placard or decal.
Section 811.607 - Program placards; rules.
Section 811.609 - Family placards.
Section 811.611 - Foreign visitor placard.
Section 811.613 - Wheelchair User placard; rules.
Section 811.616 - Oregon Wounded Warrior placard; rules.
Section 811.617 - Blocking parking space reserved for persons with disabilities; penalty.
Section 811.625 - Unlawful use of disabled person parking permit; penalty.
Section 811.627 - Use of invalid disabled person parking permit; penalty.
Section 811.628 - Invalidation of disabled person parking permit.
Section 811.630 - Misuse of program placard; penalty.
Section 811.632 - Appointment of volunteers to issue citations.
Section 811.635 - Privileges granted by disabled person parking permit other than program placard.
Section 811.637 - Privileges granted by program placards.
Section 811.700 - Failure to perform duties of driver when property is damaged; penalty.
Section 811.705 - Failure to perform duties of driver to injured persons; penalty.
Section 811.706 - Money damages resulting from violation of ORS 811.700 or 811.705.
Section 811.707 - Crime classification for violation of ORS 811.705.
Section 811.710 - Failure to perform duties of driver when animal is injured; penalty.
Section 811.715 - Failure to perform duties of witness to accident; penalty.
Section 811.717 - Failure to remove motor vehicle from roadway; penalty.
Section 811.720 - When accident must be reported to Department of Transportation.
Section 811.725 - Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation; penalty.
Section 811.730 - Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation; penalty.
Section 811.740 - False accident report; penalty.
Section 811.745 - When accident must be reported to police officer or law enforcement agency.
Section 811.747 - Definitions for ORS 811.748 and 811.750.
Section 811.800 - Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights; penalty.
Section 811.802 - Failure to yield right of way to funeral procession; penalty.
Section 811.804 - Intersection rules for funeral processions.
Section 811.806 - Exceeding maximum speed for funeral procession; penalty.