ORS § 825.017 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.017
825.017 Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section and ORS 825.026 (Applicability of chapter to certain otherwise exempt vehicles when transporting hazardous wastes) and 825.030 (Application of chapter to interstate and foreign commerce) , this chapter does not apply to the persons or vehicles described in this section. The exemption under this section applies to the following persons and vehicles:

(1) Vehicles being used by, or under contract with, any school board, district or person responsible for the administration of elementary or secondary school activities, and engaged exclusively in transporting students or combinations of students and other persons to or from school, to or from authorized school activities or other activities sponsored by the governing board of a public university listed in ORS 352.002 (Public universities) , or for purposes provided under ORS 332.427 (Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes) . This exemption shall not be affected by the charging of a fee to cover the costs of the transportation.

(2) Vehicles being used in a taxicab operation if the vehicle:

(a) Is a passenger vehicle with a passenger seating capacity that does not exceed five;

(b) Carries passengers for hire where the destination and route traveled may be controlled by a passenger and the fare is calculated on the basis of any combination of an initial fee, distance traveled or waiting time; and

(c) Is transporting persons or property, or both, between points in Oregon.

(3) Vehicles being used for the transportation of property by private carrier by means of a single vehicle or combination of vehicles with a combined weight that does not exceed 8,000 pounds.

(4) Vehicles being used in operating implements of husbandry.

(5) Vehicles being used as a hearse or ambulance.

(6) Vehicles being used over any private road or thoroughfare.

(7) Vehicles being used on any road, thoroughfare or property, other than a state highway, county road or city street, for the removal of forest products as defined in ORS 321.005 (Definitions for ORS 321.005 to 321.185, 321.560 to 321.600 and 477.440 to 477.460) , or the product of forest products converted to a form other than logs at or near the harvesting site, or when used for the construction or maintenance of the road, thoroughfare or property, pursuant to a written agreement or permit authorizing the use, construction or maintenance of the road, thoroughfare or property, with:

(a) An agency of the United States;

(b) The State Board of Forestry;

(c) The State Forester; or

(d) A licensee of an agency named in this subsection.

(8) Vehicles being used on any county road for the removal of forest products as defined in ORS 321.005 (Definitions for ORS 321.005 to 321.185, 321.560 to 321.600 and 477.440 to 477.460) , or the products of forest products converted to a form other than logs at or near the harvesting site, if:

(a) The use is pursuant to a written agreement entered into with the State Board of Forestry, the State Forester or an agency of the United States, authorizing the owner of the motor vehicle to use the road and requiring the owner to pay for or to perform the construction or maintenance of the county road, including any operator of a motor vehicle retained to transport logs, poles and piling for the owners who are exempt under this section;

(b) The board, officer or agency that entered into the agreement or granted the permit, by contract with the county court or board of county commissioners, has assumed the responsibility for the construction or maintenance of the county road; and

(c) Copies of the agreements or permits required by this subsection are filed with the Director of Transportation.

(9) Vehicles being used in transporting persons with disabilities, with or without their supervisors or assistants, to or from rehabilitation facilities or child care services if the motor vehicle is a passenger motor vehicle with a seating capacity of not more than 12 passengers. The exemption provided by this subsection applies only when the motor vehicle is operated by or under contract with any person responsible for the administration of rehabilitation facilities as defined in ORS 344.710 (“Rehabilitation facility” defined for ORS 344.720 and 344.730) to 344.730 (Financial report) or child care services provided by a facility licensed under ORS 329A.250 (Definitions for ORS 329A.030, 329A.250 to 329A.450 and 329A.500) to 329A.450 (Assistance to staff of facility) .

(10) Vehicles owned or operated by the United States or by any governmental jurisdiction within the United States except as provided in ORS 825.022 (Nonapplicability of certain provisions to vehicles and combinations) . This chapter does apply to vehicles when owned or operated:

(a) As a carrier of property for hire;

(b) By a transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) ;

(c) By a county service district authorized to provide public transportation under ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) ; or

(d) By an intergovernmental body formed by two or more public bodies, as defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , to provide public transportation.

(11) Vehicles owned or operated by a mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) .

(12) Vehicles owned or operated by, or under contract with, a person responsible for the construction or reconstruction of a highway under contract with the Department of Transportation or with an agency of the United States when operated within the immediate construction project as described in the governmental agency contract during the construction period.

(13) Vehicles owned or operated by, or under contract with, a charitable organization when exclusively engaged in performing transportation, either one way or round trip, necessary to the operation of the charitable organization. As used in this subsection, “charitable organization” means an organization that has no capital stock and no provision for making dividends or profits, but derives its funds principally from public and private charity and holds them in trust for the promotion of the welfare of others and not for profit. Any organization claiming an exemption under this subsection shall file an affidavit with the department stating that it is organized and operated in accordance with the requirements of this subsection.

(14) Passenger vehicles with a passenger seating capacity that does not exceed five when used in the transportation of new telephone books.

(15) A vehicle that is used in a limousine service operation in which the destination and route traveled may be controlled by the passenger and the fare is calculated on the basis of any combination of initial fee, distance traveled and waiting time if the vehicle:

(a) Is a passenger vehicle with a passenger seating capacity that does not exceed eight;

(b) Carries passengers for hire between points in Oregon; and

(c) Operates on an irregular route basis.

(16) Fire trucks and rescue vehicles that are designated as emergency vehicles by the Department of Transportation under ORS 801.260 (“Emergency vehicle.”) , while involved in emergency and related operations.

(17) A person who provides services related to the packing or loading of household goods if the person does not:

(a) Provide or operate a motor vehicle for the movement of the household goods; and

(b) Act as an agent for any person who does provide or operate a motor vehicle for the movement of the household goods. [Formerly 767.025; 1997 c.275 §40; 1997 c.699 §1; 2003 c.589 §1; 2003 c.754 §6; 2005 c.228 §1; 2007 c.31 §3; 2007 c.70 §352; 2009 c.433 §2; 2015 c.283 §1; 2015 c.716 §16; 2015 c.767 §216; 2022 c.27 §20]

Source: Section 825.017 — Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.430 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.430
824.430 Annual report to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

Before January 1 of each odd-numbered year, the Department of Transportation shall report to the Legislative Assembly in the manner provided in ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) about the following:

(1) The status of agreements with the Washington State Department of Transportation and the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Cascades Rail Corridor.

(2) The performance of passenger rail service within the corridor.

(3) The financial status of the corridor and financial needs for passenger rail service within the corridor. [2013 c.112 §2]

Note: See note under 824.400 (Passenger rail plan) .

Source: Section 824.430 — Annual report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.428 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.428
809.428 Schedule of suspension or revocation periods for certain offenses
Status: in_force

This section establishes schedules of suspension or revocation periods. The schedules are applicable upon conviction for the offense when made applicable under ORS 809.411 (Suspension for conviction of crime) and 813.400 (Suspension or revocation upon conviction) . The schedules are as follows:

(1) Schedule I. The suspension or revocation periods under Schedule I are as provided in this subsection. The period of suspension or revocation under this schedule shall be:

(a) Ninety days for a first offense or for any offense not described in paragraph (b) or (c) of this subsection.

(b) One year for a second offense, where the commission of the second offense and a conviction for a separate offense occur within a five-year period. This paragraph applies to any combination of offenses for which the length of suspension is determined under this subsection.

(c) Three years for a third or subsequent offense where the commission of the third or subsequent offense and two or more convictions for separate offenses occur within a five-year period. This paragraph applies to any combination of offenses for which the length of suspension is determined under this subsection.

(2) Schedule II. The suspension or revocation periods under Schedule II are as provided in this subsection. The period of suspension or revocation under this schedule shall be:

(a) One year for a first offense or for any offense not described in paragraph (b) or (c) of this subsection.

(b) Three years for a second offense, where the commission of the second offense and a conviction for a separate offense occur within a five-year period.

(c) Three years for a third or subsequent offense, where the commission of the third or subsequent offense and a conviction for a separate offense occur within a five-year period. [Formerly 809.420]

Source: Section 809.428 — Schedule of suspension or revocation periods for certain offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.065 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.065
822.065 Violation of consigned vehicle transfer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of a consigned vehicle transfer if the person consigns a vehicle to a vehicle dealer issued a certificate under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) and the person fails or refuses to deliver the certificate of title or other primary ownership document for the vehicle to the dealer or purchaser upon sale of the vehicle under consignment or, if there is no certificate of title or primary ownership record in the form of a document, fails to comply with rules of the Department of Transportation on consignment.

(2) The offense described in this section, violation of a consigned vehicle transfer, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1985 c.16 §399; 1991 c.873 §47; 1993 c.233 §74]

Source: Section 822.065 — Violation of consigned vehicle transfer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.210 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.210
822.210 Privileges granted by certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The holder of a current, valid towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) may exercise the following privileges under the certificate:

(a) The person and any employee of the person who is performing official duties are not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.200 (Operating illegal towing business) .

(b) The person is entitled to receive special indicia of towing business registration. The following apply to indicia described in this paragraph:

(A) The holder of the certificate or a person in the performance of the person’s official duties as an employee of the certificate holder may use the indicia:

(i) For towing and recovering vehicles; and

(ii) For towing unregistered vehicles over the highways of this state without first obtaining registration for the vehicles or trip permits required under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) .

(B) The indicia shall be of the design provided under ORS 805.200 (Plates and other devices with special designs) and are subject to payment of fees for issuance as provided under ORS 805.250 (Fees for special plates) .

(2) A towing business certificate expires one year from the date of issuance unless renewed. A certificate holder may renew the certificate by payment of the fee for renewal of a towing business certificate under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) . A person whose certificate expires must qualify for a certificate in the same manner as a person who has not previously held a certificate.

(3) The holder of a towing business certificate is subject to regulation by political subdivisions as provided in ORS 801.040 (Authority to adopt special provisions) and 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses) , and to regulation under ORS chapter 825. [1983 c.338 §812; 1985 c.16 §411; 1987 c.765 §4; 1993 c.741 §144; 1995 c.733 §78]

Source: Section 822.210 — Privileges granted by certificate; duration; renewal; regulation of holder , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.611 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.611
811.611 Foreign visitor placard
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may issue a disabled person parking permit in the form of a placard to a person who is visiting from a foreign country if the person presents to the department either a valid driver license or other grant of driving privileges from the foreign country or a passport or visa showing that the person is a visitor to the United States and presents one of the following:

(a) A valid disabled person parking permit issued by the country that issued the visitor’s passport or visa;

(b) A certificate from an official of the agency that issues disabled person parking permits in the country that issued the visitor’s passport or visa certifying that the person holds a valid disabled person parking permit; or

(c) A certificate from a licensed physician, a licensed nurse practitioner or a licensed physician assistant addressed to the Department of Transportation certifying that the applicant is a person with a disability, or a certificate from a licensed optometrist certifying that the applicant is a person with a disability because of loss of vision or substantial loss of visual acuity or visual field beyond correction.

(2) A disabled person parking permit issued under this section is valid for 30 days. [1997 c.680 §2; 1999 c.582 §17; 2001 c.827 §17; 2007 c.70 §335; 2019 c.358 §45]

Source: Section 811.611 — Foreign visitor placard , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.275 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.275
815.275 Failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to mark the end of a load with a light or flag when required if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle with a load that extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of the vehicle and the person fails to:

(a) Place end load lights described under ORS 816.290 (End load lights) at the extreme rear end of the load, in addition to any other rear light required upon every vehicle, at times when limited visibility conditions exist; or

(b) At any other time, display at the extreme rear end of the load a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §501]

Source: Section 815.275 — Failure to mark end of load with light or flag when required; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.630 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.630
811.630 Misuse of program placard
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of misuse of a program placard if the person:

(a) Is the driver of a vehicle that is being used as part of a program for the transportation of persons with disabilities; and

(b) Uses a program placard described under ORS 811.607 (Program placards) for any purpose other than exercising privileges granted under ORS 811.637 (Privileges granted by program placards) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, misuse of a program placard is a Class C traffic violation.

(3) A second or subsequent conviction for misuse of a program placard is a Class A traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §682; 1987 c.187 §4; 1989 c.243 §10; 2001 c.367 §4; 2007 c.70 §339; 2011 c.597 §101]

Source: Section 811.630 — Misuse of program placard; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.600 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.600
802.600 Agreements to transact department business
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into an agreement with any qualified provider to transact on behalf of the department the following functions of the department:

(a) Any vehicle-related transaction for which the department is responsible.

(b) Processing of fees or taxes for a vehicle-related transaction for which the department is responsible.

(c) Written and skills testing for driver licenses and permits, including commercial driver licenses.

(2) An agreement described in subsection (1) of this section may be in any form and may contain any provisions that the department determines to be in the best interests of the public and convenient for the department, including but not necessarily limited to provisions that allow the department to:

(a) Ensure product quality control.

(b) Audit activities of the qualified provider entering into the agreement to ensure compliance with the agreement.

(c) Impose sanctions on a qualified provider for violation of the agreement.

(3) A qualified provider authorized to transact business for the department under this section, including but not limited to a qualified provider who transacts business under contract with an integrator, may charge a fee for the services provided. Fees authorized under this subsection are in addition to any charges or fees that the department is authorized by statute to collect for the transaction.

(4) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may adopt such rules as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including but not limited to rules that:

(A) Specify criteria for eligibility of a qualified provider to enter into an agreement with the department under this section.

(B) Specify the manner in which fees authorized by this section will be collected and establish any notification the qualified provider is required to give the public about the fees.

(C) Require a bond in an amount determined by the department from a qualified provider acting under an agreement described in this section.

(D) Prohibit disclosure of personal information from driver or vehicle records except in accordance with applicable laws.

(b) The department may not adopt rules establishing the amount of a fee to be charged by a qualified provider acting under this section.

(c) Rules adopted under this subsection shall be developed in consultation with persons who might enter into agreements with the department under this section, including but not limited to integrators and vehicle dealers.

(5) As used in this section:

(a) “Integrator” means a person who enters into a contract with the Department of Transportation:

(A) To provide information and supplies to a qualified provider who transacts business for the department under an agreement described in this section; and

(B) To collect moneys due from qualified providers who transact the business and remit the moneys to the department.

(b) “Qualified provider” means:

(A) Community college operated under ORS chapter 341;

(B) Education service district; or

(C) Person who is not an employee of the department, including but not limited to an integrator. [1997 c.583 §2; 1999 c.59 §235; 2005 c.375 §2; 2015 c.708 §4; 2017 c.157 §1; 2023 c.400 §34]

Source: Section 802.600 — Agreements to transact department business; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.010 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.010
813.010 Driving under the influence of intoxicants
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if the person drives a vehicle while the person:

(a) Has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) ;

(b) Is under the influence of an intoxicant or a combination of intoxicants; or

(c) Within two hours after driving a vehicle, and without consuming alcohol in the intervening time period, has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person, as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) .

(2) A person may not be convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants on the basis of being under the influence of a controlled substance or an inhalant unless the fact that the person was under the influence of a controlled substance or an inhalant is pleaded in the accusatory instrument and is either proved at trial or is admitted by the person through a guilty plea.

(3) A person convicted of the offense described in this section is subject to ORS 813.020 (Fee to be paid on conviction) in addition to this section.

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, the offense described in this section, driving while under the influence of intoxicants, is a Class A misdemeanor and is applicable upon any premises open to the public.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants is a Class C felony if the current offense was committed in a motor vehicle and the person has, at least three times in the 10 years prior to the date of the current offense, been convicted of, or been found to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an act that if committed by an adult would be, any of the following offenses in any combination:

(A) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of this section.

(B) The statutory counterpart to this section in another jurisdiction.

(C) A driving under the influence of intoxicants offense in another jurisdiction that involved the impaired driving or operation of a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat due to the use of an intoxicant or a combination of intoxicants.

(D) A driving offense in another jurisdiction that involved operating a vehicle, an aircraft or a boat while having a blood alcohol content above that jurisdiction’s permissible blood alcohol content.

(b) For the purposes of paragraph (a) of this subsection, a conviction or adjudication for a driving offense in another jurisdiction based solely on a person under 21 years of age having a blood alcohol content that is lower than the permissible blood alcohol content in that jurisdiction for a person 21 years of age or older does not constitute a prior conviction or adjudication.

