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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW DUIIs not all from a bottle ... Mail Tribune 100, Nov. 15, 1915 ... Ashland has hand in peace gesture in Paris ... DUIIs not all from a bottle ... Mail Tribune 100, Nov. 15, 1915 ... Ashland has hand in peace gesture in Paris ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Mudguards of fenders are mandatory under Oregon law Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM Posted Nov. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Social News I am wondering if the mudguard law is still on the books. If so, I would think an officer could pay his wages in citations. When I travel the highways, I see so many vehicles with large tires throwing water, mud and rock. — Sheila F., via email Except for certain types of special-interest vehicles (for example, street rods), road machinery, farm tractors or vintage cars, most vehicles and trailers are required to have some kind of fender or mudguard as specified under Oregon law. (See Oregon Revised Statues 815.180, 815.182, 815.185 and 815.190.) Drivers operating a vehicle without the proper fender or mudguards — a Class C traffic violation — can be fined $160. That said, citing these drivers is not high on the Medford Police Department's list of priorities, although it has been done, said Medford police Lt. Mike Budreau. Mud and grime on the highway is often an indication that there is a construction site nearby. In which case, the contractors have most likely been given a permit to work and access the highway in that area and are easy to track down, said Oregon Department of Transportation spokesman Gary Leaming. “We usually encourage them to hire somebody to sweep it up,” Leaming said. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected] . To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Nov. 13, 2015 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501