Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 § 811.285 — Failure of merging driver to yield right of way; penalty
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 ·
Oregon Code § 811.285·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Failure of merging driver to yield right of way; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense
of failure of a merging driver to yield the right of way if the person is
operating a vehicle that is entering a freeway or other arterial highway where
an acceleration or merging lane is provided for the operators use and the
operator does not look out for and give right of way to vehicles on the freeway
or other arterial highway.
(2) The offense
described in this section, failure of a merging driver to yield the right of
way, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §613; 1995 c.383 §55]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Failure of merging driver to yield right of way; penalty. AI-powered analysis coming soon.
Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 811.285
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
Frequently Asked Questions
This section of Oregon law addresses Failure of merging driver to yield right of way; penalty. Read the full statute text above for details.
This page reflects the current text as of our last update. Always verify with the official Oregon legislature website for the most current version.
The formal citation is Oregon Code § 811.285. Use this format in legal documents and court filings.
Browse related sections using the links below, or search all Oregon statutes on FlawFinder.