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Oregon now joins 16 states including Illinois, Indiana, and Oklahoma regarding “dead red” lights for motorcyclists
and bicyclists. In summary, the bill states that if you are at a red light and after 1 full cycle you motorcycle is not detected, you may proceed with caution through the intersection. The full Oregon bill is located here.
78th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2015 Regular Session
Enrolled and bicyclists.
Senate Bill 533
Sponsored by Senator EDWARDS, Representative WHISNANT; Senators HANSELL, KNOPP, Rep-
resentatives BARKER, DAVIS, HUFFMAN, LIVELY
CHAPTER .................................................
AN ACT
Relating to authority to proceed at a stop light; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 811.260,
811.265 and 811.360.
Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:
SECTION 1. ORS 811.360 is amended to read:
811.360. (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 steady circular red signal, a steady
red bicycle signal or a steady red arrow signal 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) In addition to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, a bicyclist or
motorcyclist does not violate ORS 811.260 and 811.265 if:
(a) The bicyclist or motorcyclist approaches an intersection where there is a traffic
control device showing a steady circular red signal, a steady red bicycle signal or a steady
red arrow signal;
(b) The traffic control device is controlled by a vehicle detection device;
(c) The bicyclist or motorcyclist comes to a complete stop and waits for the traffic control
device to complete one full cycle; and
(d) After the vehicle detection device fails to detect the presence of the bicycle or motorcycle
and change the traffic control device to a green signal, the bicyclist or motorcyclist
proceeds with caution through the intersection.
[(2)] (3) A person commits the offense of [improper turn at a] improperly proceeding at a stop
light if the person does any of the following while [making a turn] proceeding as described in this
section:
(a) Fails to stop at the light as required.
(b) Fails to exercise [care] caution to avoid an accident.
(c) Disobeys the directions of [a] another traffic control device, other than the device described
in subsections (1) and (2) of this section, or a police officer that prohibits the [turn]
driver, motorcyclist or bicyclist from proceeding.
(d) Fails to yield the right of way to traffic lawfully within the intersection or approaching so
close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard.
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[(3)] (4) A driver, motorcyclist or bicyclist who is [making a turn] proceeding as described in
this section is also subject to the requirements under ORS 811.028 to stop for a pedestrian [while
making the turn] before proceeding.
[(4)] (5) The offense described in this section, [improper turn] improperly proceeding at a stop
light, is a Class B traffic violation.
SECTION 2. ORS 811.260 is amended to read:
811.260. Except as provided in ORS 811.265 (2), a driver is in violation of ORS 811.265 if the
driver makes a response to traffic control devices that is not permitted under the following:
(1) Green signal. A driver facing a green light may proceed straight through or turn right or left
unless a sign at that place prohibits either turn. A driver shall yield the right of way to other ve-
hicles within the intersection at the time the green light is shown.
(2) Green arrow. A driver facing a green arrow signal light, shown alone or in combination with
another signal, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by such
arrow or such other movement as is permitted by other signals shown at the same time.
(3) Green bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a green bicycle signal may proceed straight through
or turn right or left unless a sign at that place prohibits either turn. The bicyclist shall yield the
right of way to other vehicles within the intersection at the time the green bicycle signal is shown.
(4) Steady circular yellow signal. A driver facing a steady circular yellow signal light is thereby
warned that the related right of way is being terminated and that a red or flashing red light will
be shown immediately. A driver facing the light shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none,
shall stop before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is
no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a driver cannot stop in safety, the
driver may drive cautiously through the intersection.
(5) Steady yellow arrow signal. A driver facing a steady yellow arrow signal, alone or in com-
bination with other signal indications, is thereby warned that the related right of way is being ter-
minated. Unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another signal, a driver
facing a steady yellow arrow signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, shall stop
before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked
crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a driver cannot stop in safety, the driver may
drive cautiously through the intersection.
(6) Steady yellow bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a steady yellow bicycle signal is thereby
warned that the related right of way is being terminated and that a red bicycle signal will be shown
immediately. A bicyclist facing a steady yellow bicycle signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop
line, but if none, shall stop before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the inter-
section, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. If a bicyclist
cannot stop in safety, the bicyclist may proceed cautiously through the intersection.
(7) Steady circular red signal. A driver facing a steady circular red signal light alone shall stop
at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side
of the intersection, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The
driver shall remain stopped until a green light is shown except when the driver is permitted to
[make a turn] proceed under ORS 811.360.
(8) Steady red arrow signal. A driver facing a steady red arrow signal, alone or in combination
with other signal indications, may not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the
red arrow signal. Unless entering the intersection to make some other movement which is permitted
by another signal, a driver facing a steady red arrow signal shall stop at a clearly marked stop line,
but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there
is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The vehicle shall remain stopped until
a green light is shown except when the driver is permitted to [make a turn] proceed under ORS
811.360.
