Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Section 735-108-0040 - Flashing Warning Lights

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-108-0040

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J595, Flashing Warning Lamps for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service Vehicles, January 1990 Edition.

(2) For purposes of this rule, a flashing warning lamp in compliance with SAE Standard J595 constitutes:

(a) "Police lights" for purposes of ORS 816.250 and 816.350;

(b) "Mail delivery lights" for purposes of ORS 811.515, 816.270 and 816.350;

(c) "Fire department warning lights" for purposes of ORS 816.280 and 816.350;

(d) "Ambulance warning lights" for purposes of ORS 820.350;

(e) "Public vehicle warning lights" for purposes of ORS 816.280;

(f) "Tow vehicle warning lights" for purposes of ORS 816.280 and 816.350; and

(g) "Weighmaster and motor carrier enforcement officer warning lights" for purposes of ORS 816.280 and 816.350.

(3) Flashing warning lamps shall be identified by the code "W" in accordance with SAE Standard J759, Lighting Identification Code.

(4) Ambulance warning lamp types and use also are subject to requirements and specifications established by the Oregon Health Division.

(5) School bus warning lamp types and use also are subject to requirements and specifications established by the Oregon Department of Education.

Publications: The publication(s) referred to or incorporated by reference in this rule are available from the agency.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, ORS 815.030, ORS 816.010 & ORS 816.040

Stats. Implemented: ORS 811.515, ORS 816.010 & ORS 816.250 - ORS 816.285

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