Bike/Ped portions of the Oregon Vehicle Code

Michael Moule (Michael.M.MOULE@state.or.us)
Fri Oct 6 11:54:47 1995

APPENDIX I: STATUTES PERTAINING TO BICYCLES AND PEDESTRIANS



Notes:
(1) Some statutes that only reference bicycle and pedestrian concerns have been abridged - missing sections are indicated with (...);
(2) The words, bicycle, bicyclist, pedestrian, footpath, sidewalk and crosswalk are italicized for easy reference
(3) References to "department" mean the Oregon Department of Transportation, unless otherwise noted;
(4) This listing may not be comprehensive;  other statutes may pertain to bicycle and pedestrian matters without direct mention
(5) Statutes pertaining to the establishment of pedestrian malls (ORS 376.705-376.825) are not included
(6)  The statutes are grouped into 11 categories:

1. Definitions
2. Statutes pertaining to the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities by public agencies
3. Statutes pertaining to the provision of bicycle and pedestrian facilities by others
4. Statutes pertaining to the regulation of bicycle and pedestrian traffic
5. Statutes pertaining to the duties of pedestrians
6. Statutes pertaining to the duties of bicyclists
7. Statutes pertaining to the use of motorized wheelchairs
8. Statutes pertaining to the duties of drivers to pedestrians and bicyclists
9. Statutes exempting bicyclists and pedestrians from certain requirements of the vehicle code
10. Statutes establishing state committees and safety programs
11. Miscellaneous statutes

1. DEFINITIONS

Note: the following are official legal definitions; they may differ from definitions used in design manuals, which are principally for engineering purposes.

801.220 "Crosswalk." "Crosswalk" means any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere that is distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway that conform in design to the standards established for crosswalks under ORS 810.200. Whenever marked crosswalks have been indicated, such crosswalks and no other shall be deemed lawful across such roadway at that intersection. Where no marked crosswalk exists, a crosswalk is that portion of the roadway described in the following:
(1) Where sidewalks, shoulders or a combination thereof exists, a crosswalk is the portion of a roadway at an intersection, not more than 20 feet in width as measured from the prolongation of the lateral line of the roadway toward the prolongation of the adjacent property line, that is included within:
(a) The connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks, shoulders or a combination thereof on opposite sides of the street or highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traveled roadway; or
(b) The prolongation of the lateral lines of a sidewalk, shoulder or both, to the sidewalk or shoulder on the opposite side of the street, if the prolongation would meet such sidewalk or shoulder.
(2) If there is neither sidewalk nor shoulder, a crosswalk is the portion of the roadway at an intersection, measuring not less than six feet in width, that would be included within the prolongation of the lateral lines of the sidewalk, shoulder or both on the opposite side of the street or highway if there were a sidewalk.

801.385 "Pedestrian." "Pedestrian" means any person afoot or confined in a wheelchair.

801.440 "Right of way" "Right of way" means the right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to the other.

801.480 "Shoulder." "Shoulder" means the portion of a highway, whether paved or unpaved, contiguous to the roadway that is primarily for use by pedestrians, for the accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use and for lateral support of base and surface courses.

801.485 "Sidewalk." "Sidewalk" means the area determined as follows:
(1) On the side of a highway which has a shoulder, a sidewalk is that portion of the highway between the outside lateral line of the shoulder and the adjacent property line capable of being used by a pedestrian.
(2) On the side of a highway which has no shoulder, a sidewalk is that portion of the highway between the lateral line of the roadway and the adjacent property line capable of being used by a pedestrian.

801.150 "Bicycle." "Bicycle" means a vehicle that:
(1) Is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels;
(2) Has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;
(3) Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
(4) Is propelled exclusively by human power; and
(5) Has every wheel more than 14 inches in diameter or two tandem wheels either of which is more than 14 inches in diameter.

801.155 "Bicycle lane." "Bicycle lane" means that part of the highway, adjacent to the roadway, designated by official signs or markings for use by persons riding bicycles except as otherwise specifically provided by law.

801.160 "Bicycle path." "Bicycle path" means a public way, not part of a highway, that is designated by official signs or markings for use by persons riding bicycles except as otherwise specifically provided by law.

801.345 "Moped." "Moped" means a vehicle, including any bicycle equipped with a power source, that complies with all of the following:  (1) It is designed to be operated on the ground upon wheels.
(2) It has a seat or saddle for use of the rider.
(3) It is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
(4) It is equipped with an independent power source that:
(a) Is capable of propelling the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a level road surface; and
(b) If the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of 3.05 cubic inches or less or 50 cubic centimeters or less regardless of the number of chambers in the power source.
(5) It is equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the system is engaged.

2. THE PROVISION OF BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES BY PUBLIC AGENCIES

223.880 Public roads included in sidewalk improvement district; assessment on property benefited. Any incorporated city, in addition to powers granted by law or charter, may include in any sidewalk improvement district within the city all county roads or state highways or any part thereof which are located within the improvement district. It may cause to be built on the county roads or state highways or portions thereof within the improvement district, sidewalks for pedestrian travel, and may assess the cost thereof upon the property benefited thereby, in the manner provided by charter or law.

276.095 Use of buildings by state and public. (Abridged) With respect to operating, maintaining, altering and otherwise managing or acquiring space to meet the office needs of state government and to accomplish the purposes of ORS 276.094, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may: (...)
(2) Provide and maintain space, facilities and activities to the extent practicable that encourage public access to and stimulate public pedestrian traffic around, into and through state buildings, permitting cooperative improvements to and uses of the area between the building and the street, thereby complementing and supplementing commercial, cultural, educational and recreational resources in the neighborhood of state buildings

332.405 Transportation; board and room; pedestrian facilities. (Abridged) (1) The district school board shall provide transportation for pupils or combinations of pupils and other persons to and from school-related activities where required by law or when considered advisable by the board. (...) (4) The district school board may expend district funds to improve or provide for pedestrian facilities off district property if the board finds that the expenditure reduces transportation costs of the district and enhances the safety of pupils going to and from schools of the district.

352.360 Traffic control on properties under state board; enforcement; fees; use. (Abridged) (...)  (4) All fees and charges for parking privileges and violations are hereby continuously appropriated to the State Board of Higher Education to be used to defray the costs of constructing bicycle racks and bicycle lanes and of traffic control, enforcement of traffic and parking regulations, and maintenance and operation of parking facilities and for the purpose of acquiring and constructing additional parking facilities for vehicles at the various institutions, department or activities under the control of the board, and may also be credited to the Higher Education Bond Sinking Fund provided for in ORS 351.460. Parking fees shall be established at levels no greater than those required to finance the construction, operation and maintenance of parking facilities on the same campus of the institution of the state institution of higher education on which the parking is provided. Notwithstanding ORS 351.072, parking f

ees or changes in fees shall be adopted by rule of the state board subject to the procedure for rules adopted in ORS 183.310 to 183.550.

366.460 Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way. The department may construct and maintain within the right of way of any state highway or section thereof sidewalks, footpaths, bicycle paths or trails for horseback riding or to facilitate the driving of livestock. Before the construction of any of such facilities the department must find and declare that the construction thereof is necessary in the public interest and will contribute to the safety of pedestrians, the motoring public or persons using the highway. Such facilities shall be constructed to permit reasonable ingress and egress to abutting property lawfully entitled to such rights.

