Oregon state motorcycle laws
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| Safety Helmet |
Required by law |
| State Funded Rider Ed |
Available for all eligible applicants under age 21 |
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required
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| Daytime Use of Headlight |
Required by law-modulating headlight permitted (Up to three headlights allowed and use of auxiliary lights allowed all hours of day as long as not of brighter intensity than headlight. All vehicle headlights must show a white light.)
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| Passenger Seat |
Required if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger Footrest |
Required if carrying a passenger |
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| Passenger Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet Speakers |
No Restrictions (Some cities have city ordinances disallowing the use of headsets or speakers for all vehicles.
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| Periodic Safety Inspection |
Required by law-random |
| Mirror Left(L) Right(R) |
One required by law
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| Radar Detector |
No Restriction
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| Turn Signals |
Required by law (motorcycles manufactured before 1973 are not required to be equipped with turn signals.)
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| Muffler |
Muffler required. |
| Maximum Sound Level |
Max A-weighted noise level as measured at 20 inches: 1)Manufactured 1975 and before--102dBA; 2) Manufactured after 1975--99dBA. |
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| State Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar Height |
No Restrictions |
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| Rider-Education Waiver |
Skill & Knowledge Test |
| Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States |
Yes |
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| Brake Lights |
May flash intermittently, provided that the brake light(s) do not override the rear turn signal function. |
| Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane |
Yes.
814.240 Motorcycle or moped unlawful passing; penalty
Moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of operating a moped or motorcycle more than two abreast if the person is operating a moped or motorcycle on a roadway laned for traffic and the person is riding abreast of more than one other motorcycle or moped in the same lane for traffic.
(2) The offense described in this section, moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §690]
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| Lane Splitting |
814.240 Motorcycle or moped unlawful passing; penalty
(1) A motorcycle operator or moped operator commits the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle if the operator does any of the following:
(a) Overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle the operator is overtaking, unless the vehicle being passed is a motorcycle or a moped.
(b) Operates a moped or motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.
(2) This section does not apply to a police officer in the performance of official duties.
(3) The offense described in this section, motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §689]
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| Lemon Law Coverage |
Yes; Oregon (OR) Department of Justice - Revised Statutes 646.315-375
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| Off Road
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| Safety Helmet |
Required if under age 18.
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| Eye Protection |
Not Required |
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| Minimum Operator Age |
ATV's: No minimum age, based on Rider Fit Criteria.
Motorcycles: 7 years old |
| Rider Education Certification |
Required if not in possession of a valid license
Ride ATV Oregon
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| Operator License |
Not Required. Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class I, II, or III ATV
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| Headlight |
Required after sunset |
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| Taillight |
Required after sunset |
| Muffler |
Required by law
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| Maximum Sound Level |
99 dBA - Stationary Test at 20 inches. Note: This figure is the maximum sound level. Standards vary from city to city and county to county.
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| Spark Arrestor |
Required
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| Registration |
Required by law
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| Vehicle Title |
Not Required by law
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| Trails Program |
Available |
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