(1) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 are deemed in compliance with the requirements and standards if:
(a) The vehicles are equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and maintained in safe operating condition; or
(b) The vehicles are street rods that conform to ORS 815.107.
(2) Road machinery, road rollers and farm tractors are exempt from the standards and requirements.
(3) Antique vehicles are exempt from the standards and requirements if the vehicles are maintained as collectors’ items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.
(4) A motor truck is exempt from the requirements to be equipped with fenders or mudguards if the vehicle has just a chassis that is not equipped for hauling a load.
(5) Fenders or mudguards are not required on any modified American-made pre-1935 vehicle, or any identifiable vintage or replica thereof that is titled as a later assembled vehicle or replica and is used for show and pleasure use when such vehicle is used and driven only during fair weather on well-maintained, hard-surfaced roads. [1983 c.338 §484; 1985 c.402 §12; 1993 c.314 §5; 1997 c.402 §11; 1999 c.170 §1; 2003 c.655 §120; 2015 c.138 §32]
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.