366.514 Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails. (1) Out of the funds received by the department or by any county or city from the State Highway Fund reasonable amounts shall be expended as necessary to provide footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts or ramps as part of the project. Footpaths and bicycle trails, including curb cuts or ramps as part of the project, shall be provided wherever a highway, road or street is being constructed, reconstructed or relocated. Funds received from the State Highway Fund may also be expended to maintain footpaths and trails and to provide footpaths and trails along other highways, roads and streets and in parks and recreation areas.
(2) Footpaths and trails are not required to be established under subsection (1) of this section:
(a) Where the establishment of such paths and trails would be contrary to public safety;
(b) If the cost of establishing such paths and trails would be excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use; or
(c) Where sparsity of population, other available ways or other factors indicate an absence of any need for such paths and trails.
(3) The amount expended by the department or by a city or county as required or permitted by this section shall never in any one fiscal year be less than one percent of the total amount of the funds received from the highway fund. However:
(a) This subsection does not apply to a city in any year in which the one percent equals $250 or less, or to a county in any year in which the one percent equals $1,500 or less.
(b) A city or county in lieu of expending the funds each year may credit the funds to a financial reserve or special fund in accordance with ORS 280.100, to be held for not more than 10 years, and to be expended for the purposes required or permitted by this section.
(c) For purposes of computing amounts expended during a fiscal year under this subsection, the department, a city or county may record the money as expended:
(A) On the date actual construction of the facility is commenced if the facility is constructed by the city, county or department itself; or
(B) On the date a contract for the construction of the facilities is entered with a private contractor or with any other governmental body.
(4) For the purposes of this chapter, the establishment of paths, trails and curb cuts or ramps and the expenditure of funds as authorized by this section are for highway, road and street purposes. The department shall, when requested, provide technical assistance and advice to cities and counties in carrying out the purpose of this section. The department shall recommend construction standards for footpaths and bicycle trails. Curb cuts or ramps shall comply with the requirements of ORS 447.310 and rules adopted under ORS 447.231. The department shall, in the manner prescribed for marking highways under ORS 810.200, provide a uniform system of signing footpaths and bicycle trails which shall apply to paths and trails under the jurisdiction of the department and cities and counties. The department and cities and counties may restrict the use of footpaths and bicycle trails under their respective jurisdictions to pedestrians and nonmotorized vehicles, except that motorized wheelchairs shall be allowed to use 

footpaths and bicycle trails.
(5) As used in this section, "bicycle trail" means a publicly owned and maintained lane or way designated and signed for use as a bicycle route.

366.552 Historic road program for Historic Columbia River Highway; footpaths and bicycle trails; acquisition of property; cooperation with other agencies. (1) The Department of Transportation and the State Parks and Recreation Department shall prepare and manage a historic road program, in consultation with the Historic Columbia River Highway Advisory Committee and other affected entities, consistent with the purposes of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area Act of 1986 and the public policy of this state declared in ORS 366.551.
(2) The departments shall inform the advisory committee of those activities of the departments which may affect the continuity, historic integrity and scenic qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway.
(3) The departments shall undertake efforts to rehabilitate, restore, maintain and preserve all intact and usable segments of the Historic Columbia River Highway and associated state parks. The Department of Transportation may expend funds dedicated for footpaths and bicycle trails under ORS 366.514 to construct footpaths and bicycle trails on those portions of the Historic Columbia River Highway that are parts of the state highway system or that are county roads or city streets and the State Parks and Recreation Department may incorporate those segments into the Oregon recreation trails system under the provisions of ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.990 (4).
(4) The departments may acquire real property, or any right or interest therein, deemed necessary for the preservation of historic, scenic or recreation qualities of the Historic Columbia River Highway, for the connection of intact and usable segments, or for the development and maintenance of parks along or in close proximity to the highway. The departments shall encourage the acquisition of lands, or interests in lands, by donation, agreement, exchange or purchase.
(5) The departments shall assist and cooperate with other agencies and political subdivisions of the state, state agencies, the Federal Government, special purpose districts, railroads, public and private organizations and individuals to the extent necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS 366.550 to 366.553. The departments may enter into such contracts as are necessary to carry out these provisions.

376.605 Construction of trails and bridle paths to Pacific shore. (1) The Department of Transportation may establish, lay out, construct and improve public pedestrian trails and bridle paths not exceeding 30 feet in width, connecting legally established streets, roads and public parks with the shore of the Pacific Ocean.
(2) For the purpose set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the department may acquire real property or any interest therein by purchase, donation, agreement or exercise of the power of eminent domain. The provisions of ORS chapter 35 are applicable to proceedings of the department authorized by this subsection.

381.088 Tolls and franchise fees. The Department of Transportation may impose and collect tolls and franchise fees for the use of said bridge by all vehicles, pedestrians, public utilities and telecommunications utilities, including power, light, telephone and telegraph wires, and water, gas and oil pipes.

390.010 Policy of state toward outdoor recreation resources. The Legislative Assembly recognizes and declares:
(1) It is desirable that all Oregonians of present and future generations and visitors who are lawfully present within the boundaries of this state be assured adequate outdoor recreation resources. It is desirable that all levels of government and private interests take prompt and coordinated action to the extent practicable without diminishing or affecting their respective powers and functions to conserve, develop, and utilize such resources for the benefit and enjoyment of all the people.
(2) The economy and well-being of the people are in large part dependent upon proper utilization of the state's outdoor recreation resources for the physical, spiritual, cultural, scientific and other benefits which such resources afford.
(3) It is in the public interest to increase outdoor recreation opportunities commensurate with the growth in need through necessary and appropriate actions, including, but not limited to, the following:
(...) (h) Provision of trails for horseback riding, hiking, bicycling and motorized trail vehicle riding. (...)
 (5) It shall be the policy of the State of Oregon to supply those outdoor recreation areas, facilities and opportunities which are clearly the responsibility of the state in meeting growing needs; and to encourage all agencies of government, voluntary and commercial organizations, citizen recreation groups and others to work cooperatively and in a coordinated manner to assist in meeting total recreation needs through exercise of their appropriate responsibilities.

390.962 Criteria for establishing trails; location; statutes authorizing trails for motorized vehicles unaffected. (1) Upon finding that such trails will meet the criteria established in ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.990 (4) and such supplementary criteria as the department may prescribe, the department is encouraged and empowered to establish and designate Oregon recreation trails:
(a) Over lands owned by the State of Oregon, by the Federal Government or by any county, municipality or other local governmental body, with the consent of the state agency, federal agency, county, municipality or other local governmental body having jurisdiction over the lands involved; or
(b) Over lands owned by private persons, in the manner and subject to the limitations provided in ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.990 (4).
(2) In establishing such trails, the department shall give special recognition to the need for the establishment of recreation trails in or near, or reasonably accessible to, urban areas. Upon the establishment of any such trail, the department shall designate the primary kind of trail it is to be, based upon the mode or modes of travel to be permitted on such trail, including one or more of the following:
(a) Footpath.
(b) Horseback riding trail.
(c) Bicycle path.
(3) Nothing in ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.990 (4) affects any other statute authorizing trails for motorized vehicles which is not inconsistent with ORS 390.950 to 390.989 and 390.990 (4).

