OAR 735-160-0040: Vehicle Equipment

Any motor vehicles owned or leased by a school for behind-the-wheel instruction must: (1) Be equipped with: (a) A foot brake control; and (b) A clutch control if the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission. (2) Be maintained in safe mechanical and physical condition; (3) Meet the safety equipment standards of the Oregon Vehicle Code, as provided in ORS Chapter 815; (4) Be equipped with safety belts that meet the standards required under ORS 815.055 and OAR 735-102-0000, for each person in the vehicle; (5) Have all equipment functioning properly; (6) Be properly registered in compliance with the laws of Oregon; (7) Be covered by at least the minimum insurance requirements required under OAR 735-160-0011; and (8) Be equipped with the following emergency equipment: (a) Fire extinguisher; (b) First aid kit; and (c) Three flares or three red emergency triangles.