(9) Steady red bicycle signal. A bicyclist facing a steady red bicycle signal shall stop at a clearly
marked stop line, but if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the inter-
section, or if there is no marked crosswalk, then before entering the intersection. The bicyclist shall
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remain stopped until a green bicycle signal is shown except when the bicyclist is permitted to [make
a turn] proceed under ORS 811.360.
(10) Traffic control devices at places other than intersections. If a traffic control device that is
a signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this sec-
tion relating to signals shall be applicable. A required stop shall be made at a sign or marking on
the roadway indicating where the stop shall be made, but in the absence of such sign or marking
the stop shall be made at the signal.
(11) Flashing red signal. When a driver approaches a flashing red light used in a traffic control
device or with a traffic sign, the driver shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before
entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if there is no marked cross-
walk, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching
traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. The right to proceed shall be subject to the
rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. This subsection does not apply at railroad grade
crossings. Conduct of a driver approaching a railroad grade crossing is governed by ORS 811.455.
(12) Flashing circular yellow signal. When a driver approaches a flashing circular yellow light
used as a signal in a traffic control device or with a traffic sign, the driver may proceed through
the intersection or past the signal only with caution. This subsection does not apply at railroad
grade crossings. Conduct of a driver approaching a railroad grade crossing is governed by ORS
811.455.
(13) Flashing yellow arrow signal. A driver facing a flashing yellow arrow signal, alone or in
combination with other signal indications, may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the
movement indicated by the flashing yellow arrow signal or the movement permitted by other signals
shown at the same time. A driver shall yield the right of way to other vehicles within the inter-
section at the time the flashing yellow arrow signal is shown. In addition, a driver turning left shall
yield the right of way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to
constitute an immediate hazard during the time when the turning vehicle is moving across or within
the intersection.
(14) Lane direction control signals. When lane direction control signals are placed over the in-
dividual lanes of a highway, a person may drive a vehicle in any lane over which a green signal
light is shown, but may not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal light is shown.
(15) Stop signs. A driver approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but
if none, before entering the marked crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if there is no
marked crosswalk, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view
of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After stopping, the driver shall
yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching so closely as to constitute
an immediate hazard during the time when the driver is moving across or within the intersection.
(16) Yield signs. A driver approaching a yield sign shall slow the driver’s vehicle to a speed
reasonable for the existing conditions and if necessary for safety, shall stop at a line as required for
stop signs under this section, and shall yield the right of way to any vehicles in the intersection or
approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.
SECTION 3. ORS 811.265 is amended to read:
811.265. (1) A person commits the offense of driver failure to obey a traffic control device if the
person drives a vehicle and the person does any of the following:
(a) Fails to obey the directions of any traffic control device.
(b) Fails to obey any specific traffic control device described in ORS 811.260 in the manner re-
quired by that section.
(2) A person is not subject to this section if the person is doing any of the following:
(a) Following the directions of a police officer.
(b) Driving an emergency vehicle or ambulance in accordance with the privileges granted those
vehicles under ORS 820.300.
(c) Properly [executing a turn] proceeding on a red light as authorized under ORS 811.360.
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(d) Driving in a funeral procession led by a funeral lead vehicle or under the direction of the
driver of a funeral escort vehicle.
(3) The offense described in this section, driver failure to obey a traffic control device, is a Class
B traffic violation.
SECTION 4. The amendments to ORS 811.260, 811.265 and 811.360 by sections 1 to 3 of this
2015 Act apply to offenses occurring on or after the effective date of this 2015 Act.
Passed by Senate March 10, 2015
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Lori L. Brocker, Secretary of Senate
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Peter Courtney, President of Senate
Passed by House May 13, 2015
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Tina Kotek, Speaker of House
Received by Governor:
........................M.,........................................................., 2015
Approved:
........................M.,........................................................., 2015
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Kate Brown, Governor
Filed in Office of Secretary of State:
........................M.,........................................................., 2015
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That's great......for those up in Oregon. :2vrolijk_21:
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That's great......for those up in Oregon. :2vrolijk_21:
Oregon joined 16 other states. You may be one :nixweiss:
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It's been legal in South Carolina for a few years.
Mike
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I have done it for years after sitting through a few cycles. I have noticed recently my bike does trip a lot of lights better than it ever has. Not sure if they have done something different around here to the programming cycle or I am pulling up to a better spot. Either way I will continue to go on if not detected after a few cycles as long as it's safe.
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Nevada in
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Here's what I just Goggled.
The States that have passed “Dead Red” laws include:
Arkansas
California
Idaho
Indiana
Kansas
Minnesota
Missouri
Nevada
North Carolina
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Washington
Wisconsin
Virginia
Each state has their own variation of wait time requirements and not all of them include bicycles.