Section 814.416 - Improper entry into intersection controlled by flashing red signal; penalty.

OR Rev Stat § 814.416 (2019) (N/A)
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(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]