Oregon Code § 830.340·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Navigation rules.
(1)(a) Except as provided by paragraph (b) of this subsection, when two boats
are approaching each other head on or nearly so (so as to involve risk of
collision), each boat shall bear to the right and pass the other boat on its
left side.
(b) On rivers, or
those sections of rivers, which are state waters, boats proceeding downstream
shall have the right of way over boats proceeding upstream.
(2) When boats
approach each other obliquely or at right angles, the boat approaching on the
right side has the right of way.
(3) One boat may
overtake another on either side but shall grant right of way to the overtaken
boat. [Formerly 488.110]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 830.340
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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