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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.
(  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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[JCZ]

That's great......for those up in Oregon. 

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That's great......for those up in Oregon. 

Oregon joined 16 other states. You may be one

[MIKEYTEE]

It's been legal in South Carolina for a few years.
Mike
 

[Chains]

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.

[Harley88]

Nevada in

[Dan_Lockwood]

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.