Oregon Statutes 815.440 – Unauthorized possession, use or distribution of traffic control signal operating device; exemption; penalty
(1) A person commits the offense of unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device if the person owns, uses, sells or otherwise distributes a device that is designed to control a traffic control light as a person using the device approaches the light.
Attorney's Note
Under the Oregon Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class C misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $1,250 |
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 815.440
- Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100
(2) This section does not apply to persons operating traffic control signal operating devices as authorized by ORS § 815.445.
(3) For purposes of ORS § 133.555, a traffic control signal operating device is contraband if it is used by a person who is not authorized as provided in ORS § 815.445 to use the device.
(4) The offense described in this section, unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1993 c.314 § 14; 1993 c.522 § 5; 1997 c.507 § 1]