810.150 Drain construction; compliance with bicycle safety requirements; guidelines. (1) Street drains, sewer drains, storm drains and other similar openings in a roadbed over which traffic must pass that are in any portion of a public way, highway, road, street, footpath or bicycle trail that is available for use by bicycle traffic shall be designed and installed, including any modification of existing drains, with grates or covers so that bicycle traffic may pass over the drains safely and without obstruction or interference.
(2) The department shall adopt construction guidelines for the design of public ways in accordance with this section. Limitations on the applicability of the guidelines are established under ORS 801.030.

3. THE PROVISION OF BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES BY OTHERS

374.307 Removal or repair of installation constructed without permission. (1) If any person, firm or corporation builds or constructs on the right of way of any state highway or county road any approach road or any other facility, thing or appurtenance without first obtaining the written permission required by ORS 374.305, the Department of Transportation or the county governing body shall, after the expiration of 30 days following the transmittal of a written notice to such person, firm or corporation, at the expense of such person, firm or corporation, remove all such installations from the right of way or reconstruct, repair or maintain any such installation in accordance with or as required by the rules and regulations. This expense may be recovered from such person, firm or corporation by the state or county in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the Department of Transportation, county governing body or designated agent of the department or governing body, whichever is applicable, determines that a traffic or pedestrian hazard is created by the construction which causes imminent danger of personal injury, it may:
(a) Order the construction removed, repaired or maintained to eliminate the hazard, within 24 hours after delivery of written  notice to the person, firm or corporation which caused the construction, and to the owner of the property on which the construction occurred.
(b) If the hazard is not removed within the time set under paragraph (a) of this subsection, remove the hazard and recover the expenses of any removal, repair or maintenance from any such person, firm or corporation in any court of competent jurisdiction.

374.320 Removal or repair of installation on right of way at expense of applicant. (1) Upon failure of the applicant to construct or maintain the particular approach road, facility, thing or appurtenance in accordance with the rules and regulations and the conditions of the permit, the Department of Transportation or the county governing body shall, after the expiration of 30 days following the transmittal of a written notice to the applicant, at applicant's expense, remove all such installations from the right of way or reconstruct, repair or maintain any such installation in accordance with or as required by such rules and regulations and the conditions of such permit. This expense may be recovered from the applicant by the state or county in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, if the Department of Transportation, county governing body or designated agent of the department or governing body, whichever is applicable, determines that a traffic or pedestrian hazard is created by the noncompliance which causes imminent danger of personal injury, it may:
(a) Order the construction removed, repaired or maintained to eliminate the hazard, within 24 hours after delivery of written notice to the applicant, and to the owner of the property on which the noncompliance occurred.
(b) If the hazard is not removed within the time set under paragraph (a) of this subsection, remove the hazard and recover the expenses of any removal, repair or maintenance from the applicant in any court of competent jurisdiction.

4. THE REGULATION OF BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC

810.080 Pedestrian traffic. (1) Road authorities may regulate the movement of pedestrians upon highways within their jurisdictions by doing any of the following:
(a) Establishing marked crosswalks and designating them by appropriate marking.
(b) Closing a marked or unmarked crosswalk and prohibiting pedestrians from crossing a roadway where a crosswalk has been closed by placing and maintaining signs giving notice of closure.
(c) Prohibiting pedestrians from crossing a highway at any place other than within a marked or unmarked crosswalk.
(2) This section neither grants authority to nor limits the authority of the department.

810.090 Bicycle racing. Bicycle racing is permitted on any highway in this state upon the approval of, and under conditions imposed by, the road authority for the highway on which the race is held.

810.230 Unlawful sign display; exceptions; penalty. (Abridged) (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful sign display if the person does any of the following: (a) Without authority under ORS 810.200 or 810.210, places, maintains or displays upon or in view of any highway any sign, signal, marking or device that: (...) (B) Attempts to direct the movement of animal, pedestrian, vehicle or any other traffic; (...) (3) Every prohibited sign, signal, marking or device is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority with jurisdiction over the highway, without notice, may remove it or cause it to be moved. (4) The offense described in this section, unlawful sign display, is a Class C traffic infraction.

810.020 Regulating use of throughway. (1) Each road authority may prohibit or restrict the use of a throughway in its jurisdiction by any of the following:
(a) Parades.
(b) Bicycles or other nonmotorized traffic.
(c) Motorcycles or mopeds.
(2) Regulation under this section becomes effective when appropriate signs giving notice of the regulation are erected upon a throughway and the approaches to the throughway.
(3) Penalties for violation of restrictions or prohibitions imposed under this section are provided under ORS 811.445.
(4) The commission shall act as road authority under this section in lieu of the department.

5. THE DUTIES OF PEDESTRIANS

814.010 Appropriate responses to traffic control devices. This section establishes appropriate pedestrian responses to specific traffic control devices for purposes of ORS 814.020. Authority to place traffic control devices is established under ORS 810.210. Except when acting under the direction of a police officer, a pedestrian is in violation of ORS 814.020 if the pedestrian makes a response to a traffic control device that is not permitted under the following:  (1) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a green light may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk unless prohibited from doing so by other traffic control devices.
(2) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a green arrow signal light may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk unless prohibited from doing so by other traffic control devices.
(3) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a steady yellow light shall not enter the roadway unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal.
(4) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a steady red light shall not enter the roadway unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal.
(5) If a traffic control device is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section are applicable.
(6) When a pedestrian control signal showing the words "Walk" and "Wait" or "Don't Walk" or any other pedestrian symbol approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission under ORS 810.200 and 810.210 for the purpose of controlling pedestrian crossing is in place, the signal indicates and applies as follows:
(a) If a pedestrian is facing a "Walk" signal or other symbol approved under ORS 810.200 and 810.210 indicating that the pedestrian may proceed, the pedestrian may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal.
(b) A pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a signal showing a "Wait" or "Don't Walk" or any other symbol approved under ORS 810.200 and 810.210 indicating that the pedestrian may not proceed. A pedestrian who has started crossing a roadway on a signal showing "Walk" or any other  approved symbol to proceed shall proceed with dispatch to a sidewalk or safety island while a signal is showing "Wait" or "Don't Walk" or any other approved symbol indicating not to proceed.

814.020 Failure to obey traffic control device; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to obey traffic control devices if the pedestrian does any of the following:
(a) Fails to obey any traffic control device specifically applicable to the pedestrian.
(b) Fails to obey any specific traffic control device described in ORS 814.010 in the manner required by that section.
(2) A pedestrian is not subject to the requirements of this section if the pedestrian complies with directions of a police officer.
(3) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to obey traffic control devices, is a Class C traffic infraction. 

814.030 Failure to obey bridge or railroad signal; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to obey bridge or railroad signal if the pedestrian does any of the following:
(a) Enters or remains upon a bridge or approach to a bridge beyond the bridge signal, gate or barricade after a bridge operation signal has been given.
(b) Passes through, around, over or under any crossing gate or barrier at a bridge or railroad grade crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or being opened or closed.
(2) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to obey bridge or railroad signal, is a Class C traffic infraction.

