(1) A person commits the offense of having improper brakes if the person does any of the following:
(a) Drives or moves on any highway a vehicle that is not equipped with brakes that meet requirements under ORS 815.125.
(b) Owns a vehicle and causes or knowingly permits the vehicle to be driven or moved on any highway when the vehicle is not equipped with brakes that meet the requirements under ORS 815.125.
(2) This section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 815.135.
(3) The offense described in this section, improper brakes, is a Class C traffic violation.