(1) The following are the colors for the indicated type of reflector:
(a) Rear reflectors and rearward side reflectors shall be red.
(b) Forward side reflectors and intermediate side reflectors shall be amber.
(2) The following types of reflectors shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Rear reflectors shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. If more than one rear reflector is required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330, there shall be at least one rear reflector on either side of the rear of the vehicle. On pole trailers, rear reflectors may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load.
(b) Forward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the front of the vehicle.
(c) Intermediate side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the midpoint between the forward side reflectors and the rearward side reflectors.
(d) Rearward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the rear of the vehicle.
(3) Reflectors shall be mounted on a vehicle at a height not less than 15 inches and not more than 60 inches above the ground on which the vehicle stands.
(4) Reflectors shall be of such size or characteristics and so mounted and maintained as to be readily visible at night within 500 feet to 50 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights.
(5) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides and those mounted on the rear shall reflect the required color to the rear.
(6) Reflectors required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.
(7) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.
(8) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such reflectors that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010.
(9) Rear reflectors may be constructed either as a separate reflector or as part of and incorporated with the taillights. [1983 c.338 §458 (15); 1985 c.16 §240 (15); 1985 c.69 §1 (15); 1985 c.71 §4 (15); 1985 c.393 §13 (15); 1985 c.420 §6 (15); 2003 c.158 §27]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 816 - Vehicle Equipment: Lights
Section 816.030 - Selling noncomplying lighting equipment; penalty.
Section 816.040 - Lighting equipment standards; effect of rules.
Section 816.050 - Headlights; rules.
Section 816.060 - Auxiliary lights.
Section 816.070 - Passing lights.
Section 816.090 - Registration plate lights.
Section 816.100 - Brake lights.
Section 816.120 - Turn signals.
Section 816.130 - Parking lights.
Section 816.150 - High beam indicator.
Section 816.160 - Rear mounted lighting system.
Section 816.190 - Marker lights.
Section 816.200 - Clearance lights.
Section 816.210 - Identification lights.
Section 816.220 - Exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment.
Section 816.240 - Hazard lights.
Section 816.250 - Police lights.
Section 816.260 - Bus safety lights.
Section 816.270 - Mail delivery lights.
Section 816.280 - Warning lights.
Section 816.285 - Fire department warning lights.
Section 816.290 - End load lights.
Section 816.300 - Operation with nonstandard lighting equipment; penalty.
Section 816.310 - Exemptions from lighting equipment requirements.
Section 816.320 - Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles.
Section 816.330 - Operation without required lighting equipment; penalty.
Section 816.340 - Exemptions from required equipment.
Section 816.350 - Prohibitions on number and kind of lights for certain vehicles.
Section 816.360 - Use of prohibited lighting equipment; penalty.
Section 816.370 - Exemptions from lighting equipment prohibitions.