(6) In addition to any other sentence that may be imposed, the court shall impose one or more of the following fines on a person convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants as follows:

(a) If the current offense was committed while riding a bicycle, a minimum of $500.

(b) For a person’s first conviction if the current offense was committed while operating a vehicle other than a bicycle, a minimum of $1,000.

(c) For a person’s second conviction if the current offense was committed while operating a vehicle other than a bicycle, a minimum of $1,500.

(d) For a person’s third or subsequent conviction if the current offense was committed while operating a vehicle other than a bicycle, a minimum of $2,000 if the person is not sentenced to a term of imprisonment.

(e) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) For a person who drives a vehicle, other than a bicycle, while the person has 0.15 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) , a minimum of $2,000.

(B) For a person who, within two hours after driving a vehicle, other than a bicycle, and without consuming alcohol in the intervening time period, has 0.15 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person, as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) , a minimum of $2,000.

(C) For a person who rides a bicycle while the person has 0.15 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) , a minimum of $1,000.

(D) For a person who, within two hours after riding a bicycle, and without consuming alcohol in the intervening time period, has 0.15 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person, as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or 813.150 (Chemical test at request of arrested person) , a minimum of $1,000.

(7) Notwithstanding ORS 161.635 (Fines for misdemeanors) , $10,000 is the maximum fine that a court may impose on a person convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants if:

(a) The current offense was committed in a motor vehicle; and

(b) There was a passenger in the motor vehicle who was under 18 years of age and was at least three years younger than the person driving the motor vehicle.

(8) When the court enters a judgment of conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicants, the court shall indicate in the judgment document whether the person was riding a bicycle.

(9) As used in this section, “bicycle” does not include electric assisted bicycles. [1983 c.338 §587; 1985 c.16 §293; 1987 c.138 §5; 1991 c.835 §7; 1999 c.619 §3; 1999 c.1049 §1; 2003 c.14 §495; 2003 c.445 §1; 2007 c.879 §3; 2009 c.525 §1; 2009 c.613 §1; 2017 c.21 §80; 2021 c.253 §6; 2021 c.480 §1; 2023 c.498 §3]

Source: Section 813.010 — Driving under the influence of intoxicants; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.415 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.415
803.415 Registration periods for vehicles
Status: in_force

This section establishes registration periods for vehicles. The registration periods are periods described under ORS 803.400 (Duration of registration periods) . Except as provided in the following, the registration period for any vehicle registered in this state by the Department of Transportation is a biennial registration period:

(1) The following vehicles have permanent registration:

(a) Antique vehicles registered under ORS 805.010 (Antique vehicles) .

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

(c) Trailers that will be operated on the highways at a loaded weight of more than 8,000 pounds and are not travel trailers, fixed load vehicles or special use trailers.

(2) Government-owned vehicles registered under ORS 805.040 (Registration of government-owned vehicles) have ownership registration.

(3) The following vehicles may be registered under annual or quarterly registration unless the vehicles are registered under proportional registration under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or proportional fleet registration under ORS 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) :

(a) Vehicles required to establish a registration weight under ORS 803.430 (Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination) .

(b) Commercial buses.

(c) Vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) .

(4) Snowmobiles are registered as provided in ORS 821.080 (Issuance) .

(5) Vehicles operated by dealers who hold certificates under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) are as provided under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(6) Trailers for hire that will be operated at a loaded weight of 8,000 pounds or less may be registered as follows:

(a) Annual registration; or

(b) If registered under an agreement pursuant to ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) , for a period of time determined as specified in the agreement or as determined by the department.

(7) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (10) of this section, the registration period for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles that use electricity and another source of motive power is a biennial registration period except that the registration period for the following electric or hybrid vehicles is an annual registration period:

(a) Commercial buses.

(b) Electric or hybrid vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) .

(c) Vehicles required to establish registration weight under ORS 803.430 (Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination) .

(8) Vehicles registered under ORS 805.100 (Disabled veterans) have an ownership registration period.

(9) School vehicles registered under ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles) have ownership registration except that the registration shall continue to be valid if ownership of the vehicle is transferred to a person who continues to use the vehicle for purposes authorized by ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles) .

(10) The following vehicles have a four-year registration period:

(a) New vehicles registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a) for which new registration plates will be issued; and

(b) New trailers registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(b), for which new registration plates will be issued.

(11) A rental or leasing company, as defined in ORS 221.275 (Definitions for ORS 221.275 to 221.290) , may elect an annual, a biennial or a four-year registration period for the initial registration of a new vehicle registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a) for which new registration plates will be issued if the company owns the vehicle that is being registered. The subsequent renewal or reregistration periods for the vehicle are biennial.

(12) Vehicles registered under ORS 805.110 (Former prisoners of war) have ownership registration except that the registration shall continue to be valid if ownership of the vehicle is transferred to a spouse who is authorized to retain the former prisoner of war registration plates under ORS 805.110 (Former prisoners of war) . [1983 c.338 §225; 1985 c.16 §84; 1985 c.177 §1; 1985 c.189 §1; 1985 c.547 §12; 1987 c.158 §162; 1987 c.217 §2; 1989 c.43 §22; 1989 c.723 §7; 1989 c.991 §26; 1991 c.284 §16; 1991 c.407 §27; 1993 c.174 §6; 1995 c.774 §12; 1999 c.977 §20; 2001 c.124 §1; 2001 c.293 §9; 2003 c.655 §111; 2005 c.280 §2; 2017 c.62 §5; 2017 c.750 §39e; 2023 c.232 §8]

Source: Section 803.415 — Registration periods for vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.100 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.100
818.100 Exemptions from size limitations
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from the maximum size limitations under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) and 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) . The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) . Exemptions are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) The maximum size limits 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.

(2) The maximum size limits 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.

(3) The maximum size limits do not apply to any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by the federal government, the State of Oregon or any county or incorporated city in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways and at the immediate location or site of such construction, maintenance or repair.

(4) The maximum size limits do not apply to vehicles while being used on the roads of a road authority by mass transit districts for the purposes authorized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , provided the size of the vehicles is approved by the road authority for the roads.

(5) Size limits are not applicable in any place and to the extent size limits are modified by a road authority under ORS 810.060 (Increase in weight or size if highway found capable of supporting increase) . The exemption under this subsection is subject to the limitations imposed by the road authority exercising the powers granted under ORS 810.060 (Increase in weight or size if highway found capable of supporting increase) .

(6) Operations authorized to exceed size limits 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 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) 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.

(7) Pneumatic tires made of elastic material, flexible mud flaps, flexible fenders, safety accessories such as clearance lights, rub rails and binder chains, and appurtenances such as door handles, door hinges and turning signal brackets may exceed the maximum allowable width described in Table I of ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) by a distance not greater than two inches on each side of the vehicle.

(8) Rearview mirrors may exceed the maximum allowable width described in Table I of ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) .

(9) Notwithstanding the maximum allowable length of vehicles and loads on vehicles under Table I of ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) , public utilities, telecommunications utilities, people’s utilities districts, municipalities and electric cooperatives, or common or contract carriers when acting as an agent for or on direct orders of a public utility, telecommunications utility, people’s utility district, municipality or electric cooperative, for the purpose of transporting and hauling poles, piling or structures used or to be used in connection with their operations, may use and operate upon any highway of this state any combination of vehicles having an overall length, including load, that does not exceed 80 feet, except that the overall length may exceed 80 feet if an emergency exists. For purposes of this subsection, an unplanned disruption in the services provided by a public utility, telecommunications utility, people’s utility district, municipality or electric cooperative occurring outside the normal business hours of the road authority or authorized private contractor from which the public utility, telecommunications utility, people’s utility district, municipality or electric cooperative would acquire a variance permit is an emergency.

(10) The load on a semitrailer may exceed the maximum length established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) providing the load does not:

(a) Extend beyond the rear of the semitrailer by more than five feet;

(b) Extend forward of the rear of the cab of the towing vehicle; or

(c) Exceed an overall length permitted by a rule, resolution or ordinance adopted under ORS 810.060 (Increase in weight or size if highway found capable of supporting increase) .

(11) The load upon a truck tractor and pole trailer may exceed the maximum length established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if the overall length does not exceed that authorized by a rule, resolution or ordinance adopted under ORS 810.060 (Increase in weight or size if highway found capable of supporting increase) .

(12) None of the size limits described under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) except the maximum limit of allowable extension beyond the last axle of a combination of vehicles under Table II apply to implements of husbandry hauled, towed or moved upon any highway not a part of the Federal Interstate Highway System if the movement is incidental to a farming operation and the owner of the implement of husbandry is engaged in farming or if the owner is hired by or under contract to a farmer to perform agricultural activities.

(13) The rear overhang of a combination of vehicles described in this subsection may extend more than one-third but not more than one-half the length of the wheelbase of the combination of vehicles. This subsection is applicable to any combination of vehicles consisting of a motor vehicle towing any of the following:

(a) A travel trailer.

(b) Any trailer designed to carry a single nonmotorized aircraft.

(14) The rear overhang of a combination consisting of a motor vehicle towing a manufactured structure may exceed one-third, but may not exceed one-half, the length of the wheelbase of the combined vehicle and structure.

(15) A recreational vehicle may exceed the maximum width established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if the excess width is attributable to an appurtenance that does not extend beyond the body of the vehicle by more than four inches, or if a passenger-side awning, by more than six inches. As used in this subsection, “appurtenance” means an appendage that is installed by a factory or a vehicle dealer and is intended as an integral part of the recreational vehicle. “Appurtenance” does not include an item temporarily affixed or attached to the exterior of a vehicle for the purpose of transporting the item from one location to another. “Appurtenance” does not include an item that obstructs the driver’s rearward vision.

(16) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A recreational vehicle may exceed the maximum length established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if the vehicle is not more than 45 feet long.

(b) A combination that includes a recreational vehicle that is not more than 45 feet long, when operating on Group 1 or Group 2 highways as designated by the Department of Transportation, may exceed the maximum length for vehicles in a combination established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if the combination is not more than 65 feet long.

(17) A motor vehicle transporter may exceed the maximum lengths established in ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) for a single vehicle, a vehicle in a combination of vehicles and a load if the length of the single vehicle, vehicle in a combination or load does not exceed 45 feet.

(18) A motor vehicle transporter towing another vehicle, when operating on a Group 1 or Group 2 highway as designated by the department, may exceed the maximum length established in ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) for a combination of vehicles if the overall length does not exceed 65 feet.

(19) A school bus or school activity vehicle may exceed the maximum length established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if the vehicle is not more than 45 feet long. [1983 c.338 §516; 1985 c.16 §266; 1985 c.172 §8; 1987 c.447 §141; 1989 c.662 §1; 1991 c.754 §1; 1993 c.416 §2; 1993 c.662 §1; 1993 c.696 §9; 1995 c.79 §376; 1995 c.140 §1; 1995 c.488 §3; 1997 c.405 §1; 1999 c.496 §1; 2001 c.172 §4; 2001 c.335 §2a; 2003 c.655 §121; 2009 c.31 §1; 2013 c.483 §1; 2017 c.265 §1]

Source: Section 818.100 — Exemptions from size limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.255 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.255
815.255 Operation of vehicle for hire without speedometer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of a vehicle for hire without a speedometer if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway a motor vehicle used for carrying passengers for 7hire that is not equipped with a speedometer or other registering device capable of registering accurately the speed at which the vehicle is operated.

(2) This section is subject to the following exemptions in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) .

(a) A motor vehicle equipped with a governor or other regulating device to control its speed within the limits specified by law is not required to be equipped as this section specifies.

(b) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) are deemed in compliance with the requirements of this section if:

(A) The vehicles are equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and maintained in safe operating condition; or

(B) The vehicles are street rods that conform to ORS 815.107 (Exemption from equipment requirements for street rods) .

(c) Antique vehicles are exempt from the requirements of this section if the vehicles are maintained as collector’s items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation of a vehicle for hire without a speedometer, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §497; 1985 c.393 §24; 1997 c.402 §16; 2015 c.138 §35]

Source: Section 815.255 — Operation of vehicle for hire without speedometer; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.447 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.447
801.447 “Road machinery.”
Status: in_force

“Road machinery” means machinery used to maintain a highway or alley and includes, but is not limited to, a backhoe, chip spreader, excavator, forklift, front-end loader, mower, road grader, snowblower and utility tractor. [2009 c.91 §2]

Source: Section 801.447 — “Road machinery.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.015 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.015
825.015 Nonapplicability of chapter to certain vehicles used in nonprofit transportation of passengers
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 825.030 (Application of chapter to interstate and foreign commerce) , this chapter does not apply to motor vehicles with a seating capacity of less than 16 persons while used in nonprofit operation for commuting to job, job training or educational facilities.

(2) For the purposes of this section, “nonprofit operation” means a voluntary commuter ridesharing arrangement that may charge a fee to defray expenses but remains nonprofit in its operation without reference to any entity that may sponsor it. In establishing the fee, the following items may be included as expenses:

(a) The cost of acquiring the vehicle;

(b) Insurance;

(c) Maintenance of the vehicle;

(d) Fuel; and

(e) Other reasonable expenses attributable to use of the vehicle for ridesharing purposes. [Formerly 767.022; 2007 c.31 §2]

Source: Section 825.015 — Nonapplicability of chapter to certain vehicles used in nonprofit transportation of passengers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.110
819.110 Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) After providing notice required under ORS 819.170 (Notice prior to taking vehicle into custody and towing) and, if requested, a hearing under ORS 819.190 (Hearing to contest validity of custody and towing) , an authority described under ORS 819.140 (Agencies having authority to take vehicle into custody) may take a vehicle into custody and tow the vehicle if:

(a) The authority has reason to believe the vehicle is disabled or abandoned; and

(b) The vehicle has been parked or left standing upon any public way for a period in excess of 24 hours without authorization by statute or local ordinance.

(2) The power to take vehicles into custody under this section is in addition to any power to take vehicles into custody under ORS 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) .

(3) Subject to ORS 819.150 (Rights and liabilities of owner) , vehicles and the contents of vehicles taken into custody under this section are subject to a lien as provided under ORS 819.160 (Lien for towing) .

(4) The person that tows a vehicle under this section shall have the vehicle appraised within a reasonable time by a person authorized to perform such appraisals under ORS 819.480 (Vehicle appraiser certificate) .

(5) Vehicles taken into custody under this section are subject to sale or disposal under ORS 819.210 (Sale or disposal of vehicle not reclaimed) or 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) if the vehicles are not reclaimed as provided under ORS 819.150 (Rights and liabilities of owner) or returned to the owner or person entitled to possession under ORS 819.190 (Hearing to contest validity of custody and towing) . [1983 c.338 §417; 1995 c.758 §8; 2009 c.371 §6]

Source: Section 819.110 — Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle; general provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.105 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.105
822.105 Exemption from certificate requirement
Status: in_force

In addition to exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) , ORS 822.100 (Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate) does not apply to the following:

(1) An insurance adjuster authorized to do business under ORS 744.515 (Exemptions from adjuster licensing requirement) or 744.521 (Powers of director to issue, renew, amend, suspend and reinstate licenses) who is disposing of vehicles for salvage.

(2) Road rollers, farm tractors, trolleys or traction engines.

(3) Implements of husbandry, well-drilling machinery and wheelchairs.

(4) Golf carts. [1983 c.338 §801; 1985 c.598 §9; 1999 c.180 §1; 2003 c.655 §137; 2007 c.70 §351; 2019 c.151 §45]

Source: Section 822.105 — Exemption from certificate requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.007 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.007
826.007 Authority for proportional registration agreements
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may enter into agreements with the duly authorized representatives of any jurisdiction that issues out-of-state registration to provide for proportional registration of vehicles and for the apportionment of registration fees and other fixed fees and taxes on vehicles proportionally registered in this state and the other jurisdiction. All of the following apply to an agreement established under authority granted by this section:

(1) An agreement may provide proportional registration only for commercial vehicles that are engaged in interjurisdictional commerce or combined interjurisdictional and intrajurisdictional commerce.