814.040 Failure to yield to vehicle; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to a vehicle if the pedestrian does any of the following:
(a) Suddenly leaves a curb or other place of safety and moves into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(b) Fails to yield the right of way to a vehicle upon a roadway when the pedestrian is crossing the roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.
(c) Except as otherwise provided under the vehicle code, fails to yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.
(2) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to yield to a vehicle, is a Class C traffic infraction.

814.050 Failure to yield to ambulance or emergency vehicle; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to an ambulance or emergency vehicle if the pedestrian does not yield the right of way to:
(a) An ambulance used in an emergency situation; or
(b) An emergency vehicle or an ambulance upon the approach of the vehicle using a visual signal or audible signal or both according to requirements under ORS 820.300, 820.310 or 820.320.
(2) This section does not relieve the driver of an ambulance or emergency vehicle from the duty to:
(a) Drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway; and
(b) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.
(3) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to yield to an ambulance or emergency vehicle, is a Class C traffic infraction.

814.060 Failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing if the pedestrian crosses a roadway other than by means of a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing when a tunnel or overhead crossing serves the place where the pedestrian is crossing the roadway.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to use pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.070 Improper position upon or improperly proceeding along highway; penalty. (1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian with improper position upon or improperly proceeding along a highway if the pedestrian does any of the following:
(a) Takes a position upon or proceeds along and upon the roadway where there is an adjacent usable sidewalk or shoulder.
(b) Does not take a position upon or proceed along and upon the shoulder, as far as practicable from the roadway edge, on a highway that has an adjacent shoulder area on one or both sides.
(c) Except in the case of the divided highway, does not take a position upon or proceed along and upon the left shoulder and as far as practicable from the roadway edge on a two-way highway that has no sidewalk and that does have an adjacent shoulder area. This paragraph does not apply to:
(A) A hitchhiker who takes a position upon or proceeds along and upon the right shoulder so long as the hitchhiker does so facing the vehicles using the adjacent lane of the roadway; or
(B) A member of a group that has adopted that section of highway under the provisions of ORS 366.158 and who is obeying the rules of the Department of Transportation for picking up litter on either side of the roadway.
(d) Does not take a position upon or proceed along and upon the right highway shoulder, as far as practicable from the roadway edge, on a divided highway that has no sidewalk and does have a shoulder area. This paragraph does not apply to a member of a group that has adopted that section of highway under the provisions of ORS 366.158 and who is obeying the rules of the Department of Transportation for picking up litter on either side of the roadway.
(e) Fails to take a position upon or proceed along and upon a highway that has neither sidewalk nor shoulder available, as near as practicable to an outside edge of the roadway, and, if the roadway is a two-way roadway, only on the left side of it.
(2) This section is subject to the provisions of ORS 814.100.
(3) The offense described in this section, pedestrian with improper position upon or improperly proceeding along a highway, is a Class C traffic infraction.

6. THE DUTIES OF BICYCLISTS

811.395 Appropriate signals for stopping, turning, changing lanes and decelerating. This section establishes appropriate signals, for purposes of the vehicle code, for use when signals are required while stopping, turning, changing lanes or suddenly decelerating a vehicle. This section does not authorize the use of only hand and arm signals when the use of signal lights is required under ORS 811.405. Vehicle lighting equipment described in this section is vehicle lighting equipment for which standards are established under ORS 816.100 and 816.120. Appropriate signals are as follows:
(1) To indicate a left turn either of the following:
(a) Hand and arm extended horizontally from the left side of the vehicle.
(b) Activation of front and rear turn signal lights on the left side of the vehicle.
(2) To indicate a right turn either of the following:
(a) Hand and arm extended upward from the left side of the vehicle. A person who is operating a bicycle is not in violation of this paragraph if the person signals a right turn by extending the person's right hand and arm horizontally.
(b) Activation of front and rear turn signal lights on the right side of the vehicle.
(3) To indicate a stop or a decrease in speed either of the following:
(a) Hand and arm extended downward from the left side of the vehicle; or
(b) Activation of brake lights on the vehicle.
(4) Change of lane by activation of both front and rear turn signal lights on the side of the vehicle toward which the change of lane is made.

814.400 Application of vehicle laws to bicycles. (1) Every person riding a bicycle upon a public way is subject to the provisions applicable to and has the same rights and duties as the driver of any other vehicle concerning operating on highways, vehicle equipment and abandoned vehicles, except:
(a) Those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
(b) When otherwise specifically provided under the vehicle code.
(2) Subject to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section:
(a) A bicycle is a vehicle for purposes of the vehicle code; and
(b) When the term "vehicle" is used the term shall be deemed to be applicable to bicycles.
(3) The provisions of the vehicle code relating to the operation of bicycles do not relieve a bicyclist or motorist from the duty to exercise due care.

814.410 Unsafe operation of bicycle on sidewalk; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk if the person does any of the following:
(a) Operates the bicycle so as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(b) Operates a bicycle upon a sidewalk and does not give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian and does not yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk.
(c) Operates a bicycle on a sidewalk in a careless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.
(d) Operates the bicycle at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk, approaching or crossing a driveway or crossing a curb cut or pedestrian ramp and a motor vehicle is approaching the crosswalk, driveway, curb cut or pedestrian ramp. This paragraph does not require reduced speeds for bicycles either:
(A) At places on sidewalks or other pedestrian ways other than places where the path for pedestrians or bicycle traffic approaches or crosses that for motor vehicle traffic; or
(B) When motor vehicles are not present.
(2) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a bicyclist on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.
(3) The offense described in this section, unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.420 Failure to use bicycle lane or path; exceptions; penalty. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle lane or path if the person operates a bicycle on any portion of a roadway that is not a bicycle lane or bicycle path when a bicycle lane or bicycle path is adjacent to or near the roadway.
(2) A person is not required to comply with this section unless the state or local authority with jurisdiction over the roadway finds, after public hearing, that the bicycle lane or bicycle path is suitable for safe bicycle use at reasonable rates of speed.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to use a bicycle lane or path, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.430 Improper use of lanes; exceptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of improper use of lanes by a bicycle if the person is operating a bicycle on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic using the roadway at that time and place under the existing conditions and the person does not ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway.
(2) A person is not in violation of the offense under this section if the person is not operating a bicycle as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway under any of the following circumstances:
(a) When overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle that is proceeding in the same direction.
(b) When preparing to execute a left turn.
(c) When reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or other conditions that make continued operation along the right curb or edge unsafe or to avoid unsafe operation in a lane on the roadway that is too narrow for a bicycle and vehicle to travel safely side by side. Nothing in this paragraph excuses the operator of a bicycle from the requirements under ORS 811.425 or from the penalties for failure to comply with those requirements.
(d) When operating within a city as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of a roadway that is designated to allow traffic to move in only one direction along the roadway. A bicycle that is operated under this paragraph is subject to the same  requirements and exceptions when operating along the left curb or edge as are applicable when a bicycle is operating along the right curb or edge of the roadway.
(e) When operating a bicycle along side not more than one other bicycle as long as the bicycles are both being operated within a single lane and in a manner that does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.
(f) When operating on a bicycle lane or bicycle path.
(3) The offense described in this section, improper use of lanes by a bicycle, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.440 Failure to signal turn; exceptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to signal for a bicycle turn if the person does any of the following:
(a) Stops a bicycle the person is operating without giving the appropriate hand and arm signal continuously for at least 100 feet before executing the stop.
(b) Executes a turn on a bicycle the person is operating without giving the appropriate hand and arm signal for the turn for at least 100 feet before executing the turn.
(c) Executes a turn on a bicycle the person is operating after having been stopped without giving, while stopped, the appropriate hand and arm signal for the turn.
(2) A person is not in violation of the offense under this section if the person is operating a bicycle and does not give the appropriate signal continuously for a stop or turn because circumstances require that both hands be used to safely control or operate the bicycle.
(3) The appropriate hand and arm signals for indicating turns and stops under this section are those provided for other vehicles under ORS 811.395 and 811.400.
(4) The offense described under this section, failure to signal for a bicycle turn, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.450 Unlawful load on bicycle; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of having an unlawful load on a bicycle if the person is operating a bicycle and the person carries a package, bundle or article which prevents the person from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar and having full control at all times.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful load on a bicycle, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.460 Unlawful passengers on bicycle; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful passengers on a bicycle if the person operates a bicycle and carries more persons on the bicycle than the number for which it is designed or safely equipped.
(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful passengers on a bicycle, is a Class D traffic infraction. 

