(a) Drives or moves on a highway any sled or other device that does not move exclusively on revolving wheels or rotating tracks in contact with the surface of the highway and that has a loaded weight in excess of 500 pounds.
(b) Owns a sled or other device that does not move exclusively on revolving wheels or rotating tracks in contact with the surface of the highway and that has a loaded weight in excess of 500 pounds and causes or permits the sled or device to be driven or moved on a highway. Operation of any sled or device in violation of this section is prima facie evidence that the owner of the sled or device caused or permitted the sled or device to be so operated and the owner shall be liable for any penalties imposed under subsection (4) of this section.
(2) The application of this section is subject to the following exemptions:
(a) This section does not apply on any way, thoroughfare or place owned by a district formed under ORS chapters 545, 547, 551 or a corporation formed under ORS chapter 554.
(b) This section does not apply on any road or thoroughfare or property in private ownership or any road or thoroughfare, other than a state highway or county road, used pursuant to any agreement with any agency of the United States or with a licensee of such agency or both.
(c) Operations authorized under the terms of a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 are subject to the terms of the permit. It is a defense to any charge of violation of this section if the person so charged produces a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 authorizing the operation issued prior to and valid at the time of the offense.
(d) This section does not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by the federal government, the State of Oregon, or any county or incorporated city in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways and at the immediate location or site of such construction, maintenance or repair.
(e) This section does not apply to vehicles while being used on the roads of a road authority by mass transit districts for the purposes authorized under ORS 267.010 to 267.394, provided the operation is approved by the road authority for that road.
(3) Violation of the offense described in this section is subject to civil liability under ORS 818.410.
(4) The offense described in this section, unlawful use of devices without wheels, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §477; 1985 c.16 §249; 1985 c.393 §18]
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.