(2) An agreement may provide for proportional registration for vehicles individually or in fleets but must comply with the requirements for proportional registration under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) for all proportionally registered vehicles and with the requirements under ORS 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) for all proportionally registered fleets.

(3) An agreement may include provisions necessary to facilitate the administration of proportional registration.

(4) Any apportionment of registration fees and other fixed vehicle fees or taxes may be made on a basis commensurate with and determined on the miles traveled on and use made of the highways of this state as compared with the miles traveled on and use made of other jurisdictions’ highways, or may be made on any other equitable basis of apportionment.

(5) No agreement shall contain any provision that requires a vehicle to be proportionally registered if the vehicle is:

(a) Registered by this state;

(b) Operating in this state under any vehicle permit that allows operation of an unregistered vehicle; or

(c) Legally operated in this state under an exemption provided under ORS 803.305 (Exemptions from general registration requirements) .

(6) Nothing in an agreement shall affect the right of the department to adopt rules as described in this subsection. The department may adopt any rules the department deems necessary to effectuate and administer the provisions of the agreement.

(7) An agreement shall only provide for proportional registration of vehicles if the vehicle is any of the following:

(a) Registered in the jurisdiction where the person registering the vehicle has a legal residence.

(b) Registered in a jurisdiction where the commercial enterprise in which the vehicle is used has a place of business where the vehicle has been assigned and from which or in which the vehicle is most frequently dispatched, garaged, serviced, maintained, operated or otherwise controlled.

(c) Registered in a jurisdiction where the vehicle has been registered because of an agreement between two jurisdictions or a declaration issued by any jurisdiction.

(8) An agreement shall retain the right of the department to make the final determination as to the proper place of registration of a vehicle when there is a dispute or doubt concerning the proper place of registration. An agreement shall retain the right of the department to confer with the departments of other jurisdictions affected when making a determination under this subsection.

(9) An agreement may provide that the department may deny any person further benefits under the agreement until all fees or taxes have been paid if the department determines that the person should have proportionally registered more vehicles in this state or paid additional fees or taxes on vehicles proportionally registered in this state.

(10) An agreement may provide for arrangements with agencies of this state or other jurisdictions for joint audits of registrants of proportionally registered vehicles and for the exchange of audit information on persons who have proportionally registered vehicles.

(11) An agreement may authorize a vehicle that would otherwise be required to be registered in one jurisdiction to be registered in another jurisdiction without losing any benefits under the agreement if the vehicle is operated from a base located in the other jurisdiction.

(12) An agreement may allow the lessee or lessor of a vehicle, subject to the terms and conditions of the lease, to receive benefits of proportional registration under the agreement.

(13) An agreement may authorize the department to suspend or cancel any benefits under the agreement if the person violates any of the terms or conditions of the agreement or violates any law or rule of this state relating to vehicles.

(14) All agreements shall be in writing and shall be filed with the department within 10 days after execution or the effective date of the agreement, whichever is later.

(15) Vehicles that are proportionally registered under an agreement, whether individually or in a fleet, are fully registered in this state for purposes of ORS 803.300 (Failure to register) and any other portion of the vehicle code and are accorded the same privileges and duties as other vehicles registered in this state even though the vehicle may have primary registration in some other jurisdiction. This subsection does not grant authority required for intrastate movement where such authority is required under ORS chapter 825. Such authority must be granted in accordance with ORS chapter 825.

(16) An agreement may only provide the benefits of proportional registration to a vehicle that is registered either proportionally or otherwise in at least one other jurisdiction in addition to this one.

(17) Nothing in an agreement shall affect the right of the department to act under this subsection. The department may refuse to issue proportional registration in this state for vehicles from jurisdictions that do not grant similar privileges for vehicles from this state.

(18) An agreement shall not provide for any benefit, exemption or privilege with respect to fuel taxes, use fuel taxes, weight mile taxes or any other fees or taxes levied or assessed against the use of highways or use or ownership of vehicles except registration taxes, fees and requirements.

(19) An agreement may control the requirements for type, manner of display, number and other provisions relating to registration plates, registration cards or other proof of registration for vehicles that are subject to the agreement. [Formerly 768.005]

Source: Section 826.007 — Authority for proportional registration agreements; permitted provisions; requirements; limitations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.225 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.225
801.225 “Department.”
Status: in_force

“Department” means the Department of Transportation. [1983 c.338 §37]

Source: Section 801.225 — “Department.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.164 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.164
825.164 Rules for compliance with ORS 825.160 and 825.162
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation by rule shall establish a system for determining how motor carriers demonstrate compliance with the insurance requirements of ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) and 825.162 (Cargo insurance) . The system may require certification of compliance by the carrier or the filing of a policy with the department and may require different acts of compliance based on class of carrier or experience. The system shall also specify what acts constitute failure to comply for purposes of revocation or suspension of the carrier’s authority.

(2) An insurance policy furnished under ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) or 825.162 (Cargo insurance) may not be canceled or otherwise terminated at any time prior to its expiration until the entity that executed the policy has filed with the department a notice of cancellation as provided in the policy. The cancellation is effective not less than 30 days from the date of receipt, and no agreement between the parties thereto shall operate to avoid this restriction upon cancellation.

(3) If any insurance policy required under ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) or 825.162 (Cargo insurance) becomes inoperative, the authority under the certificate or permit involved shall cease and be suspended insofar as it pertains to any affected vehicles until an insurance policy meeting the requirements of ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) and 825.162 (Cargo insurance) becomes effective and is accepted by the department. [Formerly 767.205; 2011 c.73 §2]

Source: Section 825.164 — Rules for compliance with ORS 825.160 and 825.162; notice prior to cancellation of insurance; suspension of authority when insurance inoperative , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.360 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.360
801.360 “Motor vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Motor vehicle” means a vehicle that is self-propelled or designed for self-propulsion. [1983 c.338 §62]

Source: Section 801.360 — “Motor vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.520 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.520
810.520 Vehicle repair warning
Status: in_force

(1) A vehicle repair warning issued under ORS 810.510 (State police inspection for mechanical condition and equipment) shall:

(a) Be in writing;

(b) Require that the vehicle be placed in a safe condition and its equipment in proper repair and adjustment;

(c) Specify the particulars with reference to condition, equipment, repair or adjustments required; and

(d) Require that approval of the repair or adjustment be obtained within 15 days.

(2) Approval required by this section may be obtained by presenting satisfactory proof to any office of the Oregon State Police that the defect has been corrected.

(3) If an owner or driver is issued a vehicle repair warning described in this section, the vehicle described in the warning:

(a) Shall be brought into compliance with the warning and within 15 days the owner or driver must secure approval of the compliance; or

(b) Shall not be operated upon the highways of this state.

(4) This section is not intended to preclude the issuance of citations for equipment violations if repair or adjustment required by a vehicle repair warning is not perfected within 15 days.

(5) In lieu of compliance with this section the vehicle shall not be operated on the highways of this state. [1983 c.338 §412; 1985 c.16 §219]

Source: Section 810.520 — Vehicle repair warning , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.430 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.430
807.430 Misuse of identification card
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of misuse of an identification card if the person performs any act in relation to an identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) that is prohibited in relation to a license under ORS 807.530 (False application for license) , 807.580 (Using invalid license) to 807.600 (Using another’s license) or 809.500 (Failure to return suspended, revoked or canceled license) or fails to perform any act in relation to an identification card issued under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) that is required in relation to a license under ORS 807.530 (False application for license) , 807.580 (Using invalid license) to 807.600 (Using another’s license) or 809.500 (Failure to return suspended, revoked or canceled license) .

(2) The offense described by this section, misuse of identification card, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §869; 1985 c.393 §67; 1987 c.262 §3]

Source: Section 807.430 — Misuse of identification card; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.070 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.070
807.070 Examinations
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall administer an examination to establish qualification for each class of license and endorsement. The examination for each class of license or endorsement must include all of the following as described:

(1) A test of the applicant’s eyesight. This subsection does not apply to an applicant with a limited vision condition as defined in ORS 807.355 (Definitions) .

(2) A test of the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the traffic laws of this state, safe driving practices and factors that cause accidents. This subsection does not apply to an applicant who holds a valid driver license from another jurisdiction or whose driver license from another jurisdiction is expired less than one year. The following all apply to the test under this subsection:

(a) The test may not cover any subject that is not presented in the publications of the department intended for the instruction of applicants for licenses and driver permits.

(b) The test for each class of license and endorsement must include, but is not limited to, a test of knowledge and understanding of traffic laws that relate specifically to the type of driving privileges granted under the specific class of license or endorsement sought.

(c) The test must include, but is not limited to, the following subjects:

(A) Rights of pedestrians who are blind.

(B) The meaning of official traffic signs and signals.

(C) Proper operating procedure in emergency situations.

(D) Vehicle safety equipment and its use.

(E) Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around pedestrians and bicyclists.

(F) Practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.

(d) The test must include at least two questions pertaining to the practices necessary for safe operation of a vehicle around motorcyclists.

(e) The test may include a question regarding fuel efficient driving techniques.

(f) The department may waive the test under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations) .

(3) A test that is an actual demonstration of the applicant’s ability to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of persons or property. The following apply to this subsection:

(a) The actual demonstration for each class of license shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the class of license sought, but that may not be operated under lower classes of license.

(b) An actual demonstration for a passenger endorsement shall be performed in a vehicle that may be operated under the endorsement.

(c) An actual demonstration for a school bus endorsement shall be performed in a school bus.

(d) An actual demonstration required for a commercial driver license may be performed by a person only if the person has held for at least 14 days a commercial learner driver permit that was issued by the department or by another jurisdiction that authorizes operation of the vehicle used for testing.

(e) The department may waive the demonstration under circumstances described in ORS 807.072 (Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations) .

(4) Any other examination or test, including demonstrations, that the department determines may be necessary to assist the department in establishing whether the applicant is eligible for a license under ORS 807.060 (Eligibility) or whether the applicant is fit to operate a motor vehicle safely on the highways of this state. In any examination or test under this subsection, the department shall only conduct an investigation for facts relating directly to the ability of the applicant to operate a motor vehicle safely or other facts that are specifically required to show the fitness of the applicant for license. [1983 c.338 §304; 1985 c.608 §17; 1989 c.636 §19; 1993 c.309 §1; 1997 c.83 §2; 1999 c.1051 §87; 2001 c.410 §1; 2003 c.14 §472; 2003 c.277 §§6,10; 2005 c.649 §§5,6; 2007 c.70 §§326,327; 2007 c.588 §3; 2007 c.677 §§1,2; 2009 c.810 §1; 2013 c.237 §41; 2017 c.190 §4; 2021 c.12 §4]

Source: Section 807.070 — Examinations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.219 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.219
803.219 Limitation on car rental fees
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Car rental company” means a person whose primary business is renting motor vehicles to consumers under rental agreements for periods of 90 days or less.

(b) “Motor vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 801.360 (“Motor vehicle.”) .

(2) A car rental company may not impose in a rental agreement a surcharge for the purpose of covering the costs of titling and registering a rental motor vehicle that is greater than the amount reasonably calculated to cover the costs incurred by the car rental company to title and register the rental motor vehicle. [2009 c.865 §29]

Note: 803.219 (Limitation on car rental fees) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 803 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 803.219 — Limitation on car rental fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.056 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.056
824.056 Walkway standards
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, upon the department’s motion or upon application of any person, shall adopt rules that prescribe standards for walkways alongside railroad tracks where necessary for the safety of railroad employees.

(2) The department may for good cause shown permit variances from the standards so prescribed. [Formerly 761.200; 1997 c.275 §13]

Source: Section 824.056 — Walkway standards; rules; variances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.245 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.245
810.245 Signs giving notice of consequences of traffic offenses committed in school zones
Status: in_force

A road authority may post signs designed to give motorists notice of the provisions of ORS 811.235 (Fine for traffic offenses in school zones) . The road authority may also develop procedures that enable individuals or entities to petition and pay for the erection of signs described in this section. [1997 c.682 §6]

Source: Section 810.245 — Signs giving notice of consequences of traffic offenses committed in school zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.021 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.021
807.021 Proof of Social Security number
Status: in_force

(1) Before issuing, renewing or replacing a driver license, driver permit or identification card, the Department of Transportation shall require a person to provide the Social Security number assigned to the person by the United States Social Security Administration or a written statement that the person has not been assigned a Social Security number.

(2) The department may issue, renew or replace a driver license, driver permit or identification card for an applicant who has submitted a Social Security number only after the department verifies the Social Security number with the United States Social Security Administration. In order to verify the person’s Social Security number, the department may require the person to provide proof, as defined by rule, of the person’s Social Security number.

(3) This section does not apply if the department previously verified the Social Security number as required by subsection (2) of this section.

(4) As used in this section, a “driver license,” “driver permit” or “identification card” means a driver license, driver permit or identification card that is not a:

(a) Real ID;

(b) Commercial driver license; or

(c) Commercial learner driver permit. [2008 c.1 §2; 2011 c.282 §1; 2017 c.568 §11; 2019 c.701 §§1,2]

Source: Section 807.021 — Proof of Social Security number; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.350 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.350
803.350 Qualifications for registration
Status: in_force

This section establishes the requirements for qualification for registration. The Department of Transportation may not issue registration to a vehicle if the requirements under this section are not met. The department, in the absence of just cause for refusing to register a vehicle upon application, shall assign a distinctive number or other distinctive means of identification and shall issue registration for a vehicle if all of the following requirements are met:

(1) The applicant applies for and is granted title in the applicant’s name at the same time the person makes application for registration, or presents satisfactory evidence that title covering the vehicle has been previously issued to the applicant.

(2) The applicant completes an application described under ORS 803.370 (Contents of application) . If the vehicle is a reconstructed or assembled vehicle or a replica, the person must indicate that fact in the application or be subject to ORS 803.225 (Failure to designate replica, reconstructed, assembled or specially constructed vehicle in title or registration application) .

(3) The applicant pays the department the registration fee established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) and 803.422 (Registration fees based on miles per gallon) and any applicable fees for issuance of registration plates.

(4) For motor vehicles, proof of compliance with pollution control equipment requirements is provided to the department. Proof required to comply with this subsection is described under ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) . This subsection does not apply if the vehicle is exempt from the requirements for proof of compliance under ORS 815.300 (Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system) .

(5) The applicant is domiciled in this state, as described in ORS 803.355 (“Domicile” described) , if required by ORS 803.360 (Domicile requirements for registration) to be domiciled in the state in order to register a vehicle. If the department has reason to believe that the applicant is not domiciled in this state and is required to be in order to register a vehicle, the department may require the person to submit proof of domicile. The department shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of domicile.

(6) The applicant owns a vehicle that qualifies under ORS 803.360 (Domicile requirements for registration) (2) for registration in this state, if the owner is not domiciled in this state and is not required by ORS 803.200 (Residency) , or any other provision of law, to register the vehicle in this state.

(7) The applicant surrenders all evidence of any former registration or title as required by ORS 803.380 (Failure to surrender out-of-state registration) .

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Beginning with 2009 model year new motor vehicles, the applicant provides proof of compliance with low emission motor vehicle standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) . The department shall determine by rule what constitutes proof of compliance with low emission motor vehicle standards.

(b) The department shall determine by rule which new motor vehicles are exempt from the requirements of this subsection. Any rules adopted pursuant to this paragraph shall be consistent with the Environmental Quality Commission standards adopted pursuant to ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) .

(c) For purposes of this subsection, “new motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle with 7,500 miles or less on the odometer when the vehicle is initially registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) (6)(a), 805.100 (Disabled veterans) , 805.110 (Former prisoners of war) or 805.120 (Effect of fleet registration) .

(9) If required to do so by the department, the applicant provides the department with satisfactory proof that the vehicle was designed to be operated on highways and meets equipment requirements imposed by statute or rule for the lawful operation of a vehicle on highways. The department may adopt rules specifying the kinds of vehicles that are subject to this subsection and what constitutes satisfactory proof under this subsection. [1983 c.338 §210; 1985 c.16 §78; 1985 c.305 §9; 1985 c.402 §11; 1987 c.146 §7; 1989 c.22 §1; 1993 c.233 §48; 2001 c.293 §3; 2007 c.366 §1; 2017 c.62 §4; 2017 c.750 §39d; 2018 c.114 §11]

Source: Section 803.350 — Qualifications for registration; fee; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.565 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.565
811.565 Dangerous movement of stopped, standing or parked vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of dangerous movement of a stopped, standing or parked vehicle if the person moves a vehicle so stopped, standing or parked when the movement cannot be made with reasonable safety.

