Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 735 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DRIVER AND MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISION
Division 108 - LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Section 735-108-0070 - Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 735-108-0070

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

(1) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J583_201609, Front Fog Lamps, Revised 2016-09-21:

(a) For purposes of this rule, front fog lamps in compliance with SAE Standard J583_201609 constitute "fog lights" for purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.230;

(b) Front fog lamps supplement the lower beam of a standard headlamp system used on motor vehicles during limited visibility conditions of rain, snow, dust or fog; and

(c) Front fog lamps shall be identified by the code "F" in accordance with SAE Standard J759_201609, Light Identification Code.

(2) Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J1319_201510, Fog Tail Lamp (Rear Fog Light) Systems, Revised 2015-10-28.

(a) For purposes of this rule, fog tail lamp (rear fog light) systems in compliance with SAE Standard J1319_201510 constitutes "fog lights" for purposes of ORS 811.515 and 816.230;

(b) Rear fog lights provide a steady burning red light of higher intensity than standard tail lights on a vehicle and are only used during limited visibility conditions of rain, dust, snow or fog; and

(c) Rear fog lights shall be identified by the code "F2" in accordance with SAE Standard J759_201702, Revised 2017-12-20, Lighting Identification Code.

Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.616, 815.030, 816.010 & 816.040

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 816.010 & 816.230

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