Oregon Code § 816.120·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Turn
signals.
Each of
the following is a requirement for turn signals as described:
(1) Turn signals
shall be so constructed and located on a vehicle as to give a signal of
intention to turn right or left.
(2) The following
types of turn signals shall show light in the direction indicated:
(a) Front turn
signal lights shall show light to the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear turn
signal lights shall show light to the rear of the vehicle.
(3) The following
types of turn signals shall have the color of light indicated:
(a) Front turn
signal lights may be white or amber.
(b) Rear turn
signal lights may be red, amber or yellow. If the rear turn signal is red, the
motor vehicle was manufactured before 1959 and the turn signal is combined with
the taillight in a taillight assembly, the assembly may contain an insert as
described under ORS 816.080.
(4) Turn signals
shall be understandable in normal sunlight and at a distance of 500 feet at
night.
(5) Turn signals
that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 must be mounted, adjusted and
aimed in accordance with the standards adopted by the Department of
Transportation.
(6) Turn signals
that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 and any part for such turn
signals that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a
type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010. [1983
c.338 §458 (9); 1985 c.16 §240 (9); 1985 c.69 §1 (9); 1985 c.71 §4 (9); 1985
c.393 §13 (9); 1985 c.420 §6 (9); 1997 c.492 §3; 2003 c.158 §25]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 816.120
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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