Oregon Code § 816.240·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Hazard
lights.
Each of
the following is a requirement for hazard lights as described:
(1) At least two
hazard lights shall be mounted on the front of the vehicle and at least two
hazard lights shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle.
(2) Hazard lights
mounted on the front of the vehicle shall be mounted at the same level as other
hazard lights on the front of the vehicle. Hazard lights mounted on the rear of
the vehicle shall be mounted at the same level as other hazard lights on the
rear of the vehicle.
(3) Hazard lights
shall be as widely spaced laterally on the front and rear of the vehicle as
practicable.
(4) Hazard lights
on a vehicle shall flash simultaneously with each other.
(5) Hazard lights
on the front of a vehicle may be white or amber lights. Hazard lights on the rear
of a vehicle may be amber or red lights.
(6) Hazard lights
shall be visible from a distance of not less than 500 feet under normal
atmospheric conditions at night. [1983 c.338 §458 (21); 1985 c.16 §240 (21);
1985 c.69 §1 (21); 1985 c.71 §4 (21); 1985 c.393 §13 (21); 1985 c.420 §6 (21)]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 816.240
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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