814.470 Failure to use bicycle seat; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle seat if the person is operating a bicycle and the person rides other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to use bicycle seat, is a Class D traffic infraction.

814.480 Nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon or operating a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle and the person clings to another vehicle upon a roadway or attaches that which the person is riding or operating to any other vehicle upon a roadway.
(2) The offense described in this section, nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle, is a Class D traffic infraction.

815.280 Violation of bicycle equipment requirements; requirements; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of violation of bicycle equipment requirements if the person does any of the following:
(a) Operates on any highway a bicycle in violation of the requirements of this section.
(b) Is the parent or guardian of a minor child or ward and authorizes or knowingly permits the child or ward to operate a bicycle on any highway in violation of the requirements of this section.
(2) A bicycle is operated in violation of the requirements of this section if any of the following requirements are violated:
(a) A bicycle must be equipped with a brake that enables the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement.
(b) A person shall not install or use any siren or whistle upon a bicycle.
(c) At the times described in the folloing, a bicycle or its rider must be equipped with lighting equipment that meets the described requirements:
(A) The lighting equipment must be used during limited visibility conditions.
(B) The lighting equipment must show a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front of the bicycle.
(C) The lighting equipment must have a red reflector or lighting devise or material of such size or characteristic and so mounted as to be visible from all distance up to 600 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlights on a motor vehicle.
(3) Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of additional parts and accessories on any bicycle not inconsistent with this section.
(4) The offense described in this section, violation of bicycle equipment requirements, is a Class D traffic infraction.

Bicycle Helmets: Chapter 408, Oregon Laws 1993, is set forth for the user's convenience:
Sec. 1. Sections 2, 3, 3a, 3b, 3c and 7 of this Act are added to and made a part of ORS chapter 814.
Sec. 2. (1) A person commits the offense of failure of a bicycle operator or rider to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, operates or rides on a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under section 6 of this 1993 Act.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure of a bicycle operator or rider to wear protective headgear, is a traffic infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $25.
Sec. 3. (1) A person commits the offense of endangering a bicycle operator or passenger if:
(a) The person is operating a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public and the person carries another person on the bicycle who is under 16 years of age and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under section 6 of this 1993 Act; or
(b) The person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 16 years of age and the child operates or rides on a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public without wearing protective headgear of a type approved under section 6 of this 1993 Act.
(2) The offense described in this section, endangering a bicycle operator or passenger, is a traffic infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $25.
Sec. 3a. For purposes of sections 2, 3, 5 and 6 of this 1993 Act, "bicycle" has the meaning given in ORS 801.150 except that:
(1) It also includes vehicles that meet the criteria specified in ORS 801.150 (1) to (4) but that have wheels less than 14 inches in diameter.
(2) It does not include tricycles designed to be ridden by children.
Sec. 3b. For purposes of the offenses defined in sections 2, 3 and 5 (2) of this 1993 Act, a person shall not be considered to be operating or riding on a bicycle on a highway or on premises open to the public if the person is operating or riding on a three-wheeled nonmotorized vehicle on a beach while it is closed to motor vehicle traffic.
Sec. 3c. (1) If a child in violation of section 2 of this 1993 Act is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of section 3 of this 1993 Act, rather than to the child for violation of section 2 of this 1993 Act.
(2) If a child in violation of section 2 of this 1993 Act is at least 12 years of age and is under 16 years of age, a citation may be issued to the child for violation of section 2 of this 1993 Act or to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of section 3 of this 1993 Act, but not to both.
Sec. 4. Sections 5 and 6 of this Act are added to and made a part of ORS chapter 815.
Sec. 5. (1) A person commits the offense of selling unapproved bicycle equipment if the person sells or offers for sale any bicycle headgear that is not approved by the Department of Transportation under section 6 of this 1993 Act.
(2) A person commits the offense of unlawfully renting or leasing a bicycle to another if the person:
(a) Is in the business of renting or leasing bicycles; and
(b) Does not have bicycle headgear approved under section 6 of this 1993 Act available for rental for use by persons under 16 years of age.
(3) The offenses described in this section are Class D traffic infractions.
Sec. 6. The Department of Transportation shall adopt and enforce rules establishing minimum standards and specifications for safe protective headgear to be worn by people operating bicycles and by passengers on bicycles. The rules shall conform, insofar as practicable, to safety standards and specifications for such headgear issued by the American National Standards Institute, Snell or the United States Department of Transportation.
Sec. 7. The first time a person is convicted of an offense described in section 2 or 3 of this 1993 Act, the person shall not be required to pay a fine if the person proves to the satisfaction of the court that the person has protective headgear of a type approved under section 6 of this 1993 Act.
Sec. 8. Evidence of violation of section 2 or 3 of this Act and evidence of lack of protective headgear shall not be admissible, applicable or effective to reduce the amount of damages or to constitute a defense to an action for damages brought by or on behalf of an injured bicyclist or bicycle passenger or the survivors of a deceased bicyclist or passenger if the bicyclist or passenger was injured or killed as a result in whole or in part of the fault of another.
Sec. 9. This Act becomes operative on July 1, 1994. Prior to that time, the Department of Transportation shall adopt and publish the rules described in section 6 of this Act.

7. MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIRS

814.500 Rights and duties of person riding motorized wheelchair on bicycle lane or path. Every person riding a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path is subject to the provisions applicable to and has the same rights and duties as the driver of a bicycle when operating on a bicycle lane or path, except:
(1) When those provisions which by their very nature can have no application.
(2) When otherwise specifically provided under the vehicle code.