(2) The offense described in this section, dangerous movement of a stopped, standing or parked vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §675; 1995 c.383 §80]

Source: Section 811.565 — Dangerous movement of stopped, standing or parked vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.206 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.206
824.206 Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may, upon its own motion or upon application by a railroad or the public authority in interest, subsequent to a hearing, unless a hearing is not required under ORS 824.214 (Procedure to obtain permission for crossings) , and upon finding that such action is required by the public safety, necessity, convenience and general welfare:

(a) Eliminate a grade crossing by relocation of the highway;

(b) Alter or abolish any grade crossing or change the location thereof, or require a separation of grades at any such crossing;

(c) Alter or change any existing crossing at separated grades; and

(d) Require installation or alteration of protective devices.

(2) The department shall prescribe the time and manner of such alteration, change, installation or alteration, and the terms and conditions thereof. [Formerly 763.030; 1997 c.249 §250; 1997 c.275 §16]

Source: Section 824.206 — Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing; installation or alteration of protective devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.010 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.010
810.010 Jurisdiction over highways
Status: in_force

This section designates the bodies responsible for exercising jurisdiction over certain highways when the vehicle code requires the exercise of jurisdiction by the road authority. This section does not control where a specific section of the vehicle code specifically provides for exercising jurisdiction in a manner different than provided by this section. Except as otherwise specifically provided under the code, the responsibilities designated under this section do not include responsibility for maintenance. Responsibility for maintenance is as otherwise provided by law. The following are the road authorities for the described roads:

(1) The Department of Transportation is the road authority for all state highways in this state including interstate highways.

(2) The county governing body is the road authority for all county roads outside the boundaries of an incorporated city.

(3) The governing body of an incorporated city is the road authority for all highways, roads, streets and alleys, other than state highways, within the boundaries of the incorporated city.

(4) Any other municipal body, local board or local body is the road authority for highways, other than state highways, within its boundaries if the body or board has authority to adopt and administer local police regulations over the highway under the Constitution and laws of this state.

(5) Any federal authority granted jurisdiction over federal lands within this state under federal law or rule is the road authority for highways on those lands as provided by the federal law or rule. [1983 c.338 §145; 1985 c.16 §45]

Source: Section 810.010 — Jurisdiction over highways; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.070 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.070
818.070 Exemptions from administratively imposed weight or size limitations
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 818.060 (Violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits) . The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . Exempt, partially or completely as described, are the following:

(1) Any vehicle on any way, thoroughfare or place owned by a district formed under ORS chapters 545, 547 and 551 or a corporation formed under ORS chapter 554.

(2) A vehicle 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.

(3) Any vehicle, combination of vehicles, article, machine or other equipment while being used by the federal government, the State of Oregon or any county or incorporated city in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways and at the immediate location or site of such construction, maintenance or repair.

(4) Vehicles while being used on the roads of a road authority by a mass transit district for the purposes authorized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , provided the weight or size is approved by the road authority for its roads.

(5) Operations authorized to exceed weight or size limitations 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 818.060 (Violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits) if the person so charged produces a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) that authorized the operation and that was issued prior to and valid at the time of the offense. [1983 c.338 §513]

Source: Section 818.070 — Exemptions from administratively imposed weight or size limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.072 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.072
807.072 Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, by rule, may waive any examination, test or demonstration required under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) (2) or (3) if the department receives satisfactory proof that the person required to take the examination, test or demonstration has passed an examination, test or demonstration approved by the department that:

(a) Is given in conjunction with a traffic safety education course certified by the department under ORS 336.802 (Traffic safety education course) ;

(b) Is given in conjunction with a motorcycle rider education course established under ORS 802.320 (Motorcycle safety program) ;

(c) Is given in conjunction with a course conducted by a commercial driver training school certified by the department under ORS 822.515 (Certificates) ; or

(d) Is given in conjunction with an application for a special limited vision condition learner’s permit under ORS 807.359 (Special limited vision condition learner’s permit) .

(2) The department, by rule, may waive the actual demonstration required under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) (3) for a person who is applying for a commercial driver license or a Class C license if the person holds a valid out-of-state license or applies for an Oregon license within one year of the expiration of a valid out-of-state license. A demonstration may be waived under this subsection only if the person has applied for the same driving privileges as those granted under the person’s out-of-state license or for privileges granted by a lower class of license.

(3) The department may waive the actual demonstration required under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) for a person who is applying for a commercial driver license, an endorsement related to a commercial driver license or the removal of a restriction from a commercial driver license:

(a) If the person has been certified, as defined by rule, under ORS 807.080 (Driver competency testing certificates) or a similar statute of another jurisdiction as competent to safely exercise the driving privileges granted by a Class A commercial driver license, a Class B commercial driver license or a Class C commercial driver license; or

(b) Under circumstances, established by the department by rule, that establish the person’s ability to drive without an actual demonstration.

(4) The department may issue a Class A farm endorsement without requiring additional tests to a person who has a Class C driver license if a farm employer or a self-employed farmer certifies to the department that the person is experienced in driving a vehicle that may be driven only by persons who have a Class A commercial driver license and the person’s two-part driving record does not show either a traffic accident within two years of the date of application for the endorsement or a conviction for one of the following traffic crimes within five years of the date of application for the endorsement:

(a) Reckless driving, as defined in ORS 811.140 (Reckless driving) .

(b) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants, as defined in ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) .

(c) Failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in a collision, as described in ORS 811.700 (Failure to perform duties of driver when property is damaged) or 811.705 (Failure to perform duties of driver to injured persons) .

(d) Criminal driving while suspended or revoked, as defined in ORS 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) .

(e) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, as defined in ORS 811.540 (Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer) .

(5) The department may issue a Class B farm endorsement without requiring additional tests to a person who has a Class C driver license if a farm employer or a self-employed farmer certifies to the department that the person is experienced in driving a vehicle that may be driven only by persons who have a Class B commercial driver license and the person’s two-part driving record does not show either a conviction for a traffic crime specified in subsection (4) of this section within five years of the date of application for the endorsement or a traffic accident within two years of the date of application for the endorsement.

(6) The department by rule may establish other circumstances under which a farm endorsement may be issued without an actual demonstration. The authority granted by this subsection includes, but is not limited to, authority to adopt rules specifying circumstances under which the endorsement may be granted to a person despite the appearance of traffic accidents on the person’s record.

(7) The department by rule may waive the test required under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) (2) for a person who applies for a motorcycle endorsement if the person:

(a) Holds a valid out-of-state driver license that authorizes the person to operate a motorcycle;

(b) Applies for a motorcycle endorsement within one year after the expiration date of a valid out-of-state driver license that authorizes the person to operate a motorcycle; or

(c) Completes a motorcycle rider education course outside of this state that is approved by the department by rule:

(A) While temporarily residing outside of this state; and

(B) The person 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) .

(8) The department by rule may waive the actual demonstration required under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) (3) for a person who is applying for a restricted motorcycle endorsement that only authorizes the person to operate a motorcycle with more than two wheels. [2001 c.410 §3; 2003 c.14 §473; 2003 c.277 §§7,11; 2005 c.649 §§7,8; 2007 c.588 §4; 2015 c.716 §5; 2017 c.190 §12; 2017 c.306 §1; 2018 c.22 §6; 2021 c.12 §6; 2021 c.630 §33]

Source: Section 807.072 — Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.250 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.250
822.250 State Board of Towing
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation.

(2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows:

(a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of 100,000 or more;

(b) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) and who represents a city in Oregon with a population of less than 100,000;

(c) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) and who has specialized knowledge in towing equipment and vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 44,000 pounds;

(d) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) and who has specialized knowledge in towing vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less;

(e) One member who represents the insurance industry;

(f) One member from a tow program within the Department of State Police;

(g) One member who is a chief of police or a county sheriff;

(h) One member who is a member of the public; and

(i) One member who is a consumer advocate.

(3) All members of the board must be residents of Oregon.

(4) The term of office of each member of the board is four years, but a member serves at the pleasure of the Governor. Before the expiration of the term of a member, the Governor shall appoint a successor whose term begins on July 1 next following. A member is eligible for reappointment. If there is a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment to become immediately effective for the unexpired term.

(5) A member of the board is entitled to compensation and expenses as provided in ORS 292.495 (Compensation and expenses of members of state boards and commissions) . [2021 c.578 §1; 2023 c.348 §1]

Note: 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 822 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Note: Section 2, chapter 578, Oregon Laws 2021, provides: Sec. 2. Initial terms of office. Notwithstanding the term of office specified by section 1 of this 2021 Act [ 822.250 (State Board of Towing) ], of the members first appointed to the State Board of Towing:

(1) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2022.

(2) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2023.

(3) Two shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2024.

(4) Three shall serve for a term ending July 1, 2025. [2021 c.578 §2]

Source: Section 822.250 — State Board of Towing; membership; terms of office; compensation and expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.264 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.264
805.264 Disposition of moneys from Crater Lake National Park registration plate surcharge
Status: in_force

(1) After deduction of the cost of administration of the Crater Lake National Park registration plate program, the Department of Transportation shall transfer moneys from the surcharge imposed by ORS 805.263 (Crater Lake National Park registration plate) to the Oregon Community Foundation for use on Crater Lake National Park projects.

(2) As used in this section, “the cost of administration of the Crater Lake National Park registration plate program” is the sum of all Department of Transportation expenses for the issuance or transfer of Crater Lake National Park registration plates under ORS 805.263 (Crater Lake National Park registration plate) that are above the normal costs of issuing, renewing and transferring registration plates in the normal course of business in the department. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of collecting the Crater Lake National Park registration plate surcharge and transferring Crater Lake National Park registration plates. [2001 c.824 §2; 2007 c.341 §1]

Note: See note under 805.263 (Crater Lake National Park registration plate) .

Source: Section 805.264 — Disposition of moneys from Crater Lake National Park registration plate surcharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.202 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.202
821.202 Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of an all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet if:

(a) The person is under 18 years of age, operates or rides on a Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle on premises open to the public or on a highway and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet with a fastened chin strap; or

(b) The person is 18 years of age or older, operates or rides on a Class I or Class III all-terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle highway access route that is designated by the Oregon Transportation Commission as open to all-terrain vehicles and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet with a fastened chin strap.

(2) The requirement to wear a motorcycle helmet with a fastened chin strap does not apply if the all-terrain vehicle is:

(a) Used exclusively in farming, agricultural or forestry operations or used by persons licensed under ORS chapter 571 exclusively for nursery or Christmas tree growing operations.

(b) Being used on land owned or leased by the owner of the vehicle.

(c) A Class II all-terrain vehicle registered under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) and has a roof or roll bar.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure of an all-terrain vehicle operator or passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet, is a Class D traffic violation. [1995 c.775 §§2,10; 2007 c.887 §3a; 2009 c.452 §1; 2011 c.360 §26; 2017 c.453 §10]

Source: Section 821.202 — Failure of all-terrain vehicle rider to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.205 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.205
815.205 Exemptions from visible emission limits
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.195 (Requirements and standards) and 815.200 (Violation of visible emission limits) . The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . Exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) Motor vehicles registered as farm vehicles under ORS 805.300 (Farm vehicle registration) are not subject to the limits on visible emissions.

(2) Vehicles of special interest and antique vehicles are not subject to the limits on visible emissions if the vehicles are maintained as a collectors’ item and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(3) The visible emission limits apply only in counties having a population over 50,000 according to the 1970 federal decennial census that are located west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains. The summit of the Cascade Mountains is determined for purposes of this subsection by the line beginning at the intersection of the northern boundary of the State of Oregon and the western boundary of Wasco County, thence southerly along the western boundaries of the counties of Wasco, Jefferson, Deschutes and Klamath to the southern boundary of the State of Oregon. [1983 c.338 §487]

Source: Section 815.205 — Exemptions from visible emission limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.716 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.716
809.716 Hearing on impoundment
Status: in_force

(1) A person entitled to lawful possession of a vehicle impounded under ORS 809.720 (Impoundment for specified offenses) may request a hearing to contest the validity of the impoundment. A request must be made within five calendar days after the date that notice of the impoundment is mailed, as evidenced by the postmark, not including Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. The request shall be made to a person designated by the impounding police agency to receive such requests.

(2) When a timely request for a hearing is made, a hearing shall be held before a hearings officer designated by the impounding police agency. The hearing shall be set for four calendar days after the request is received, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, but may be postponed at the request of the person asking for the hearing.

(3) The impounding police agency shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that there were reasonable grounds to believe that the vehicle was being operated in violation of ORS 806.010 (Driving uninsured prohibited) , 807.010 (Operating vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of license restrictions) , 811.175 (Violation driving while suspended or revoked) , 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) or 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) . The police officer who ordered the vehicle impounded may submit an affidavit to the hearings officer in lieu of making a personal appearance at the hearing.

(4) If the hearings officer finds that the impoundment of the vehicle was proper, the hearings officer shall enter an order supporting the removal and shall find that the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle is liable for usual and customary towing and storage costs. The hearings officer may also find the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle liable for costs of the hearing.

(5) If the hearings officer finds that impoundment of the vehicle was improper, the hearings officer shall order the vehicle released to the person entitled to possession and shall enter a finding that the owner or person entitled to possession of the vehicle is not liable for any towing or storage costs resulting from the impoundment. If there is a lien on the vehicle for towing and storage charges, the hearings officer shall order it paid by the impounding police agency.

(6) A police agency may contract with another agency or entity to conduct hearings under this section. [Formerly 806.016; 1997 c.514 §4; 1999 c.1051 §284a; 2001 c.748 §3]

Source: Section 809.716 — Hearing on impoundment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.385 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.385
801.385 “Pedestrian.”
Status: in_force

“Pedestrian” means any person afoot or confined in a wheelchair. [1983 c.338 §69]

Source: Section 801.385 — “Pedestrian.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.270 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.270
802.270 Records of insurance information
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall maintain computerized records of insurance information. The department’s computer system shall contain information submitted by insurers under ORS 742.580 (Report of cancellation, nonrenewal or issuance of motor vehicle liability policy) and 806.195 (Information submitted by insurers) and shall be accessible to law enforcement agencies in the state for the purpose of determining whether a particular person or vehicle is in compliance with the financial responsibility requirements of this state.

(2) Information provided to the department by insurers under ORS 742.580 (Report of cancellation, nonrenewal or issuance of motor vehicle liability policy) and 806.195 (Information submitted by insurers) may not be made available to anyone other than law enforcement officials, employees of the department acting in an official capacity, other governmental agencies if necessary for them to carry out their duties, powers or functions or individuals when the information is needed to determine insurance coverage of the individual requester or another individual.

(3) A computer system designed for the purposes specified in this section shall, to the extent possible, enable insurers to transfer information directly to the computer in a way that is most convenient for the insurers and the department.

(4) Records of insurance coverage maintained by the department under this section are for the purpose of helping law enforcement officials determine whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that a person is operating a vehicle in violation of ORS 806.010 (Driving uninsured prohibited) . In any other dispute about motor vehicle insurance coverage, if there is a conflict between the records of the department and the records of the insurer, the records of the insurer shall be presumed to be accurate. [1993 c.746 §8; 2001 c.104 §299]

Source: Section 802.270 — Records of insurance information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.236 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.236
824.236 Protective devices at unauthorized railroad-highway crossing
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the Department of Transportation may, under ORS 823.033 (Investigations and orders on department’s own motion) , order a railroad to install and maintain protective devices at an unauthorized railroad-highway crossing and order the public authority in interest to install and maintain stop signs at and other protective devices in advance of an unauthorized railroad-highway crossing.

(2) The department may not order the railroad to install at an unauthorized railroad-highway crossing devices which are activated immediately in advance of, and during, each train movement over the crossing unless the department determines that the railroad intentionally created the unauthorized crossing after June 2, 1995.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, in any proceeding under subsections (1) and (2) of this section, or unless the parties agree otherwise, installation and maintenance costs of protective devices shall be apportioned to the railroad.

