ORS § 805.278 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.278
805.278 Portland Trail Blazers registration plate
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall establish a Portland Trail Blazers registration plate program to issue special registration plates to support charitable initiatives through the Trail Blazers Foundation established by the Portland Trail Blazers. The special registration plates shall be issued upon request to owners of motor vehicles registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a). In addition, the department may adopt rules for issuance of Portland Trail Blazers registration plates for vehicles not registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a).

(2) In addition to any other fee authorized by law, for each set of Portland Trail Blazers registration plates issued under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall collect a surcharge of $40 payable when the plates are issued and upon each subsequent renewal of registration of a vehicle bearing the plates. The department shall distribute the moneys from the surcharge as provided in ORS 805.279 (Disposition of moneys from Portland Trail Blazers registration plate surcharge) .

(3) Notwithstanding ORS 803.530 (Period of validity) , Portland Trail Blazers registration plates may be transferred from vehicle to vehicle if the department stops issuing the plates, as long as the plates are legible and capable of being used for identification purposes.

(4) The Portland Trail Blazers registration plate must include the name or logo of the Portland Trail Blazers basketball team. The department shall design the plate in consultation with the Portland Trail Blazers. The final design of the plate is subject to approval by the Portland Trail Blazers. The department may enter into agreements necessary for the use of the logo, name, marks or slogans associated with the Portland Trail Blazers or the National Basketball Association.

(5) Except as otherwise required by the design approved by the department, Portland Trail Blazers registration plates must comply with the requirements of ORS 803.535 (Size, form, material, color, design, contents) . [2015 c.806 §2; 2017 c.750 §39q; 2018 c.114 §12]

Source: Section 805.278 — Portland Trail Blazers registration plate; rules; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.510 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.510
803.510 Duplicate or replacement
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may issue a duplicate or replacement registration card when:

(1) The department receives an application indicating the loss, mutilation or destruction of a registration card; and

(2) The fee for issuance of a duplicate or replacement card established under ORS 803.575 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) is paid to the department. [1983 c.338 §256; 1985 c.174 §4; 1985 c.253 §7a]

Source: Section 803.510 — Duplicate or replacement; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.170 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.170
818.170 Exemptions from towing safety requirements
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from the towing safety requirements under ORS 818.150 (Safety requirements for towing) and 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) . Exemptions under this section are in addition to any under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) . Exemptions are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) The requirements for mounting and slack of towing connections under ORS 818.150 (Safety requirements for towing) (2) do not apply where the towed vehicle is temporarily disabled.

(2) The requirements for safety chains or cables under ORS 818.150 (Safety requirements for towing) (5) do not apply to the following:

(a) A temporarily disabled vehicle that is being towed by another vehicle.

(b) A dolly without a tow bar.

(c) A semitrailer coupled to a towing vehicle with a fifth wheel hitch or any ball and socket type assembly that is positioned above and forward of the rear axle of the towing vehicle. To qualify for the exemption under this subsection, the assembly must be designed so that the upper and lower halves of the assembly may not be separated without being manually released.

(d) A booster axle bolted or pinned to another vehicle that redistributes weight from one or more axles and pivots from side to side at the connection point or has wheels that steer during turning.

(3) Operations exempt from the towing safety requirements by a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) are subject to the terms of the permit. It shall be a defense to any charge of violation of ORS 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) if the person so charged produces a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) authorizing the operation of the vehicle or combination of vehicles issued prior to and valid at the time of the offense.

(4) The towing safety requirements do not apply on any way, thoroughfare or place owned by a district formed under ORS chapters 545, 547, 551 or a corporation formed under ORS chapter 554.

(5) The towing safety requirements do not apply on any road or thoroughfare or property in private ownership or any road or thoroughfare, other than a state highway or county road, used pursuant to any agreement with any agency of the United States or with a licensee of such agency or both. [1983 c.338 §523; 1999 c.361 §2]

Source: Section 818.170 — Exemptions from towing safety requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.095 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.095
813.095 Offense of refusal to take a test for intoxicants
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of refusal to take a test for intoxicants if the person refuses to:

(a) Take a breath test when requested to do so in accordance with the provisions of ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) ; or

(b) Take a urine test when requested to do so in accordance with the provisions of ORS 813.131 (Implied consent to urine test) and 813.132 (Consequences of refusing to take urine test) .

(2) The offense described in this section, refusal to take a test for intoxicants, is a specific fine traffic violation. The presumptive fine for refusal to take a test for intoxicants is $650. The fine described in this section is in addition to any other consequence prescribed by law for refusal to take a test for intoxicants. [2003 c.814 §2; 2009 c.614 §1; 2011 c.597 §102]

Source: Section 813.095 — Offense of refusal to take a test for intoxicants; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.550 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.550
811.550 Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited
Status: in_force

This section establishes places where stopping, standing and parking a vehicle are prohibited for purposes of the penalties under ORS 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) . Except as provided under an exemption in ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) , a person is in violation of ORS 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) if a person parks, stops or leaves standing a vehicle in any of the following places:

(1) Upon a roadway outside a business district or residence district, whether attended or unattended, when it is practicable to stop, park or leave the vehicle standing off the roadway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (1), (7), (9), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(2) On a shoulder, whether attended or unattended, unless a clear and unobstructed width of the roadway opposite the standing vehicle is left for the passage of other vehicles and the standing vehicle is visible from a distance of 200 feet in each direction upon the roadway or the person, at least 200 feet in each direction upon the roadway, warns approaching motorists of the standing vehicle by use of flaggers, flags, signs or other signals. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (9), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(3) On the roadway side of a vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or curb of a highway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(4) On a sidewalk. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(5) Within an intersection. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(6) On a crosswalk. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(7) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs and markings. For purposes of this subsection the safety zone must be an area or space officially set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected or is so marked or indicated by adequate signs as to be plainly visible at all times while set apart as a safety zone. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(8) Alongside or opposite a street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing or parking would obstruct traffic. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(9) Upon a bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (8), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(10) Within a highway tunnel. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(11) On any railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system tracks or within seven and one-half feet of the nearest rail at a time when the parking of vehicles would conflict with operations or repair of the tracks. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(12) On a throughway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(13) In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(14) At any place where traffic control devices prohibit stopping. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(15) In front of a public or private driveway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(16) Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(17) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(18) Within 50 feet upon the approach to an official flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign or traffic control device located at the side of the roadway if the standing or parking of a vehicle will obstruct the view of any traffic control device located at the side of the roadway. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(19) Within 15 feet of the driveway entrance to a fire station and on the side of a street opposite the entrance to a fire station, within 75 feet of the entrance. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(20) At any place where traffic control devices prohibit standing. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (2), (4) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(21) Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system crossing. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (3) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(22) At any place where traffic control devices prohibit parking. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) (3) to (7), (11) and (12) are applicable to this subsection.

(23) On a bicycle lane. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) are applicable to this subsection.

(24) On a bicycle path. Exemptions under ORS 811.560 (Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking) are applicable to this subsection. [1983 c.338 §669; 1985 c.21 §1; 1985 c.334 §1; 1989 c.433 §2; 1997 c.249 §234; 2001 c.522 §9; 2017 c.46 §10; 2019 c.232 §2]

Source: Section 811.550 — Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.145 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.145
822.145 Imposition of sanctions
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the Department of Transportation may impose sanctions on any person holding a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) or identification card or supplemental dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.125 (Privileges granted by certificate) including, but not limited to, probation or suspension, revocation or cancellation of the dismantler certificate or identification card if the department determines at any time for due cause that any of the following has occurred:

(a) The person holding the certificate has failed to comply with any requirements for registration of vehicles under the vehicle code.

(b) The person holding the certificate has violated ORS 803.140 (Application) , 819.012 (Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle) , 819.016 (When salvage title required) , 819.040 (Illegal salvage procedures) , 822.120 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) , 822.125 (Privileges granted by certificate) , 822.133 (Requirements of dismantler operating motor vehicle dismantling business) , 822.135 (Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business) , 822.137 (Dismantler conduct resulting in civil penalty) or 822.150 (Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate or identification card) .

(c) The person holding the certificate has caused or suffered or is permitting the unlawful use of the dismantler certificate.

(d) The person holding the certificate has violated any regulation adopted under ORS 822.135 (Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business) .

(e) The person holding the certificate has failed to allow the department to conduct inspections as provided under ORS 822.130 (Inspection of books, records, inventory and premises) .

(f) The person holding an identification card has unlawfully used or permitted unlawful use of the card.

(g) The person holding the certificate is convicted of an offense under ORS 468.922 (Unlawful disposal, storage or treatment of hazardous waste in the second degree) , 468.926 (Unlawful disposal, storage or treatment of hazardous waste in the first degree) , 468.929 (Unlawful transport of hazardous waste in the second degree) , 468.931 (Unlawful transport of hazardous waste in the first degree) , 468.936 (Unlawful air pollution in the second degree) , 468.939 (Unlawful air pollution in the first degree) , 468.943 (Unlawful water pollution in the second degree) or 468.946 (Unlawful water pollution in the first degree) .

(2) The department shall cancel or suspend any dismantler certificate immediately:

(a) Upon receipt of legal notice that the bond described under ORS 822.120 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) is canceled; or

(b) For failure to pay any penalty imposed under ORS 822.135 (Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business) or 822.137 (Dismantler conduct resulting in civil penalty) .

(3) Upon revocation, cancellation or suspension of a dismantler certificate or identification card under this section, the department shall recall and demand the return of the certificate or identification card.

(4) If the department has reason to believe that a person has engaged in or is engaging in any activity prohibited under ORS 822.100 (Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate) , the department may issue an order directed at the person to cease the activity.

(5) The department shall adopt rules establishing sanctions authorized by subsection (1) of this section. [1983 c.338 §808; 1985 c.16 §409; 1985 c.176 §4; 1987 c.261 §9b; 1991 c.820 §19; 1991 c.873 §51; 2005 c.654 §15; 2007 c.683 §2; 2011 c.433 §3; 2019 c.630 §5]

Source: Section 822.145 — Imposition of sanctions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.415 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.415
809.415 Suspensions for conduct involving judgments, financial responsibility, dishonesty
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Transportation shall suspend the driving privileges of a person who has a judgment of the type described under ORS 806.040 (Judgments for which financial responsibility requirements established) rendered against the person if the person does not settle the judgment in the manner described under ORS 809.470 (When judgment considered settled for purposes of suspension requirements) within 60 days after its entry.

(b) A suspension under this subsection shall continue until the person does one of the following:

(A) Settles the judgment in the manner described in ORS 809.470 (When judgment considered settled for purposes of suspension requirements) .

(B) Has an insurer that has been found by the department to be obligated to pay the judgment, provided that there has been no final adjudication by a court that the insurer has no such obligation.

(C) Gives evidence to the department that a period of seven years has elapsed since the entry of the judgment.

(D) Receives from the court that rendered the judgment an order permitting the payment of the judgment in installments.

(c) A person is entitled to administrative review under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) of a suspension under this subsection.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall suspend the driving privileges of a person who falsely certifies the existence of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy or the existence of some other means of satisfying financial responsibility requirements or of a person who, after certifying the existence of a motor vehicle liability insurance policy or other means of satisfying the requirements, allows the policy to lapse or be canceled or otherwise fails to remain in compliance with financial responsibility requirements.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, the department may suspend under this subsection only if proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements as of the date specified by the department by rule under ORS 806.150 (Department verification program) is not submitted within the time specified by the department by rule under this section.

(c) A suspension under this subsection shall continue until the person complies with future responsibility filings.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall suspend the driving privileges of a person who fails to comply with future responsibility filings whenever required under the vehicle code or fails to provide new proof of compliance for future responsibility filings when requested by the department.

(b) A suspension under this subsection shall continue until the person complies with future responsibility filings.

(c) A person whose initial obligation to make future responsibility filings is not based upon a conviction or other action by a court is entitled to a hearing under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) prior to a suspension under this subsection. A person whose obligation to make future responsibility filings is based upon a conviction or other action by a court is entitled to administrative review under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) of a suspension under this subsection. A person whose suspension under this subsection is based on lapses in filing after the initial filing has been made is entitled to administrative review under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) .

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall suspend driving privileges when provided under ORS 809.416 (When person subject to suspension under ORS 809.415) . The suspension shall continue until the earlier of the following:

(A) The person establishes to the satisfaction of the department that the person has performed all acts necessary under ORS 809.416 (When person subject to suspension under ORS 809.415) to make the person not subject to suspension.

(B) Ten years from the date the traffic offense or violation of ORS 471.430 (Purchase or possession of alcoholic beverages by person under 21) occurred if the suspension is imposed for a reason described in ORS 809.416 (When person subject to suspension under ORS 809.415) .

(b) A person is entitled to administrative review under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) of a suspension under this subsection.

(5) Upon determination by the department that a person has committed an act that constitutes an offense described in ORS 809.310 (Cancellation or suspension of driving privileges) , the department may suspend any driving privileges or any identification card of the person determined to have committed the act. A suspension under this subsection shall continue for a period of one year.

(6) Upon determination by the department that a person has submitted false information to the department for the purpose of establishing or maintaining qualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle or hold commercial driving privileges, the department shall suspend the commercial driving privileges or the person’s right to apply for commercial driving privileges for a period of one year. [2003 c.402 §5; 2007 c.127 §1; 2011 c.470 §5; 2013 c.432 §§4,11; 2013 c.237 §20; 2018 c.76 §33; 2019 c.312 §11; 2020 s.s.1 c.10 §§5,6]

Source: Section 809.415 — Suspensions for conduct involving judgments, financial responsibility, dishonesty; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.410 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.410
805.410 Department investigation of farm vehicle proportional registration application
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall have the authority to investigate and verify information provided in conjunction with application for proportional registration of a farm vehicle under ORS 805.400 (Proportional registration for farm vehicles) . The department may cancel an identification device for a proportionally registered farm vehicle if the department determines that the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or an employee of either, has:

(a) Operated the vehicle in violation of farm registration limits; or

(b) Falsely certified an application required by ORS 805.400 (Proportional registration for farm vehicles) for registration or renewal of registration of a proportionally registered farm vehicle.

(2) If a farm vehicle proportional registration identification device is canceled under this section, the vehicle is not eligible for registration under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) for a period of one year after the cancellation. [1985 c.668 §19]

Source: Section 805.410 — Department investigation of farm vehicle proportional registration application; cancellation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.603 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.603
811.603 Parking identification card without photograph
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall issue a parking identification card without a photograph to an applicant for a disabled person parking permit if the applicant does not have a driver license, a driver permit or an identification card issued by the department under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) and if the applicant submits a statement from a physician that it would be impractical or harmful to the applicant, because of medical or physical condition, to appear at an office of the department and be photographed for an identification card.

(2) The department shall determine by rule the terms, conditions and requirements of a parking identification card issued under this section except that the department may not require either that an applicant appear personally in order to receive or renew a card or that the card contain a photograph. [1991 c.741 §2b; 2001 c.827 §12; 2008 c.1 §29]

Source: Section 811.603 — Parking identification card without photograph; issuance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.320 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.320
801.320 “Intersection.”
Status: in_force

“Intersection” means the area of a roadway created when two or more roadways join together at any angle, as described in one of the following:

(1) If the roadways have curbs, the intersection is the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines.

(2) If the roadways do not have curbs, the intersection is the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral boundary lines of the roadways.

