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Windshield wipers - Failure to have windshield wipers
ORS > Vehicle Code > Equipment - General > 815.215
(1) it's a violation of this statute to drive or move on any highway or to own and cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved on any highway a motor vehicle that has a windshield & that is not equipped with windshield wipers that meet the requirements under this statute
(2) windshield wipers meet the requirements of this statute if the windshield wipers are designed for cleaning rain or other moisture from the windshield & so constructed as to be controlled or operated by the driver of the vehicle
(3) this statute doesn't apply to the following vehicles:
(a) special interest vehicles that are registered under 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) & that are:
(A) equipped with the original manufacturer's equipment & accessories, or their equivalent, & that are maintained in safe operating condition OR
(b) road machinery, road rollers or farm tractors
(c) antique vehicles that are maintained as collectors' items & used for exhibitions, parades, club activities & similar uses, but not used primarily for transporting people or property
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