(4) The railroad may seek reimbursement or indemnity from third parties.

(5) Under ORS 823.033 (Investigations and orders on department’s own motion) , the department may open an investigation to consider closure of an unauthorized railroad-highway crossing. If the department decides to open an investigation, it shall post notice of the investigation at the crossing at least 30 days prior to opening the investigation. If the department is unable to complete an investigation within two years from the date it was opened, the department shall order the crossing closed within one year from the expiration of the two-year period allowed for investigation unless closure of the unauthorized railroad-highway crossing would remove the only access to any land. [Formerly 763.220; 2003 c.145 §3]

Source: Section 824.236 — Protective devices at unauthorized railroad-highway crossing; apportionment to railroad; reimbursement; closure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.147 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.147
811.147 Failure to maintain safe distance from motor vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a motor vehicle commits the offense of failure to maintain a safe distance from a motor vehicle if the person approaches a motor vehicle that is stopped and is displaying required warning lights or hazard lights, or a person is indicating distress by using emergency flares or posting emergency signs, and the person operating the motor vehicle:

(a) On a highway having two or more lanes for traffic in a single direction, fails to:

(A) Make a lane change to a lane not adjacent to that of the stopped motor vehicle; or

(B) Reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least five miles per hour under the speed limit established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) or a designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) .

(b) On a two directional, two-lane highway, fails to reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least five miles per hour under the speed limit established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) or a designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) .

(2) A person is not in violation of the offense described in this section if the stopped motor vehicle is in a designated parking area.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to maintain a safe distance from a motor vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [2003 c.42 §2; 2009 c.198 §1; 2010 c.30 §17; 2017 c.305 §1]

Note: 811.147 (Failure to maintain safe distance from motor vehicle) 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 811.147 — Failure to maintain safe distance from motor vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.370 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.370
801.370 “Operation.”
Status: in_force

“Operation” means any operation, towing, pushing, movement or otherwise propelling. [1983 c.338 §66]

Source: Section 801.370 — “Operation.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.452 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.452
825.452 Initial registration period
Status: in_force

In order to facilitate the registration issuance and registration renewal processes, when a carrier initially registers under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.037 (Annual or quarterly registration under ORS 826.031) , the Department of Transportation may assign a registration period ranging from three to 12 months. [1995 c.39 §6; 2001 c.567 §6; 2019 c.491 §41]

Source: Section 825.452 — Initial registration period , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.515 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.515
811.515 When lights must be displayed
Status: in_force

"Studies show that headlights help your vehicle to be seen more easily, especially when driving in wet, snowy or foggy weather." Bibliographic info

This section establishes requirements for ORS 811.520 (Unlawful use or failure to use lights) . Except where an exemption under ORS 811.525 (Exemptions from requirements for use of lights) specifically provides otherwise, a vehicle that does not comply with this section is in violation of ORS 811.520 (Unlawful use or failure to use lights) . Where specific types of lighting equipment are mentioned in this section, those types are types described in ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) . The requirements under this section are as follows:

(1) Subject to any other provision of this section, any lighting equipment a vehicle is required to be equipped with under ORS 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) must be displayed when the vehicle is upon a highway within this state at any time limited visibility conditions exist. The provisions of this subsection apply during the times stated when the required visibility is measured on a straight, level unlighted highway.

(2) Parking lights and lights other than clearance, identification and marker lights that are mounted on the front of a vehicle and are designed to be displayed primarily when the vehicle is parked shall not be lighted when a vehicle is driven upon a highway at times when limited visibility conditions exist except when:

(a) The lights are being used as turn signals; or

(b) The headlights are also lighted at the same time.

(3) Any vehicle parked or stopped upon a roadway or shoulder adjacent thereto, whether attended or unattended, during times when limited visibility conditions exist must display parking lights.

(4) All vehicles not specifically required by ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) to be equipped with lighting equipment shall at times when limited visibility conditions exist display exempt-vehicle safety lighting equipment. This section includes, but is not limited to, animal drawn vehicles and vehicles exempted from required lighting equipment under ORS 816.340 (Exemptions from required equipment) .

(5) Tow vehicle warning lights on tow vehicles shall be activated when the tow vehicles are engaged in connecting with other vehicles and drawing such vehicles onto highways or while servicing disabled vehicles.

(6) When limited visibility conditions exist a person shall use a distribution of light or composite beam that is directed sufficiently high and that is of such intensity so as to reveal persons and vehicles on the highway at a safe distance in advance of the vehicle. A person violates this subsection if the person does not comply with the following:

(a) Whenever the driver of a vehicle approaches an oncoming vehicle within 500 feet, the driver must use a distribution of light or composite beam so aimed that the glaring rays are not projected into the eyes of the oncoming driver. The use of the low beams of the vehicle headlight system is in compliance with this paragraph at all times regardless of road contour and loading of the vehicle.

(b) Except when in the act of overtaking or passing, a driver of a vehicle following another vehicle within 350 feet to the rear must use the low beams of the vehicle headlight system.

(7) When a vehicle is upon a highway a person shall light not more than a total of four lights at any one time that are mounted on the front of a vehicle and that each projects a beam of intensity greater than 300 candlepower.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A light, other than a headlight, that projects a beam of light of an intensity greater than 300 candlepower shall not be operated on a vehicle:

(A) Unless the beam is so directed that no part of the high intensity portion of the beam will strike the level of the roadway on which the vehicle stands at a distance of more than 75 feet from the vehicle; or

(B) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, when use of the low beams of the vehicle headlight system is required under subsection (6) of this section.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a)(B) of this subsection, a light, other than a headlight, may be lighted on a motorcycle provided that the intensity of the light does not exceed the intensity of the low beams of the headlight system. A motorcycle may not be operated with more than two lights, other than headlights, under this paragraph.

(9) A spotlight shall not be lighted upon approaching another vehicle unless the spotlight is so aimed and used so that no part of the high-intensity portion of the beam will be directed to the left of the prolongation of the extreme left side of the vehicle upon which it is mounted, more than 100 feet ahead of the vehicle.

(10) Auxiliary lights mounted higher than 54 inches shall not be lighted when the vehicle is used on a highway.

(11) A back-up light shall not be lighted when the vehicle is in forward motion.

(12) Bus safety lights shall only be operated in accordance with the following:

(a) The lights may be operated when the vehicle is stopping or has stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading students who are going to or from any school or authorized school activity or function.

(b) The lights may be operated when the vehicle is stopping or has stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading workers from worker transport buses.

(c) The lights may be operated when the vehicle is stopping or has stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading children being transported to or from religious services or an activity or function authorized by a religious organization.

(d) The lights may be operated when the vehicle is stopping or has stopped in a place that obstructs other drivers’ ability to see the bus safety lights on another vehicle.

(e) Notwithstanding any other paragraph of this subsection, the lights shall not be operated if the vehicle is stopping or has stopped at an intersection where traffic is controlled by electrical traffic control signals, other than flashing signals, or by a police officer.

(f) Notwithstanding any other paragraph of this subsection, the lights shall not be operated if the vehicle is stopping or has stopped at a loading or unloading area where the vehicle is completely off the roadway.

(13) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Hazard lights shall be used for the purpose of warning the operators of other vehicles of the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.

(b) Hazard lights shall be used by the first and last vehicles in a funeral procession.

(14) Mail delivery lights may be used only while in active service transporting United States mail for the purpose of warning other vehicle operators of the vehicle’s presence and to exercise caution in approaching, overtaking or passing. A vehicle with mail delivery lights is in compliance with this subsection if the lights are flashed continuously while the vehicle is in motion in active service transporting mail or if the lights are actuated by application of the service brake while the vehicle is parked.

(15) A pilot vehicle warning light may be activated only when the vehicle equipped with the light is an escort accompanying a motor vehicle carrying or towing a load of a size or description not permitted under ORS 818.020, 818.060 (Violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits) , 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) or 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) .

(16) Fire company warning lights authorized under a permit granted under ORS 818.250 (Permit for fire company warning lights) may be used by the persons authorized under the permit while being driven to a fire station or fire location in response to a fire alarm. Fire company warning lights authorized under ORS 811.800 (Operation of funeral vehicles with improper lights) may be used by funeral escort vehicle or funeral lead vehicle drivers while driving in a funeral procession. The lights shall be covered or otherwise concealed when not being displayed as provided in this subsection.

(17) Any lighted headlights upon a parked vehicle shall be dimmed.

(18) Commercial vehicle warning lights may be used only:

(a) To warn operators of other vehicles of the presence of a traffic hazard requiring the exercise of unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing the commercial vehicle; and

(b) When the commercial vehicle is being used for commercial purposes and the vehicle is:

(A) Stopped, parked or left standing at a commercial or work site; or

(B) In a highway work zone as defined in ORS 811.230 (Definitions) . [1983 c.338 §660; 1985 c.71 §7; 1989 c.402 §1; 1991 c.482 §19; 2003 c.118 §2; 2003 c.245 §1]

Source: Section 811.515 — When lights must be displayed; kind of light; number; direction; use on certain vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.434 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.434
810.434 Photo red light
Status: in_force

(1) Any city may, at its own cost, operate cameras designed to photograph drivers who:

(a) Violate ORS 811.265 (Driver failure to obey traffic control device) by failing to obey a traffic control device; or

(b) Violate the speed limit established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) by 11 miles per hour or greater or violate the designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) by 11 miles per hour or greater.

(2) Cameras operated under this section may be mounted on street lights or put in other suitable places.

(3) A city that chooses to operate a camera shall:

(a) Provide a public information campaign to inform local drivers about the use of cameras before citations are actually issued; and

(b) Once each biennium, conduct a process and outcome evaluation for the purposes of subsection (4) of this section that includes:

(A) The effect of the use of cameras on traffic safety;

(B) The degree of public acceptance of the use of cameras; and

(C) The process of administration of the use of cameras.

(4) By March 1 of each odd-numbered year, each city that operates a camera under this section shall present to the Legislative Assembly the process and outcome evaluation conducted by the city under subsection (3) of this section. [1999 c.851 §1; 1999 c.1051 §327; 2001 c.474 §1; subsection (5) of 2001 Edition enacted as 2001 c.474 §3; 2003 c.14 §491; 2003 c.339 §1; 2005 c.686 §1; 2007 c.640 §1; 2011 c.545 §65; 2017 c.288 §3]

Source: Section 810.434 — Photo red light; operation; evaluation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.410 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.410
824.410 Quarterly report to Legislative Assembly
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall submit a quarterly report on the performance of passenger rail to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation in the manner provided under ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) . The report must include a summary of the number of passengers utilizing passenger rail and on-time performance for the previous quarter. [2015 c.225 §5]

Note: See note under 824.400 (Passenger rail plan) .

Source: Section 824.410 — Quarterly report to Legislative Assembly , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.012 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.012
819.012 Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person other than an insurer commits the offense of failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle if the person:

(a) Is the registered owner of a vehicle that is a totaled vehicle as defined in ORS 801.527 (“Totaled vehicle”) (1) and does not surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle either to the Department of Transportation or to the insurer within 30 days of the declaration or other relevant act by the insurer.

(b) Is the registered owner of a vehicle that is a totaled vehicle as defined in ORS 801.527 (“Totaled vehicle”) (2) and does not notify the department of the status of the vehicle within 30 days of the day that the vehicle became a totaled vehicle.

(c) Is the registered owner of a vehicle that is a totaled vehicle as defined in ORS 801.527 (“Totaled vehicle”) (3) and does not surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the department within 30 days of the date the vehicle became a totaled vehicle.

(d) Receives or purchases a totaled vehicle and does not surrender the certificate of title for the vehicle to the department within 30 days of purchase or receipt of the vehicle.

(2) A person is not required to surrender the certificate of title if the person is unable to obtain the certificate for the vehicle. If the person is unable to obtain the certificate, the person shall notify the department that the vehicle is a totaled vehicle and shall notify the department of the reason that the person is unable to surrender the certificate.

(3) A person is not required to surrender the certificate of title if:

(a) The person transferred their interest in the totaled vehicle to a tower pursuant to ORS 822.235 (Recovery after theft) ; or

(b) The person is a tower that received interest in the totaled vehicle pursuant to ORS 822.235 (Recovery after theft) and the tower subsequently transfers interest in the totaled vehicle to a dismantler within 30 days of the date the tower received interest in the totaled vehicle.

(4) If the vehicle is one for which title was issued in a form other than a certificate, the person shall notify the department that the vehicle is a totaled vehicle and shall follow procedures adopted by the department by rule.

(5) The offense described in this section, failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1991 c.820 §4; 1993 c.233 §58; 2017 c.523 §6]

Source: Section 819.012 — Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.602 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.602
811.602 Disabled person parking permit
Status: in_force

(1) A disabled person parking permit is a means of identifying vehicles being used to exercise the parking privileges described in ORS 811.635 (Privileges granted by disabled person parking permit other than program placard) . The following are disabled person parking permits:

(a) A special decal described in ORS 811.605 (Contents of individual placard or decal) issued by the Department of Transportation to be affixed to a golf cart or substantially similar vehicle;

(b) An individual placard described in ORS 811.605 (Contents of individual placard or decal) ;

(c) A program placard issued by the department under ORS 811.607 (Program placards) ;

(d) A family placard issued by the department under ORS 811.609 (Family placards) ;

(e) A foreign visitor placard issued by the department under ORS 811.611 (Foreign visitor placard) ;

(f) A “Wheelchair User” placard or decal issued by the department under ORS 811.613 (Wheelchair User placard) ; and

(g) An “Oregon Wounded Warrior” placard or decal issued by the department under ORS 811.616 (Oregon Wounded Warrior placard) .

(2) The department shall issue a disabled person parking permit in the form of a decal or individual placard to any person who submits an application that complies with ORS 811.604 (Application for disabled person parking permit) . Nothing in this section prohibits the department from issuing a decal or individual placard to a person who has disabled veteran registration plates issued under ORS 805.100 (Disabled veterans) and who qualifies for the decal or placard.

(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the department may not issue more than one individual placard to an applicant. The department may issue a replacement placard upon receipt of proof satisfactory to the department that the original placard has been lost, mutilated or destroyed. The department may issue a temporary duplicate permit to a person who needs a duplicate permit for travel purposes. A temporary duplicate permit shall be valid for up to 120 days. The department shall adopt rules governing application for and issuance of temporary duplicate permits. Nothing in this subsection prohibits issuance of an individual placard to a person who has been issued a decal.

(4) Permits for use on vehicles that are regularly used as part of a program for the transportation of persons with disabilities are issued as provided in ORS 811.607 (Program placards) .

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, the department shall determine the form, size and content of any decal or placard issued under this section and shall adopt rules governing their issuance, display and use as necessary to carry out this section.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the department may not require a decal or placard issued under this section to an individual or a family to contain any identifying information about the person to whom the decal or placard is issued, including any of the following:

(A) Name;

(B) Address;

(C) Telephone number;

(D) Social Security number;

(E) Driver license number;

(F) Golf cart driver permit number;

(G) Identification card number;

(H) Passport or visa number; or

(I) Photograph.

(b) The department may require a decal or placard issued under this section to an individual or a family to contain not more than four digits of the driver license or identification card number of the person to whom the decal or placard is issued. [1987 c.187 §7; 1989 c.243 §2; 1991 c.741 §1; 1993 c.751 §66; 1995 c.462 §1; 2001 c.827 §11; 2005 c.406 §1; 2007 c.70 §330; 2007 c.468 §5; 2018 c.69 §3; 2019 c.413 §§1,2; 2021 c.630 §1]

Source: Section 811.602 — Disabled person parking permit; content; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.210 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.210
803.210 Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall not issue title for a vehicle described in subsection (2) of this section unless:

(a) An inspection of the vehicle identification number or numbers of the vehicle is performed in accordance with ORS 803.212 (Inspection of vehicle identification numbers) ; and

(b) The fee established under ORS 803.215 (Fee for inspection) is paid to the department for the inspection.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the requirements of this section apply to all of the following:

(a) A vehicle from another jurisdiction.

(b) Any assembled or reconstructed vehicle.

