Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 815 § 815.270 — Operating vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct driver; penalty
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 815 ·
Oregon Code § 815.270·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Operating vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct driver; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense
of operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped to obstruct the driver if the
person is operating a vehicle that is loaded or equipped or where baggage or an
encumbrance does any of the following:
(a) Substantially
obstructs the drivers views to the rear, through one or more mirrors and
otherwise.
(b) Obstructs the
drivers view to the front or sides.
(c) Interferes
with control of the driving mechanism.
(d) Prevents the
free, unhampered operation of the vehicle by the driver.
(2) The offense
described in this section, vehicle loaded or equipped to obstruct driver, is a
Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §500; 1985 c.16 §259]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 815.270
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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