ORS 814.290: Exemptions from motorcycle helmet requirements.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
This section establishes exemptions from the requirements and penalties relating to the use of motorcycle helmets under ORS 814.260 to 814.280. A person is not in violation of ORS 814.260, 814.269, 814.275 or 814.280 if the person is any of the following: (1) Within an enclosed cab. (2) Operating or riding a vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour. [1983 c.338 §693; 1987 c.910 §6; 1995 c.492 §7]
Administrative rules citing this section
This rule cites
- ORS 814.260 — resolved
- 814.280 — resolved
- 814.269 — resolved
- 814.275 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 814.260: Failure of moped operator to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
- ORS 814.269: Failure of motorcycle operator to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
- ORS 814.275: Failure of motorcycle passenger to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty.
- ORS 814.280: Endangering motorcycle passenger; penalty.
- OAR 737-010-0005: Enclosed Cab for Three-Wheeled Vehicle Defined
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.html