ORS 801.260: “Emergency vehicle.”
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
ORS sections in this chapter were amended or repealed by the Legislative Assembly during its 2025 special session. See the table of ORS sections amended or repealed during the 2025 special session: 2025 ss A&R Tables New sections of law were enacted by the Legislative Assembly during its 2025 special session and pertain to or are likely to be compiled in this ORS
“Emergency vehicle” means a vehicle that is equipped with lights and sirens as required under ORS 820.350 and 820.370 and that is any of the following: (1) Operated by public police, fire or airport security agencies. (2) Designated as an emergency vehicle by a federal agency. (3) Designated as an emergency vehicle by the Director of Transportation. [1983 c.338 §43; 1993 c.751 §5]
Administrative rules citing this section
This rule cites
- ORS 820.350 — resolved
- 820.370 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 815.232: Unreasonable sound amplification from a vehicle; penalty.
- ORS 825.017: Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles.
- OAR 340-257-0030: Definitions and Abbreviations
- OAR 340-261-0060: Exemptions
- OAR 734-020-0310: Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices
- OAR 735-110-0010: Siren Standards
- OAR 735-160-0003: Purpose and Exemptions
- OAR 737-100-0010: Definitions
- OAR 737-100-0030: Designation of Emergency Vehicles
- OAR 737-100-0040: Emergency Vehicle Designation for ODOT Incident Response Vehicles
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.html