ORS § 815.445 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.445
815.445 Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of a traffic control signal may authorize use of a traffic control signal operating device by the following persons for the following purposes:

(a) An authorized operator in an emergency vehicle, in order to improve the safety and efficiency of emergency response operations.

(b) An authorized operator in a bus, in order to interrupt the cycle of the traffic control signal in such a way as to keep the green light showing for longer than it otherwise would. As used in this paragraph, “bus” has the meaning given that term in ORS 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733) .

(c) An authorized operator in a traffic signal maintenance vehicle, in order to facilitate traffic signal maintenance activities.

(2) The owner of a traffic control signal who authorizes additional uses of a traffic control signal operating device, as authorized by this section, shall allocate the incremental costs, if any, of such additional uses to the additional users.

(3) A traffic control signal operating device used by an authorized person in an emergency vehicle shall preempt and override a device operated by any other person.

(4) A traffic control signal operating device used as authorized under this section must operate in such a way that the device does not continue to control the signal once the vehicle containing the device has arrived at the intersection, regardless of whether the vehicle remains at the intersection. [1997 c.507 §3]

Note: The definition of “bus” in 184.675 (Definitions for ORS 184.670 to 184.733) was deleted by amendment by section 14, chapter 15, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session). The text of 815.445 (Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices) was not amended by enactment of the Legislative Assembly to reflect the deletion. Editorial adjustment of 815.445 (Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices) for the deletion of the definition has not been made.

Source: Section 815.445 — Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.108 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.108
824.108 Register for reporting failures of equipment or maintenance standards
Status: in_force

A register for the reporting of failures of required equipment or standards of maintenance shall be maintained on all cabooses. The register shall contain sufficient space to record the dates and particulars of each failure. The Department of Transportation shall provide rules for the use of this register, including a requirement that the record of reported failures be maintained not less than 80 days from the date of the most recent failure. [Formerly 761.635]

Source: Section 824.108 — Register for reporting failures of equipment or maintenance standards; rules for use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.150 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.150
811.150 Interference with emergency vehicle or ambulance
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of interference with an emergency vehicle or ambulance if the person does any of the following:

(a) Drives a vehicle following at a distance closer than 500 feet any emergency vehicle or ambulance that is traveling in response to a fire alarm or emergency.

(b) Drives or parks a vehicle in a manner that interferes with the emergency vehicle or ambulance responding to a fire alarm or emergency.

(c) Drives over an unprotected hose of a fire department laid down on any highway, private road or driveway to be used at any fire, alarm of fire or emergency.

(2) The following exemptions apply to this section:

(a) Nothing in this section prohibits a driver of an emergency vehicle or ambulance from following within 500 feet of an emergency vehicle or ambulance traveling in response to a fire alarm or emergency or from driving into or parking a vehicle in the area or vicinity where such vehicles have stopped in response to an alarm or emergency.

(b) Nothing in this section prevents any person from driving over an unprotected hose of a fire department if the person first obtains the permission of a fire department official or police officer at the scene of the fire, alarm of fire or emergency.

(3) The offense described in this section, interference with an emergency vehicle or ambulance, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §584; 1985 c.16 §291; 1985 c.190 §1; 1995 c.383 §47]

Source: Section 811.150 — Interference with emergency vehicle or ambulance; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.130 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.130
813.130 Rights of and consequences for person asked to take test
Status: in_force

(1) For the purposes of ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) , the information about rights and consequences shall be substantially in the form prepared by the Department of Transportation. The department may establish any form it determines appropriate and convenient.

(2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, the information about rights and consequences shall be substantially as follows:

(a) Driving under the influence of intoxicants is a crime in Oregon, and the person is subject to criminal penalties if a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) shows that the person is under the influence of intoxicants. If the person fails a test, evidence of the failure may also be offered against the person.

(b) The person will fail a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) for purposes of criminal penalties if the test discloses a blood alcohol content of 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. The person will fail a test for purposes of the Motorist Implied Consent Law if the test discloses a blood alcohol content of:

(A) 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 if the person was not driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(B) 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood if the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle; or

(C) Any amount if the person was under 21 years of age.

(c) If the person fails a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person’s driving privileges will be suspended. The outcome of a criminal charge for driving under the influence of intoxicants will not affect the suspension.

(d) If the person fails a breath test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and has an Oregon driver license or permit, the license or permit will be taken immediately and, unless the person does not currently have full valid driving privileges, a temporary driving permit will be issued to the person.

(e) After taking a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person will have a reasonable opportunity, upon request, for an additional chemical test for blood alcohol content to be performed at the person’s own expense by a qualified individual of the person’s choosing.

(f) The person has a right to a hearing to challenge the validity of the suspension before the suspension becomes effective. The person must make a written request to the department for such a hearing. If the person wins at the hearing, the person’s driving privileges will not be suspended. If the person loses at the hearing, the suspension will remain in effect during any court review of the hearing.

