Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Section 735-108-0045 - Gaseous Discharge Warning Lights

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-108-0045

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

(1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J1318, Gaseous Discharge Warning Lamp For Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service Vehicles, April 1986 Edition. Gaseous discharge warning lamps are often referred to as "strobe" lights.

(2) For purposes of this rule, a gaseous discharge warning lamp in compliance with SAE Standard J1318 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; and

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

(3) Gaseous discharge warning lamps shall be identified by the following codes in accordance with SAE Standard J579, Lighting Identification Codes, and SAE Standard J1318:

(a) For 360 degree warning lamps, the identification codes are:
(A) W5-1. Class 1 primary warning lamps for use on authorized emergency vehicles responding to emergency situations;

(B) W5-2. Class 2 primary warning lamps for use on authorized maintenance and service vehicles;

(C) W5-3. Class 3 primary warning lamps for use on authorized vehicles for identification.

(b) For directional warning lamps the identification code is W5-.

(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

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