8. DUTIES OF DRIVERS TO PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLISTS

807.070 Examinations. (Abridged) The Department of Transportation shall administer an examination to establish qualification for each class of license and endorsement. The examination for each class of license or endorsement shall include all of the following as described: (...) (2) A test of the applicant's knowledge and understanding of the traffic laws of this state, safe driving practices and factors that cause accidents. The following all apply to the test under this subsection: (...) (c) The test under this subsection shall include, but is not limited to, the following subjects: (A) Rights of blind pedestrians. (...) Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around pedestrians and bicyclists. (3) An actual demonstration of the applicant's ability to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of persons or property.

811.005 Duty to exercise due care. None of the provisions of the vehicle code relieve a pedestrian from the duty to exercise due care or relieve a driver from the duty to exercise due care concerning pedestrians.

811.010 Failure to yield to pedestrian in crosswalk; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk if:
(a) A pedestrian is crossing a roadway within a marked or unmarked crosswalk where there are no traffic control devices in place or in operation; and
(b) The driver does not stop before entering the crosswalk and yield the right of way to the pedestrian when the pedestrian is:
(A) Approaching so closely to the half of the roadway along which the driver is proceeding so as to be in a position of danger by closely approaching or reaching the center of the roadway; or
(B) On the half of the roadway on and along which the driver is proceeding.
(2) This section does not require a driver to stop and yield the right of way to a pedestrian under any of the following circumstances:
(a) Upon a roadway with a safety island, if the driver is proceeding along the half of the roadway on the far side of the safety island from the pedestrian; or
(b) Where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing has been provided at or near a crosswalk.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.050 Failure to yield to rider on bicycle lane. (1) A person commits the offense of failure of a motor vehicle operator to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane if the person is operating a motor vehicle and the person does not yield the right of way to a person operating a bicycle, moped or motorized wheelchair upon a bicycle lane.
(2) This section does not require persons operating mopeds to yield the right of way to bicycles if the mopeds are operated on bicycle lanes in the manner permitted under ORS 811.440.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure of a motor vehicle operator to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.055 Failure to yield to bicyclist on sidewalk. (1) The driver of a motor vehicle commits the offense of failure to yield the right of way to a bicyclist on a sidewalk if the driver does not yield the right of way to any bicyclist on a sidewalk.
(2) The driver of a motor vehicle is not in violation of this section when a bicyclist is operating in violation of ORS 814.410. Nothing in this subsection relieves the driver of a motor vehicle from the duty to exercise due care.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to yield the right of way to a bicyclist on a sidewalk, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.435 Operation of motor vehicle on bicycle trail; exemptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation of a motor vehicle on a bicycle trail if the person operates a motor vehicle upon a bicycle lane or a bicycle path.
(2) Exemptions to this section are provided under ORS 811.440.
(3) This section is not applicable to mopeds. ORS 811.440 and 814.210 control the operation and use of mopeds on bicycle lanes and paths.
(4) The offense described in this section, operation of a motor vehicle on a bicycle trail, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.440 When motor vehicles may operate on bicycle lane. This section provides exemptions from the prohibitions under ORS 811.435 and 814.210 against operating motor vehicles on bicycle lanes and paths. The following vehicles are not subject to ORS 811.435 and 814.210 under the circumstances described: (1) A person may operate a moped on a bicycle lane that is immediately adjacent to the roadway only while the moped is being exclusively powered by human power.
(2) A person may operate a motor vehicle upon a bicycle lane when:
(a) Making a turn;
(b) Entering or leaving an alley, private road or driveway; or
(c) Required in the course of official duty.
(3) An implement of husbandry may momentarily cross into a bicycle lane to permit other vehicles to overtake and pass the implement of husbandry.
(4) A person may operate a motorized wheelchair on a bicycle lane or path.

811.490 Improper opening or leaving open of vehicle door; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of improper opening or leaving open a vehicle door if the person does any of the following:
(a) Opens any door of a vehicle unless and until it is reasonably safe to do so and it can be done without interference with the movement of traffic, or with pedestrians and bicycles on sidewalks or shoulders.
(b) Leaves a door open on the side of a vehicle available to traffic, or to pedestrians or bicycles on sidewalks or shoulders for a period of time longer than necessary to load or unload passengers.
(2) The offense described in this section, improper opening or leaving open a vehicle door, is a Class D traffic infraction.

811.550 Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited. (Abridged) This section establishes places where stopping, standing and parking a vehicle are prohibited for purposes of the penalties under ORS 811.555. Except as provided under an exemption in ORS 811.560, a person is in violation of ORS 811.555 if a person parks, stops or leaves standing a vehicle in any of the following places:
(1) Upon a roadway outside a business district or residence district, whether attended or unattended, when it is practicable to stop, park or leave the vehicle standing off the roadway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (1), (7) and (9) are applicable to this subsection.
(2) On a shoulder, whether attended or unattended, unless a clear and unobstructed width of the roadway opposite the standing vehicle is left for the passage of other vehicles and the standing vehicle is visible from a distance of 200 feet in each direction upon the roadway or the person, at least 200 feet in each direction upon the roadway, warns approaching motorists of the standing vehicle by use of flagpersons, flags, signs or other signals. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (9) are applicable to this subsection.
(3) On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(4) On a sidewalk. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (4) to (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(5) Within an intersection. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (4) to (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(6) On a crosswalk. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (4) to (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(7) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs and markings. For purposes of this subsection the safety zone must be an area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (4) to (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(...) (17) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (2) and (4) to (7) are applicable to this subsection.
(...) (23) On a bicycle lane. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 are applicable to this subsection.
(24) On a bicycle path. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 are applicable to this subsection.


811.015 Failure to obey traffic patrol member; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to obey a traffic patrol member if:
(a) A traffic patrol member makes a cautionary sign or signal to indicate that students have entered or are about to enter the crosswalk under the traffic patrol member's direction; and
(b) The driver does not stop and yield the right of way to students who are in or entering the crosswalk from either direction on the street on which the driver is operating.
(2) Traffic patrol members described in this section are those provided under ORS 339.650 to 339.665.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to obey a traffic patrol member, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.020 Passing stopped vehicle at crosswalk; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of passing a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk if the driver:
(a) Approaches from the rear another vehicle that is stopped at a marked or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway; and
(b) Overtakes and passes the stopped vehicle.
(2) The offense described in this section, passing a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.025 Failure to yield to pedestrian on sidewalk; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of  failure to yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk if the driver does not yield the right of way to any pedestrian on a sidewalk.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to yield to a pedestrian on a sidewalk, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.030 Driving through safety zone; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of driving through a safety zone if the driver at any time drives through or within any area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
(2) The offense described in this section, driving through a safety zone, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.035 Failure to yield to blind pedestrian; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to yield the right of way to a blind pedestrian if the driver violates any of the following:
(a) A driver approaching a blind or blind and deaf pedestrian carrying a white cane or accompanied by a dog guide, who is crossing or about to cross a roadway, shall yield the right of way to the blind or blind and deaf pedestrian and shall continue to yield the right of way to the blind or blind and deaf pedestrian.
(b) Where the movement of vehicular traffic is regulated by traffic control devices, a driver approaching a blind or blind and deaf pedestrian shall yield the right of way to the pedestrian and stop or remain stationary until the pedestrian has vacated the roadway if the blind or blind and deaf pedestrian has entered the roadway and is carrying a white cane or is accompanied by a dog guide. This paragraph applies notwithstanding any other provisions of the vehicle code relating to traffic control devices.
(2) This section is subject to the provisions and definitions relating to the rights of pedestrians who are blind or blind and deaf under ORS 814.110.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to yield the right of way to a blind pedestrian, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.040 Failure to yield to pedestrian proceeding under traffic control devices; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to yield to a pedestrian proceeding under traffic control devices if the driver does not yield the right of way to a pedestrian who is:
(a) Proceeding under a pedestrian control signal under ORS 814.010.
(b) Lawfully within an intersection or crosswalk in accordance with any traffic control device in a manner that complies with ORS 814.010.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to yield to a pedestrian proceeding under traffic control devices, is a Class B traffic infraction

