What is Oregon’s
“Move It” Law?
It’s as easy as 1 - 2 - 3!
1. Check for injuries.
If the driver is injured, you
are not required to move the
vehicle. Call 9-1-1.
2. Move it!
If there are NO injuries to
the driver and the vehicle is
operable, you MUST move the
vehicle off the highway to a
shoulder or parking area.
3. Report the crash.
Notify the appropriate
authorities, if required,
as stated in ORS 811.720.
Exchange information
with the others involved.
Download the “Oregon
Traffic Accident and
Insurance Report” form to
easily and quickly file your
crash information, www.
OregonDMV.com.
ORS 811.717 states the following:
1. The driver of a motor vehicle commits
the offense of failure to remove a motor
vehicle from the highway if, after an
accident:
a. The driver has not suffered any
apparent personal injury;
b. The motor vehicle is operable and
does not require towing;
c. It is safe to drive the motor vehicle to
a designated parking area along the
highway or shoulder of the highway;
and
d. The driver does not move the motor
vehicle to a designated parking area
along the highway or shoulder of the
highway.
Move it!
(It’s the law.)
2. The offense described in this section,
failure to remove a motor vehicle from the
highway, is a Class C traffic violation (2007
c.664.4)
Got a question? Ask ODOT!
Just call 1-888-ASK ODOT
(1-888-275-6368)
Visit www.oregon.gov/ODOT
for more information or email
[email protected]
Know before you go!
Dial 5-1-1 for the latest
road conditions, traffic
reports and more.
Involved in a crash? If the driver is not injured, it’s not
necessary to wait for law enforcement before
moving vehicles.
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n fact, Oregon law requires you to move
your vehicle from the highway in a noninjury crash if your vehicle is operable and
it is safe to move it. Then you can exchange
information with others involved and witnesses. Keep this brochure in your vehicle,
and if you find yourself involved in a crash,
use the cards in this brochure to collect the
important details.
Insurance Carrier:
By moving your vehicle
safely off the highway,
you will...
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Reduce the time it takes to clear
the crash
Reduce the chance of a secondary
crash
1. Check for injuries.
2. If the driver is uninjured, and
the car is operable, move it out
of the travel lanes and onto the
highway shoulder or parking
area.
3. Report the crash if required.
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Increase your personal safety and
that of others around you
It’s as easy as
1 - 2 - 3!
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Increase the safety of emergency
crews
Reduce delay and congestion
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