(3) The junction of an alley with a roadway does not constitute an intersection.

(4) Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of the divided highway by an intersection highway is a separate intersection. In the event the intersection highway also includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of two roadways of such highways is a separate intersection. [1983 c.338 §53]

Source: Section 801.320 — “Intersection.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.750 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.750
811.750 Failure of vehicle occupant to make accident report to police officer or law enforcement agency
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a vehicle occupant to make an accident report if:

(a) The person is an occupant, other than the driver, of a vehicle at a time when the vehicle is involved in an accident required to be reported to a police officer or a law enforcement agency under ORS 811.745 (When accident must be reported to police officer or law enforcement agency) ;

(b) The driver of the vehicle is physically incapable of giving notice to a police officer or a law enforcement agency as required under ORS 811.748 (Driver failure to report accident to police officer or law enforcement agency) ; and

(c) The occupant does not give notice of the accident immediately to a police officer or a law enforcement agency by the quickest means available.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person does not commit the offense of failure of a vehicle occupant to make an accident report if:

(a) The accident required to be reported under ORS 811.745 (When accident must be reported to police officer or law enforcement agency) results in a serious injury or death; and

(b) The person gives notice of the accident immediately to the emergency communications system by the quickest means available.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure of a vehicle occupant to make an accident report, is a Class A traffic violation. [2009 c.490 §5; 2015 c.247 §40]

Note: See note under 811.745 (When accident must be reported to police officer or law enforcement agency) .

Source: Section 811.750 — Failure of vehicle occupant to make accident report to police officer or law enforcement agency; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.050 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.050
821.050 Limits on authority of local governments
Status: in_force

(1) Limits on the authority of cities, counties or other political subdivisions of this state or any state agency are as imposed under ORS 801.040 (Authority to adopt special provisions) .

(2) Fees collected by the Department of Transportation in the regulation of snowmobiles shall be used as provided in ORS 802.110 (Procedures for financial administration) and 802.120 (Snowmobile fuel tax moneys) . [1983 c.338 §713; 1985 c.459 §4a; 1989 c.991 §28; 1999 c.977 §23]

Source: Section 821.050 — Limits on authority of local governments; disposition of fees for snowmobiles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.600 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.600
813.600 Ignition interlock program
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of State Police, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a program for the use of ignition interlock devices by persons convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants and granted hardship permits under ORS 807.240 (Hardship permit) and by persons who have entered into a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement.

(2) The department shall adopt rules that specify requirements for ignition interlock devices that may be used and shall publish a list of devices that meet the requirements. The list may include devices that:

(a) Do not impede the safe operation of the vehicle;

(b) Have the fewest opportunities to be bypassed;

(c) Correlate well with established measures of alcohol impairment;

(d) Work accurately and reliably in an unsupervised environment;

(e) Require a deep lung breath sample or other accurate measure of blood alcohol content equivalence;

(f) Resist tampering and give evidence if tampering is attempted;

(g) Are difficult to circumvent, and require premeditation to do so;

(h) Minimize inconvenience to a sober user;

(i) Operate reliably over the range of automobile environments or automobile manufacturing standards;

(j) Are manufactured by a party who is adequately insured for product liability;

(k) Have a label affixed in a prominent location warning that any person tampering with, circumventing or otherwise misusing the device is subject to civil penalty; and

(L) If there is a test violation, record the locational coordinate information of the vehicle, including latitude and longitude as established by a global positioning system.

(3) The department shall adopt rules for the annual testing of ignition interlock devices. The rules shall establish standards for the devices and for the performance of the devices. [1987 c.746 §1; 1991 c.453 §14; 1993 c.382 §2; 2011 c.671 §1; 2017 c.655 §§7,19]

Source: Section 813.600 — Ignition interlock program; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.990 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.990
824.990 Civil penalties
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to all other penalties provided by law:

(a) Every person who violates or who procures, aids or abets in the violation of ORS 824.060 (First aid kits and fire extinguishers required on locomotives) (1), 824.084 (Visual external inspections required on cars standing in rail yards or stations more than two hours) , 824.088 (Notifying Oregon Department of Emergency Management of reportable incident, derailments and fires) , 824.304 (Guarding frogs, switches and guardrails) (1) or 824.306 (Shelter of car repairers) (1) or any order, rule or decision of the Department of Transportation shall incur a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for every such violation.

(b) Every person who violates or who procures, aids or abets in the violation of any order, rule or decision of the department promulgated pursuant to ORS 824.052 (Track clearances) (1), 824.056 (Walkway standards) (1), 824.068 (Water quality standards for locomotives) , 824.082 (Notice of movement of hazardous materials) (1) or 824.208 (Authority to fix speeds and regulate sounding of train warning devices at crossings) shall incur a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for every such violation.

(2) Each such violation shall be a separate offense and in case of a continuing violation every day’s continuance is a separate violation. Every act of commission or omission that procures, aids or abets in the violation is a violation under subsection (1) of this section and subject to the penalty provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Civil penalties imposed under subsection (1) of this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(4) The department may reduce any penalty provided for in subsection (1) of this section on such terms as the department considers proper if:

(a) The defendant admits the violations alleged in the notice and makes timely request for reduction of the penalty; or

(b) The defendant submits to the department a written request for reduction of the penalty within 15 days from the date the penalty order is served. [Formerly 824.112; 2021 c.630 §128]

Source: Section 824.990 — Civil penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.395 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.395
801.395 “Police officer.”
Status: in_force

“Police officer” includes a member of the Oregon State Police, a sheriff, a deputy sheriff, a city police officer, an authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) , a police officer commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , a Port of Portland peace officer, a reserve officer as defined in ORS 133.005 (Definitions for ORS 133.005 to 133.400 and 133.410 to 133.450) or a law enforcement officer employed by a service district established under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) for the purpose of law enforcement services. [1983 c.338 §71; 2007 c.558 §1; 2009 c.299 §4; 2011 c.506 §47; 2011 c.641 §3; 2011 c.644 §§32,55; 2013 c.180 §§52,53; 2015 c.174 §23]

Source: Section 801.395 — “Police officer.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.200 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.200
820.200 Minor operating public passenger vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of being a minor operating a public passenger vehicle if the person is under 21 years of age and the person drives a motor vehicle while it is in use as a public passenger-carrying vehicle.

(2) The offense described in this section, minor operating a public passenger vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §755]

Source: Section 820.200 — Minor operating public passenger vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.517 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.517
825.517 Certain records not public
Status: in_force

(1) The following are not public records unless the public interest requires disclosure in the particular instance:

(a) Reports from motor carriers required to be filed with the Department of Transportation in connection with the imposition or collection of any tax.

(b) Information collected by the department from a motor carrier for the purpose of conducting a tax audit.

(2) A motor carrier to whom the information pertains, or a person who has written permission from the carrier, may inspect information described in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The department, upon request or as required by law, shall disclose information from the records described in subsection (1) of this section to a government agency for use in carrying out its governmental functions. [1997 c.501 §2]

Source: Section 825.517 — Certain records not public , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.085 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.085
803.085 Selling untitled vehicle prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of selling an untitled vehicle if the person sells a vehicle without complying with the requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) and 803.045 (Issuance of title) to obtain a title for the vehicle or the requirements of ORS 819.016 (When salvage title required) to obtain a salvage title for the vehicle, as appropriate.

(2) The offense described in this section, selling an untitled vehicle, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §187; 1985 c.393 §3; 1991 c.873 §35; 1993 c.233 §27]

Source: Section 803.085 — Selling untitled vehicle prohibited; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.640 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.640
813.640 Additional treatment following negative reports
Status: in_force

In addition to any other requirement to participate in an alcohol or drug treatment program required by law, if a court receives at least two negative reports, a court may order that the defendant complete, at the defendant’s own expense based on the defendant’s ability to pay, an alcohol or drug treatment program. [2017 c.655 §10]

Source: Section 813.640 — Additional treatment following negative reports , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.050 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.050
822.050 Revocation, cancellation or suspension of certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may revoke, suspend or place on probation a vehicle dealer if the department determines at any time for due cause that the dealer has done any of the following:

(a) Violated any grounds for revocation, suspension or probation adopted by the department by rule under ORS 822.035 (Investigation of application) .

(b) Failed to comply with the requirements of the vehicle code with reference to notices or reports of the transfer of vehicles or campers.

(c) Caused or suffered or is permitting the unlawful use of any certificate or registration plates.

(d) Violated or caused or permitted to be violated ORS 815.410 (Illegal odometer tampering) , 815.415 (Unlawful repair of odometer) , 815.425 (Failure to submit odometer disclosure) or 815.430 (Submitting false odometer disclosure) .

(e) Falsely certified under ORS 822.033 (Requirements for certificate of insurance) that the dealer is exempt from the requirement under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) to file a certificate of insurance.

(f) Continued to fail to provide clear title or repeatedly failed to provide clear title in violation of ORS 822.045 (Vehicle dealer offenses) .

(g) Knowingly certified false information required by the department on an application for a vehicle dealer certificate, supplemental certificate or corrected certificate.

(h) Failed to pay a civil penalty assessed under ORS 822.009 (Civil penalties for violations of statutes or rules) and the amount of penalty was not paid within 10 days after the order becomes final.

(i) Displayed dealer plates on vehicles unless the vehicle was offered for sale.

(2) The department shall cancel a vehicle dealer certificate 45 days after receipt of legal notice that the bond described under ORS 822.030 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) is canceled, unless the department receives proof from the vehicle dealer that the dealer has obtained another bond. Between the day that the department receives notice that the bond is canceled and the day the vehicle dealer presents proof of another bond, the vehicle dealer may not act as a vehicle dealer.

(3) The department shall cancel a vehicle dealer certificate 45 days after receipt of notice that the certificate of insurance required under ORS 822.033 (Requirements for certificate of insurance) is canceled, unless the department receives proof from the vehicle dealer that the dealer has obtained another certificate of insurance. Between the day that the department receives notice that the certificate of insurance is canceled and the day the vehicle dealer presents proof of another certificate of insurance, the vehicle dealer may not act as a vehicle dealer.

(4) The department shall cancel a vehicle dealer certificate immediately upon receipt of notice that zoning approval for the business has been revoked.

(5) Upon revocation, cancellation or suspension of a vehicle dealer certificate under this section, the department shall recall and demand the return of the certificate and any vehicle dealer plates issued. [1983 c.338 §798; 1985 c.16 §396; 1985 c.251 §26; 1987 c.158 §176; 1989 c.434 §5; 1989 c.452 §4; 1993 c.741 §143; 1995 c.79 §382; 1997 c.469 §8; 2003 c.471 §1; 2003 c.655 §133; 2023 c.400 §19]

Source: Section 822.050 — Revocation, cancellation or suspension of certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.107 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.107
805.107 Disposition of certain plates issued to veterans
Status: in_force

The surviving spouse of a veteran who was issued registration plates under ORS 805.105 (Veterans’ recognition plates) may, upon the death of the veteran, continue to use the plates on a motor vehicle or may keep the plates as a memento. [Formerly 805.208]

Source: Section 805.107 — Disposition of certain plates issued to veterans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.170 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.170
820.170 Improper school bus markings
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of improper school bus markings if the person displays the words “School Bus” on a vehicle without such words being marked in the front and in the rear in letters eight inches high or higher and of proportionate width.

(2) The offense described in this section, improper school bus markings, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §751; 1985 c.393 §53; 1995 c.383 §99]

Source: Section 820.170 — Improper school bus markings; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.380 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.380
803.380 Failure to surrender out-of-state registration
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to surrender out-of-state registration, if the person registers a vehicle in this state that has been registered in another jurisdiction and the person does not surrender to the Department of Transportation all number plates, seals, certificates of registration or other evidences of the former registration in possession or control of the applicant.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to surrender out-of-state registration, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §213; 1985 c.16 §81; 1991 c.407 §25; 1995 c.733 §84]

Source: Section 803.380 — Failure to surrender out-of-state registration; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.528 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.528
814.528 Operation of motor assisted scooter in crosswalk
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk if the person fails to walk the motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk.

(2) This section does not apply to a person with a disability operating a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation of a motor assisted scooter in a crosswalk, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 §13; 2007 c.70 §346]

Source: Section 814.528 — Operation of motor assisted scooter in crosswalk; exception; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.406 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.406
801.406 “Rail fixed guideway public transportation system.”
Status: in_force

“Rail fixed guideway public transportation system” means any light, heavy or rapid rail system, monorail, inclined plane, funicular, trolley, streetcar or automated guideway used primarily for carrying passengers. [Formerly 801.403; 2017 c.46 §1]

Source: Section 801.406 — “Rail fixed guideway public transportation system.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.310 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.310
811.310 Crossing center line on two-way, four-lane road
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of crossing the center line on a two-way, four-lane road if the person is operating a vehicle on a two-way roadway that has four or more lanes for moving traffic and the person drives to the left of the center line of the roadway.

(2) A person is not prohibited from driving to the left of the center line of a roadway by this section under the following circumstances:

(a) When authorized by a traffic control device designating certain lanes to the left side of the center of the roadway for use by traffic.

(b) When an obstruction or condition exists making it necessary to drive to the left of the center of the roadway, provided that a driver doing so shall yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within a distance as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(c) When making a left turn at an intersection, alley or private road or driveway.

(3) The offense described in this section, crossing the center line on a two-way, four-lane road, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §618]

Source: Section 811.310 — Crossing center line on two-way, four-lane road; exceptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.210 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.210
824.210 Construction and alteration of crossings above or below grade
Status: in_force

No highway shall be constructed across the track of any railroad company above or below grade, nor shall the track of any railroad company be constructed across a highway above or below grade, without having first secured the permission of the Department of Transportation. If permission is granted, the department shall, after a hearing, unless hearing is not required under ORS 824.214 (Procedure to obtain permission for crossings) , prescribe the terms and conditions upon which such crossing shall be made and shall allocate the cost of construction and maintenance. [Formerly 763.040]

Source: Section 824.210 — Construction and alteration of crossings above or below grade , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.470 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.470
811.470 Improper movement of heavy equipment across rail crossing
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of improper movement of heavy equipment across a rail crossing if the person operates or moves any equipment described in this section upon or across any tracks at a railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system grade crossing without complying with any of the following:

(a) Before moving across the tracks, the person must give notice of an intended crossing to a responsible officer of the railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system in time for protection to be given.

(b) Where the railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system has provided a flagger, the person operating or moving such equipment shall obey the direction of the flagger.

(c) The person operating or moving such equipment must do all of the following:

(A) The person must stop before making the crossing at a clearly marked line or, if there is no clearly marked line, not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail.

(B) While so stopped, the person must look and listen in both directions along the tracks for approaching trains or other on-track equipment.

(C) The person may not proceed across the tracks unless the crossing can be made safely.

(2) This section applies to the operation of movement across railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system tracks of any crawler-type tractor, steam shovel, derrick, roller or any equipment or structure having a normal operating speed of 10 miles per hour or less or a vertical body or load clearance of less than one-half inch per foot of the distance between any two adjacent axles or in any event of less than nine inches, measured above the level surface of a roadway.

