ORS 821.200
Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad


This section establishes exemptions from the limitations placed on the use of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles under ORS 821.190 (Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad). The prohibitions and penalties under ORS 821.190 (Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad) do not apply when a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle that qualifies for the exemption from equipment requirements under ORS 821.010 (Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles) is being operated as described under any of the following:

(1)

A person may lawfully cross a highway or railroad right of way while operating a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle if the person complies with all of the following:

(a)

The crossing must be made at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the highway or railroad right of way.

(b)

The crossing must be made at a place where no obstruction prevents a quick and safe crossing.

(c)

The vehicle must be brought to a complete stop before entering the highway or railroad right of way.

(d)

The operator of the vehicle must yield the right of way to vehicles using the highway or equipment using the railroad tracks.

(e)

The crossing of a railroad right of way must be made at an established public railroad crossing.

(f)

The crossing of a highway must be made at a highway intersection or at a place that is more than 100 feet from any highway intersection.

(g)

If the operator of a snowmobile is under 12 years of age, a person who is 18 years of age or older must accompany the operator either as a passenger or as the operator of another snowmobile that is in proximity to the younger operator.

(2)

A snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle may be lawfully operated upon a highway under any of the following circumstances:

(a)

Where the highway is completely covered with snow or ice and has been closed to motor vehicle traffic during winter months.

(b)

For purposes of loading or unloading when such operation is performed with safety and without causing a hazard to vehicular traffic approaching from either direction on the highway.

(c)

Where the highway is posted to permit snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles.

(d)

In an emergency during the period of time when and at locations where snow upon the highway renders travel by automobile impractical.

(e)

When traveling along a designated snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle trail.

(3)

It shall be lawful to operate a snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle upon a railroad right of way under any of the following circumstances:

(a)

Where the right of way is posted to permit the operation.

(b)

In an emergency.

(c)

When the snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle is operated by an officer or employee or authorized contractor or agent of a railroad. [1983 c.338 §727; 1985 c.72 §3; 1985 c.459 §29; 1989 c.991 §13; 1999 c.372 §2; 1999 c.565 §5; 2007 c.887 §3; 2017 c.453 §2]

Source: Section 821.200 — Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html.

821.010
Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles
821.020
Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements
821.030
Equipment standards for off-road vehicles
821.040
Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment
821.050
Limits on authority of local governments
821.055
Operation of all-terrain vehicles on certain highways
821.060
Issuance
821.070
Failure to title
821.080
Issuance
821.090
Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements
821.100
Operation of unregistered snowmobile
821.110
Failure to renew snowmobile registration
821.120
Failure to properly display snowmobile registration numbers
821.130
Out-of-state snowmobile permit
821.140
Failure to carry out-of-state snowmobile permit
821.142
Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit
821.150
Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges
821.160
Snowmobile operator permit
821.165
Land funded for all-terrain vehicle use from All-Terrain Vehicle Account
821.170
Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.172
Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.174
Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended
821.176
Operation of Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
821.190
Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad
821.191
Operation of Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on highway
821.192
Operating all-terrain vehicle in violation of posted restrictions
821.195
Operation of all-terrain vehicle without permit and decal
821.200
Exemptions from general prohibition on operating on highway or railroad
821.202
Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet
821.203
Endangering all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger
821.204
Issuance of citation for violation of ORS 821.202 or 821.203
821.210
Operating improperly equipped snowmobile
821.220
Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle
821.230
Operating all-terrain vehicle without proper lighting equipment
821.240
Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow
821.250
Permitting dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.260
Hunting or harassing animals from snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.280
Committing unlawful damage with snowmobile or Class I, Class II or Class IV all-terrain vehicle
821.285
Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle
821.290
Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle
821.291
Endangering Class I all-terrain vehicle operator
821.292
Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator
821.293
Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator
821.295
Operating Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle in prohibited snow area
821.310
Treble damages for damage to property
821.320
Snowmobile registration and permit fees
821.330
Designation of all-terrain vehicle highway access routes
821.335
All-Terrain Vehicle Highway Access Routes Advisory Committee
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