ORS 810.200: Uniform standards for traffic control devices; uniform system of marking and signing highways.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
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(1) The Oregon Transportation Commission may exercise the following authority with respect to the marking, signing and use of traffic control devices in this state: (a) The commission shall adopt a manual and specifications of uniform standards for traffic control devices consistent with the provisions of the vehicle code for use upon highways in this state. (b) The commission is authorized to provide a uniform system of marking and signing highways within the boundaries of this state. (c) The commission is authorized to determine the character or type of traffic control devices to be used in this state. (2) The authority granted under this section is subject to all of the following: (a) The system of marking and signing established under this section shall correlate with and, as far as possible, conform to the system adopted in other states. The commission may include in the system signs and signals that show internationally recognized and approved symbols. (b) So far as practicable, all traffic control devices in this state shall be uniform as to type and location. (c) All traffic control devices placed or operated in this state shall conform to specifications approved by the commission. (d) Stop signs and yield signs shall be illuminated at night or so placed as to be illuminated by the headlights of approaching vehicles or by street lights. [1983 c.338 §164; 1985 c.16 §53; 1993 c.522 §2]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 734-020-0005: Traffic Control Devices — implements
- OAR 734-020-0400: Traffic Signal Approval Process — implements
- OAR 734-020-0410: Authority to place Traffic Control Devices — implements
- OAR 734-020-0420: Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process — implements
- OAR 734-020-0430: Traffic Signal Approval — implements
- OAR 734-020-0470: Traffic Signal Spacing Requirement — implements
- OAR 734-020-0480: Traffic Signal Progression Analysis for Traffic Signal Approval — implements
- OAR 734-020-0485: Design Standards for Installation or Modification of a Traffic Signal — implements
- OAR 734-020-0490: Conditions of Approval — implements
- OAR 734-020-0500: Removal of Traffic Signals — implements
This rule cites
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Cited by
- ORS 366.514: Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails.
- ORS 377.105: Effect of designation as historic and scenic highway.
- ORS 801.026: General exemptions; exceptions.
- ORS 801.220: “Crosswalk.”
- ORS 801.540: “Traffic control device.”
- ORS 810.180: Designation of maximum speeds; rules.
- ORS 810.210: Placement and control of traffic control devices.
- ORS 810.220: Exemption from traffic control device specifications.
- ORS 810.230: Unlawful sign display; exceptions; penalty.
- ORS 811.235: Fine for traffic offenses in school zones.
- ORS 814.010: Appropriate responses to traffic control devices.
- ORS 814.070: Improper position upon or improperly proceeding along highway; exceptions; penalty.
- OAR 734-020-0005: Traffic Control Devices
- OAR 734-057-0010: City/County Entrance Program
- OAR 734-057-0020: Beautification of Highway Right of Way
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.html