(2) The windows of a vehicle are obstructed in a manner prohibited by this section if any material that prevents or impairs the ability to see into or out of the vehicle is upon any vehicle window described in this subsection. This subsection applies to any sign, poster, one-way glass, adhesive film, glaze application or other material if the material prevents or impairs the ability to see into or out of the vehicle. This subsection only applies to the following windows of the vehicle:
(a) The front windshield.
(b) The side-wings.
(c) The side windows on either side forward of or adjacent to the operator’s seat.
(3) Nothing in this section prohibits safety glazing materials of a type that conforms to standards established under ORS 815.040.
(4) Nothing in this section prohibits placement of permits in accordance with the provisions of ORS 803.650 or with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation under ORS 803.650.
(5) Nothing in this section prohibits the application of tinting material to the windows of a motor vehicle in compliance with ORS 815.221.
(6) The offense described in this section, obstruction of vehicle windows, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §490; 1985 c.16 §255; 1987 c.166 §5; 1995 c.263 §4; 1995 c.383 §91; 2003 c.158 §5; 2013 c.199 §1]
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.