(c) Any vehicle if the certificate of title has been or is required to be submitted to the department, or a person is required to report to the department, under ORS 819.010 (Failure to comply with requirements for destruction of vehicle) , 819.012 (Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle) , 819.014 (Insurer failure to follow procedures for totaled vehicle) or 819.030 (Department procedure on receipt of title or notice) .

(d) Any vehicle if the department has received notice that the vehicle has been or will be wrecked, dismantled, disassembled or substantially altered under ORS 819.010 (Failure to comply with requirements for destruction of vehicle) or 822.135 (Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business) .

(e) Replicas.

(f) Other than a racing activity vehicle as defined in ORS 801.404 (“Racing activity vehicle.”) , any vehicle the department has reason to believe was not certified by the original manufacturer as conforming to federal vehicle standards.

(3) The requirements of this section do not apply to the following vehicles if the person shown as the owner on an out-of-state title for the vehicle applies for an Oregon title in that person’s name:

(a) A rental truck, rental truck tractor or rental trailer that is registered in Oregon under an interstate agreement that provides that a portion of the owner’s fleet is to be registered in each state in which the fleet operates.

(b) A trailer or semitrailer that has permanent registration.

(4) The requirement to inspect a vehicle identification number or numbers of the vehicle under subsection (1) of this section does not apply to park model recreation vehicles, as defined in ORS 803.036 (Optional titling) . [1983 c.338 §200; 1985 c.16 §71; 1985 c.402 §9; 1985 c.410 §2; 1987 c.146 §2; 1991 c.820 §15; 1993 c.174 §8; 1993 c.233 §39; 2003 c.655 §107; 2007 c.693 §5; 2021 c.630 §32]

Source: Section 803.210 — Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.246 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.246
824.246 Apportionment of costs of crossing closure
Status: in_force

If in any grade crossing proceeding arising under ORS 824.204 (Authority to construct grade crossings) , 824.206 (Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing) or 824.226 (Dangerous grade crossings) , the Department of Transportation requires the closure of any existing crossing within the jurisdiction of the public authority in interest, the department may apportion to the railroad company, for such crossing closed, an amount not to exceed five percent of the cost of installation of protective devices at any new or other existing crossing within the jurisdiction of the public authority in interest. Any additional costs paid by the railroad company shall reduce the share otherwise apportionable to the public authority in interest. [Formerly 763.275]

Source: Section 824.246 — Apportionment of costs of crossing closure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.254 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.254
825.254 Limitation on movement of vehicles to particular days of week
Status: in_force

Except as provided in this section, the Department of Transportation shall not adopt rules limiting the movement of vehicles that are subject to regulation under this chapter to any particular days of the week. The department may adopt rules described under this section if:

(1) The rules are recommended by the Superintendent of State Police; and

(2) The department determines that the rules are required to protect the interest and safety of the general public. [Formerly 767.456]

Source: Section 825.254 — Limitation on movement of vehicles to particular days of week; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.111 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.111
811.111 Violating a speed limit
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person:

(a) Drives a vehicle on an interstate highway, except for the portions of interstate highway described in subsection (2) of this section, at a speed greater than 65 miles per hour or, if a different speed is posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) , at a speed greater than the posted speed.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, drives any of the following vehicles at a speed greater than 55 miles per hour on any highway, except for the portions of highway described in subsections (2) to (12) of this section, or, if a different speed is posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) , at a speed greater than the posted speed:

(A) A motor truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds or a truck tractor with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 8,000 pounds.

(B) A school bus.

(C) A school activity vehicle.

(D) A worker transport bus.

(E) A bus operated for transporting children to and from church or an activity or function authorized by a church.

(F) Any vehicle used in the transportation of persons for hire by a nonprofit entity.

(c) Drives a vehicle or conveyance on any part of the ocean shore in this state at a speed greater than any of the following:

(A) Any designated speed for ocean shores that is established and posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) .

(B) If no designated speed is posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) , 25 miles per hour.

(d) Except as otherwise provided in this section, drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than a speed posted by authority granted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) or, if no designated speed is posted, the following:

(A) Fifteen miles per hour when driving on an alley or a narrow residential roadway.

(B) Twenty miles per hour in a business district.

(C) Twenty-five miles per hour in a public park.

(D) Twenty-five miles per hour on a highway in a residence district if the highway is not an arterial highway.

(E) Sixty-five miles per hour on an interstate highway.

(F) Fifty-five miles per hour in locations not otherwise described in this paragraph.

(e) Drives a vehicle in a school zone at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour if the school zone is:

(A) A segment of highway described in ORS 801.462 (“School zone.”) (1)(a) and:

(i) The school zone has a flashing light used as a traffic control device and operated as provided under ORS 810.243 (Operation of flashing light indicating children in school zone) ; or

(ii) If the school zone does not have a flashing light used as a traffic control device, the person drives in the school zone between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a day when school is in session.

(B) A crosswalk described in ORS 801.462 (“School zone.”) (1)(b) and:

(i) A flashing light is used as a traffic control device and operated as provided under ORS 810.243 (Operation of flashing light indicating children in school zone) ; or

(ii) Children are present, as described in ORS 811.124 (Meaning of “children are present” in ORS 811.111) .

(2) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of Interstate 84 beginning at the eastern city limit of The Dalles and ending at the Idaho state line at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty-five miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Seventy miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(3) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 95 beginning at the Idaho state line and ending at the Nevada state line at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty-five miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Seventy miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(4) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 20 beginning in Bend and ending in Ontario at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(5) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 197 beginning in The Dalles and ending at its intersection with U.S. Highway 97 and the portion of U.S. Highway 97 beginning at its intersection with U.S. Highway 197 and ending at the California state line at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(6) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of State Highway 31 beginning in Valley Falls and ending in La Pine at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(7) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of State Highway 78 beginning in Burns Junction and ending in Burns at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(8) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 395 beginning in Burns and ending in John Day at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(9) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 395 beginning in Riley and ending at the California state line at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(10) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of Oregon Route 205 beginning in Burns and ending in Frenchglen at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(11) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of U.S. Highway 26 beginning in John Day and ending in Vale at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Sixty-five miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(12) A person commits the offense of violating a speed limit if the person drives a vehicle on the portion of Interstate 82 beginning at the Washington state line and ending at its intersection with Interstate 84 at a speed greater than:

(a) Sixty-five miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or

(b) Seventy miles per hour for all other vehicles.

(13) The speed limits described in subsections (3) to (5) of this section do not apply to portions of highways inside of a city in this state.

(14) The offense described in this section, violating a speed limit, is punishable as provided in ORS 811.109 (Penalties for speed violations) . [2003 c.819 §4; 2003 c.819 §4a; 2005 c.573 §1; 2005 c.770 §6; 2007 c.367 §4; 2015 c. 139 §2; 2015 c.283 §5; 2015 c.746 §1; 2016 c.1 §1; 2019 c.515 §2; 2023 c.9 §53]

Source: Section 811.111 — Violating a speed limit; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.480 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.480
819.480 Vehicle appraiser certificate
Status: in_force

(1) A person who is issued a vehicle appraiser certificate by the Department of Transportation under this section is qualified to appraise any vehicle, including vehicles for sale under ORS 819.210 (Sale or disposal of vehicle not reclaimed) and 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) .

(2) The department shall establish rules to provide for issuance of vehicle appraiser certificates under this section. Rules adopted by the department under this section shall provide for all of the following:

(a) A method of ascertaining the qualifications and competence of individuals to conduct vehicle appraisals in accordance with the rules of the department and generally accepted methods of appraisal.

(b) A system for issuance of vehicle appraiser certificates to persons who qualify under the rules of the department.

(c) Procedures and grounds for revocation or suspension of vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section if the department determines the person holding the certificate has violated the rules adopted by the department.

(d) A procedure for renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section.

(3) The department may establish rules to adopt educational requirements for issuance or renewal of vehicle appraiser certificates.

(4) Vehicle appraiser certificates issued under this section are subject to the following:

(a) A certificate shall expire three years from the date of issuance unless renewed according to the rules of the department.

(b) The department shall not issue a vehicle appraiser certificate to a person until the person has paid the fee for issuance of a vehicle appraiser certificate under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) .

(c) The department shall not renew a vehicle appraiser certificate issued under this section until the holder has paid the fee for renewal of a vehicle appraiser certificate under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) . [Formerly 819.230; 2009 c.371 §17]

Source: Section 819.480 — Vehicle appraiser certificate; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.702 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.702
809.702 Tampering with vehicle immobilization device
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of tampering with a vehicle immobilization device if the person does anything to a vehicle immobilization device that was ordered installed under ORS 809.700 (Court-ordered impoundment or immobilization upon conviction) that circumvents the operation of the device.

(2) The offense described in this section, tampering with a vehicle immobilization device, is a Class A traffic violation. [1997 c.540 §5; 1999 c.467 §3]

Source: Section 809.702 — Tampering with vehicle immobilization device; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.455 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.455
801.455 “School activity vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“School activity vehicle” means a vehicle, other than a school bus, that is used to transport students to or from authorized school activities and that is not described by any of the following:

(1) A vehicle subject to ORS 825.100 (Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways) or a vehicle under regulation of the United States Department of Transportation.

(2) A vehicle, commonly known as a private passenger car or private passenger van, that is used by the owner of the vehicle or a relative of the owner of the vehicle for personal transportation of students to or from school activities and is not used for compensation except for the sharing of expenses in a ridesharing arrangement or reimbursement of mileage.

(3) A vehicle that is exempted from regulation as a school activity vehicle under ORS 820.150 (Rules and standards for exemption of certain vehicles from Oregon Vehicle Code) .

(4) A transit bus, as defined in ORS 811.167 (Failure to yield right of way to transit bus) . [1985 c.420 §3; 1995 c.733 §80; 2015 c.138 §16; 2018 c.62 §4]

Source: Section 801.455 — “School activity vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.005 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.005
822.005 Acting as vehicle dealer without certificate
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle dealer without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a valid, current vehicle dealer certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) and the person:

(a) Buys, sells, brokers, trades or exchanges vehicles either outright or by means of any conditional sale, bailment, lease, security interest, consignment or otherwise;

(b) Displays a new or used vehicle, trailer or semitrailer for sale; or

(c) Acts as any type of agent for the owner of a vehicle to sell the vehicle or acts as any type of agent for a person interested in buying a vehicle to buy a vehicle.

(2) This section does not apply to persons or vehicles exempted from this section under ORS 822.015 (Exemptions from vehicle dealer certification requirement) .

(3) The offense described in this section, acting as a vehicle dealer without a certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §790; 1985 c.16 §389; 1985 c.598 §1; 1997 c.469 §1; 2003 c.655 §124]

Source: Section 822.005 — Acting as vehicle dealer without certificate; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.180 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.180
811.180 Affirmative defenses
Status: in_force

The following establishes affirmative defenses in prosecutions for driving while suspended or revoked in violation of ORS 811.175 (Violation driving while suspended or revoked) or 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) and describes when the affirmative defenses are not available:

(1) In addition to other defenses provided by law, including but not limited to ORS 161.200 (Choice of evils) , it is an affirmative defense to the offenses described in ORS 811.175 (Violation driving while suspended or revoked) and 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) that:

(a) An injury or immediate threat of injury to a human being or animal, and the urgency of the circumstances made it necessary for the defendant to drive a motor vehicle at the time and place in question; or

(b) The defendant had not received notice of the defendant’s suspension or revocation or been informed of the suspension or revocation by a trial judge who ordered a suspension or revocation of the defendant’s driving privileges or right to apply.

(2) The affirmative defenses described in subsection (1)(b) of this section are not available to a defendant under the circumstances described in this subsection. Any of the evidence specified in this subsection may be offered in the prosecution’s case in chief. This subsection applies if any of the following circumstances exist:

(a) The defendant refused to accept a notification provided by the department, including refusing to sign a receipt for the certified mail containing the notice of suspension or revocation.

(b) The notice of suspension or revocation could not be delivered to the defendant because the defendant failed to comply with the requirements under ORS 807.560 (Failure to notify department upon change of address or name) to notify the Department of Transportation of a change of address or residence.

(c) At a previous court appearance, the defendant had been informed by a trial judge that the judge was ordering a suspension or revocation of the defendant’s driving privileges or right to apply.

(d) The defendant had actual knowledge of the suspension or revocation by any means prior to the time the defendant was stopped on the current charge.

(e) The defendant was provided with notice of intent to suspend under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) . [1983 c.338 §599; 1985 c.16 §305; 1985 c.672 §18; 1985 c.744 §1; 1987 c.138 §2; 1987 c.158 §168; 1987 c.730 §20; 1987 c.801 §10; 1997 c.249 §229; 2019 c.312 §25]

Source: Section 811.180 — Affirmative defenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.400 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.400
807.400 Issuance
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall issue an identification card to any person who:

(a) Is domiciled in or is a resident of this state, as described in ORS 807.062 (Domicile or residency requirement for driver license) ;

(b) When applying for an identification card that is not a Real ID, provides the Social Security number assigned to the person by the United States Social Security Administration or a written statement that the person has not been assigned a Social Security number, as required under ORS 807.021 (Proof of Social Security number) ;

(c) Does not have a current, valid driver license;

(d) Furnishes evidence of the person’s full legal name and date of birth; and

(e) Submits to collection of biometric data by the department that establish the identity of the person as provided in ORS 807.024 (Collection of biometric data) .

(2) The department shall work with other agencies and organizations to attempt to improve the issuance system for identification cards.

(3) Every original application for an identification card must be signed by the applicant. The department shall require proof to verify the address of an applicant for issuance of an identification card in addition to other documents the department may require of the applicant. If the address of an applicant has changed since the last time an identification card was issued to or renewed for the applicant, the department shall require proof to verify the address of the applicant for renewal of an identification card, in addition to anything else the department may require. The department shall adopt rules to identify what constitutes proof of address for purposes of this subsection. Proof of address may include, but is not limited to, providing a utility bill, a tax return, a record from a financial institution, a proof of insurance card or a health benefits card, a selective service card, a mortgage document or a lease agreement. The applicant may provide the proof of address by submitting proof in the form of an original document or a copy of a document, use an electronic device to display proof of address, or provide proof through the use of a third party address verification system.

(4) Every identification card shall be issued upon the standard driver license form described under ORS 807.110 (Contents of license) and shall bear a statement to the effect that the identification card is not a driver license or any other grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle and is to be used for identification purposes only. The department shall use the same security procedures, processes, materials and features for an identification card as are required for a driver license under ORS 807.110 (Contents of license) . The identification card is not required to contain the residence address of persons listed in ORS 807.110 (Contents of license) (1)(e).

(5) If the identification card is a limited term identification card issued under ORS 807.730 (Issuance of limited term driver licenses, permits and identification cards) , the limited term identification card shall indicate:

(a) That it is a limited term identification card; and

(b) The date on which the limited term identification card expires.

(6) Upon order of the juvenile court, the department shall include on the card the fact that the person issued the identification card is an emancipated minor.

(7) Upon request of the person to whom the identification card is issued and presentation of proof, as determined by the department by rule, that the person is a veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) , the department shall include on the card the fact that the person is a veteran.

(8) Each original identification card shall expire on a date consistent with the expiration dates of licenses as set forth in ORS 807.130 (Expiration) .

(9) Identification cards shall be renewed under the terms for renewal of licenses as set forth in ORS 807.150 (Renewal) .

(10) The fee for an original identification card or a renewal thereof shall be the fee established under ORS 807.410 (Fees) .

(11) An identification card becomes invalid if the holder of the card changes the holder’s residence address from that shown on the identification card and does not provide the department with notice of the change as required under ORS 807.420 (Failure to notify department on change of name or address) .

(12) If a person to whom an identification card was issued and who changes the person’s residence address submits an application for a replacement identification card, the department may issue a replacement identification card containing the new address upon receipt of the old identification card and payment of the fee established under ORS 807.410 (Fees) . Except as otherwise provided in subsection (14) of this section, the replacement identification card shall bear the same distinguishing number as the card being replaced.

(13) An identification card becomes invalid if the holder of the card changes the holder’s name from that shown on the card, including a change of name by marriage, without providing the department with notice of the change as required under ORS 807.420 (Failure to notify department on change of name or address) . Upon receiving such notice and the old identification card, the department shall issue a replacement identification card upon payment of the fee established under ORS 807.410 (Fees) .