(3) The offense described in this section, improper movement of heavy equipment across a rail crossing, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §651; 1985 c.16 §319; 1995 c.383 §73; 1997 c.249 §233; 2001 c.522 §7; 2017 c.46 §8; 2017 c.176 §5]

Source: Section 811.470 — Improper movement of heavy equipment across rail crossing; application; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.160 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.160
811.160 Interference with rail fixed guideway public transportation system operation
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of interference with rail fixed guideway public transportation system operation if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives any vehicle in front of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle upon a track and the person fails to remove the person’s vehicle from the track as soon as practicable after signal from the operator of the rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle.

(b) Drives a vehicle upon or across rail fixed guideway public transportation system tracks within an intersection in front of a rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle when the rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle has started to cross the intersection.

(c) Overtakes or passes upon the left any rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle proceeding in the same direction whether actually in motion or temporarily at rest. This paragraph does not apply on one-way streets or on streets where the tracks are so located as to prevent compliance.

(2) This section applies to any rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicle that is any device traveling exclusively upon rails when upon or crossing a highway but does not apply to cars or trains propelled or moved by steam engine or by diesel engine.

(3) The offense described in this section, interference with rail fixed guideway public transportation system operation, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §585; 1995 c.383 §48; 2001 c.522 §3; 2017 c.46 §4]

Source: Section 811.160 — Interference with rail fixed guideway public transportation system operation; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.500 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.500
801.500 “Special use trailer.”
Status: in_force

(1) “Special use trailer” means a trailer described under any of the following:

(a) A trailer that is eight and one-half feet or less in width and of any length and that is used for commercial or business purposes.

(b) A trailer that is used temporarily on a construction site for office purposes only.

(c) A mobile modular unit.

(2) “Special use trailer” does not include any travel trailer. [1985 c.16 §26; 1993 c.696 §7; 2003 c.655 §90a]

Source: Section 801.500 — “Special use trailer.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.535 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.535
811.535 Failing to obey police officer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failing to obey a police officer if the person refuses or fails to comply with any lawful order, signal or direction of a police officer who:

(a) Is displaying the police officer’s star or badge; and

(b) Has lawful authority to direct, control or regulate traffic.

(2) The offense described in this section, failing to obey a police officer, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §663; 1995 c.383 §79]

Source: Section 811.535 — Failing to obey police officer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.157 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.157
811.157 Report by driver of violation of ORS 811.155
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a school bus, worker transport bus or a bus issued a permit under ORS 818.260 (Permit for use of bus safety lights on certain buses) may report a violation of ORS 811.155 (Failure to stop for bus safety lights) to the local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the area where the violation is alleged to have occurred.

(2) A report under subsection (1) of this section shall be made within 72 hours of the alleged violation and shall contain:

(a) The date and time of day of the alleged violation;

(b) The name of the street on which the bus was traveling at the time of the alleged violation and either the approximate address or the name of the closest intersecting street;

(c) The direction in which the bus was traveling and the direction in which the vehicle alleged to have committed the violation was traveling;

(d) The weather conditions, including visibility, at the time of the alleged violation; and

(e) The following information about the vehicle alleged to have committed the violation:

(A) Number and state of issuance of the registration plate; and

(B) Whether the vehicle is a sedan, station wagon, van, truck, bus, motorcycle or other type of vehicle.

(3) In addition to the information required by subsection (2) of this section, the report may contain any other identifying information, including but not limited to color of the vehicle, that the reporting bus driver has about the vehicle or the driver of the vehicle alleged to have committed the violation. [1987 c.654 §2]

Source: Section 811.157 — Report by driver of violation of ORS 811.155; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.421 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.421
809.421 Suspensions for miscellaneous driving-related actions
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The Department of Transportation may suspend the driving privileges of a person who:

(A) Is habitually incompetent, reckless or criminally negligent in the operation of a motor vehicle; or

(B) Commits a serious violation of the motor vehicle laws of this state.

(b) A suspension under this subsection shall continue for a period determined by the department and shall be subject to any conditions the department determines to be necessary.

(c) The department may impose an immediate suspension of driving privileges of any person described in paragraph (a) of this subsection without hearing and without receiving a record of the conviction of the person of a crime if the department has reason to believe that the person may endanger people or property if the person’s driving privileges are not immediately suspended. A suspension under this paragraph is subject to a post-imposition hearing under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) .

(2) Agreements entered under ORS 802.530 (Authority of department for reciprocal agreements concerning traffic offenses) may establish grounds and procedures for the suspension of driving privileges.

(3) The department immediately may suspend the driving privileges of any person without hearing and without receiving a record of the conviction of the person of a crime if the department receives satisfactory evidence that the person has violated restrictions placed on the person’s driving privileges under ORS 807.120 (Restrictions generally) . A suspension under this subsection shall be subject to a post-imposition hearing under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) . A suspension under this subsection shall continue for a period determined by the department, but in no event for longer than one year, and shall be subject to any conditions the department determines to be necessary. [2003 c.402 §8]

Source: Section 809.421 — Suspensions for miscellaneous driving-related actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.590 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.590
801.590 “Vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Vehicle” means any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway and includes vehicles that are propelled or powered by any means. “Vehicle” does not include a manufactured structure. [1983 c.338 §109; 2003 c.655 §94]

Source: Section 801.590 — “Vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.166 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.166
807.166 Commercial driving privileges
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules necessary to administer the federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

(2) The department may not issue or renew commercial driving privileges and may cancel or suspend commercial driving privileges if a person has not complied with the rules established under this section.

(3) A person is entitled to an administrative review under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) when the department does not issue or renew commercial driving privileges under this section or cancels or suspends commercial driving privileges under this section. [2023 c.400 §8]

Source: Section 807.166 — Commercial driving privileges; federal Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.476 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.476
825.476 Carrier tax tables
Status: in_force

Declared Combined Fee Rates

Weight Groups Per Mile

(Pounds) (Mills)

26,001 to 28,000 76.4

28,001 to 30,000 80.9

30,001 to 32,000 84.6

32,001 to 34,000 88.4

34,001 to 36,000 91.8

36,001 to 38,000 96.6

38,001 to 40,000 100.2

40,001 to 42,000 103.8

42,001 to 44,000 107.7

44,001 to 46,000 111.3

46,001 to 48,000 114.9

48,001 to 50,000 118.7

50,001 to 52,000 123.1

52,001 to 54,000 127.7

54,001 to 56,000 132.5

56,001 to 58,000 138.0

58,001 to 60,000 144.3

60,001 to 62,000 151.7

62,001 to 64,000 160.1

64,001 to 66,000 169.3

66,001 to 68,000 181.3

68,001 to 70,000 194.1

70,001 to 72,000 206.9

72,001 to 74,000 218.7

74,001 to 76,000 230.0

76,001 to 78,000 241.1

78,001 to 80,000 251.2

Declared Combined Number of Axles

Weight Groups 5 6 7 8 9 or

(Pounds) (Mills) more

80,001 to 82,000 259.4 237.3 221.8 210.7 198.7

82,001 to 84,000 267.8 241.1 225.4 213.4 201.4

84,001 to 86,000 275.8 246.6 229.1 216.1 204.2

86,001 to 88,000 285.2 252.0 232.7 219.9 206.9

88,001 to 90,000 296.2 258.4 236.5 223.5 210.7

90,001 to 92,000 309.0 265.9 239.9 227.1 214.4

92,001 to 94,000 323.0 273.1 243.8 230.8 217.2

94,001 to 96,000 337.7 281.5 248.3 234.6 220.7

96,001 to 98,000 353.3 291.7 253.9 238.4 224.5

98,001 to 100,000 302.5 259.4 242.8 228.1

100,001 to 102,000 264.9 248.3 231.9

102,001 to 104,000 270.5 253.9 236.5

104,001 to 105,500 277.7 259.4 241.1

[Formerly 767.820; 1999 c.1075 §36; 2003 c.618 §4; 2009 c.865 §52; 2017 c.750 §§63,64]

Source: Section 825.476 — Carrier tax tables , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.475 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.475
825.475 Exemption from motor carrier tax and fuel tax
Status: repealed

Notwithstanding ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) , 319.530 (Imposition of tax) and 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) , a person operating a motor vehicle with a combined weight of 26,000 pounds or more is not required to pay the weight-mile tax imposed under ORS 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) or fuel taxes imposed under ORS 319.020 (Monthly statement by dealer) and 319.530 (Imposition of tax) , if:

(1) The person is not operating as a for-hire carrier; and

(2) The person is operating the motor vehicle for the purpose of emissions research and development and the United States Environmental Protection Agency has provided a testing exemption from complying with federal emission requirements. [2015 c.716 §15]

Note: 825.475 (Exemption from motor carrier tax and fuel tax) is repealed January 1, 2026. See sections 40 and 41, chapter 579, Oregon Laws 2019.

Source: Section 825.475 — Exemption from motor carrier tax and fuel tax , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.225 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.225
805.225 Special registration plate
Status: in_force

(1) A nonprofit group, institution of higher education or public body, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , that requests issuance of a special registration plate under ORS 805.222 (Special registration program) shall:

(a) Submit an application, in the manner prescribed by the Department of Transportation by rule.

(b) Pay to the department the anticipated costs of adding the plate to the special registration plate program, as determined by the department. The department shall refund any amount of the payment that is not needed to pay the costs of adding the plate to the program.

(c) Collect and hold prepaid vouchers for new special registration plates, until it has received at least 3,000 vouchers along with required fees. Once a participating nonprofit group, institution of higher education or public body has received at least 3,000 vouchers, it shall submit the vouchers, along with the required fees, to the department.

(2) The department shall begin designing, producing and issuing the plates after the nonprofit group, institution of higher education or public body submits the following:

(a) The application;

(b) Payment for the anticipated costs of adding the plate as determined under subsection (1) of this section; and

(c) Three thousand prepaid vouchers along with required fees.

(3) For purposes of this section, costs of adding a new special registration plate include, but are not limited to, computer programming costs and vendor set-up fees.

(4) The department shall adopt rules for the administration and implementation of the special registration plate program. [2015 c.806 §13]

Source: Section 805.225 — Special registration plate; qualifications; application; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.552 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.552
803.552 Car rental company
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Car rental company” has the meaning given that term in ORS 803.219 (Limitation on car rental fees) .

(b) “Integrator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 802.600 (Agreements to transact department business) .

(2) If the Department of Transportation receives an application for vehicle registration from a car rental company that was submitted to an integrator and the application does not include the primary ownership record for the motor vehicle, the department may issue registration plates for the vehicle if the conditions described in subsection (3) of this section are met.

(3) Before the department may issue registration plates under subsection (2) of this section, a car rental company must:

(a) Possess a valid Oregon vehicle dealer certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) ;

(b) Certify that the car rental company has not received the primary ownership record for the vehicle as of the date the application is submitted; and

(c) Meet any other requirements adopted by the department by rule.

(4) In addition to any fee for registration or issuance of registration plates, the department may charge a fee for providing the services authorized by this section. The department shall establish the amount of the fee by rule.

(5) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the provisions of this section. [2019 c.348 §2; 2023 c.400 §39]

Note: 803.552 (Car rental company) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 803 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 803.552 — Car rental company; issuance of plates; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.030 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.030
824.030 Annual report to department
Status: in_force

(1) Every railroad shall annually, on or before May 1, unless additional time is granted, file with the Department of Transportation a report verified by a duly authorized officer, in such form and containing such information as the department shall prescribe, covering the year ending December 31 next preceding.

(2) Any railroad failing to make such report shall forfeit to the state, for each day’s default, a sum not to exceed $100, to be recovered in a civil action in the name of the State of Oregon. [Formerly 760.305]

Source: Section 824.030 — Annual report to department; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.272 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.272
805.272 Disposition of moneys from wine country registration plate surcharge
Status: in_force

(1) After the deduction of the cost of administration of the wine country registration plate program, the Department of Transportation shall deposit the net proceeds of the surcharge collected by the department under ORS 805.266 (Wine country registration plate) into the account of the Oregon Tourism Commission established under ORS 284.131 (Commission account) . The department shall make deposits under this subsection at least quarterly.

(2) Moneys deposited under subsection (1) of this section are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Tourism Commission for the purposes set forth in ORS 284.131 (Commission account) .

(3) As used in this section, “the cost of administration of the wine country registration plate program” means the sum of all department expenses for the issuance or transfer of wine country registration plates under ORS 805.266 (Wine country registration plate) that are above the normal costs of issuing, renewing and transferring registration plates in the normal course of the business of the department. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of collecting the wine country registration plate surcharge and transferring wine country registration plates. [2011 c.709 §4]

Source: Section 805.272 — Disposition of moneys from wine country registration plate surcharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.535 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.535
803.535 Size, form, material, color, design, contents
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 805.105 (Veterans’ recognition plates) and 805.205 (Special plates for certain groups) and the following, the Department of Transportation shall select registration plates it issues:

(1) Registration plates shall be in the size, form and arrangement and made of materials determined by the department subject to the following:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (f) of this subsection, the design of the registration plates shall be that chosen by the commission from entries in the contest held pursuant to chapter 572, Oregon Laws 1987.

(b) If registration plates are issued, means shall be provided for identifying the vehicle from the front and rear by means of characters or numerals.

(c) All plates shall be made with a reflective material, so as to be a fully reflectorized safety plate. The reflectorized material shall be of such a nature as to provide effective dependable brightness in the promotion of traffic safety during the service period of the plate issued.

(d) Except as otherwise authorized under ORS 805.200 (Plates and other devices with special designs) , all plates shall contain the distinctive number or characters assigned to the vehicle and the word “Oregon.”

(e) When a pair of registration plates is issued, each plate shall bear the same identification as the other plate of the pair.

(f) The department may choose plates for vehicles that are not required to display plates from the series produced as provided in chapter 572, Oregon Laws 1987. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits the department from issuing plates from the series produced as provided in chapter 572, Oregon Laws 1987, for vehicles that are not required to display such plates.

(2) The department may provide for designation of the registration period for which the registration is issued on the plate by means of stickers described under ORS 803.555 (Replacement) or any other method the department determines appropriate.

(3) The department may provide plates that may be used on a vehicle for successive registration periods when validated by one or more stickers described under ORS 803.555 (Replacement) . [1983 c.338 §260; 1985 c.16 §101; 1993 c.741 §121; 2007 c.564 §4]

Source: Section 803.535 — Size, form, material, color, design, contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.285 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.285
816.285 Fire department warning lights
Status: in_force

Each of the following is authorized for fire department warning lights:

(1) Fire department vehicle warning lights may be red or a combination of red and white.

(2) Fire department vehicles may use an approved headlight flashing system as authorized by ORS 816.050 (Headlights) .

(3) Fire department vehicles may have a forward facing flashing white light for the purpose of operating a traffic signal preemption device.

(4) Fire department vehicles may show a flashing or revolving green light when operating as the command post in emergency incidents.

(5) Fire department emergency response vehicle lights may be any color allowed for police lights under ORS 816.250 (Police lights) . [1991 c.769 §5; 1997 c.492 §6]

Note: 816.285 (Fire department warning lights) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 816 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 816.285 — Fire department warning lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.490 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.490
810.490 Weighing and measuring vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) Any police officer may stop, measure and weigh any vehicle or combination of vehicles by means of either portable or stationary measures and scales, and having reason to believe that any vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any load thereon, is unlawful, or having reason to believe that the combined weight or loaded weight of the vehicle exceeds the registration weight for the vehicle, may require that such vehicle or combination of vehicles be driven to the nearest public or certified scales, in the event such scales are within five miles. When it is necessary for the vehicle or combination of vehicles to reverse direction in order to proceed to the scales, the police officer shall assist the driver of the vehicle or combination of vehicles so that the turning movement can be made in safety.

