| Motorcycle Laws In Oregon |
| Safety
Helmet |
Required
by law |
| State
Funded Rider Ed |
Available
for all eligible applicants under age 21 |
| Eye
Protection |
Not
Required |
| 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.) |
| Passenger
Seat |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Footrest |
Required
if carrying a passenger |
| Passenger
Age Restriction |
None |
| Helmet
Speakers |
No
Restrictions (Some cities have city ordinances disallowing the use of
headsets or speakers for all vehicles. |
| Periodic
Safety Inspection |
Required
by law-random |
| Mirror
Left(L) Right(R) |
One
required by law |
| Radar
Detector |
No
Restriction |
| Turn Signals |
Required
by law (motorcycles manufactured before 1973 are not required to be
equipped with turn signals.) |
| 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. |
| State
Insurance Requirements |
Compulsory
Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10) |
| Handlebar
Height |
No
Restrictions |
| Rider-Education
Waiver |
Skill
& Knowledge Test |
| Accept
Motorcycle Endorsement From
Other States |
Yes |
| 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; penaltyMoped
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] |
| 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] |
| Lemon Law
Coverage |
Yes;
Oregon (OR) Department of Justice - Revised Statutes 646.315-375 |