(14) In the event that, for a reason identified by the department by rule, a person needs a replacement identification card that bears a distinguishing number different from the number on the card being replaced, the person to whom the card was issued may obtain a replacement card from the department upon furnishing proof satisfactory to the department of the need for such replacement and payment of the fee established under ORS 807.410 (Fees) .

(15) If a person furnishes proof that the person is a veteran, as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) , and the person’s identification card does not include the fact that the person is a veteran, the department shall issue a replacement identification card that includes the fact that the person is a veteran.

(16) The department may establish by rule reasons for issuing replacement identification cards that are in addition to the reasons identified in subsections (12) to (15) of this section. The fee for a replacement identification card is provided under ORS 807.410 (Fees) .

(17) Upon cancellation of an identification card, the card is terminated and must be surrendered to the department. An identification card may be canceled for any of the reasons that driving privileges or a driver license may be canceled under ORS 809.310 (Cancellation or suspension of driving privileges) . The department may reissue an identification card canceled under this subsection when the applicant has satisfied all requirements for the identification card.

(18) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the department may issue an identification card to a person under this subsection without charge when the person surrenders the person’s driver license or driver permit to the department for reasons described in this subsection. If the department issues an identification card under this subsection, the identification card shall expire at the same time as the surrendered driver license or driver permit would have expired. An identification card issued under this subsection is subject to the same requirements and fees for renewal or upon expiration as any other identification card issued under this section. The department may issue identification cards under this subsection for any of the following reasons:

(a) The person voluntarily surrenders the person’s driver license or driver permit to the department based upon the person’s recognition that the person is no longer competent to drive.

(b) The person’s driving privileges are suspended under ORS 809.419 (Suspensions for physical or mental condition or impairment) (1). This paragraph only applies if the person voluntarily surrenders the person’s driver license or driver permit to the department as provided under ORS 809.500 (Failure to return suspended, revoked or canceled license) .

(19) If a person is applying for an identification card that is a Real ID, the person must comply with the requirements under the vehicle code for issuance of Real IDs. [1983 c.338 §866; 1985 c.16 §437; 1985 c.174 §13; 1985 c.301 §2; 1989 c.535 §2; 1993 c.393 §2a; 1993 c.741 §82; 1993 c.751 §48; 2001 c.452 §1; 2003 c.402 §19; 2005 c.59 §10; 2005 c.241 §2a; 2005 c.775 §8; 2007 c.542 §§8,9; 2008 c.1 §§21,22; 2010 c.61 §3; 2011 c.282 §4; 2015 c.716 §1; 2017 c.568 §18; 2019 c.312 §§26,27; 2019 c.701 §§5,6]

Source: Section 807.400 — Issuance; application; proof of address; contents; renewal; fee; validity; replacement; cancellation; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.420 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.420
811.420 Passing in no passing zone
Status: in_force

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(1) A person commits the offense of passing in a no passing zone if the person drives a vehicle on the left side of a roadway in a no passing zone that has been established and designated to prohibit such movements by appropriate signs or markings posted on the roadway.

(2) The authority to establish and post no passing zones for purposes of this section is established under ORS 810.120 (Designation of no passing zones) .

(3) The provisions of this section do not apply under any of the following circumstances:

(a) When a driver turns left into or from an alley, intersection, private road or driveway.

(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:

(A) Yield the right of way to all vehicles traveling in the proper direction upon the unobstructed portion of the roadway within a distance that would constitute an immediate hazard; and

(B) Drive at a speed that is at least five miles per hour under the speed limit established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) or a designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) .

(4) As used in this section, “obstruction” includes a person who is riding a bicycle or operating another type of vehicle and who is traveling at a speed of less than one-half of the speed limit established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) or a designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) .

(5) The offense described in this section, passing in a no passing zone, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §639; 1985 c.16 §316; 2023 c.194 §1]

Source: Section 811.420 — Passing in no passing zone; exceptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.150 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.150
818.150 Safety requirements for towing
Status: in_force

This section establishes safety requirements for towing for purposes of ORS 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) . Except where an exemption under ORS 818.170 (Exemptions from towing safety requirements) specifically provides otherwise, the safety requirements for towing are violated for purposes of ORS 818.160 (Violating towing safety requirements) if any of the following are violated:

(1) If one vehicle is towing another, the tow bar, coupling device and other connections must be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the towed vehicle upon any grade of highway where operated.

(2) If one vehicle is towing another, the connections of the tow bar, coupling device and other connections must be properly mounted without excessive slack but with sufficient play to allow for universal action of the connections and provided with a suitable locking means to prevent accidental separation of the towed and towing vehicles.

(3) If any vehicle is towing another vehicle and the connection between the vehicle is a chain, rope, cable or any flexible material, a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square must be displayed upon the connection.

(4) Any vehicle being towed must not whip or swerve from side to side dangerously or unreasonably or fail to follow substantially in the path of the towing vehicle.

(5) Any towed vehicle in a combination of vehicles must be equipped with one or more safety chains or cables that meet all of the following requirements:

(a) The chains or cables must be so connected to the towed and towing vehicle and to the tow bar as to prevent the tow bar from dropping to the ground in the event the tow bar or coupling device fails.

(b) The chains or cables must have a tensile strength equivalent to the loaded weight of the towed vehicle and a means of attachment to the towed and towing vehicle of sufficient strength to control the towed vehicle in event the tow bar or coupling device fails.

(c) The chains or cables must be attached with no more slack than is necessary to permit proper turning.

(6) Any coupling device on any towing vehicle used as a connection for the tow bar on any towed vehicle having a loaded weight in excess of 5,000 pounds shall be firmly attached to the frame or to a solid connection to the frame and not only to the bumper of the towing vehicle.

(7) Vehicle connecting devices for any vehicle with a loaded weight of not more than 10,000 pounds must be constructed or equipped as required under minimum standards adopted by the Department of Transportation for purposes of this subsection. Standards adopted for purposes of this subsection shall conform to the current standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers or other widely accepted standards that are applicable. [1983 c.338 §522; 1985 c.16 §269; 1985 c.20 §1]

Source: Section 818.150 — Safety requirements for towing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.516 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.516
814.516 Prohibition on operation of motor assisted scooters in state parks
Status: in_force

The State Parks and Recreation Department may restrict or prohibit the operation of a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle lane or bicycle path in a state park except that the department may not restrict or prohibit the operation of a motor assisted scooter on a bicycle lane or bicycle path in a state park if the operator of the motor assisted scooter is disabled. [2001 c.749 §7]

Source: Section 814.516 — Prohibition on operation of motor assisted scooters in state parks , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.411 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.411
809.411 Suspension for conviction of crime
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon receipt of a record of conviction for an offense described in this section, the Department of Transportation shall suspend the driving privileges of the person convicted.

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

(c) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (7), (8) and (9) of this section, the suspension shall be for the period of time described in Schedule I of ORS 809.428 (Schedule of suspension or revocation periods for certain offenses) . The department may not reinstate driving privileges of any person whose privileges are suspended under subsection (2), (3), (4), (5), (6) or (9) of this section until the person complies with future responsibility filings. There is no requirement of compliance with future responsibility filings if the person was suspended under subsection (7) or (8) of this section.

(2) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of any degree of recklessly endangering another person, menacing or criminal mischief resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.

(3) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of reckless driving under ORS 811.140 (Reckless driving) .

(4) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of failure to perform duties of a driver when property is damaged under ORS 811.700 (Failure to perform duties of driver when property is damaged) .

(5) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer under ORS 811.540 (Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer) .

(6) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of reckless endangerment of highway workers under ORS 811.231 (Reckless endangerment of highway workers) (1).

(7) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of criminal trespass under ORS 164.245 (Criminal trespass in the second degree) that involves the operation of a motor vehicle. A suspension under this subsection shall continue for a period of six months from the date of suspension.

(8) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of an offense described in ORS 809.310 (Cancellation or suspension of driving privileges) . A suspension under this subsection shall continue for a period of one year from the date of the suspension.

(9) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department shall take action under subsection (1) of this section upon receipt of a record of conviction of assault in the second, third or fourth degree resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle.

(b) A person who is convicted of assault in the second degree and whose driving privileges are suspended under this subsection may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges eight years from the date the person is released from incarceration for the conviction, if the sentence includes incarceration. If the sentence for the conviction does not include incarceration, the person may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges eight years from the date the department suspended the privileges under this subsection.

(c) A person who is convicted of assault in the third degree and whose driving privileges are suspended under this subsection may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges five years from the date the person is released from incarceration for the conviction, if the sentence includes incarceration. If the sentence for the conviction does not include incarceration, the person may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges five years from the date the department suspended the privileges under this subsection.

(d) A person who is convicted of assault in the fourth degree and whose driving privileges are suspended under this subsection may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges one year from the date the person is released from incarceration for the conviction, if the sentence includes incarceration. If the sentence for the conviction does not include incarceration, the person may apply for reinstatement of driving privileges one year from the date the department suspended the privileges under this subsection.

(10) As used in this section, “incarceration” means confinement in a Department of Corrections institution, as defined in ORS 421.005 (Definitions) . [2003 c.402 §3; 2005 c.403 §1; 2011 c.355 §15; 2018 c.76 §32; 2023 c.176 §2]

Source: Section 809.411 — Suspension for conviction of crime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.130 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.130
810.130 One-way highways
Status: in_force

The Oregon Transportation Commission shall act as road authority under this section in lieu of the Department of Transportation. Each road authority may do any of the following on its own highways, subject to any limitations described:

(1) Designate a highway or section or specific lane on a highway where vehicle traffic must proceed in one direction at all times or at times indicated by traffic control devices. A designation under this subsection shall become effective when appropriate signs are posted. The authority granted by this subsection is subject to the following limitations:

(a) A local authority shall not designate any highway within its boundaries as a one-way highway if the highway is under the jurisdiction of the commission unless the local authority first obtains the written consent of the commission.

(b) A city shall not designate any highway within its boundaries as a one-way highway if the highway is under the jurisdiction of a county unless the city first obtains the written consent of the county.

(2) Designate places on highways as safety zones and regulate and control traffic with respect to the safety zones. A designation under this subsection shall become effective when appropriate signs are posted.

(3) Where traffic conditions warrant, prohibit right or left turns at intersections or prohibit U-turns by all vehicles or by certain types of vehicles.

(4) Require and direct that a different course than that specified under ORS 811.340 (Improperly executed left turn) , 811.345 (Failure to use special left turn lane) and 811.355 (Improperly executed right turn) be traveled by vehicles at or proceeding through intersections. A requirement under this subsection is effective when appropriate traffic control devices are placed within or adjacent to the intersections.

(5) Designate locations on highways where vehicles operated by districts described under ORS chapter 267 for the purpose of providing public transportation or substantially similar vehicles used for the same purpose may proceed in directions prohibited to other traffic. Locations may be designated under this subsection only if an engineering study indicates that the movement may be made safely in the designated area. Designations under this subsection shall be effective when indicated by appropriate official traffic control devices. [1983 c.338 §157; 1985 c.16 §49]

Source: Section 810.130 — One-way highways; safety zones; turns , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.040
819.040 Illegal salvage procedures
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of illegal salvage procedures if the person engages in crushing, compacting or shredding of vehicles and the person violates any requirements under the following:

(a) The person may accept vehicles as salvage material from other persons who hold a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) .

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the person may not accept vehicles from another person who does not hold a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) , unless the other person:

(A) Complies with the requirements of ORS 819.010 (Failure to comply with requirements for destruction of vehicle) , or is in possession of a salvage title certificate; and

(B) Displays a salvage title certificate, a compliance form issued under ORS 819.030 (Department procedure on receipt of title or notice) , or a certificate of sale to the person engaged in salvage.

(c) The person engaged in salvage may accept a copy of the Department of Transportation form issued under ORS 819.030 (Department procedure on receipt of title or notice) as proof of compliance under ORS 819.010 (Failure to comply with requirements for destruction of vehicle) or may accept a certificate of sale or a salvage title certificate, as applicable, and surrender such copy or certificate to the department.

(d) The person may accept vehicles as salvage material from tow businesses disposing of vehicles as authorized under ORS 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) or 819.280 (Disposal of vehicle at request of person in lawful possession) if the tow business gives the person a copy of notification made to the department under ORS 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) or 819.280 (Disposal of vehicle at request of person in lawful possession) .

(2) If a salvage title has been issued in a form other than a certificate, the person engaged in salvage may accept documents or information in a manner or form determined by the department by rule.

(3) The offense described in this section, illegal salvage procedures, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §197; 1985 c.16 §70; 1991 c.873 §39; 1993 c.233 §63; 1993 c.326 §3; 2005 c.654 §28; 2005 c.738 §3; 2009 c.371 §4]

Source: Section 819.040 — Illegal salvage procedures; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.310 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.310
810.310 Use of license as security deposit
Status: in_force

The current valid license of a person that is issued by this state is acceptable, when authorized under ORS 810.300 (Security for appearance on traffic crime) , as a security deposit for a person on a traffic crime. The use of a license as security under this section is subject to all of the following:

(1) Upon acceptance of the license as security, the magistrate or clerk or deputy clerk authorized by the magistrate shall issue the person a court bail driver permit under ORS 807.330 (Court bail driver permit) .

(2) If the person appears at the time fixed, the person’s license shall be returned to the person unless taken up by the court under ORS 809.275 (Court to take possession of license or permit) .

(3) If the person fails to appear at the time fixed, the court shall forward the license to the Department of Transportation along with a notification that the person failed to appear and a notification to suspend the driving privileges of the person. The department shall take action on the license and notice as provided under ORS 809.280 (Department procedures following court order of suspension or revocation) . [1983 c.338 §377; 1985 c.16 §196; 1993 c.627 §4; 1999 c.1051 §286]

Source: Section 810.310 — Use of license as security deposit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.212 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.212
824.212 Specifications for construction and maintenance of crossings
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt regulations prescribing specifications for the construction and maintenance of railroad-highway crossings, both at grade level and at separated grades. The specifications shall be developed in consultation with representatives of cities and counties and shall conform to nationally recognized and commonly used standards to ensure that the crossings are constructed and maintained in a manner that conforms to the public safety, necessity, convenience and general welfare, including but not limited to the projected transportation needs.

(2) Specifications for separate crossings adopted under subsection (1) of this section do not apply to crossings in existence on the effective date of the regulation prescribing the specifications. However, within a reasonable period after the effective date, crossings shall be altered or reconstructed to comply with the regulations in effect at the time of the alteration or reconstruction.

(3) Priorities for such alterations or reconstruction shall be established by the Department of Transportation, based upon the expressed need of the public authority in interest, and upon such other factors as danger or inconvenience to motorists, age of the structure, frequency of reported accidents and degree of noncompliance with regulations.

(4) If the public authority in interest or the railroad company fails to so alter or reconstruct a crossing, the department, after following the procedures specified in ORS chapter 183 for contested cases, may order the alteration or reconstruction and proceed in accordance with ORS 824.216 (Procedure to compel compliance with orders) . [Formerly 763.055; 1997 c.249 §251; 1997 c.275 §17]

Source: Section 824.212 — Specifications for construction and maintenance of crossings; application of specifications; priorities; compliance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.125 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.125
822.125 Privileges granted by certificate
Status: in_force

(1) The holder of a current, valid dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.100 (Conducting a motor vehicle dismantling business without a certificate) as long as the holder’s motor vehicle dismantling business is conducted in the location approved under the certificate.

(2) The holder of a dismantler certificate may expand the dimensions or move a place of business approved under the dismantler certificate or open an additional place of business under the certificate upon issuance of a supplemental dismantler certificate by the Department of Transportation. The following apply to supplemental certificates issued under this subsection:

(a) The department shall grant a supplemental certificate upon request of an applicant under this subsection if the applicant obtains local government permission for the supplemental certificate under ORS 822.140 (Local government approval requirements) .

(b) Upon application for renewal of the supplemental certificate, the department may waive the requirement that an applicant for renewal under this subsection obtain local government approval under ORS 822.140 (Local government approval requirements) of the suitability of the applicant to establish, maintain or operate a motor vehicle dismantling business.

