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Low-Speed Vehicle and Medium-Speed Electric Vehicle (EV) Access to Roadways |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Oregon
A low-speed vehicle is defined as a four-wheeled motor vehicle capable of reaching speeds of more than 20 miles per hour (mph) but not more than 25 mph. A low-speed vehicle may not operate on a highway that has a posted speed limit of more than 35 mph. A medium-speed EV is defined as a four-wheeled electric motor vehicle that is equipped with a roll cage or a crushproof body design and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 35 mph. A medium-speed EV may not operate on a highway that has a posted speed limit of more than 45 mph. A city or county may adopt ordinances that allow the operation of low-speed vehicles or medium-speed EVs on city streets or county roads that have posted speed limits greater than 35 mph and 45 mph, respectively. Low-speed vehicles and medium-speed EVs must comply with certain standards contained in Title 49 of the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500. (Reference Oregon Administrative Rules 737-010-0010, and Oregon Revised Statutes 801.331, 801.341, 811.512, and 811.513)
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| Oregon |
Commercial Vehicle Idle Reduction Requirement |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Oregon
A driver of a commercial vehicle may not idle the engine for more than five minutes in any sixty-minute period, unless the vehicle is using an auxiliary power unit, generator set, cargo temperature control unit, or other idle reduction technology that maintains heat or air conditioning or provides electrical power. Exceptions apply in certain situations and for certain vehicles. (Reference Oregon Revised Statutes 825.605 and 825.610)
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| Oregon |
Support for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) |
Laws and Regulations |
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Type: Laws and Regulations |
Jurisdiction: Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) established a Task Force on AVs to develop recommendations for AV legislation to address licensing and registration, law enforcement and accident reporting, cybersecurity, and insurance and liability. The Task Force on AVs submitted a report to the Legislative Assembly on proposed recommendations, and a report on the potential long-term effect of AVs. (Reference Oregon Law 94, 2018)
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