Oregon · ORS 811.200
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“A person commits the offense of carrying a dog on the external part of a vehicle if the person carries a dog upon the hood, fender, running board or other external part of any automobile or truck that is upon a highway unless the dog is protected by framework, carrier or other device sufficient to keep it from falling from the vehicle.”
“The offense described in this section, carrying dog on external part of vehicle, is a Class D traffic violation.”
“[1983 c.338 §603; 1995 c.383 §52]”
The earliest year in this note is 1983. That's the earliest year the note prints. It doesn't establish when this wording was enacted, took effect or first appeared.
Our reading
A dog can't ride on the outside of a car or truck on an Oregon highway, whether on the hood, a fender or a running board, unless a framework, carrier or other device keeps it from falling off. Breaking the rule is a Class D traffic violation.
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Iowa · Iowa Code § 716.9
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Michigan · MCL 750.58
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Nebraska · Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-1306
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Ohio · Ohio Rev. Code 4511.84
“No person shall operate a motor vehicle while wearing earphones over, or earplugs in, both ears.”
West Virginia · W. Va. Code § 20-2-4
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Wisconsin · Wis. Stat. 951.04
“No person shall lead any animal upon a highway from a motor vehicle or from a trailer or semitrailer drawn by a motor vehicle.”
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