(1) The vehicle is equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, except that:
(a) The drive train, suspension system or brake system on the original vehicle may be replaced with a drive train, suspension system or brake system that:
(A) Conforms to the requirements of ORS 815.125, if applicable;
(B) Conforms to applicable standards established by the Department of Transportation by rule under ORS 815.030; and
(C) Bears any required proof of certification that the equipment complies with the applicable standards;
(b) The dimensions of the original body of the vehicle may be altered if the altered body conforms to the standards established by the department by rule under ORS 815.030;
(c) The hood, bumpers and fenders of the vehicle may be removed from the vehicle; and
(d) The exhaust system may be modified to discharge exhaust along the side of the vehicle if the exhaust is discharged away from the vehicle and from a location to the rear of the rear edge of the front door of the vehicle.
(2) The vehicle is maintained in safe operating condition. [1997 c.402 §5; 1999 c.59 §243]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 815 - Vehicle Equipment Generally
Section 815.010 - Compliance with standards for equipment; federal standards to supersede state.
Section 815.020 - Operation of unsafe vehicle; penalty.
Section 815.025 - Causing unreasonable noise with vehicle; penalty.
Section 815.030 - State vehicle equipment standards.
Section 815.040 - Standards for window and windshield material.
Section 815.045 - Rules for use of traction tires, retractable studded tires and chains; signs.
Section 815.055 - Rules establishing standards for safety belts, harnesses and child safety systems.
Section 815.060 - Rules establishing standards for slow-moving vehicle emblems.
Section 815.075 - Selling vehicles or equipment that violates rules; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.085 - Servicing with or selling unapproved brake fluid; penalty.
Section 815.090 - Replacement of vehicle windows with unapproved material; penalty.
Section 815.100 - Operation of vehicle that violates equipment rules; penalty.
Section 815.105 - Exemptions from equipment requirements.
Section 815.107 - Exemption from equipment requirements for street rods.
Section 815.109 - Exemption from equipment requirements for racing activity vehicles.
Section 815.110 - Requirements for and use of slow-moving vehicle emblem.
Section 815.115 - Violation of emblem requirements; penalty.
Section 815.120 - Exemptions from emblem requirements.
Section 815.125 - Requirements and standards.
Section 815.130 - Improper brakes; penalty.
Section 815.135 - Exemptions from brake requirements.
Section 815.140 - Failure to use vehicle traction tires or chains; penalty.
Section 815.142 - Failure to carry vehicle traction tires or chains; penalty.
Section 815.145 - Exemptions from traction tire or chains requirement.
Section 815.155 - Unlawful use of device without wheels; exemptions; civil liability; penalty.
Section 815.160 - Unlawful use of metal objects on tires; civil liability; penalty.
Section 815.165 - Exemptions from prohibition on tires with metal objects.
Section 815.167 - Prohibition on selling studs other than lightweight studs; exemption.
Section 815.170 - Operation without pneumatic tires; civil liability; penalty.
Section 815.175 - Exemptions from pneumatic tire requirement.
Section 815.182 - Kinds of fenders or mudguards required for specified vehicles; placement.
Section 815.185 - Operation without proper fenders or mudguards; penalty.
Section 815.190 - Exemptions from mudguard and fender requirements.
Section 815.195 - Requirements and standards.
Section 815.200 - Violation of visible emission limits; penalty.
Section 815.205 - Exemptions from visible emission limits.
Section 815.210 - Operation of vehicle without approved material in windows; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.215 - Failure to have windshield wipers; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.220 - Obstruction of vehicle windows; penalty.
Section 815.221 - Tinting; authorized and prohibited materials; certificate.
Section 815.222 - Illegal window tinting; dismissal; penalty.
Section 815.225 - Violation of use limits on sound equipment; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.230 - Violation of sound equipment requirements; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.232 - Unreasonable sound amplification from a vehicle; penalty.
Section 815.233 - Enhancement of penalty for violation of ORS 815.232.
Section 815.235 - Operation without rearview mirror; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.237 - Forward crossview mirror; failure to inspect; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.240 - Unlawful use of image display device; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.245 - Violation of minimum clearance requirements for passenger vehicles; penalty.
Section 815.250 - Operation without proper exhaust system; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.255 - Operation of vehicle for hire without speedometer; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.270 - Operating vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct driver; penalty.
Section 815.275 - Failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required; penalty.
Section 815.280 - Violation of bicycle equipment requirements; penalty.
Section 815.282 - Operating motorized wheelchair on bicycle lane without proper lighting equipment.
Section 815.283 - Violation of motor assisted scooter equipment requirements; penalty.
Section 815.285 - Failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.290 - Exemptions from equipment requirements.
Section 815.295 - Failure to have required pollution control equipment; exemptions; penalty.
Section 815.300 - Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system.
Section 815.305 - Disconnection or alteration of pollution control equipment; penalty.
Section 815.310 - Proof of compliance with requirements.
Section 815.315 - Use of improper certificate for pollution control system; penalty.
Section 815.320 - Unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements; penalty.
Section 815.405 - Department review of odometer disclosure statements.
Section 815.410 - Illegal odometer tampering; prohibition; exceptions; civil action; penalty.
Section 815.415 - Unlawful repair of odometer; rules; civil action; penalty.
Section 815.420 - Unlawfully removing odometer repair notice; penalty.
Section 815.425 - Failure to submit odometer disclosure; penalty.
Section 815.430 - Submitting false odometer disclosure; penalty.
Section 815.445 - Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices; costs.
Section 815.555 - Tampering with a vehicle metering system; penalty.