ORS 810.260: Standards for installation, operation and use of traffic control signal operating devices; rules.

Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07

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(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt standards for the installation, operation and use of traffic control signal operating devices authorized under ORS 815.445. In adopting standards, the department shall consider the impact of traffic control signal operating devices on: (a) Safety. (b) The efficiency of emergency response operations. (c) The requirements for traffic signal maintenance. (d) The efficiency of public transit operations. (e) Traffic flow. (2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules establishing priorities and preemptive use among users of traffic control signal operating devices. The rules shall take into account: (a) Local standards for response times to emergencies by emergency service providers; and (b) The weight, operating speed and braking distance required for vehicles operated by all authorized users. [1997 c.507 §5] COURTS (Security for Appearance)

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