(2) If the police officer finds that the vehicle or combination of vehicles, including any load thereon, is of any dimension or has any weight not authorized by ORS 818.010 (Maximum allowable weight) , 818.020, 818.040 (Violation of posted weight limits) , 818.060 (Violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits) , 818.080 (Maximum size limits) , 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) , 818.110 (Exceeding maximum number of vehicles in combination) and 818.130 (Violation of posted limits on use) or not authorized by the terms of any permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) , the police officer shall require the driver to move the vehicle or combination of vehicles to a suitable place and remain standing while a Uniform Traffic Citation and Complaint is being issued and until such portion of the load is removed as may be necessary to reduce any dimension and any weight to the limits authorized by the statute or permit. All material or goods removed from the load shall be removed and cared for by the driver, chauffeur or owner of the vehicle or combination of vehicles at the risk of the driver, chauffeur or owner of the vehicle.

(3) The police officer may, within the discretion of the officer, permit the driver to proceed without removing the excess dimensions, or weights if the amount of excess weight does not exceed the following:

Individual wheel 500 pounds

Axle 1,000 pounds

Tandem axles 2,000 pounds

Group of axles 3,000 pounds

Vehicle or combination

of vehicles 4,000 pounds

(4) Discretionary action by the police officer under this section does not relieve the driver or chauffeur and owner of the vehicle or combination of vehicles of any criminal or other liability or responsibility.

(5) Failure to comply with a police officer’s directions under this section is subject to penalty under ORS 818.400 (Failure to comply with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements) . [1983 c.338 §409; 1985 c.16 §217; 1989 c.723 §17; 1991 c.284 §24; 1999 c.352 §3; 2007 c.50 §4]

Source: Section 810.490 — Weighing and measuring vehicles; citation; reduction of load , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.512 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.512
814.512 Unlawful operation of motor assisted scooter
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a motor assisted scooter commits the offense of unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter if:

(a) The person is under 16 years of age; or

(b) The person operates a motor assisted scooter at a rate of speed exceeding 15 miles per hour.

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful operation of a motor assisted scooter, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 §5]

Source: Section 814.512 — Unlawful operation of motor assisted scooter; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.012 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.012
823.012 Suspension of laws during emergency
Status: in_force

(1) If the Director of Transportation determines that an emergency, as defined in ORS 401.025 (Definitions for ORS chapter 401) , has occurred or is imminent, the director may suspend operation of one or more of the following statutes involving motor carriers for the purpose of expediting the movement of persons or property:

(a) ORS 818.400 (Failure to comply with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements) , compliance with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements related to commercial vehicle weight, size, load, conformation or equipment.

(b) ORS 825.100 (Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways) , certificate or permit requirement for commercial transportation of persons or property.

(c) ORS 825.104 (Federal registration and financial responsibility requirements for interstate carriers) , registration requirement for for-hire or private carrier engaged in interstate operations.

(d) ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) , requirement for person operating as motor carrier to have policy of public liability and property damage insurance.

(e) ORS 825.162 (Cargo insurance) , requirement for person operating as for-hire carrier of freight or express to have cargo insurance.

(f) ORS 825.250 (Stop for inspection) , requirement to stop and submit to an inspection of the driver, the cargo or the vehicle or combination of vehicles.

(g) ORS 825.252 (Safety regulations relating to drivers or operators) , safety regulations for for-hire and private carriers.

(h) ORS 825.258 (Rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB) , rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB.

(i) ORS 825.450 (Weight identifier) , weight identifiers issued by Department of Transportation.

(j) ORS 825.470 (Temporary pass) , temporary pass for single trip or short-time operation of vehicle.

(k) ORS 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) , assessment of tax for use of highways.

(L) ORS 826.031 (Registration for certain vehicles subject to weight mile tax and not otherwise registered) , registration of certain vehicles not already registered with state.

(2) A suspension under this section may occur prior to a declaration of a state of emergency under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) , but may not exceed 72 hours unless a state of emergency is declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) . If a state of emergency is declared under ORS 401.165 (Declaration of state of emergency) , the suspension shall last until the state of emergency is terminated as provided under ORS 401.204 (Termination of state of emergency) .

(3) The director may designate by rule a line of succession of deputy directors or other employees of the department who may suspend operations of statutes under this section in the event the director is not available. Any suspension by a person designated by the director under this subsection has the same force and effect as if issued by the director, except that, if the director can be reached, the suspension must be affirmed by the director when the director is reached. If the director does not set aside a suspension within 24 hours of being reached, the suspension shall be considered affirmed by the director. [2005 c.172 §2; 2007 c.465 §7; 2019 c.491 §49]

Note: 823.012 (Suspension of laws during emergency) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 823 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 823.012 — Suspension of laws during emergency , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.359 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.359
807.359 Special limited vision condition learner’s permit
Status: in_force

(1) A person with a limited vision condition may apply for a special limited vision condition learner’s permit if the person:

(a) Is examined by a licensed vision specialist who determines that the person:

(A) Has no ocular diagnosis or prognosis that may result in deterioration of the person’s corrected vision below a 20/200 level of visual acuity;

(B) Has a visual field of at least 120 degrees horizontally and 80 degrees vertically; and

(C) Would be aided by using a bioptic telescopic lens when operating a motor vehicle;

(b) Is fitted by the licensed vision specialist with a bioptic telescopic lens mounted on the carrier lens;

(c) Submits to the Department of Transportation a report from the licensed vision specialist certifying that the person meets the requirements of this subsection;

(d) Submits proof to the department that the person is enrolled in a rehabilitation training program; and

(e) Takes the test described under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) (2).

(2) The department shall issue a special limited vision condition learner’s permit to a person who meets the requirements of subsection (1) of this section upon application and payment of the fee under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) .

(3) If the department issues a special limited vision condition learner’s permit to a person under subsection (2) of this section, the department shall send the permit to the rehabilitation training program in which the person is enrolled. [2003 c.277 §3]

Source: Section 807.359 — Special limited vision condition learner’s permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.465 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.465
803.465 Proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall not issue renewal of registration unless the department receives proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements under ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) . This section is not applicable to vehicles exempt from the requirements of this section by ORS 815.300 (Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system) or to vehicles registered under the provisions of ORS 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) or 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles) . [1983 c.338 §236; 1985 c.16 §90; 1987 c.440 §4; 1989 c.22 §2]

Source: Section 803.465 — Proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.012 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.012
802.012 Rules for acceptance of information submitted other than on paper
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding other provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code relating to certifications, signatures, forms or similar requirements, the Department of Transportation may adopt rules for acceptance and verification by telephone or electronic means of information customarily provided on paper forms. Rules shall address:

(a) The use of credit card, debit card personal identification numbers or other identification numbers as a means of identification;

(b) The acceptance of information and statements given orally, over the telephone or mechanically by electronic data entry; and

(c) The use of mechanically produced equivalents or other unique identifiers in lieu of handwritten signatures as a means of obtaining certification of information and statements that are required to be submitted and certified.

(2) Whenever a person submits information to the department in compliance with a requirement of statute or rule, the submission shall constitute a certification as to the truth and accuracy of the information. This subsection applies whether the information is submitted in the form of a document or in some other form and whether or not the person signs what is submitted. [1993 c.751 §§8,8a]

Source: Section 802.012 — Rules for acceptance of information submitted other than on paper; effect of submission , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.402 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.402
825.402 Participation in program
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, all motor carriers that are domiciled in Oregon and that receive a certificate or permit from the Department of Transportation for the first time on or after July 1, 1990, shall participate in the program established under ORS 825.400 (Rules for establishment of motor carrier education program) .

(2) A motor carrier required by subsection (1) of this section to participate in the program must do so within 90 days of the date on which it receives a certificate or permit from the department.

(3) In addition to motor carriers required to participate in the program established under ORS 825.400 (Rules for establishment of motor carrier education program) , the department may require participation by any motor carrier that:

(a) Has underpaid its tax obligation for the use of the highways by 15 percent or more;

(b) Exceeds by more than 15 percent, in a one-year period, the industry average for out-of-service violations for vehicle inspection or for accidents per mile; or

(c) Receives, in a one-year period, two or more citations for being 10,000 pounds or more overweight.

(4) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a carrier receiving a certificate or permit for the first time on or after July 1, 1990, if the carrier is a successor in interest to a carrier that held a certificate or permit prior to that date.

(5) Rules adopted by the department under ORS 825.400 (Rules for establishment of motor carrier education program) shall require each motor carrier participating in the program to have at least one person having a substantial interest or control, directly or indirectly, in or over the operations conducted or to be conducted under the certificate or permit issued to the motor carrier participate in the program. No rule shall require the participation of a motor carrier more than one time except for motor carriers required to participate under subsection (3) of this section.

(6) Rules adopted by the department under ORS 825.400 (Rules for establishment of motor carrier education program) shall require each motor carrier participating in the program to attend at least eight hours of classroom instruction. The instruction may be provided in person or by an interactive, instructor-led webinar. [Formerly 767.752; 2001 c.567 §10; 2021 c.630 §18]

Source: Section 825.402 — Participation in program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.375 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.375
803.375 False application prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of false application for vehicle registration if the person does any of the following:

(a) Knowingly makes any false statement or representation with respect to any facts required to be set forth in any application for registration.

(b) Uses a name other than the person’s true name in any application for registration.

(2) The penalty for submitting a false odometer reading in an application for registration is as provided in ORS 815.430 (Submitting false odometer disclosure) .

(3) The offense described in this section, false application for vehicle registration, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §212; 1985 c.16 §80; 1985 c.251 §19]

Source: Section 803.375 — False application prohibited; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.031 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.031
807.031 Classes of license
Status: in_force

The following licenses grant the driving privileges described:

(1) A Class A commercial driver license authorizes a person to operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles except that the person may not operate any vehicle for which an endorsement is required unless the person obtains the endorsement.

(2) A Class B commercial driver license authorizes a person to operate any single vehicle and to tow a vehicle that has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, that does not exceed 10,000 pounds. The person may not operate any vehicle for which an endorsement is required unless the person obtains the endorsement.

(3) A Class C commercial driver license authorizes a person to operate:

(a) Any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver, if the gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of the vehicle is less than 26,001 pounds and the person has the proper endorsement to operate a vehicle described in this paragraph; and

(b) Any vehicle that is used in the transportation of hazardous materials if the gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of the vehicle is less than 26,001 pounds and the person has the proper endorsement.

(4) A commercial driver license authorizes a person to operate any vehicle that may be operated by the holder of a Class C license.

(5) A Class C driver license authorizes a person to operate any vehicle for which a commercial driver license is not required except that the person may not operate any vehicle for which an endorsement is required unless the person obtains the endorsement.

(6) A restricted Class C license authorizes a person to operate a vehicle under one of the permits described in ORS 807.200 (Types of permit) as constituting a restricted Class C license. The person may not operate any vehicle for which an endorsement is required or be granted any endorsements for the license. [1989 c.636 §12; 2003 c.14 §469; 2005 c.649 §3; 2009 c.395 §7; 2011 c.470 §6; 2015 c.716 §4; 2017 c.190 §7]

Source: Section 807.031 — Classes of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.360 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.360
805.360 Failure to register farm vehicle properly
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to register a farm vehicle properly if the person is the new owner of a vehicle with registration under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) , and the person operates the vehicle before properly registering it.

(2) Nothing in this section prohibits a person from registering the vehicle under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) if qualifications for registration under that section are met.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to register a farm vehicle properly, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §776; 1985 c.16 §373; 1993 c.741 §137]

Source: Section 805.360 — Failure to register farm vehicle properly; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.240 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.240
818.240 Dragging permit
Status: in_force

A dragging permit is a vehicle permit that is issued as evidence of a grant of authority to drag something upon or over the surface of the highway without violation of ORS 818.320 (Dragging objects on highway) . Except as otherwise provided in this section, each road authority shall grant permits for its own highways. Permits issued under this section shall comply with all of the following:

(1) Permits shall be in writing.

(2) The Department of Transportation has the authority for issuance of permits on city streets over which a state highway is routed pursuant to ORS 373.010 (Routing and marking state highways through cities) .

(3) The fee for issuance of a dragging permit is as provided under ORS 818.270 (Fees for permits) .

(4) No fee shall be charged for issuance of a permit to the federal government, agencies of the State of Oregon, counties or cities. [1983 c.338 §539]

Source: Section 818.240 — Dragging permit; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.435 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.435
801.435 “Revoked.”
Status: in_force

“Revoked” with reference to driving privileges, vehicle registration or vehicle title means the termination thereof with new driving privileges or vehicle registration or vehicle title obtainable only as permitted by law. [1983 c.338 §80]

Source: Section 801.435 — “Revoked.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.040
820.040 Inspection of vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, in enforcing the safety code established under ORS 820.030 (Safety code) , may inspect any vehicle that is described under ORS 820.010 (Vehicles subject to safety regulation) or 820.020 (Vehicles other than worker transport vehicles that are subject to safety regulation) .

(2) Upon request, the Superintendent of State Police shall assist the department in these inspections. [1983 c.338 §741]

Source: Section 820.040 — Inspection of vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.800 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.800
811.800 Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a funeral escort vehicle or a funeral lead vehicle with improper lights if the person:

(a) Fails to equip the funeral escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle with at least one “fire company warning light” as provided for under ORS 816.350 (Prohibitions on number and kind of lights for certain vehicles) and described under ORS 816.285 (Fire department warning lights) ; or

(b) Uses the “fire company warning light” at any time except during a funeral procession.

(2) No ordinance or other regulation shall prohibit the use of warning lights on a funeral escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle while driving in a funeral procession.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation of a funeral escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle with improper lights, is a Class D traffic violation. [1991 c.482 §6; 1993 c.18 §170; 1995 c.383 §1]

Source: Section 811.800 — Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.235 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.235
813.235 Attendance at victim impact treatment session as condition of diversion
Status: in_force

In a county that has a victim impact program a court may require as a condition of a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement that the defendant attend a victim impact treatment session. The court may not require a defendant to attend a victim impact treatment session if the defendant committed the current offense while riding a bicycle that is not an electric assisted bicycle. If the court requires attendance under this section, the court may require the defendant, as part of the diversion agreement, to pay a reasonable fee to the victim impact program to offset the cost of the defendant’s participation. The fee shall be established for each county by the victim impact panel coordinator and steering committee of that county and shall be not less than $5 or more than $50. [1987 c.830 §2; 1993 c.468 §2; 2023 c.498 §20]

Source: Section 813.235 — Attendance at victim impact treatment session as condition of diversion; exemptions; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.100 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.100
825.100 Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways
Status: in_force

No person shall operate any motor vehicle, whether loaded or empty, on any highway in this state as a carrier in the transportation of persons or property without possessing, in addition to any license required by any other law, a valid certificate or permit from the Department of Transportation authorizing the proposed operation. Each operation of a motor vehicle in violation of this section is a separate violation, whether the prohibited operations occur within the same day or different days or relate to the same motor vehicle or different motor vehicles. [Formerly 767.105]

Source: Section 825.100 — Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.435 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.435
810.435 Use of photographs
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, photographs taken under ORS 810.434 (Photo red light) may be submitted into evidence in a criminal trial, grand jury proceeding or other criminal proceeding for the purpose of proving or disproving a felony or a Class A misdemeanor.

