OAR 735-108-0070
Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers

(1)

Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J583_201609, Front Fog Lamps, Revised 2016-09-21:

(a)

For purposes of this rule, front fog lamps in compliance with SAE Standard J583_201609 constitute “fog lights” for purposes of ORS 811.515 (When lights must be displayed) and 816.230 (Fog lights);

(b)

Front fog lamps supplement the lower beam of a standard headlamp system used on motor vehicles during limited visibility conditions of rain, snow, dust or fog; and

(c)

Front fog lamps shall be identified by the code “F” in accordance with SAE Standard J759_201609, Light Identification Code.

(2)

Transportation Safety adopts SAE Standard J1319_201510, Fog Tail Lamp (Rear Fog Light) Systems, Revised 2015-10-28.

(a)

For purposes of this rule, fog tail lamp (rear fog light) systems in compliance with SAE Standard J1319_201510 constitutes “fog lights” for purposes of ORS 811.515 (When lights must be displayed) and 816.230 (Fog lights);

(b)

Rear fog lights provide a steady burning red light of higher intensity than standard tail lights on a vehicle and are only used during limited visibility conditions of rain, dust, snow or fog; and

(c)

Rear fog lights shall be identified by the code “F2” in accordance with SAE Standard J759_201702, Revised 2017-12-20, Lighting Identification Code.
[Publications: Publications referenced are available from the agency.]

Source: Rule 735-108-0070 — Fog Lamps for Motor Vehicles and Trailers, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=735-108-0070.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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