Oregon Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Oregon does not have any laws forbidding driving barefoot. The Oregon Driver Manual advises wearing proper footwear for safety but does not mandate it by law.

Oregon Revised Statutes § 811.485 allows lane splitting for motorcycles but only under specific conditions: traffic must be stopped or moving at 10 mph or less, and the motorcycle must not exceed 10 mph faster than other traffic. This is the only state besides California with explicit lane splitting laws.

License plate covers are restricted in Oregon. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.

Radar detectors are legal for use and possession in private vehicles in Oregon. There are no state laws banning radar detectors for private passenger vehicles.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Oregon under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Oregon regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Oregon after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Oregon law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Oregon. The use of studded tires is restricted to specific winter months in Oregon.

Oregon Revised Statutes §815.215 limits window tinting to 35% VLT on front side windows and 35% on rear side and back windows. Reflective tinting is prohibited. Medical exemptions are available with certification.