OAR 734-020-0420
Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process

For the purposes of OAR 734-020-0400 (Traffic Signal Approval Process) through 734-020-0500 (Removal of Traffic Signals), the following definitions apply:

(1)

“Approach” means all lanes of traffic moving toward an intersection or a mid-block location from one direction.

(2)

“MUTCD” means the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as adopted by OAR 734-020-0005 (Traffic Control Devices).

(3)

“Private approach “ means a private roadway or connection that is legally constructed and recognized by the Department in accordance with OAR 734-051.

(4)

“Public road” means a public roadway, or similar facility under the jurisdiction of a public entity and open to public travel.

(5)

“Roadway improvement project” means a major construction, reconstruction or realignment of a section of state highway.

(6)

“State Highway System” means the group of roads and highways, so designated by law or by the Oregon Transportation Commission pursuant to ORS 366.220 (Creation of state highway system).

(7)

“Traffic signal” means any highway traffic signal by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and permitted to proceed.

(8)

“Engineering study” is a documented comprehensive analysis and evaluation of available pertinent information, and the application of appropriate principles, standards, guidance, and practices as contained in the MUTCD and other sources, for the purposes of deciding upon the applicability, design, operation, or installation of a traffic control device.

Source: Rule 734-020-0420 — Definitions for Traffic Signal Approval Process, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=734-020-0420 (accessed May 26, 2025).

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

May 26, 2025

Rule 734-020-0420's source at or​.us