Oregon Code § 814.240·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
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]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 814.240
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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