Oregon Code § 816.210·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Identification lights.
Each of the following is a requirement for identification lights:
(1) An
identification light is a group of three lights mounted at the same height with
the centers of the lights in the group of lights spaced not less than 6 inches
nor more than 12 inches apart.
(2) The following
types of identification lights shall be placed as indicated:
(a) Front
identification lights shall be placed on the front of the vehicle.
(b) Rear
identification lights shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle.
(3)
Identification lights shall be mounted as close as practicable to the top of
the vehicle.
(4)
Identification lights shall be mounted as close as practicable to the vertical
centerline of the vehicle on that part of the vehicle where the identification
lights are mounted.
(5) Front
identification lights shall be an amber color. Rear identification lights shall
be a red color.
(6)
Identification lights that are required 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.
(7)
Identification 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 (18); 1985 c.16 §240 (18); 1985 c.69 §1 (18); 1985
c.71 §4 (18); 1985 c.393 §13 (18); 1985 c.420 §6 (18)]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 816.210
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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