Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 § 811.800 — Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights; penalty
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 811 ·
Oregon Code § 811.800·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense
of operation of a funeral escort vehicle or a funeral lead vehicle with
improper lights if the person:
(a) Fails to
equip the funeral escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle with at least one fire
company warning light as provided for under ORS 816.350 and described under
ORS 816.285; or
(b) Uses the fire
company warning light at any time except during a funeral procession.
(2) No ordinance
or other regulation shall prohibit the use of warning lights on a funeral
escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle while driving in a funeral procession.
(3) The offense
described in this section, operation of a funeral escort vehicle or funeral
lead vehicle with improper lights, is a Class D traffic violation. [1991 c.482 §6;
1993 c.18 §170; 1995 c.383 §1]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 811.800
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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