OAR 734-020-0310
Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices


For the purposes of OAR 734-020-0300 (Standards for Installation, Operation and Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices) through 734-020-0330 (Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices), the following definitions apply:

(1)

“Authorized user” or “user” means an emergency vehicle, a bus or a traffic signal maintenance vehicle that is equipped with a traffic control signal operating device and operated by a driver who has been trained in the proper use of a traffic control signal operating device as established by OAR 734-020-0330 (Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices) and is operating an approved system.

(2)

“Bus” is as defined in ORS 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733). Only buses with pneumatic tires are subject to OAR 734-020-0300 (Standards for Installation, Operation and Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices) through 734-020-0330 (Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices).

(3)

“Bus priority system” is a traffic control signal system that includes a traffic control signal operating device and signal preemption device designated to provide buses the capability to modify the green intervals but not the display sequence of a traffic control signal. The system can be implemented for an intersection, an arterial corridor or a defined geographic area.

(4)

“Emergency preemption system” is a traffic control signal system that includes a traffic control signal operating device and signal preemption device for the purpose of providing emergency vehicles the capability to modify the green intervals of a traffic control signal or change the display sequence. The system can be implemented for an intersection, an arterial corridor or a defined geographic area.

(5)

“Emergency vehicle” is as defined in ORS 801.260 (“Emergency vehicle”).

(6)

“Fire emergency vehicle” is an emergency vehicle operated by a public fire agency.

(7)

“Signal preemption device” means traffic control signal equipment that reacts to a traffic control signal operating device and produces signal preemption and/or signal priority. A signal preemption device may respond to a single activation or may respond in recognition of priorities assigned to different users.

(8)

“Traffic control signal” means a type of highway traffic signal by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.

(9)

“Traffic control signal operating device” means any active or passive device that is affixed to, or carried within, a vehicle that causes a change in the operation of a traffic control signal located at an intersection.

(10)

“Traffic control signal owners” means the road authority that owns the traffic control signal.

(11)

“Traffic control signal operators” or “operator” means an entity other than the owner that operates or maintains the traffic control signal for the owner.

(12)

“Traffic signal maintenance vehicle” means a vehicle used to maintain traffic control signals.

Source: Rule 734-020-0310 — Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=734-020-0310.

734–020–0005
Traffic Control Devices
734–020–0010
Establishment of Speed Limits on Interstate Highways (Except Variable Speed Zones, see OAR 734-020-0018)
734–020–0011
Locations of Interstate Speed Limits Other Than Set in Statute
734–020–0014
Speed Zone Definitions
734–020–0015
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Roads Except Public Paved Low Volume or Public Unpaved Roads
734–020–0016
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Paved Low Volume Roads
734–020–0017
Establishment of Speed Zones on Public Unpaved Roads
734–020–0018
Establishment of Variable Speed Zones
734–020–0019
Locations and Criteria of Variable Interstate Speed Limits
734–020–0020
Warrants for Parking and Turn Prohibitions
734–020–0043
High Occupancy Vehicle Lane on Interstate 5
734–020–0045
Prohibition of Bicycles and Pedestrians on Freeways
734–020–0060
Design and Construction of Bikeways
734–020–0070
Fee for Issuance of Winter Recreation Parking Sno-Park Permits
734–020–0080
State Highway Right of Way Parking
734–020–0085
Parking Regulations
734–020–0090
Criteria for Parking Regulation
734–020–0095
Prohibited Activities on State Highway Right of Way
734–020–0100
Definitions for Freeway Median Crossovers
734–020–0105
Criteria for Approval of Freeway Median Crossovers
734–020–0110
Conditions under which Crossovers May Be Utilized
734–020–0115
Persons Authorized to Use Crossovers
734–020–0120
General Policy for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses
734–020–0125
One-Way Traffic Regulations for Trucks and Buses
734–020–0130
Criteria for One-Way Operation for Trucks and Buses
734–020–0145
Removal of Cargo or Debris from State Highways
734–020–0147
Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicles on State Highways Constituting Hazards or Obstructions to Motor Vehicle Traffic
734–020–0148
Disabled, Abandoned, and Otherwise Unattended Vehicle Tow Hearing Process
734–020–0150
Temporary Closure or Conditional Closure of Highways
734–020–0200
Yield Signs Attached to Transit Buses
734–020–0210
Yield Sign Specifications for Transit Buses
734–020–0220
Yield Sign Placement for Transit Buses
734–020–0300
Standards for Installation, Operation and Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices
734–020–0310
Definitions for Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices
734–020–0320
Standards for Installation and Operation of Emergency Preemption and Bus Priority Systems
734–020–0330
Standards for Use of Traffic Control Signal Operating Devices
734–020–0400
Traffic Signal Approval Process
734–020–0410
Authority to place Traffic Control Devices
734–020–0420
Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process
734–020–0430
Traffic Signal Approval
734–020–0470
Traffic Signal Spacing Requirement
734–020–0480
Traffic Signal Progression Analysis for Traffic Signal Approval
734–020–0485
Design Standards for Installation or Modification of a Traffic Signal
734–020–0490
Conditions of Approval
734–020–0500
Removal of Traffic Signals
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

Rule 734-020-0310’s source at or​.us