Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 814.416 (2026)

Improper entry into intersection controlled by flashing red signal; penalty

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      814.416 Improper entry into intersection controlled by flashing red signal; penalty. (1) A person operating a bicycle who is approaching an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal may, without violating ORS 811.265, do any of the following without stopping if the person slows the bicycle to a safe speed:

      (a) Proceed through the intersection.

      (b) Make a right or left turn into a two-way street.

      (c) Make a right or left turn into a one-way street in the direction of traffic upon the one-way street.

      (2) A person commits the offense of improper entry into an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal if the person does any of the following while proceeding as described in subsection (1) of this section:

      (a) Fails to yield the right of way to traffic lawfully within the intersection or approaching so close as to constitute an immediate hazard;

      (b) Disobeys the directions of a police officer;

      (c) Fails to exercise care to avoid an accident; or

      (d) Fails to yield the right of way to a pedestrian in an intersection or crosswalk under ORS 811.028.

      (3) The offense described in this section, improper entry into an intersection where traffic is controlled by a flashing red signal, is a Class D traffic violation. [2019 c.683 §3]