OAR 734-076-0125
Equipment Standards and Safety for Tow Vehicles
(1)
A tow vehicle shall have the minimum equipment required by OAR 257-050-0160 to qualify for a variance permit. Copies of 257-050-0160, Mandatory Equipment Standards for Tow Trucks/Safety Related Requirements, are available as stated in 734-076-0015 (Definitions).(2)
When towing a vehicle or combination of vehicles, a minimum of two safety chains shall be used. The safety chains shall be of sufficient strength to control the towed vehicle(s) in event of failure of the regular hitch, coupling device or other connection. No more slack shall be left in the safety chain than is necessary to permit proper turning. The safety chains shall be securely attached to the towing vehicle (not the stinger) and to the frame or axle of the towed vehicle.(3)
When towing a combination of vehicles over a highway for other than removing the vehicle(s) from the initial emergency, operable brakes are required on each vehicle in the combination except towed power units equipped with air brakes. When brakes are required, brakes must be controlled from the cab of the towing vehicle, except as described in section (5) of this rule.(4)
The rear vehicle being towed shall be equipped with operable lights including, but not limited to, tail lights, stop lights and turn signals.(5)
When a log truck or full log truck “towing vehicle” is towing a disabled log truck-pole trailer, the disabled log truck may be operated by a driver steering the disabled log truck-pole trailer combination controlling the brakes of the towed vehicle(s) and operating lights including, but not limited to, tail lights, stop lights and turn signals. If the towed vehicle is occupied by a driver, there must be a two way audio communication system allowing the drivers of the towed vehicle and the towing vehicle to communicate.
Source:
Rule 734-076-0125 — Equipment Standards and Safety for Tow Vehicles, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=734-076-0125.