Oregon Code § 816.070·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Passing lights.
(1) As used in this section, passing lights means high beam auxiliary lights.
(2) When passing
lights are used in combination with headlights, the combination of lights shall
be arranged on the vehicle so that the selection between distributions of light
projected to different elevations may be selected by the driver at will or so
that the selection can be made automatically.
(3) Passing
lights shall be wired in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of
Transportation.
(4) Passing
lights shall be aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
(5) Passing
lights shall show a white light forward. [1983 c.338 §458 (4); 1985 c.16 §240
(4); 1985 c.69 §1 (4); 1985 c.71 §4 (4); 1985 c.393 §13 (4); 1985 c.420 §6 (4);
2003 c.158 §22]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 816.070
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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