Oregon Code § 816.190·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Marker
lights.
Each of
the following is a requirement for marker lights as indicated:
(1) The following
types of marker lights shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Forward side
marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the front.
(b) Intermediate
side marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the
midpoint between the forward side marker lights and the rearward side marker
lights.
(c) Rearward side
marker lights shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the rear.
(2) The following
are the colors for the indicated type of marker lights:
(a) Rearward side
marker lights shall be red.
(b) Forward side
marker lights and intermediate side marker lights shall be amber.
(3) Side marker
lights may be mounted in combination with clearance lights if illumination is
given as required with reference to both.
(4) Marker lights
that are required under ORS 816.320 and 816.330 shall be mounted, so far as
practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or
dust thrown by the wheels.
(5) Marker lights
shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of 500 feet
directly from that part of the vehicle on which the lights are placed. [1983
c.338 §458 (16); 1985 c.16 §240 (16); 1985 c.69 §1 (16); 1985 c.71 §4 (16);
1985 c.393 §13 (16); 1985 c.420 §6 (16)]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 816.190
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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