(2) Photographs taken under ORS 810.434 (Photo red light) may not be used in any criminal proceeding relating to the prosecution of a violation as described in ORS 153.008 (Violations described) , other than for the purpose of proving or disproving a violation of:

(a) ORS 811.265 (Driver failure to obey traffic control device) ;

(b) ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) by 11 miles per hour or greater; or

(c) A designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) by 11 miles per hour or greater. [2001 c.474 §4; 2003 c.14 §492; 2003 c.339 §2; 2013 c.428 §1; 2017 c.288 §4]

Source: Section 810.435 — Use of photographs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.040
816.040 Lighting equipment standards
Status: in_force

ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) establish requirements for ORS 816.300 (Operation with nonstandard lighting equipment) . Except where an exemption under ORS 816.310 (Exemptions from lighting equipment requirements) specifically provides otherwise, any vehicle lighting that does not comply with ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) violates ORS 816.300 (Operation with nonstandard lighting equipment) and is subject to the penalty provided for in ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) . Each of the following is a requirement for lighting equipment described in ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) :

(1) Whenever ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) specify either the distance from which lighting equipment shall render objects visible or the distance within which lighting equipment shall be visible, that distance of visibility, unless a different time or condition is expressly stated, shall be as determined:

(a) Under normal atmospheric conditions;

(b) At any time from sunset to sunrise or any other time when, due to insufficient light, persons and vehicles are not clearly discernible at a distance of 1,000 feet; and

(c) On a straight, level unlighted highway.

(2) Whenever ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) specify the mounted height of lighting equipment, the height shall be determined from the center of the lighting equipment to the level ground upon which the vehicle stands.

(3) Any standard provided for a piece of lighting equipment under ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) is subject to being superseded by a rule adopted by the Department of Transportation as provided under ORS 815.030 (State vehicle equipment standards) . [1983 c.338 §458 (1); 1985 c.16 §240 (1); 1985 c.69 §1 (1); 1985 c.71 §4 (1); 1985 c.393 §13 (1); 1985 c.420 §6 (1); 1995 c.733 §90]

Source: Section 816.040 — Lighting equipment standards; effect of rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.038 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.038
801.038 Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles
Status: in_force

A city, county or other local government may not enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, resolution or other provision regulating the use of cellular telephones in motor vehicles. [2001 c.133 §1]

Note: 801.038 (Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 801.038 — Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.127 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.127
811.127 Organizing a speed racing event
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the offense of organizing a speed racing event if the person, to facilitate or aid another individual who is participating in an activity described in ORS 811.125 (Speed racing on highway) or 811.140 (Reckless driving) (1)(b):

(a) Obstructs or places a barricade on a highway; or

(b) Assists in placing an obstruction or barricade upon a highway.

(2) A person who organizes a speed racing event is not in violation of this section if the person has a permit from the road authority for the highway on which the event takes place.

(3) The offense described in this section, organizing a speed racing event, is:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) For a person’s second or subsequent conviction within a five-year period preceding the date of the person’s current conviction, a Class C felony. [2003 c.550 §2; 2023 c.158 §1]

Source: Section 811.127 — Organizing a speed racing event; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.610 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.610
801.610 “Worker transport bus.”
Status: in_force

“Worker transport bus” means a vehicle that is described under ORS 820.010 (Vehicles subject to safety regulation) that has a seating capacity of 12 or more passengers. [1983 c.338 §113]

Source: Section 801.610 — “Worker transport bus.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.090 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.090
824.090 Department of Transportation to set standards for safe transportation of hazardous wastes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules setting standards for the safe transportation of hazardous wastes, as defined in ORS 466.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.635 and 466.005 to 466.385) , by all transporters.

(2) The authority granted under this section:

(a) Is in addition to any other authority granted the department.

(b) Does not supersede the authority of the Energy Facility Siting Council to regulate the transportation of radioactive materials under ORS 469.550 (Order for halt of plant operations or activities with radioactive material) , 469.563 (Court orders for enforcement) , 469.603 (Intent to regulate transportation of radioactive material) to 469.619 (State Department of Energy to make federal regulations available) and 469.992 (Civil penalties) .

(3) In addition to any other penalty for violation of a rule adopted under this section, the department, in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) , may impose a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for violation of a rule adopted under this section. Each day of noncompliance with a rule is a separate violation.

(4) As used in this section, “transporter” has the meaning given that term in ORS 466.005 (Definitions for ORS 453.635 and 466.005 to 466.385) . [Formerly 761.415; 1997 c.275 §14]

Source: Section 824.090 — Department of Transportation to set standards for safe transportation of hazardous wastes; rules; civil penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.698 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.698
809.698 Definition of “vehicle immobilization device.”
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 809.700 (Court-ordered impoundment or immobilization upon conviction) and 809.702 (Tampering with vehicle immobilization device) , a “vehicle immobilization device” means a device that may be clamped and locked onto a part of a motor vehicle for the purpose of immobilizing the vehicle. [1997 c.540 §2; 1999 c.467 §1]

Source: Section 809.698 — Definition of “vehicle immobilization device.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.245 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.245
801.245 “Driver license.”
Status: in_force

“Driver license” or “license” may have any or all of the meanings provided for the terms under this section as required or appropriate under the section referring to the term. The term “driver license” may be used interchangeably with “license” and either term may be used in any or all of the following ways:

(1) It may refer to a document issued by this state or any other jurisdiction as evidence of a grant of driving privileges.

(2) It may refer to general driving privileges granted by this state or another jurisdiction. [1983 c.338 §54; 1985 c.182 §1; 1985 c.608 §2]

Source: Section 801.245 — “Driver license.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.230 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.230
810.230 Unlawful sign display
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful sign display if the person does any of the following:

(a) Without authority under ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) or 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) , places, maintains or displays upon or in view of any highway any sign, signal, marking or device that:

(A) Purports to be or is an imitation or resembles an official traffic control device or railroad sign or signal;

(B) Attempts to direct the movement of animal, pedestrian, vehicle or any other traffic; or

(C) Hides from view or interferes with the effectiveness of a traffic control device or railroad sign or signal.

(b) Places or maintains upon any highway any traffic sign or signal bearing thereon any commercial advertising device.

(2) This section does not prohibit the placing and maintaining of signs, markers or signals bearing thereon the name of an organization authorized to place the same by the appropriate public authority.

(3) Every prohibited sign, signal, marking or device is hereby declared to be a public nuisance and the authority with jurisdiction over the highway, without notice, may remove it or cause it to be moved.

(4) The offense described in this section, unlawful sign display, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §708; 1985 c.16 §342; 1995 c.383 §41]

Source: Section 810.230 — Unlawful sign display; exceptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.480 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.480
810.480 Inspections involving vehicle dealers and dismantlers
Status: in_force

(1) A police officer, during normal business hours, may inspect the records, including electronic records, a vehicle dealer is required to keep under ORS 822.045 (Vehicle dealer offenses) and vehicles included in the inventory or located on the premises of a dealer issued a certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) . The inspections shall be limited in scope to that necessary to determine compliance with the regulation of dealers under the vehicle code and with vehicle title and registration provisions under the vehicle code and for the purposes of identifying stolen vehicles.

(2) A police officer, at any time, may inspect the books, records and inventory of and premises used by any business issued a certificate under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) for the purpose of determining whether the provisions relating to the regulation of dismantlers, rules adopted by the Department of Transportation relating to the regulation of dismantlers and laws relating to licensing, titling and wrecking of vehicles are being complied with. Every business issued a certificate under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) shall be inspected not less than two times each year. [1983 c.338 §408; 2005 c.654 §38; 2023 c.428 §2]

Source: Section 810.480 — Inspections involving vehicle dealers and dismantlers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.012 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.012
806.012 Failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements if the person operates a motor vehicle in this state and does not have in the vehicle current proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements.

(3) This section does not apply:

(a) To persons operating motor vehicles that are exempt from financial responsibility requirements by ORS 806.020 (Exemptions from financial responsibility requirements) ; or

(b) If a police officer verifies proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements through the Law Enforcement Data System.

(4) The court shall dismiss any charge under this section if, prior to the court appearance date listed on the citation, the person charged delivers to the clerk of the court named on the citation proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements at the time of the violation.

(5) The offense described in this section, failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements, is a Class B traffic violation. [1993 c.751 §101; 2005 c.361 §1; 2013 c.108 §3]

Source: Section 806.012 — Failure to carry proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements; rules; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.620 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.620
807.620 Giving false information to police officer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of giving false information to a police officer if the person knowingly uses or gives a false or fictitious name, address or date of birth to any police officer who is enforcing motor vehicle laws.

(2) The offense described in this section, giving false information to a police officer, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §343; 1985 c.16 §160; 1985 c.597 §22]

Source: Section 807.620 — Giving false information to police officer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.166 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.166
825.166 Deposit of securities or letter of credit
Status: in_force

(1) In lieu of the insurance policy or surety bond, the holder of any certificate or permit may file with the Department of Transportation an irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , or money, bank or savings and loan savings certificates, or bonds, negotiable by delivery, of the State of Oregon, school districts therein, or of any county therein, or obligations of the United States, or obligations for which the faith of the United States is pledged for the payment of both the principal and interest, equal in amount to the amount of the insurance policy or bond required by the department.

(2) So long as the deposit remains unencumbered the depositor is entitled to collect the interest upon such securities.

(3) The department shall hold the securities or letter of credit upon such terms as the department shall designate and approve pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and shall deliver such securities or letter of credit to the State Treasurer, who shall receive and hold them subject to the lawful orders of the department. The State Treasurer and the surety or letter of credit issuer of the treasurer shall be liable upon the official bond or letter of credit for their safekeeping. The depositors shall reimburse the State Treasurer for any expenses incurred by the treasurer in the mailing, insuring, shipping or delivering of any such securities or letter of credit, or of the interest coupons attached thereto as they mature.

(4) Such substituted security or letter of credit shall be subject to the liabilities imposed by the terms of the policy of insurance or surety bond or letter of credit then currently used by the department.

(5) If the securities or letter of credit provided for in this section are furnished in lieu of an insurance policy or bond, they shall not be subject to withdrawal or assignment by the holder of the certificate or permit, either voluntarily or by operation of law, until the expiration of one year after the holder of the certificate or permit, in connection with which they are furnished has:

(a) Substituted therefor a policy of insurance as provided in ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) and 825.162 (Cargo insurance) ;

(b) The certificate or permit canceled; or

(c) Surrendered such certificate or permit to the department for cancellation and has ceased operation thereunder.

(6) If any such securities become impaired in value, the department shall require additional protection by insurance, bond, letter of credit or substitute security to the extent that the value of the securities may have become impaired. [Formerly 767.210; 1997 c.631 §559; 2011 c.73 §3]

Source: Section 825.166 — Deposit of securities or letter of credit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.033 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.033
823.033 Investigations and orders on department’s own motion
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the Department of Transportation believes that any rate subject to regulation by the department may be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, or that any service subject to regulation by the department is unsafe or inadequate, or is not afforded, or that an investigation of any matter relating to any motor carrier, railroad or other person should be made, or relating to any person to determine if such person is subject to the department’s regulatory jurisdiction, the department may on its own motion summarily investigate any such matter, with or without notice.

(2) The department may, after making an investigation on the department’s motion, provide notice to the motor carrier, railroad or other person of the department’s proposed action or may, without notice or hearing, make such findings and orders as the department deems justified or required by the results of such investigation.

(3) Any party aggrieved by a notice of proposed action or by an order entered pursuant to subsection (2) of this section may request the department to hold a hearing pursuant to ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.497 (Awarding costs and attorney fees when finding for petitioner) .

(4) An order issued under this section prior to a hearing shall be stayed pending the outcome of the hearing unless the department finds that the order is necessary to protect the public health, safety or environment. [1995 c.733 §37; 1997 c.275 §10]

Source: Section 823.033 — Investigations and orders on department’s own motion; request for hearing by aggrieved party , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.322 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.322
813.322 Department of State Police rules regarding breath tests as evidence
Status: in_force

(1) A court shall, at the request of a party to the case, admit into evidence, without certification, a copy of administrative rules of the Department of State Police addressing methods of conducting chemical tests of a person’s breath in a proceeding arising from the arrest of a person for driving while under the influence of intoxicants.

(2) If a police officer testifies in a proceeding arising from the arrest of a person for driving while under the influence of intoxicants that the officer has a valid permit to perform analysis of a person’s breath, the defendant has the burden of moving forward with evidence to show that the officer does not have a valid permit. [1999 c.446 §2]

Note: 813.322 (Department of State Police rules regarding breath tests as evidence) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 813 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 813.322 — Department of State Police rules regarding breath tests as evidence; validity of officer’s permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.540 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.540
802.540 Driver License Compact
Status: in_force

The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into on behalf of this state with all other states legally joining therein in a form substantially as follows:

(a) The party states find that:

(1) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state laws and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles.

(2) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property.

(3) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated.

(b) It is the policy of each of the party states to:

(1) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles.

(2) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states.

As used in this compact:

(a) “State” means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

(b) “Home state” means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle.

(c) “Conviction” means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority.

The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall clearly identify the person convicted; describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; identify the court in which action was taken; indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or the conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and shall include any special findings made in connection therewith.

(a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this compact, as it would if such conduct had occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for:

(1) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle;

(2) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a narcotic drug or a controlled substance, or under the influence of any other drug or substance to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;

(3) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used;

(4) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another.

(b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by the laws of the home state.

(c) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this Article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to insure that full force and effect is given to this Article.

Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if:

(1) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated.

(2) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways.

(3) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license.

Except as expressly required by provisions of this compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a nonparty state.

(a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this compact for his state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this compact.

(b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this compact.

(a) This compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law.

(b) Any party state may withdraw from this compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal.

This compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any state party thereto, the compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

[1983 c.338 §168]

Source: Section 802.540 — Driver License Compact , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.022 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.022
824.022 Applicability of ORS 824.020 to 824.042, 824.050 to 824.110 and 824.200 to 824.256
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) to 824.042 (Department to participate in contested abandonment proceedings) , 824.050 (Inspection of, recommendations on and orders concerning railroad equipment and facilities) to 824.110 (Administrative authority of department) and 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) to 824.256 (Expense contributed by public held in trust by railroad company) apply to:

(a) The transportation of passengers and property.

(b) The receiving, delivering, switching, storing, elevation and transfer in transit, ventilation, refrigeration and handling of such property, and all charges connected therewith.

(c) All railroad, terminal, car, tank line, freight and freight line companies.

(d) All associations of persons, whether incorporated or otherwise, that do business as common or for hire carriers upon or over any line of railroad within this state.

(e) Any common or for hire carrier engaged in the transportation of passengers or property wholly by rail or partly by rail and partly by water.

(2) ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) to 824.042 (Department to participate in contested abandonment proceedings) do not apply to logging or other private railroads not doing business as common carriers.