(c) A fee shall be charged for a supplemental dismantler certificate under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) .

(3) A dismantler certificate is valid for a one-year period and may be renewed as provided by the department. The department shall only renew the certificate of any certificate holder who does all of the following:

(a) Pays the required fee for renewal under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) .

(b) Completes the application described in ORS 822.115 (Application contents) .

(c) Obtains local government approval under ORS 822.140 (Local government approval requirements) . The department may waive the requirement that an applicant for renewal obtain local government approval under ORS 822.140 (Local government approval requirements) of the suitability of the applicant to establish, maintain or operate a motor vehicle dismantling business.

(d) Maintains a current bond that meets the requirements under ORS 822.120 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(4) The department may provide the holder of a dismantler certificate with identification cards in the names of the owners of the business or in the names of authorized employees of the business.

(5) The department may adopt suitable rules for the issuance and renewal of dismantler certificates and identification cards. [1983 c.338 §805; 1985 c.16 §404; 1987 c.261 §9a; 2005 c.654 §11; 2019 c.630 §1]

Source: Section 822.125 — Privileges granted by certificate; supplemental certificate; duration; renewal; identification cards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.200 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.200
813.200 Notice of availability of diversion
Status: in_force

(1) The court shall inform at arraignment a defendant charged with the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants as defined in ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or a city ordinance conforming thereto that a diversion agreement may be available if the defendant meets the criteria set out in ORS 813.215 (Eligibility for diversion) and files with the court a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement.

(2) The petition forms for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement shall be available to a defendant at the court.

(3) The form of the petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement and the information and blanks contained therein shall be determined by the Supreme Court under ORS 1.525 (Uniform citation and petition forms for certain offenses) . The petition forms made available to a defendant by any city or state court shall conform to the requirements adopted by the Supreme Court.

(4) In addition to any other information required by the Supreme Court to be contained in a petition for a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement, the petition shall include:

(a) A plea of guilty or no contest to the charge of driving while under the influence of intoxicants signed by the defendant;

(b) An agreement by the defendant to complete at an agency or organization designated by the city or state court a screening interview to determine the possible existence and degree of an alcohol or drug abuse problem;

(c) An agreement by the defendant to complete, at defendant’s own expense based on defendant’s ability to pay, the program of treatment:

(A) Indicated as necessary by the screening interview; or

(B) If ordered by the court under ORS 813.640 (Additional treatment following negative reports) after the court receives at least two negative reports;

(d) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, an agreement by the defendant to not use intoxicants during the diversion period and to comply fully with the laws of this state designed to discourage the use of intoxicants;

(e) A notice to the defendant that the diversion agreement will be considered to be violated if the court receives notice that the defendant at any time during the diversion period committed the offense of driving while under the influence of intoxicants or committed a violation of ORS 811.170 (Violation of open container law) ;

(f) An agreement by the defendant to keep the court advised of the defendant’s current mailing address at all times during the diversion period;

(g) A waiver by the defendant of any former jeopardy rights under the federal and state Constitutions and ORS 131.505 (Definitions for ORS 131.505 to 131.525) to 131.525 (Previous prosecution) in any subsequent action upon the charge or any other offenses based upon the same criminal episode;

(h) A sworn statement, as defined in ORS 162.055 (Definitions for ORS 162.055 to 162.425) , by the defendant certifying that the defendant meets the criteria set out in ORS 813.215 (Eligibility for diversion) to be eligible to enter into the driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion agreement;

(i) An agreement by the defendant to pay court-appointed attorney fees as determined by the court; and

(j) An agreement by the defendant to pay restitution if ordered by the court under ORS 137.108 (Restitution when defendant has entered into diversion agreement) .

(5) A person may use intoxicants during the diversion period if:

(a) The person consumes sacramental wine given or provided as part of a religious rite or service;

(b) The person has a valid prescription for a substance and the person takes the substance as directed; or

(c) The person is using a nonprescription drug, as defined in ORS 689.005 (Definitions) , in accordance with the directions for use that are printed on the label for that nonprescription drug. [1983 c.338 §369; 1985 c.16 §191; 1987 c.441 §4; 2003 c.816 §1; 2011 c.468 §3; 2013 c.78 §4; 2015 c.318 §50; 2017 c.655 §9]

Source: Section 813.200 — Notice of availability of diversion; petition; form; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.232 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.232
811.232 Refusing to obey flagger
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of refusing to obey a flagger if the person intentionally and unreasonably disobeys a lawful order by a flagger relating to driving a motor vehicle in a highway work zone.

(2) Refusing to obey a flagger is a Class A traffic violation. [1995 c.253 §4]

Source: Section 811.232 — Refusing to obey flagger; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.167 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.167
811.167 Failure to yield right of way to transit bus
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to yield the right of way to a transit bus entering traffic if the person does not yield the right of way to a transit bus when:

(a) A yield sign as described in subsection (2) of this section is displayed on the back of the transit bus;

(b) The person is operating a vehicle that is overtaking the transit bus from the rear of the transit bus; and

(c) The transit bus, after stopping to receive or discharge passengers, is signaling an intention to enter the traffic lane occupied by the person.

(2) The yield sign referred to in subsection (1)(a) of this section shall warn a person operating a motor vehicle approaching the rear of a transit bus that the person must yield when the transit bus is entering traffic. The yield sign shall be illuminated by a flashing light when the bus is signaling an intention to enter a traffic lane after stopping to receive or discharge passengers. The Oregon Transportation Commission shall adopt by rule the message on the yield sign, specifications for the size, shape, color, lettering and illumination of the sign and specifications for the placement of the sign on a transit bus.

(3) This section does not relieve a driver of a transit bus from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the roadway.

(4) As used in this section, “transit bus” means a commercial bus operated by a city or a county, a mass transit district established under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) or a transportation district established under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) .

(5) The offense described in this section, failure to yield the right of way to a transit bus entering traffic, is a Class D traffic violation. [1997 c.509 §2; 2013 c.202 §1]

Source: Section 811.167 — Failure to yield right of way to transit bus; rules; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.040
801.040 Authority to adopt special provisions
Status: in_force

This section describes circumstances where special provisions are made concerning the authority of cities, counties or other political subdivisions in relation to some portion of the vehicle code. This section is not the only section of the vehicle code that applies to such authority and shall not be interpreted to affect the vehicle code except as specifically provided in this section. The following limits are partial or complete as described:

(1) No county, municipal or other local body with authority to adopt and administer local police regulations under the Constitution and laws of this state shall enact or enforce any rule or regulation in conflict with the provisions of the vehicle code described in this subsection except as specifically authorized in the vehicle code. This subsection applies to the provisions of the vehicle code relating to abandoned vehicles, vehicle equipment, regulation of vehicle size, weight and load, the manner of operation of vehicles and use of roads by persons, animals and vehicles.

(2) Except as provided in ORS 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses) and this subsection, no city, county or other political subdivisions shall regulate or require or issue any registration, licenses, permits or surety bonds or charge any fee for the regulatory or surety registration of any person required to obtain a certificate from the Department of Transportation under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) . This subsection does not:

(a) Limit any authority of a city or county to license and collect a general and nondiscriminatory license fee levied upon all businesses or to levy a tax based upon business conducted by any person within the city or county.

(b) Limit the authority of any city or county to impose any requirements or conditions as part of any contract to perform towing or recovering services for the city or county.

(c) Limit the authority of any city or county to impose requirements and conditions that govern the towing of a vehicle by a towing business under ORS 98.812 (Towing of unlawfully parked vehicle) so long as those requirements and conditions are consistent with the provisions of ORS 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses) .

(3) No city, county or other political subdivision of this state, nor any state agency, may adopt a regulation or ordinance that imposes a special fee for the use of public lands or waters by snowmobiles or Class I all-terrain vehicles, or for the use of any access thereto that is owned by or under the jurisdiction of either the United States, this state or any such city, county or other political subdivision. The registration fees provided by ORS 821.320 (Snowmobile registration and permit fees) are in lieu of any personal property or excise tax imposed on snowmobiles by this state or any political subdivision. No city, county or other municipality, and no state agency shall impose any other registration or license fee on any snowmobile in this state. This subsection does not prohibit any city, county or other political subdivision, or any state agency from regulating the operation of snowmobiles or Class I all-terrain vehicles on public lands, waters and other properties under its jurisdiction and on streets or highways within its boundaries by adopting regulations or ordinances of its governing body if such regulations are not inconsistent with ORS 821.150 (Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges) to 821.292 (Endangering Class III all-terrain vehicle operator) .

(4) The provisions of ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) to 819.215 (Disposal of vehicle appraised at $500 or less) relating to towing of vehicles that are abandoned establish minimum requirements subject to the following:

(a) Notwithstanding paragraph (b) of this subsection, a county or incorporated city may supersede such provisions by ordinance or charter provision.

(b) Any road authority described under ORS 810.010 (Jurisdiction over highways) may adopt rules or procedures that do not conflict with such provisions to provide for additional protection for the owner or person with an interest in a vehicle subject to such provisions or that more quickly accomplish the procedures established under such provisions.

(5) Any incorporated city may by ordinance require that the driver of a vehicle involved in an accident file with a designated city department a copy of any report required to be filed under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) . All such reports shall be for the confidential use of the city department but subject to the same requirements for release of such reports as provided for the release of such reports by the department under ORS 802.220 (Availability of records) and 802.240 (Driver and vehicle records as evidence) .

(6) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, in accordance with the provisions of ORS 801.041 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county) , the governing body of a county may establish by ordinance registration fees for vehicles registered at a residence or business address within the county.

(7) Except as otherwise specifically provided in this section, in accordance with the provisions of ORS 801.042 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district) , the governing body of a district may establish by ordinance registration fees for vehicles registered at a residence or business address within the district. [1983 c.338 §8; 1985 c.16 §7; 1985 c.171 §2; 1985 c.459 §2a; 1987 c.765 §3; 1989 c.864 §3; 1989 c.991 §22; 1995 c.758 §5; 1995 c.774 §6; 1999 c.977 §13; 2009 c.371 §1]

Source: Section 801.040 — Authority to adopt special provisions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.055 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.055
806.055 Giving false information about liability insurance to police officer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of giving false information about liability insurance to a police officer if the person knowingly gives false information about the person’s motor vehicle liability insurance coverage to any police officer who is enforcing motor vehicle laws.

(2) The offense described in this section, giving false information about liability insurance to a police officer, is a Class B misdemeanor. [1991 c.330 §2]

Source: Section 806.055 — Giving false information about liability insurance to police officer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.354 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.354
825.354 Appointment of agents to issue passes, collect fees and taxes
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may appoint agents to issue temporary passes provided in ORS 825.470 (Temporary pass) and to collect any fees and taxes required by this chapter. The department shall prescribe the duties and compensation of such agents and may require them to give bonds or irrevocable letters of credit issued by an insured institution, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , in such amount as the department determines appropriate, conditioned upon the faithful performance of their duties. [Formerly 767.062; 1997 c.631 §560; 2001 c.567 §5]

Source: Section 825.354 — Appointment of agents to issue passes, collect fees and taxes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.580 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.580
807.580 Using invalid license
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of using an invalid license if the person knowingly displays or permits to be displayed or possesses any license or driver permit that the person knows is fictitious, canceled, revoked, suspended or fraudulently altered.

(2) The offense described in this section, using an invalid license, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §340]

Source: Section 807.580 — Using invalid license; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.325 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.325
825.325 Intrastate for-hire carrier of household goods required to obtain and retain criminal background check
Status: in_force

An authorized intrastate for-hire carrier of household goods shall obtain and retain for a period of at least three years a criminal background check of each employee whose duties may require contact with the public or entry into a private residence or storage facility for the purpose of providing or facilitating the transportation of household goods. The department shall adopt rules for conducting the criminal background check required and may prohibit an employee’s activities based on the result of the criminal background check. [2009 c.433 §5]

Source: Section 825.325 — Intrastate for-hire carrier of household goods required to obtain and retain criminal background check; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.027 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.027
826.027 Transfer of registration
Status: in_force

(1) The registrant of a vehicle which is proportionally registered under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) shall be permitted to transfer the registration plates from the vehicle to a like vehicle to be similarly used if the vehicle is destroyed or permanently withdrawn from service within this state. To make a transfer of registration under this section, the registrant of the vehicle shall pay the Department of Transportation a registration transfer fee established under ORS 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) , file a written statement indicating the withdrawal or destruction with the department and surrender the registration card for the vehicle. The department shall issue a registration card without payment of further fee. If the weight on the certificate of weight of the vehicle receiving the transferred registration exceeds that of the vehicle destroyed or withdrawn, the registrant must pay registration fees on the increased weight.

(2) If a vehicle is permanently withdrawn from a fleet that is proportionally registered under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) because it has been destroyed, sold or otherwise completely removed from the service of the registrant, the department shall provide credit for the unused portion of the fees paid according to terms of interstate agreements or in a manner defined by rule. In no event shall any such amount be subject to refund. [Formerly 768.025]

Source: Section 826.027 — Transfer of registration; withdrawal of vehicle from fleet , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.080 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.080
818.080 Maximum size limits
Status: in_force

This section establishes maximum size limits for purposes of ORS 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) . Except where an exemption under ORS 818.100 (Exemptions from size limitations) specifically provides otherwise, any vehicle or load thereon that exceeds a maximum allowable size as determined by any of the following tables exceeds the maximum size limits for purposes of ORS 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) :

(1) A vehicle or combination of vehicles, as appropriate, exceeds the maximum allowable size if a dimension of the vehicle, combination of vehicles or load thereon is beyond an applicable maximum size allowable on the following table:

Dimension Limit applicable to: Maximum

limited: allowable

size, in

feet, for

dimension

limited:

(1) Total

outside

width........................... Any vehicle........................... 8½

(2) Height,

including

load............................. Any vehicle........................... 14

(3) Length......................... Any vehicle

operating singly..................... 40

Vehicle in

combination

of vehicles............................. 40

Combination of

vehicles,

including load........................ 60

Combination of

vehicles that includes

a stinger-steered

pole trailer............................. 65

(4) Length of

load on

vehicle......................... Any vehicle

operating

singly or as a

unit in

a combination

of vehicles............................. 40

The maximum limit on height under the table in this subsection does not relieve the owner or driver of any vehicle or combination of vehicles from the exercise of due care in determining that sufficient vertical clearance is provided upon the highways and streets where the vehicle or combination of vehicles is being operated.

(2) A vehicle or combination of vehicles, as appropriate, exceeds the maximum allowable size if a portion of the vehicle, combination of vehicles or load thereon is subject to a limitation under the following table and that portion extends farther than the maximum limit of allowable extension beyond a designated point as determined by the following table:

Designated point: Limit applicable to: Maximum

limit of

allowable

extension

beyond

designated

point:

(1) Line of left

fenders of

vehicle......................... Load on any

passenger

vehicle................................... No

allowable

extension

beyond

designated

point.

(2) Line of right

fenders of

vehicle......................... Load on any

passenger

vehicle................................... 6 inches

(3) Front of

vehicle......................... Load on

any vehicle

or combination

of vehicles............................. 4 feet

(4) Last axle of

vehicle

operating

singly.......................... Any portion of

vehicle or any

load thereon........................... Three-

fourths the

length

of the

wheelbase

of the

vehicle.

(5) Last axle of

combination

of vehicles................... Any portion of

combination of

vehicles or any

load thereon........................... One-third

of the

length

of the

wheelbase

of the

combination

of vehicles.

[1983 c.338 §515; 1985 c.16 §265; 1995 c.488 §2; 2001 c.574 §3]

Source: Section 818.080 — Maximum size limits , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.117 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.117
803.117 Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability
Status: in_force

A transferor who has delivered possession of a vehicle to a transferee may not, by reason of any of the provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code, be subject to civil liability or criminal liability for the parking, abandoning or operation of the vehicle by another person when the transferor has:

(1) Notified the Department of Transportation of the transfer; and

(2) Assigned the title to the transferee. [1995 c.516 §6; 1997 c.249 §275; 2003 c.121 §3; 2009 c.579 §1]

Source: Section 803.117 — Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).