811.045 Failure to yield to pedestrian when making turn at stop light; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to yield to a pedestrian when making a turn at a stop light if the person is driving a vehicle that is making a turn at a red light permitted under ORS 811.335 and the person does not yield the right of way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk.
(2) The offense described in this section, failure to yield to a pedestrian when making a turn at a stop light, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.165 Failure to stop for passenger loading of public transit vehicle; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to stop for passenger loading of a public transit vehicle if the person is the driver of a vehicle overtaking a public transit vehicle described in this section that is stopped or about to stop for the purpose of receiving or discharging any passenger and the person does not:
(a) Stop the overtaking vehicle to the rear of the nearest running board or door of the public transit vehicle; and
(b) Keep the vehicle stationary until all passengers have boarded or alighted therefrom and reached a place of safety.
(2) The following described vehicles are the public transit vehicles that the requirements of this section are applicable to:
(a) Commercial buses.
(b) Trolleys.
(c) Streetcars, including every device traveling exclusively upon rails when upon or crossing a street, other than cars or trains propelled or moved by steam engine or by diesel engine.
(3) A person is not in violation of this section if the person passes a public transit vehicle:
(a) Upon the left of any public transit vehicle described in this section on a one-way street; or
(b) At a speed not greater than is reasonable and proper and with due caution for the safety of pedestrians when:
(A) The public transit vehicle has stopped at the curb; or
(B) Any area or space has been officially set apart within the roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and the area or space is so protected or marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone.
(4) The offense described in this section, failure to stop for passenger loading of public transit vehicle, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.290 Obstructing cross traffic; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of obstructing cross traffic if the person is operating a vehicle and the person enters an intersection or a marked crosswalk when there is not sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.
(2) The offense described in this section applies whether or not a traffic control device indicates to proceed.
(3) The offense described in this section, obstructing cross traffic, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.360 When vehicle turn permitted at stop light; improper turn at stop light; penalty. (1) The driver of a vehicle, subject to this section, who is intending to turn at an intersection where there is a traffic control device showing a red light may do any of the following without violating ORS 811.260 and 811.265:
(a) Make a right turn into a two-way street.
(b) Make a right or left turn into a one way street in the direction of traffic upon the one-way street.
(2) A person commits the offense of improper turn at a stop light if the person does any of the following while making a turn described in this section:
(a) Fails to stop at the light as required.
(b) Fails to exercise care to avoid an accident.
(c) Disobeys the directions of a traffic control device or a police officer that prohibits the turn.
(d) Fails to yield the right of way to traffic lawfully within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(3) A driver who is making a turn described in this section is also subject to the requirements under ORS 811.045 to yield to pedestrians while making the turn.
(4) The offense described in this section, improper turn at a stop light, is a Class B traffic infraction.

811.475 Obstructing rail crossing; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of obstructing a rail crossing if the person is operating a vehicle and the person drives onto any railroad grade crossing when there is not sufficient space on the  other side of the railroad grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle the person is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians or railroad trains.
(2) The offense described in this section is applicable whether or not a traffic control device indicates to proceed.
(3) The offense described in this section, obstructing rail crossings, is a Class C traffic infraction.

814.210 Operation of moped on sidewalk or bicycle trail; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of operation of a moped on a sidewalk or bicycle trail if the person operates a moped upon a sidewalk, a bicycle path or a bicycle lane.
(2) Exemptions to this section are provided under ORS 811.440.
(3) The offense described in this section, operation of a moped on a sidewalk or bicycle trail, is a Class D traffic infraction.

9. BICYCLISTS & PEDESTRIANS EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF THE VEHICLE CODE

801.026 General exemptions; exceptions. (Abridged) (...) (6) Devices that are powered exclusively by human power are not subject to those provisions of the vehicle code that relate to vehicles. Notwithstanding this subsection, bicycles are generally subject to the vehicle code as provided under ORS 814.400.

803.030 Exemptions from title requirement. (Abridged) This section establishes exemptions from the requirements under ORS 803.025 to obtain title issued by this state. The exemptions are subject to ORS 803.040. The exemptions are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Vehicles exempted by this section from the requirements to be titled by this state are not prohibited from being titled by this state if titling is permitted under ORS 803.035. The exemptions are partial or complete as provided in the following: (...) (7) Bicycles are exempt from the requirements for title.

803.305 Exemptions from general registration requirements. (Abridged) This section establishes exemptions from the requirements under ORS 803.300. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Vehicles exempted by this section from the requirements to be registered by this state are not prohibited from being registered by this state if registration is permitted under ORS 803.310. The following are exempt, either partially or completely as described, from the registration requirements under ORS 803.300: (...) (2) Bicycles are exempt from registration.

807.020 Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit. (Abridged) A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010. A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026. The following persons are granted the described driving privileges: (...) (12) A person may operate a bicycle without any grant of driving privileges.

809.210 Suspension or restriction of driving privileges for failure to pay fine or obey court order; exceptions. (Abridged) (1) A court may do any of the following if the defendant is convicted of any traffic offense and fails or refuses to pay a fine imposed by the judge or to comply with any condition upon which payment of the fine or any part of it was suspended: (a) Issue notice to the Department of Transportation to implement procedures under ORS 809.290. (b) Order a defendant's driving privileges restricted. (...) (5) A court shall not issue notice under this section to implement procedures under ORS 809.290 for failure to pay a fine relating to any parking offense, pedestrian offense or bicycling offense.

809.220 Failure to appear; suspension or other procedures. (Abridged) This section establishes procedures that are applicable if a person fails to comply with ORS 153.540. All of the following apply to this section:  (1) If a defendant fails to comply with ORS 153.540, a court: (a) Shall issue notice to the Department of Transportation to suspend for failure to appear if the defendant has not complied with ORS 153.540 (1). If a court issues notice under this paragraph, the department shall suspend the driving privileges of the person as provided under ORS 809.280. (b) Shall issue notice to the department to implement procedures under ORS 809.290 if the defendant has not complied with ORS 153.540 (2). If a court issues notice under this paragraph, the department shall implement procedures under ORS 809.290. (...) (6) A court shall not notify the department under this section for failure to appear on any parking, pedestrian or bicyclist offense.

