Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation effective June 6, 2024
Section 811.462 - Failure of operator of commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check tracks; penalty(1) A person commits the offense of failure of the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment if the person:(a) Is operating a commercial motor vehicle that is not required by ORS 811.460 to stop before reaching a rail crossing;(b) Is approaching a rail crossing at grade; and(c) Fails to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment before proceeding across the railroad tracks.(2) The offense described in this section, failure of the operator of a commercial motor vehicle to slow down and check that tracks are clear of an approaching train or other on-track equipment, is a Class B traffic violation.Amended by 2017 Ch. 176,§ 3, eff. 1/1/2018.