Or. Admin. Code § 734-076-0125 - Equipment Standards and Safety for Tow Vehicles
(1) A tow vehicle shall have the minimum
equipment required by OAR
257-050-0200 to qualify for a
permit. Copies of 257-050-0200, Mandatory
Equipment Standards for Tow Trucks/Safety Related Requirements, are available
as stated in OAR 734-076-0015.
(2) When towing a vehicle or combination of
vehicles, a minimum of two safety chains shall be used. The safety chains shall
be of sufficient strength to control the towed vehicle(s) in event of failure
of the regular hitch, coupling device or other connection. No more slack shall
be left in the safety chain than is necessary to permit proper turning. The
safety chains shall be securely attached to the towing vehicle (not the
stinger) and to the frame or axle of the towed vehicle.
(3) When towing a combination of vehicles
over a highway for other than removing the vehicle(s) from the initial
emergency, operable brakes are required on each vehicle in the combination
except towed power units equipped with air brakes. When brakes are required,
brakes must be controlled from the cab of the towing vehicle, except as
described in section (5) of this rule.
(4) The rear vehicle being towed shall be
equipped with operable lights including, but not limited to, tail lights, stop
lights and turn signals.
(5) When a
log truck or full log truck "towing vehicle" is towing a disabled log
truck-pole trailer, the disabled log truck may be operated by a driver steering
the disabled log truck-pole trailer combination controlling the brakes of the
towed vehicle(s) and operating lights including, but not limited to, tail
lights, stop lights and turn signals. If the towed vehicle is occupied by a
driver, there must be a two way audio communication system allowing the drivers
of the towed vehicle and the towing vehicle to communicate.
Notes
Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 818.170
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