809.290 When person subject to suspension; duration. (Abridged) This section establishes circumstances that will make a person subject to suspension under ORS 809.410 (24) and what a person is required to do to make the person no longer subject to suspension. The following apply as described:  (1) A person is subject to suspension under ORS 809.410 (24) if the Department of Transportation receives notice from a court to apply this section under ORS 809.220. A person who is subject under this subsection remains subject until the person presents the department with notice issued by the court showing that the person is no longer subject to this section or until five years have elapsed, whichever is earlier. This subsection shall not subject a person to ORS 809.410 (24) for any pedestrian offense, bicycling offense or parking offense. Upon receipt of notice from a court, the department shall send a letter by first class mail advising the person that the suspension will commence 60 days from the date of the lette

r unless the person presents the department with the notice required by this subsection. (...)

809.280 Procedures following court order or recommendation; length of suspension or revocation. (Abridged) (1) This section establishes the procedures the Department of Transportation shall follow when a court orders or recommends the suspension or revocation of driving privileges. This section also establishes the period of time the revocation or suspension will be effective. (...) (5) When a court notifies the department under ORS 809.220 to suspend for failure to appear, the department shall suspend the driving privileges of the person for an indefinite period. The department shall terminate the suspension upon notification by the court or upon the elapse of five years from the date of suspension. A suspension under this subsection shall be placed on the defendant's driving record. The department shall not suspend any driving privileges under this subsection for a person's failure to appear on a pedestrian or bicyclist offense.

811.405 Failure to signal with lights; exceptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of failure to signal with lights when required if a person is operating a  vehicle and does not use the vehicle lighting equipment described under ORS 811.395 to signal when turning, changing lanes, stopping or suddenly decelerating under any of the following circumstances:
(a) During limited visibility conditions.
(b) At any time the person is operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles in which the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the left outside limit of the body, cab or load of the vehicle is greater than 24 inches.
(c) At any time the person is operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles in which the distance from the center of the top of the steering post to the rear limit of the body or load is greater than 14 feet.
(2) This section does not require the driver of a moped or bicycle that is not equipped with lighting equipment to use lighting equipment when required by this section. A driver of such moped or bicycle shall signal by means of appropriate hand and arm signals described under ORS 811.395 without violation of this section.
(3) The offense described in this section, failure to signal with lights when required, is a Class C traffic infraction.

811.495 Unlawful coasting on downgrade; exception; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful coasting on a downgrade if the person is the driver of a vehicle on a downgrade and the person coasts with the gears or transmission of the motor vehicle in neutral or with the clutch disengaged.
(2) This section does not apply to the driver of a motorized bicycle.
(3) The offense described in this section, unlawful coasting on a downgrade, is a Class C traffic infraction. 

811.525 Exemptions from requirements for use of lights. (Abridged) This section establishes exemptions from ORS 811.515 and 811.520. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. The exemptions established under this section are partial or complete as described in the following: (...) (4) Lighting equipment on bicycles shall be lighted as required under ORS 815.280.

10. STATE COMMITTEES AND PROGRAMS

366.112 Bicycle lane and path advisory committee; members, terms, duties and powers; meetings. (1) There is created in the Department of Transportation an advisory committee to be appointed by the Governor to advise the department regarding the regulation of bicycle traffic and the establishment of bicycle lanes and paths. The committee shall consist of eight members including an employee of a unit of local government employed in land use planning, a representative of a recognized environmental group, a person engaged in the business of selling or repairing bicycles, a member designated by the Oregon Recreation Trails Advisory Council, and at least one member under the age of 21 at the time of appointment. Members of the advisory committee shall be entitled to compensation and expenses as provided by ORS 292.495.
(2) The members shall be appointed to serve for terms of four years each. A vacancy on the committee shall be filled by appointment by the Governor for the unexpired term.
(3) The committee shall meet regularly four times a year, at times and places fixed by the chairman of the committee. The committee may meet at other times upon notice by the chairman or three members of the committee. The department shall provide office space and personnel to assist the committee as requested by the chairman, within the limits of available funds. The committee shall adopt rules to govern its proceedings and may select officers it considers necessary

Note: On June 14, 1195, the Oregon Transportation Commission recognized the committee as the Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, to recognize there contributions on pedestrian issues

802.325 Bicycle safety program; contents; fees. (1) The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a bicycle safety program that complies with this section to the extent moneys are available for such program. The program established may include the following:
(a) Bicycle safety promotion and public education.
(b) Advice and assistance for bicycle safety programs operated by government or nongovernment organizations.
(c) Classroom instruction and actual riding instruction necessary to teach safe and proper operation of bicycles.
(d) Bicycle education and information that assist police agencies in the enforcement of bicycle laws.
(e) Other education or safety programs the department determines will help promote the safe operation of bicycles, promote safe and lawful riding habits and assist in accident prevention.
(f) The department may charge a fee for services provided under the program. Any fee charged by the department under this paragraph shall be established by rule and shall not be in an amount that will discourage persons from participating in safety programs offered by the department under this section.
(2) The department shall act as a liaison between government agencies and advisory committees and interested bicyclist groups.
(3) The department may accept donations and solicit grants to enable the department to carry out the functions of this section.

11. MISCELLANEOUS STATUTES

166.025 Disorderly conduct. (Abridged) (1) A person commits the crime of disorderly conduct if, with intent to cause public inconvenience, annoyance or alarm, or recklessly creating a risk thereof, the person: (...) (d) Obstructs vehicular or pedestrian traffic on a public way; (2) Disorderly conduct is a Class B misdemeanor.

814.100 Rights of driver and passengers of disabled vehicle on freeway. On a freeway on which pedestrian traffic is prohibited, the driver and passengers of a disabled vehicle stopped on the freeway may walk to the nearest exit, in either  direction, on that side of the freeway upon which the vehicle is disabled, from which telephone or motor vehicle repair services are available.

814.110 Rights for blind or blind and deaf pedestrians. (1) This section establishes rights for pedestrians who are blind or blind and deaf. The rights established by this section are enforced by ORS 811.035 and 814.120. The following definitions apply to this section and to ORS 811.035 and 814.120:
(a) "Blind person" means a person who has 20/200 vision or less, or a visual field of 20 degrees or less.
(b) "Dog guide" means a dog that is wearing a dog guide harness and is trained to lead or guide a blind person.
(c) "White cane" means a cane or walking stick that is white in color or white with a red tip.
(2) This section and ORS 811.035 and 814.120 grant and enforce the following rights for pedestrians who are blind or blind and deaf:
(a) A blind or blind and deaf person may carry and use a white cane on the highways and other public places of this state for the purposes of identification and mobility.
(b) Any blind person who is deaf may use a white cane marked by a six-inch wide chartreuse colored strip at the tip end.
(3) A blind or blind and deaf pedestrian who is not carrying a white cane or not accompanied by a dog guide has all the rights and privileges granted by law to all pedestrians.

814.120 Unlawful use of white cane; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a white cane by a sighted person if the person uses or carries a white cane on the highways or any other public place of this state and the person is not blind or blind and deaf.
(2) This section is subject to the provisions and definitions relating to the rights of pedestrians who are blind or blind and deaf under ORS 814.110.
(3) The offense described in this section, unlawful use of a white cane by a sighted person, is a Class C traffic infraction.