Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 § 811.305 — Driving on left on curve or grade or at intersection or rail crossing;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 ·
Oregon Code § 811.305·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Driving on left on curve or grade or at intersection or rail crossing;
exceptions; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of driving on the left on a curve or grade or
at an intersection or rail crossing if the person is operating a vehicle upon
any two-way roadway where traffic is permitted to move in both directions
simultaneously and the person drives on the left side of the center of the
roadway:
(a) Upon any part
of a grade or upon a curve in the roadway where the drivers view is obstructed
for such a distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might
approach from the opposite direction;
(b) When
approaching an intersection or railroad grade crossing where the drivers view
is obstructed for such a distance as to create a hazard in the event another
vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; or
(c) At any
intersection or railroad grade crossing.
(2) This section
does not prohibit a person from driving on the left side of the center of a
roadway under the following circumstances:
(a) When the
right half of the roadway is obstructed or closed to traffic while under
construction or repair; or
(b) When a driver
makes a lawful left turn.
(3) The offense
described in this section, driving on the left on a curve or grade or at an
intersection or rail crossing, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §617]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Driving on left on curve or grade or at intersection or rail crossing;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 811.305
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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