(3) ORS 824.020 (Definitions for ORS 824.020 to 824.042) to 824.042 (Department to participate in contested abandonment proceedings) and 824.050 (Inspection of, recommendations on and orders concerning railroad equipment and facilities) to 824.110 (Administrative authority of department) do not apply to corporations, companies, individuals, associations of individuals and their lessees, trustees or receivers that:

(a) Are primarily involved in a business enterprise other than rail transportation;

(b) Conduct rail operations 50 percent or more of which are for the purpose of providing transportation to the primary business enterprise;

(c) Operate on less than 10 miles of track; and

(d) Provide for hire rail transportation service to no more than five persons. [Formerly 760.010; 2021 c.630 §25]

Source: Section 824.022 — Applicability of ORS 824.020 to 824.042, 824.050 to 824.110 and 824.200 to 824.256 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.020 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.020
821.020 Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the exemption from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles under ORS 821.010 (Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles) applies to each of the following:

(a) Lands that are open to the public.

(b) Roads, other than two-lane gravel roads, that are open to the public.

(c) Paved parking lots adjacent to or on designated off-road vehicle areas, trails and routes that are open to the public.

(d) Local two-lane gravel roads that are open to the public and that are designated by the road authority with jurisdiction over the road as open to off-road vehicles that are described in ORS 821.010 (Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles) .

(e) All-terrain vehicle highway access routes that are designated by the Oregon Transportation Commission as open to all-terrain vehicles.

(2) The exemption from equipment requirements does not apply to areas posted as closed to off-road vehicles. [1983 c.338 §711; 1999 c.565 §4; 2017 c.453 §3]

Source: Section 821.020 — Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.124 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.124
811.124 Meaning of “children are present” in ORS 811.111
Status: in_force

For purposes of ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) , children are present at any time and on any day when:

(1) Children are:

(a) Occupying or walking within a crosswalk described in ORS 801.462 (“School zone.”) (1)(b); or

(b) Waiting on the curb or shoulder of the highway at a crosswalk described in ORS 801.462 (“School zone.”) (1)(b); or

(2) A traffic patrol member provided under ORS 339.650 (“Traffic patrol” defined for ORS 339.650 to 339.665) to 339.665 (Intergovernmental cooperation and assistance in connection with traffic patrols) is present to assist children at a crosswalk described in ORS 801.462 (“School zone.”) (1)(b). [1997 c.438 §2; 2003 c.397 §5; 2003 c.819 §§9,9a,9b]

Source: Section 811.124 — Meaning of “children are present” in ORS 811.111 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.200 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.200
816.200 Clearance lights
Status: in_force

Each of the following is a requirement for clearance lights as indicated:

(1) The following types of clearance lights shall be placed as indicated:

(a) Front clearance lights shall be placed on the front of the vehicle. When more than one front clearance light is required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) , at least one front clearance light shall be on each side of the front of the vehicle.

(b) Rear clearance lights shall be placed on the rear of the vehicle. When more than one rear clearance light is required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) , at least one rear clearance light shall be on each side of the rear of the vehicle.

(2) The following are the colors for indicated type of clearance lights:

(a) Front clearance lights shall be amber.

(b) Rear clearance lights shall be red.

(3) Clearance lights shall be mounted on the permanent structure of the vehicle in such a manner as to indicate its extreme width and shall be mounted as near the top of the vehicle as practicable.

(4) Clearance lights may be mounted in combination with side marker lights if illumination is given as required with reference to both.

(5) Clearance lights that are required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) shall be mounted, so far as practicable, in such manner as to reduce the hazard of being obscured by mud or dust thrown by the wheels.

(6) Clearance lights shall be capable of being seen and distinguished at a distance of 500 feet directly from that part of the vehicle on which the lights are placed. [1983 c.338 §458 (17); 1985 c.16 §240 (17); 1985 c.69 §1 (17); 1985 c.71 §4 (17); 1985 c.393 §13 (17); 1985 c.420 §6 (17)]

Source: Section 816.200 — Clearance lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.155 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.155
811.155 Failure to stop for bus safety lights
Status: in_force

(1) A driver commits the offense of failure to stop for bus safety lights if the driver meets or overtakes from either direction any vehicle that is stopped on a roadway and that is operating red bus safety lights described under ORS 816.260 (Bus safety lights) and the driver does not:

(a) Stop before reaching the vehicle; and

(b) Remain standing until the bus safety lights are no longer operating.

(2) The following apply to the offense described in this section:

(a) The offense described in this section does not apply if the vehicle operating the bus safety lights is not permitted under ORS 816.350 (Prohibitions on number and kind of lights for certain vehicles) and 816.360 (Use of prohibited lighting equipment) to operate red bus safety lights.

(b) A driver need not comply with this section if the vehicle operating red bus safety lights is stopped on a different roadway.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to stop for bus safety lights, is a Class A traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §583; 1985 c.16 §290]

Source: Section 811.155 — Failure to stop for bus safety lights; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.440 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.440
815.440 Unauthorized possession, use or distribution of traffic control signal operating device
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device if the person owns, uses, sells or otherwise distributes a device that is designed to control a traffic control light as a person using the device approaches the light.

(2) This section does not apply to persons operating traffic control signal operating devices as authorized by ORS 815.445 (Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices) .

(3) For purposes of ORS 133.555 (Hearing) , a traffic control signal operating device is contraband if it is used by a person who is not authorized as provided in ORS 815.445 (Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices) to use the device.

(4) The offense described in this section, unauthorized possession, use or distribution of a traffic control signal operating device, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1993 c.314 §14; 1993 c.522 §5; 1997 c.507 §1]

Source: Section 815.440 — Unauthorized possession, use or distribution of traffic control signal operating device; exemption; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.175 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.175
807.175 Motorcycle education course
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may not issue a motorcycle endorsement to a person unless the person shows to the satisfaction of the department that the person has successfully completed a motorcycle rider education course established by the department under ORS 802.320 (Motorcycle safety program) . This requirement is in addition to any other requirement for the endorsement.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person applying for issuance of a motorcycle endorsement under ORS 807.170 (Requirements for issuance) who:

(a) Currently holds a motorcycle endorsement issued by another state; or

(b) Is applying for a restricted motorcycle endorsement that only authorizes the person to operate a motorcycle with more than two wheels.

(3) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to a person applying for issuance of a motorcycle endorsement under ORS 807.170 (Requirements for issuance) who:

(a) Is temporarily residing outside of this state;

(b) Is domiciled in this state as described in ORS 803.355 (“Domicile” described) or is a resident as described in ORS 807.062 (Domicile or residency requirement for driver license) ; and

(c) Completes a motorcycle rider education course outside of this state that is approved by the department by rule. [1989 c.427 §2; 1991 c.453 §13; 1993 c.288 §2; 1997 c.292 §3; 2003 c.14 §478; 2009 c.810 §3; 2011 c.326 §1; 2021 c.630 §42]

Source: Section 807.175 — Motorcycle education course , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.042 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.042
801.042 Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district
Status: in_force

The following apply to the authority granted to a district by ORS 801.040 (Authority to adopt special provisions) to establish registration fees for vehicles:

(1) Before the governing body of a district can impose a registration fee under this section, it must submit the proposal to the electors of the district for their approval and, if the proposal is approved, enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) with the governing bodies of all counties, other districts and cities with populations of over 300,000 that overlap the district. The intergovernmental agreement must state the registration fees and, if necessary, how the revenue from the fees shall be apportioned among counties and the districts. Before the governing body of a county can enter into such an intergovernmental agreement, the county shall consult with the cities in its jurisdiction.

(2) If a district raises revenues from a registration fee for purposes related to highways, roads, streets and roadside rest areas, the governing body of that district shall establish a Regional Arterial Fund and shall deposit in the Regional Arterial Fund all such registration fees.

(3) Interest received on moneys credited to the Regional Arterial Fund shall accrue to and become a part of the Regional Arterial Fund.

(4) The Regional Arterial Fund must be administered by the governing body of the district referred to in subsection (2) of this section and such governing body by ordinance may disburse moneys in the Regional Arterial Fund. Moneys within the Regional Arterial Fund may be disbursed only for a program of projects recommended by a joint policy advisory committee on transportation consisting of local officials and state agency representatives designated by the district referred to in subsection (2) of this section. The projects for which the joint policy advisory committee on transportation can recommend funding must concern arterials, collectors or other improvements designated by the joint policy advisory committee on transportation.

(5) Ordinances establishing registration fees under this section must be filed with the Department of Transportation. The governing body of the district imposing the registration fee shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement under ORS 190.010 (Authority of local governments to make intergovernmental agreement) with the department by which the department shall collect the registration fees, pay them over to the district and, if necessary, allow the credit or credits described in ORS 803.445 (Authority of counties and districts to impose registration fees) (5). The intergovernmental agreement must state the date on which the department shall begin collecting registration fees for the district.

(6) The authority granted by this section allows the establishment of registration fees in addition to those described in ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) . There is no authority under this section to affect registration periods, qualifications, cards, plates, requirements or any other provision relating to vehicle registration under the vehicle code.

(7) Except as otherwise provided for in this subsection, when registration fees are imposed under this section, the fees must be imposed on all vehicle classes. Registration fees as provided under this section may not be imposed on the following:

(a) Snowmobiles and Class I all-terrain vehicles.

(b) Fixed load vehicles.

(c) Vehicles registered under ORS 805.100 (Disabled veterans) to disabled veterans.

(d) Vehicles registered as antique vehicles under ORS 805.010 (Antique vehicles) .

(e) Vehicles registered as vehicles of special interest under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) .

(f) Government-owned or operated vehicles registered under ORS 805.040 (Registration of government-owned vehicles) or 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) .

(g) School buses or school activity vehicles registered under ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles) .

(h) Law enforcement undercover vehicles registered under ORS 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles) .

(i) Vehicles registered on a proportional basis for interstate operation.

(j) Vehicles with a registration weight of 26,001 pounds or more described in ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (14)(a) or (b).

(k) Vehicles registered as farm vehicles under the provisions of ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) .

(L) Travel trailers, campers and motor homes.

(m) Vehicles registered to an employment address as provided in ORS 802.250 (Records containing residence address of eligible public employee or household member) when the eligible public employee or household member’s residence address is not within the county of the employment address. The department may adopt rules it considers necessary for the administration of this paragraph.

(n) Vehicles registered under ORS 805.110 (Former prisoners of war) to former prisoners of war.

(8) Any registration fee imposed by the governing body of a district must be a fixed amount not to exceed, with respect to any vehicle class, the registration fee established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a) and the fee applicable to the registered vehicle under ORS 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) . For vehicles on which a flat fee is imposed under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) , the fee must be a whole dollar amount. [1989 c.864 §5; 1993 c.751 §4; 2003 c.655 §86; 2015 c.404 §2; 2017 c.62 §3; 2017 c.750 §39c; 2018 c.93 §25]

Note: See note under 801.041 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county) .

Source: Section 801.042 — Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.425 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.425
815.425 Failure to submit odometer disclosure
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to submit an odometer disclosure if the person is required by ORS 803.102 (Odometer disclosure statement upon transfer of interest) , 803.370 (Contents of application) , 805.120 (Effect of fleet registration) or 815.415 (Unlawful repair of odometer) to submit an odometer disclosure and the person fails to submit the required odometer disclosure.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to submit an odometer disclosure, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1985 c.251 §6; 1989 c.148 §18; 1991 c.67 §223; 1991 c.873 §20; 1993 c.751 §108]

Source: Section 815.425 — Failure to submit odometer disclosure; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.422 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.422
803.422 Registration fees based on miles per gallon
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “miles per gallon” or “MPG” means the distance traveled in a vehicle powered by one gallon of fuel.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall determine the combined MPG ratings for each motor vehicle pursuant to a method determined by the department.

(3) Except as provided in ORS 319.890 (Application for road usage charge program) (3), in addition to the registration fees prescribed under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a), there shall be paid for each year of the registration period, an additional amount as follows:

(a) For vehicles that have a rating of 0-19 MPG, $20.

(b) For vehicles that have a rating of 20-39 MPG, $25.

(c) For vehicles that have a rating of 40 MPG or greater, $35.

(d) For electric vehicles, $115. [2017 c.750 §32; 2017 c.750 §33]

Note: 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 803 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 803.422 — Registration fees based on miles per gallon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.247 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.247
810.247 Signs giving notice of multilane roundabouts
Status: in_force

A road authority shall place signs prior to each multilane roundabout located on a highway under its jurisdiction that warns drivers of the hazard of driving next to a commercial motor vehicle. [2011 c.85 §4]

Source: Section 810.247 — Signs giving notice of multilane roundabouts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.377 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.377
801.377 “Ownership record.”
Status: in_force

“Ownership record” means:

(1) A primary ownership record; or

(2) A transitional ownership record. [1989 c.927 §2; 1993 c.233 §8]

Source: Section 801.377 — “Ownership record.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.315 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.315
815.315 Use of improper certificate for pollution control system
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of use of improper certificate for pollution control system if the person makes, issues or knowingly uses any imitation or counterfeit of a certificate of compliance described under ORS 468A.810 (Certification of approved retrofit technologies) or 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) .

(2) The offense described in this section, use of improper certificate for pollution control system, is a Class B traffic violation, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense. [1983 c.338 §216; 1995 c.383 §92; 2019 c.645 §11]

Source: Section 815.315 — Use of improper certificate for pollution control system; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.530 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.530
807.530 False application for license
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of providing a false application for a license if the person in applying for a license or driver permit or for renewal or replacement thereof under the vehicle code knowingly:

(a) Uses or gives a false or fictitious name or identity;

(b) Gives or uses a false or fictitious address;

(c) Gives or uses a false age;

(d) Makes a false statement;

(e) Conceals a material fact;

(f) Uses or attempts to use false identification documents;

(g) Allows another person to take any test related to issuance of a license or permit on behalf of the applicant; or

(h) Otherwise commits fraud in the application.

(2) The offense described in this section, providing a false application for a license, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §333; 1985 c.16 §153; 1993 c.393 §5; 1999 c.770 §3; 2005 c.59 §9]

Source: Section 807.530 — False application for license; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.140 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.140
819.140 Agencies having authority to take vehicle into custody
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes which agency has the authority to take vehicles into custody under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) and 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) . The agency with authority to take a vehicle into custody is responsible for notice and hearings under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) to 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) . Authority to take a vehicle into custody depends on the location of the vehicle as described under the following:

(a) If a vehicle is upon the right of way of a state highway, on an interstate highway that is part of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways established under section 103(e), title 23, United States Code or on state property, the Department of State Police or the Department of Transportation may take the vehicle into custody and exercise the powers relating to authority over the vehicle described in this section. Action taken by the Department of State Police or the Department of Transportation under this subsection is not subject to ORS chapter 183.

(b) If the vehicle is upon the right of way of a county road or any other highway or property within the boundaries of a county, the sheriff of the county or a county agency with appropriate authority may take the vehicle into custody and exercise the powers relating to authority over the vehicle described in this section.

(c) If the vehicle is on a city street or alley, on an interstate highway or other highway within the boundaries of the city or on any other property within the boundaries of a city, the city police or a city agency with appropriate authority may take the vehicle into custody and exercise the powers relating to authority over the vehicle described in this section.

