Chapter 410 Oregon Laws 2003

AN ACT

SB 596

Relating to vehicle accidents.

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 the Oregon Vehicle Code.

SECTION 2. A law enforcement officer who comes to the scene of an accident described in ORS 811.700 may remove or direct the driver of a vehicle involved in the accident to remove from the roadway any vehicle, cargo or debris resulting from the accident. A person acting under the authority granted by this section is not liable for damage to a vehicle, cargo or debris caused by reasonable efforts at removal.

SECTION 3. Section 2 of this 2003 Act applies to vehicle accidents occurring on or after the effective date of this 2003 Act.

Approved by the Governor June 17, 2003

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 18, 2003

Effective date January 1, 2004

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