Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 § 811.462 — Failure of operator of commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check tracks;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 ·
Oregon Code § 811.462·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Failure of operator of commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check tracks;
penalty.
(1) A
person commits the offense of failure of the operator of a commercial motor
vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or
other on-track equipment if the person:
(a) Is operating
a commercial motor vehicle that is not required by ORS 811.460 to stop before
reaching a rail crossing;
(b) Is
approaching a rail crossing at grade; and
(c) Fails to slow
down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train or other
on-track equipment before proceeding across the railroad tracks.
(2) The offense
described in this section, failure of the operator of a commercial motor
vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or
other on-track equipment, is a Class B traffic violation. [2001 c.492 §7; 2017
c.176 §3]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 811.462
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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