Chapter 557 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

HB 2422

Relating to traffic offenses.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. Section 2 of this 2003 Act is added to and made a part of ORS chapter 811.

SECTION 2. (1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to yield to a traffic patrol member if the driver fails to stop and yield the right of way to a traffic patrol member who:

(a) Has entered a crosswalk for the purpose of directing students who have entered or are about to enter the crosswalk; and

(b) Is carrying a flag or wearing something that identifies the person as a traffic patrol member.

(2) For purposes of this section, “traffic patrol” has the meaning given that term in ORS 339.650.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to yield to a traffic patrol member, is a Class A traffic violation.

Approved by the Governor July 8, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State July 8, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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