(2) Except as otherwise provided by this section, an agency taking custody of a vehicle under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) or 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) may:

(a) Use its own personnel, equipment and facilities for the towing and preservation of such vehicles; or

(b) Hire or otherwise engage other personnel, equipment and facilities for that purpose. [1983 c.338 §420; 1985 c.16 §222; 1995 c.758 §10; 2003 c.819 §1; 2009 c.371 §8]

Source: Section 819.140 — Agencies having authority to take vehicle into custody; powers of agency taking custody , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.027 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.027
822.027 Education requirements for vehicle dealers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the following education requirements apply to an applicant for a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) :

(a) An applicant for a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) must complete a minimum of eight hours of courses in any approved precertification education program described in subsection (4) of this section and pass the tests required under paragraph (c) of this subsection within one year prior to submitting an application for the certificate;

(b) An applicant for a renewal certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) must, for each year of a certification period, complete a minimum of four hours of courses in any approved continuing education program described in subsection (4) of this section and pass the tests required under paragraph (c) of this subsection prior to submitting an application for the renewal certificate. An applicant may not repeat a course in an approved continuing education program for which the applicant previously obtained credit within the same certification period; and

(c) For each course hour required under paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection, the provider shall administer a test and the applicant must pass each test with a score of at least 70 percent in order to receive credit for the course hour. Each test must contain at least 10 questions.

(2) The precertification education requirements in subsection (1)(a) of this section do not apply to an applicant for a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) if, at the time of application, the applicant holds another certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) .

(3) The continuing education requirements of subsection (1)(b) of this section do not apply to an applicant for renewal of a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) if the applicant is:

(a) A dealer having a franchise in this state for nationally advertised and recognized motor vehicles;

(b) A dealer having a franchise in this state for new recreational vehicles;

(c) A motor vehicle rental company having a national franchise under the ownership of a corporation that operates throughout the United States; or

(d) A national auction company that holds a vehicle dealer certificate and a dismantler certificate whose primary activity in this state is the sale or disposition of totaled vehicles.

(4) Precertification and continuing education programs and the tests required in subsection (1) of this section may be developed by any motor vehicle industry organization including, but not limited to, the Oregon Independent Auto Dealers Association. Each education program shall be submitted to the advisory committee established under ORS 802.370 (Advisory committee on vehicle dealer regulation) for approval every two years. The committee shall vote to approve or deny approval of each program. A program that is approved must cover state and federal law in at least the following areas:

(a) Motor vehicle advertising;

(b) Odometer laws and regulations;

(c) Vehicle licensing and registration;

(d) Unlawful dealer activities;

(e) Environmental rules and regulations;

(f) Oregon and industry standard motor vehicle forms;

(g) Truthful lending practices;

(h) Motor vehicle financing;

(i) Service and warranty contracts; and

(j) Land use regulations governing motor vehicle dealers.

(5) Precertification and continuing education programs required in subsection (1) of this section may be provided by accredited educational institutions, private vocational schools, correspondence schools or trade associations if the education programs have been approved by the advisory committee established under ORS 802.370 (Advisory committee on vehicle dealer regulation) as required in subsection (4) of this section.

(6) The approval of an education program under subsection (4) of this section expires two years from the date of the approval. [1999 c.277 §2; 2001 c.727 §1; 2003 c.179 §1; 2003 c.655 §127; 2005 c.654 §§32,33; 2007 c.370 §1; 2013 c.531 §1; 2023 c.400 §44]

Source: Section 822.027 — Education requirements for vehicle dealers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.075 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.075
803.075 False swearing prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of false swearing relating to titling of vehicles if the person knowingly makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing relating to the titling of vehicles under the vehicle code. For purposes of this section, “titling of vehicles” includes, but is not necessarily limited to, matters and things related to salvage titles for vehicles issued by the Department of Transportation.

(2) Penalties relating to submitting a false odometer reading relating to the titling of a vehicle shall be as provided under ORS 815.430 (Submitting false odometer disclosure) .

(3) The offense described in this section, false swearing relating to titling of vehicles, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §185; 1985 c.251 §16; 1985 c.393 §2; 1991 c.873 §33; 1993 c.233 §26; 1993 c.751 §22]

Source: Section 803.075 — False swearing prohibited; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.310 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.310
805.310 Qualifications for registration
Status: in_force

To qualify for issuance of registration described under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) a person must be engaged, either as owner or renter, in operating one or more farms, orchards or ranches actually producing agricultural products or raising livestock in sufficient quantities to reasonably require the use of the motor vehicle or vehicles for which the farm vehicle license is sought. Cooperative corporations or associations organized under the provisions of ORS chapter 62 or corporations or subsidiaries of corporations do not qualify for the issuance of licenses described under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) if owned by more than 100 shareholders. As used in this section, “shareholder” has the meaning given that term in ORS 60.001 (Definitions) . [1983 c.338 §769; 1985 c.16 §368; 1987 c.94 §109; 2003 c.80 §26]

Source: Section 805.310 — Qualifications for registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.028 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.028
811.028 Failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian
Status: in_force

(1) The driver of a vehicle commits the offense of failure to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian if the driver does not stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian when the pedestrian is:

(a) Proceeding in accordance with a traffic control device as provided under ORS 814.010 (Appropriate responses to traffic control devices) or crossing the roadway in a crosswalk; and

(b) In any of the following locations:

(A) In the lane in which the driver’s vehicle is traveling;

(B) In a lane adjacent to the lane in which the driver’s vehicle is traveling;

(C) In the lane into which the driver’s vehicle is turning;

(D) In a lane adjacent to the lane into which the driver’s vehicle is turning, if the driver is making a turn at an intersection that does not have a traffic control device under which a pedestrian may proceed as provided under ORS 814.010 (Appropriate responses to traffic control devices) ; or

(E) Less than six feet from the lane into which the driver’s vehicle is turning, if the driver is making a turn at an intersection that has a traffic control device under which a pedestrian may proceed as provided under ORS 814.010 (Appropriate responses to traffic control devices) .

(2) For the purpose of this section, a bicycle lane or the part of a roadway where a vehicle stops, stands or parks that is adjacent to a lane of travel is considered to be part of that adjacent lane of travel.

(3) This section does not require a driver to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian under any of the following circumstances:

(a) Upon a roadway with a safety island, if the driver is proceeding along the half of the roadway on the far side of the safety island from the pedestrian; or

(b) Where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead crossing has been provided at or near a crosswalk.

(4) For the purposes of this section, a pedestrian is crossing the roadway in a crosswalk when any part or extension of the pedestrian, including but not limited to any part of the pedestrian’s body, wheelchair, cane, crutch or bicycle, moves onto the roadway in a crosswalk with the intent to proceed.

(5) The offense described in this section, failure to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian, is a Class B traffic violation. [2005 c.746 §2; 2011 c.507 §1]

Note: 811.028 (Failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 811 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 811.028 — Failure to stop and remain stopped for pedestrian; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.110
822.110 Dismantler certificate
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Transportation shall issue a dismantler certificate to any person if the person meets all of the following requirements:

(a) The person establishes that the area in which the business is located and the place of business to be approved under the dismantler certificate for use in the motor vehicle dismantling business are zoned for industrial use or subject to another zoning classification that permits the type of business conducted by the dismantler.

(b) The person pays the fee required under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) for issuance of a dismantler certificate.

(c) The person completes the application for a dismantler certificate described under ORS 822.115 (Application contents) .

(d) The person delivers to the department any approvals by local governments required under ORS 822.140 (Local government approval requirements) .

(e) The person delivers to the department a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements of ORS 822.120 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(2) The department may refuse to issue a dismantler certificate to a person if:

(a) The person has previously had a dismantler certificate or identification card revoked, canceled or suspended under ORS 822.145 (Imposition of sanctions) ; or

(b) The department determines that the application contains false or misleading information.

(3) The department may issue a duplicate dismantler certificate to a person who has lost or destroyed an original dismantler certificate if the person:

(a) Has complied with the requirements of this section for issuance of a certificate; and

(b) Is within the renewal period of the original dismantler certificate. [1983 c.338 §802; 1985 c.16 §401; 1991 c.331 §139; 1993 c.741 §88; 2005 c.654 §8]

Source: Section 822.110 — Dismantler certificate; refusal to issue; duplicate certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.120 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.120
814.120 Unlawful use of white cane
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful use of a white cane if the person uses or carries a white cane on the highways or any other public place of this state and the person is not a person who has limited vision or is not a person who is blind or a person who is deaf-blind.

(2) This section is subject to the provisions and definitions relating to the rights of pedestrians who have limited vision or pedestrians who are blind or deaf-blind under ORS 814.110 (Rights for persons who are blind, who are deaf-blind or who have limited vision) .

(3) The offense described in this section, unlawful use of a white cane, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §562; 1985 c.16 §285; 1995 c.383 §89; 2007 c.70 §345; 2017 c.175 §2]

Source: Section 814.120 — Unlawful use of white cane; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.103 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.103
805.103 Congressional Medal of Honor recipients
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall provide for issuance of registration plates for a motor vehicle registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a), in a manner consistent with this section, to motor vehicle owners who qualify for the plates as Congressional Medal of Honor recipients under subsection (2) this section.

(2) A person who is a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient qualifies for registration plates under this section if the person provides the department with a certificate from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs attesting to the person’s status as a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient.

(3) Registration plates issued under this section shall be considered customized registration plates for purposes of the fee required in ORS 805.250 (Fees for special plates) . The department may waive the fee required in ORS 805.250 (Fees for special plates) .

(4) The department may not issue registration plates for a motor vehicle under this section if another motor vehicle owned by the applicant has been issued registration plates under this section.

(5) The registration plates issued under this section shall:

(a) Be issued with a unique background design determined by the department;

(b) Be issued with a specific configuration as determined by the department;

(c) Contain the words “Medal of Honor”;

(d) Contain the image of the Congressional Medal of Honor; and

(e) Meet the requirements for registration plates under ORS 803.535 (Size, form, material, color, design, contents) .

(6) If there is a transfer of interest in the motor vehicle to which the registration plate under this section is assigned, or if the motor vehicle is totaled and not reconstructed, the motor vehicle owner shall remove the registration plate. The Congressional Medal of Honor recipient may retain the registration plate, but the registration plate may not be placed on any other motor vehicle unless the registration plate is transferred as set forth in subsection (7) of this section.

(7) If the motor vehicle owner qualifies for the registration plates under subsection (2) of this section, the department may transfer registration plates issued under this section to another motor vehicle registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a), as set forth in ORS 803.530 (Period of validity) .

(8) The department shall cancel any registration plates issued under this section if the department determines that the motor vehicle is owned by a person who does not qualify for the registration plates under subsection (2) of this section or that the motor vehicle is not registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a).

(9) The department may adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. [2007 c.311 §2; 2010 c.61 §4; 2017 c.750 §39h; 2023 c.400 §22]

Source: Section 805.103 — Congressional Medal of Honor recipients; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.605 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.605
811.605 Contents of individual placard or decal
Status: in_force

(1) An applicant for an individual placard or decal issued by the Department of Transportation under ORS 811.602 (Disabled person parking permit) must have a driver license, a driver permit, an identification card or a parking identification card issued by the department.

(2) An individual placard or decal shall contain an expiration date that is visible from outside the vehicle when the placard or decal is displayed on or in the vehicle.

(3) A placard or decal issued under this section shall be valid for a period of eight years from the date of issue. A placard or decal may be renewed in a manner determined by the department by rule. [1989 c.243 §4; 2005 c.406 §2; 2008 c.1 §31; 2021 c.630 §5]

Source: Section 811.605 — Contents of individual placard or decal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.110
824.110 Administrative authority of department
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall regulate and enforce all sections of ORS 824.102 (Application of requirements) to 824.110 (Administrative authority of department) and shall promulgate all rules necessary for the enforcement of ORS 824.102 (Application of requirements) to 824.110 (Administrative authority of department) . [Formerly 761.640; 1999 c.59 §248]

Source: Section 824.110 — Administrative authority of department; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.635 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.635
813.635 Consequence for negative reports generated from ignition interlock device
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 813.602 (Circumstances under which ignition interlock device required) (1)(b) or (c), (2) or (3), the requirement to have an ignition interlock device installed in a vehicle continues until the person submits to the Department of Transportation a certificate from the ignition interlock device manufacturer’s representative stating that the device did not record a negative report for the last 90 consecutive days of the required installation period. The department shall remove the ignition interlock device requirement from the person’s driving record as soon as practicable after the department receives the certificate.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, if there is a negative report during the last 90 consecutive days, the person shall continue to use an ignition interlock device beyond the period required under ORS 813.602 (Circumstances under which ignition interlock device required) (1)(b) or (c), (2) or (3) until the person submits a certificate, in a form prescribed by rule by the department, to the department from the ignition interlock device manufacturer’s representative stating that the device has not recorded a negative report for 90 consecutive days, beginning on the date of the most recent negative report.

(3) If there is a negative report during the last 90 consecutive days that the person believes is in error, the person may request that the Department of State Police review the negative report. The department shall adopt rules prescribing the form and manner for submitting a request under this subsection. If after review the department determines that the negative report was the result of an error, the department shall correct the report and submit a corrected report to the person or shall direct the manufacturer’s representative to correct the report and the manufacturer’s representative shall submit the corrected report to the person.

(4) This section does not apply to a defendant who is granted an order to vacate the requirement to install an ignition interlock device under ORS 813.645 (Motion to vacate requirement to install and use ignition interlock device) . [2015 c.577 §3; 2017 c.655 §13; 2019 c.200 §15]

Source: Section 813.635 — Consequence for negative reports generated from ignition interlock device; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.430 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.430
803.430 Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination
Status: in_force

(1) Registration weight is established for the following purposes:

(a) The registration weight is the weight used in the declaration of weight under ORS 803.435 (Declaration of weight for fee determination) to determine the registration fees under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) for vehicles required to establish registration weight under this section.

(b) A vehicle that is required to establish registration weight by this section is in violation of ORS 803.315 (Failure to pay registration fee) if the vehicle is operated on a highway of this state at a weight in excess of the registration weight except when carrying a load:

(A) Under the provisions of ORS 376.305 (Policy and purpose of Act) to 376.390 (Payment of taxes and fees by forest road contractor) ;

(B) Of over 105,500 pounds combined weight or loaded weight under a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) ;

(C) Under a registration weight trip permit issued under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) ; or

(D) Consisting of towed motor vehicles required to be registered under the vehicle code.

(2) Registration weight is established at the time of registration and whenever the vehicle has been altered or reconstructed by furnishing a declaration of weight described under ORS 803.435 (Declaration of weight for fee determination) that contains a declaration of the maximum combined weight or loaded weight at which the vehicle will be operated on the highways of this state except when carrying loads described under subsection (1)(b) of this section. The maximum registration weight for any vehicle required to establish a registration weight under this section is 105,500 pounds. Vehicles operating at weights above 105,500 pounds will operate under a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) .

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the following vehicles are required to establish a registration weight under this section:

(a) Any motor truck that will be operated on the highways at a combined weight or loaded weight of more than 10,000 pounds not including the weight of any camper or trailing vehicle described in subsection (5) of this section, or any trailing manufactured structure.

(b) Any truck tractor that will be operated on the highways at a combined weight of more than 8,000 pounds not including the weight of any camper or trailing vehicle described in subsection (5) of this section, or any trailing manufactured structure.

(c) An armored car, tow vehicle, hearse or ambulance.

(d) Any other motor vehicle that will be operated on the highways at a combined weight or loaded weight of more than 10,000 pounds not including the weight of any camper or trailing vehicle as described in subsection (5) of this section, or any trailing manufactured structure.

(e) A self-propelled mobile crane.

(f) Any motor vehicle registered as a farm vehicle under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) .

(4) A vehicle that is being registered under a specific provision of the vehicle code where fees are not based on weight or where registration weight is specifically not required is not required to establish registration weight under this section.

