New laws for class II in Oregon

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This is from the Parks website.
Operators with a suspended or revoked drivers license may not operate any class ATV

New helmet laws affecting unregistered Class II vehicles:
Senate Bill 583 was signed into law by the Governor that requires youth under 18 to wear DOT approved helmets unless vehicle is registered and has a roof or a roll bar beginning January 1, 2010

New seatbelt laws affecting all Class II vehicles:
Senate Bill 579 was signed into law by the Governor that requires youth under 16 to wear restraints beginning January 1, 2010.
www.rideATVoregon.org • www.oregonOHV.org
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Class II ATV (Jeeps, Sand rails, SUVs,
Side x Sides, etc.)
Operators with a suspended or revoked driver’s license may
not operate any class, I, II, or III ATV.
Operator requirements:
• Possess a valid driver license
• Possess liability insurance on the vehicle
(ref: ORS 806.012 & 806.020)
Vehicles must have: (ref: OAR 735-116-0000)
• Class II ATV Sticker (Operating Permit)
• Operating muffler and exhaust system under
99db*, which prevents sparks
• Fire extinguisher
• Seat belts
• Flag*
• Roll bar or enclosed cab
• Seats and seat belts for driver and all passengers
• Windshield wipers
• Headlights and taillights after dark
During fire season vehicle operators must have:
• Shovel
• Fire extinguisher or one gallon of water
For a complete listing of requirements and more detail reference
Section 2.5.
*In the Oregon Coast dunes, a vehicle’s muffler must be at or
below 93-97db, depending on the area. Flags are required on
all ATVs operating on sand.

Insurance: Insurance is not required for Class I and III
ATVs used solely off-road. Oregon’s mandatory insurance law
requires insurance for all Class II ATVs. It is highly recommended
that you have insurance on your vehicle to protect
yourself, the vehicle, and others if an accident does occur.
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ORC member http://www.oregonrecreationcoalition.com/
Tillamook Recreation Advisory Committee Member.