Road
Safety Helmet Required by law
State Funded Rider Ed Available for all eligible applicants under age 21
Eye Protection Not Required
Daytime Use of Headlight Required by law-modulating headlight permitted (Up to three headlights allowed and use of auxiliary lights allowed all hours of day as long as not of brighter intensity than headlight. All vehicle headlights must show a white light.)
Passenger Seat Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Footrest Required if carrying a passenger
Passenger Age Restriction None
Helmet Speakers No Restrictions (Some cities have city ordinances disallowing the use of headsets or speakers for all vehicles.
Periodic Safety Inspection Required by law-random
Mirror Left(L) Right(R) One required by law
Radar Detector No Restriction
Turn Signals Required by law (motorcycles manufactured before 1973 are not required to be equipped with turn signals.)
Muffler Muffler required.
Maximum Sound Level Max A-weighted noise level as measured at 20 inches: 1)Manufactured 1975 and before--102dBA; 2) Manufactured after 1975--99dBA.
State Insurance Requirements Compulsory Liability (Minimum Limits)(25/50/10)
Handlebar Height No Restrictions
Rider-Education Waiver Skill & Knowledge Test
Accept Motorcycle Endorsement From Other States Yes
Brake Lights May flash intermittently, provided that the brake light(s) do not override the rear turn signal function.
Motorcycles operating two abreast in same lane Yes. 814.240 Motorcycle or moped unlawful passing; penaltyMoped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operating a moped or motorcycle more than two abreast if the person is operating a moped or motorcycle on a roadway laned for traffic and the person is riding abreast of more than one other motorcycle or moped in the same lane for traffic. (2) The offense described in this section, moped or motorcycle operating more than two abreast, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §690]
Lane Splitting 814.240 Motorcycle or moped unlawful passing; penalty(1) A motorcycle operator or moped operator commits the offense of motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle if the operator does any of the following: (a) Overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle the operator is overtaking, unless the vehicle being passed is a motorcycle or a moped. (b) Operates a moped or motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles. (2) This section does not apply to a police officer in the performance of official duties. (3) The offense described in this section, motorcycle or moped unlawful passing in a lane with a vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §689]
Off Road
Safety Helmet Required if under age 18.
Eye Protection Not Required
Minimum Operator Age 821.172 Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; penalty. (1) A person who is 12 years of age or older commits the offense of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not meet one of the following qualifications: (a) The person must hold a valid driver license; (b) The person must hold a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575; or (c) The person must be accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, who has either a valid driver license or a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit and who is either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle. (2) A person who is at least seven years of age but under 12 years of age commits the offense of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not meet both of the following qualifications: (a) The person must hold a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.575; and (b) The person must be accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, who has either a valid driver license or a valid Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permit and who is either on the same vehicle, if the vehicle is designed to carry passengers, or on a separate Class III all-terrain vehicle. (3) A person under seven years of age commits the offense of operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class III all-terrain vehicle on public lands. (4) The offense described in this section, operation of a Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C traffic violation. [1995 c.774 §2; 1999 c.977 §25]
Rider Education Certification Required if not in possession of a valid license
Operator License Required if not in possession of a valid safety certificate
Headlight Required after sunset
Taillight Required after sunset
Muffler Required by law
Maximum Sound Level 99 dBA - Stationary Test at 20 inches. Note: This figure is the maximum sound level. Standards vary from city to city and county to county.
Spark Arrestor Required
Registration Required by law
Vehicle Title Required by law
Trails Program Available

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