(5) The weight of a camper or the following trailing vehicles may not be included in the registration weight:

(a) Trailers with a loaded weight of 8,000 pounds or less.

(b) Special use trailers, travel trailers and fixed load vehicles.

(c) Towed motor vehicles.

(6) The weight of a trailing manufactured structure may not be included in the registration weight. [1983 c.338 §230; 1985 c.16 §87; 1985 c.71 §3; 1985 c.172 §6; 1989 c.723 §9; 1991 c.284 §18; 1993 c.751 §24; 2003 c.655 §113; 2005 c.654 §17; 2005 c.770 §2; 2007 c.50 §2]

Source: Section 803.430 — Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.027 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.027
823.027 Duty to furnish information to department
Status: in_force

(1) Every motor carrier and railroad shall furnish to the Department of Transportation all information required by the department to carry into effect the provisions of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 and shall make specific answers to all questions submitted by the department.

(2) If a motor carrier or railroad is unable to furnish any information required under subsection (1) of this section for any reason beyond its control, it is a good and sufficient reason for such failure. The answer or information shall be verified under oath and returned to the department at the department’s office within the period fixed by the department. [1995 c.733 §22; 1997 c.249 §238]

Source: Section 823.027 — Duty to furnish information to department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.577 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.577
803.577 Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the Department of Transportation shall collect the fee described by this section each time the department issues an identification device for the proportional registration of a vehicle. The following apply to the fee established by this section:

(1) The fee shall be in addition to any other fee collected upon issuance of a registration plate.

(2) The fee for each device issued shall be determined by the department and shall be established by the department by rule.

(3) The department shall establish the fees under this section based on cost. [1991 c.284 §26]

Source: Section 803.577 — Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.045 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.045
805.045 Registration for certain state-owned vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) If approval is granted under ORS 283.390 (State-owned vehicles to be marked) , the Department of Transportation may issue:

(a) Registration plates or other evidence of registration from any regular series rather than from any specially designed government series for a vehicle owned or operated by any state department or institution; or

(b) Wine country registration plates for a vehicle operated by a member of the Oregon Wine Board in discharging the board’s duties if requested to do so by the board.

(2) The registration period for a vehicle described under this section shall be the same as the regular registration period for the type of vehicle registered.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The fee for registration or renewal of a regular series registration plate for a vehicle under subsection (1)(a) of this section is the fee established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) for registration or renewal of a state-owned vehicle registered under this section.

(b) The fee for registration or renewal of a wine country registration plate for a vehicle under subsection (1)(b) of this section is the fee established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) for that type of vehicle, and not for renewal of a state-owned vehicle registered under this section. Additionally, the applicant shall pay the surcharge described under ORS 805.266 (Wine country registration plate) .

(4) Any vehicle registered under this section and not exempted under ORS 815.300 (Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system) must meet the requirements for certification of compliance with pollution control under ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) . [1987 c.440 §2; 1993 c.741 §124; 2016 c.124 §2; 2018 c.93 §3]

Source: Section 805.045 — Registration for certain state-owned vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.260 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.260
822.260 Administrative officer for board
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Towing shall appoint an administrative officer to serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The determination of qualifications of the administrative officer and appointment of the administrative officer shall be made by the board after consulting with the Governor.

(2) The administrative officer may not be a member of the board.

(3) The designation of the administrative officer must be by written order, filed with the Secretary of State.

(4) The administrative officer is in the unclassified service under ORS chapter 240, and the board shall fix the salary of the administrative officer in accordance with the applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240.

(5) Subject to any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 240, the administrative officer shall appoint all subordinate officers and employees of the board, prescribe their duties and fix their compensation. [2021 c.578 §4]

Note: See note under 822.250 (State Board of Towing) .

Source: Section 822.260 — Administrative officer for board; subordinate officers and employees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.040
803.040 Effect of title
Status: in_force

(1) If this state has issued title for a vehicle, the vehicle shall remain titled by this state and subject to all of the provisions of the vehicle code relating to vehicles titled by this state until one of the following occurs:

(a) The vehicle becomes legally titled under the laws of another jurisdiction.

(b) The owner of the vehicle establishes that the vehicle is no longer subject to the vehicle titling requirements under the vehicle code by a method recognized or established by the Department of Transportation.

(c) A salvage title is issued for the vehicle.

(2) Subsection (1) of this section applies to a vehicle issued title by this state even if one of the following applies to the vehicle:

(a) At some time after issuance of the title by this state, the vehicle becomes eligible for an exemption from titling requirements under ORS 803.030 (Exemptions from title requirement) or for any other reason.

(b) The issuance of the title was permissive under ORS 803.035 (Optional titling) .

(c) The vehicle is not required to comply with vehicle titling provisions of the vehicle code for any reason. [1985 c.333 §3; 1991 c.873 §30; 1993 c.233 §20]

Source: Section 803.040 — Effect of title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.023 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.023
813.023 Alternative payment methods for screening interview or treatment program
Status: in_force

A person required to pay for a screening interview or treatment program under ORS 813.021 (Requirements for screening interview and treatment program) , 813.200 (Notice of availability of diversion) , 813.210 (Petition) or 813.240 (Amount and distribution of filing fee) who is eligible for the state medical assistance program or is enrolled in a health benefit plan, as defined in ORS 743B.005 (Definitions) , may utilize the state medical assistance program or health benefit plan as a third party payer for the costs of medically necessary chemical dependency services that are covered under the state medical assistance program or health benefit plan. The person remains responsible for the costs of the screening interview or treatment program, regardless of the amount of coverage or the failure of the third party payer to reimburse all of the costs. [2011 c.468 §1; 2013 c.375 §2; 2015 c.318 §48]

Note: 813.023 (Alternative payment methods for screening interview or treatment program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 813.023 — Alternative payment methods for screening interview or treatment program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.210 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.210
813.210 Petition
Status: in_force

(1) After an accusatory instrument has been filed charging the defendant with the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants, a defendant may file with the court a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement described in ORS 813.200 (Notice of availability of diversion) . The petition:

(a) Must be filed within 30 days after the date of the defendant’s first appearance on the summons, unless a later filing date is allowed by the court upon a showing of good cause. For purposes of this paragraph, the filing of a demurrer, a motion to suppress or a motion for an omnibus hearing does not constitute good cause.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, may not be filed after entry of a guilty plea or a no contest plea or after commencement of any trial on the charge whether or not a new trial or retrial is ordered for any reason.

(c) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, may be filed up to 14 days after the date the prosecuting attorney sends the laboratory test results of the defendant’s urine or blood sample analysis to the defendant’s attorney or, if the defendant is unrepresented, the defendant, if:

(A) The accusatory instrument alleges that the defendant was driving under the influence of intoxicants and alleges that at the time the conduct occurred the defendant was under the influence of a controlled substance or an inhalant;

(B) The defendant has not received notice of what the defendant’s blood alcohol content was at the time the conduct occurred or if at the time the conduct occurred the defendant had less than 0.08 percent by weight of alcohol in the blood; and

(C) A police officer obtained a urine or blood sample from the defendant.

(2) The defendant shall pay to the court, at the time of filing a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement, a filing fee established under ORS 813.240 (Amount and distribution of filing fee) . The court may make provision for payment of the filing fee by the defendant on an installment basis. The court may waive all or part of the filing fee in cases involving indigent defendants. The filing fee paid to the court under this subsection shall be retained by the court if the petition is allowed. The filing fee shall be distributed as provided by ORS 813.240 (Amount and distribution of filing fee) .

(3) The defendant shall pay to the agency or organization providing the screening interview, at the time the petition is allowed, the fee required by ORS 813.240 (Amount and distribution of filing fee) (3).

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Unless otherwise provided under paragraph (b) of this subsection, the defendant shall pay to the court any court-appointed attorney fees agreed to under ORS 813.200 (Notice of availability of diversion) (4)(i). Payments shall be made prior to the end of the diversion period on a schedule determined by the court.

(b) The court may waive all or part of the court-appointed attorney fees agreed to under ORS 813.200 (Notice of availability of diversion) (4)(i).

(5) The defendant shall begin paying to the court any restitution ordered under ORS 137.108 (Restitution when defendant has entered into diversion agreement) . Payments shall be made during the diversion period on a schedule determined by the court.

(6) The defendant shall cause a copy of the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement to be served upon the district attorney or city attorney. The district attorney or city attorney may file with the court, within 15 days after the date of service, a written objection to the petition and a request for a hearing. [1983 c.338 §370; 1985 c.16 §192; 1987 c.441 §5; 1987 c.534 §1; 1993 c.13 §6; 2003 c.816 §2; 2011 c.595 §170; 2013 c.78 §5; 2015 c.318 §51; 2017 c.491 §1]

Source: Section 813.210 — Petition; filing fee; screening interview fee; service on prosecutor; objection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.150 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.150
814.150 Failure to perform duties of person in charge of livestock on highway
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to perform the duties of a person in charge of livestock on a highway if the person fails to do any of the following:

(a) When riding or leading a horse or other livestock on the highway, a person must keep a lookout for vehicles and use caution to keep the animal under control.

(b) A person in charge of driving a herd of livestock on or across a highway shall position a person at the front of the herd to warn drivers that the herd is approaching.

(c) A person in charge of livestock being driven on a highway shall use reasonable care and diligence to open the roadway for vehicular traffic.

(d) If a horse or other livestock becomes frightened on a highway, the person riding or leading the livestock shall give a distress signal to an approaching driver by raising the person’s hand.

(2) This section is only applicable if the livestock is an animal of the species of horses, mules, donkeys, cattle, swine, sheep or goats.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to perform duties of a person in charge of livestock on a highway, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §667]

Source: Section 814.150 — Failure to perform duties of person in charge of livestock on highway; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.018 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.018
824.018 Grade Crossing Protection Account
Status: in_force

(1) There is established in the State Highway Fund an account to be known as the Grade Crossing Protection Account. There shall be credited to the account each fiscal year, from funds received by the State Highway Fund from the registration of vehicles and licensing of drivers under the Oregon Vehicle Code, the sum of $300,000 plus an amount equal to 50 percent of the cost of carrying out the duties, functions and powers imposed upon the Department of Transportation by ORS 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) to 824.256 (Expense contributed by public held in trust by railroad company) . State-shared highway fund revenues for cities and counties, as well as Department of Transportation expenditures for the elimination of hazardous railroad-highway crossings, shall be computed and allocated prior to any appropriation or transfer to the account. The amount of $300,000 credited to the account is continuously appropriated and shall be expended for railroad-highway crossing safety as authorized by ORS 824.242 (Apportionment of costs for installation of protective devices) to 824.248 (Apportionments for crossings above or below grade) and subsection (2) of this section. The amount credited to the account for paying the cost of carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the department by ORS 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) to 824.256 (Expense contributed by public held in trust by railroad company) is transferred and appropriated to the Department of Transportation and shall be used as provided in ORS 824.010 (Annual fees payable by railroads) (3). No more than $100,000 in the aggregate shall be allocated from the account in any one fiscal year for costs of construction, reconstruction, alteration or relocation of separated crossings; provided however the unapportioned amount in the Grade Crossing Protection Account at the end of each fiscal year may be allocated for costs of reconstruction, alteration or relocation of separated crossings.

(2) Moneys credited to the account may also be allocated for such highway purposes as the Department of Transportation deems appropriate in order to enhance safety at railroad-highway crossings. The Department of Transportation may allocate no more than $100,000 annually to railroads to defray the costs of maintenance of protective devices at railroad-highway crossings.

(3) As used in this section, “highway,” “maintenance costs,” “protective device” and “railroad” have the meaning given those terms in ORS 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) . [Formerly 763.330; 1997 c.249 §245]

Source: Section 824.018 — Grade Crossing Protection Account; use; limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.285 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.285
821.285 Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of committing unlawful damage with a Class III all-terrain vehicle if the person operates any Class III all-terrain vehicle in any area or in such a manner so as to injure, damage or destroy trees or growing crops.

(2) In addition to other penalties provided by this section, the owner or operator of a Class III all-terrain vehicle may be liable as provided under ORS 821.310 (Treble damages for damage to property) .

(3) The offense described in this section, committing unlawful damage with a Class III all-terrain vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1989 c.991 §17a]

Note: 821.285 (Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 821 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 821.285 — Committing unlawful damage with Class III all-terrain vehicle; civil liability; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.540 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.540
810.540 Enforcement of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles violations by persons other than police officers
Status: in_force

Game wardens and all other state law enforcement officers within their respective jurisdictions shall enforce the provisions relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles under ORS 821.190 (Unlawful operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle on highway or railroad) , 821.210 (Operating improperly equipped snowmobile) , 821.220 (Operating improperly equipped all-terrain vehicle) and 821.240 (Operating snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle while carrying firearm or bow) to 821.290 (Dangerous operation of snowmobile or all-terrain vehicle) . The authority granted by this section to enforce laws relating to snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles is in addition to any authority of police officers to enforce such laws. [1983 c.338 §415; 1987 c.217 §7; 1987 c.587 §23; 1989 c.991 §5a; 2007 c.71 §245]

Source: Section 810.540 — Enforcement of snowmobile and all-terrain vehicles violations by persons other than police officers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.526 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.526
801.526 “Title.”
Status: in_force

“Title” means an ownership interest in a vehicle that is evidenced by a record of the Department of Transportation or of some other jurisdiction. The record may be in the form of a certificate of title or it may be in another form, including but not necessarily limited to electronic or machine-readable form. Oregon issues titles under ORS 803.045 (Issuance of title) . Titles for snowmobiles are issued as provided under ORS 821.060 (Issuance) . Salvage titles are issued as provided in ORS 803.140 (Application) . [1993 c.233 §2; 1995 c.774 §7; 1999 c.977 §15; 2003 c.655 §91]

Source: Section 801.526 — “Title.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.462 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.462
801.462 “School zone.”
Status: in_force

(1) “School zone” means both of the following:

(a) A specific segment of highway that is adjacent to school grounds and that is marked by signs described in subsection (2) of this section.

(b) A crosswalk that is not adjacent to school grounds and that is marked by signs described in subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Signs marking a school zone may include any words, symbols or combination of words and symbols that gives notice of the presence of the school zone.

(3) As used in this section, “school” means a public or private educational institution for one or more levels kindergarten through grade 12 or a publicly funded early childhood education program located in a building currently or previously owned by a school district as defined in ORS 330.005 (Division of state into school districts) . [2003 c.397 §2; 2013 c.212 §1]

Source: Section 801.462 — “School zone.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.060 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.060
811.060 Vehicular assault
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of this section, “recklessly” has the meaning given that term in ORS 161.085 (Definitions with respect to culpability) .

(2) A person commits the offense of vehicular assault if:

(a) The person recklessly operates a vehicle upon a highway in a manner that results in contact between the person’s vehicle and:

(A) A bicycle operated by a person;

(B) A person operating a bicycle;

(C) A motorcycle operated by a person;

(D) A person operating a motorcycle;

(E) A passenger on a motorcycle; or

(F) A pedestrian; and

(b) The contact causes physical injury to the person operating a bicycle, the person operating a motorcycle, the passenger on a motorcycle or the pedestrian.

(3) The offense described in this section, vehicular assault, is a Class A misdemeanor. [2001 c.635 §5; 2017 c.388 §1]

Source: Section 811.060 — Vehicular assault; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).