(g) If the person is issued a temporary driving permit under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the information provided to the person shall include the number of hours before the driving permit will be effective and the number of days the permit will be effective.

(h) The information provided to the person shall include the number of days within which a person must request a hearing under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) .

(i) The information provided to the person shall include the number of days within which a hearing under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) will be held.

(j) The person may possibly qualify for a hardship permit in 30 days if the person fails a test, depending on the person’s driving record.

(k) If the person is driving a commercial motor vehicle, and takes a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) after being informed of the rights and consequences under paragraphs (a) to (j) of this subsection, the following additional information shall be provided:

(A) If the level of alcohol in the person’s blood is 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood, the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges will be suspended and no hardship permit authorizing the person to drive a commercial motor vehicle will be issued.

(B) The suspension of the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges will be for the person’s lifetime if the person takes a breath or blood test and the level of alcohol in the person’s blood is 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood and:

(i) The person previously has been convicted of failure to perform the duties of a driver while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(ii) The person previously has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony and the person was driving a motor vehicle while holding commercial driving privileges at the time the offense was committed;

(iii) The person previously has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony and the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(iv) The person previously has been convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle while the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges was suspended or revoked for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle;

(v) The person previously has been convicted of any degree of murder, manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or assault in the first degree resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle;

(vi) The person previously has been convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(vii) The person previously has been convicted of aggravated driving while suspended or revoked while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(viii) The person previously has been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(ix) The person’s commercial driving privileges previously have been suspended under ORS 809.510 (Conviction of crime) for a diversion agreement entered into under ORS 813.230 (Diversion agreement) with respect to conduct that occurred while the person held commercial driving privileges;

(x) The person’s commercial driving privileges previously have been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) for conduct that occurred while the person held commercial driving privileges or was operating a commercial motor vehicle; or

(xi) The person’s right to apply for commercial driving privileges previously has been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while holding commercial driving privileges.

(3) A person who refuses to submit to a chemical test after being informed of the rights and consequences in subsection (2) of this section shall be provided additional information, substantially as follows:

(a) If the person refuses to provide consent to a breath or blood test, and is thereafter requested to provide only physical cooperation to submit to a breath or blood test, and the person refuses to physically submit to a test, evidence of that refusal may be offered against the person.

(b) If the person refuses to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person’s driving privileges will be suspended. The outcome of a criminal charge for driving under the influence of intoxicants will not affect the suspension. The suspension will be substantially longer if a person refuses a test.

(c) If the person refuses to submit to a breath test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and has an Oregon driver license or permit, the license or permit will be taken immediately and, unless the person does not currently have full valid driving privileges, a temporary driving permit will be issued to the person.

(d) If the person refuses to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person is not eligible for a hardship permit for at least 90 days, and possibly for three years, depending on the following factors set forth in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) :

(A) Whether the person is presently participating in a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion program in this state or in any similar alcohol or drug rehabilitation program in this or another jurisdiction; or

(B) Whether within the five years preceding the date of arrest any of the following occurred:

(i) A suspension of the person’s driving privileges under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) or 482.540 (1981 Replacement Part) became effective;

(ii) The person was convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or the statutory counterpart to ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) in another jurisdiction, as described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) ;

(iii) The person was convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of a municipal ordinance in this state or another jurisdiction, as described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) ; or

(iv) The person commenced participating in a driving while under the influence of intoxicants diversion program in this state or in any similar alcohol or drug rehabilitation program in this or another jurisdiction, as described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) .

(e) If the person refuses to submit to a breath test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , or refuses to provide a urine sample under ORS 813.131 (Implied consent to urine test) and 813.132 (Consequences of refusing to take urine test) , the person is subject to a fine of at least $500 and not more than $1,000.

(f) The person has a right to a hearing to challenge the validity of the suspension before the suspension becomes effective. The person must make a written request to the department for such a hearing. If the person wins at the hearing, the person’s driving privileges will not be suspended. If the person loses at the hearing, the suspension will remain in effect during any court review of the hearing.

(g) If the person is issued a temporary driving permit under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the number of hours before the driving permit will be effective and the number of days the permit will be effective.

(h) The number of days within which a person must request a hearing under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) .

(i) The number of days within which a hearing under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) will be held.

(j) The person may possibly qualify for a hardship permit in 30 days if the person fails a test, depending on the person’s driving record.

(k) If the person is driving a commercial motor vehicle, further information as follows:

(A) If the person refuses to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges will be suspended and no hardship permit authorizing the person to drive a commercial motor vehicle will be issued. The suspension will be substantially longer if the person refuses the test.

(B) The suspension of the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges will be for the person’s lifetime if the person refuses to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and:

(i) The person previously has been convicted of failure to perform the duties of a driver while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(ii) The person previously has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony and the person was driving a motor vehicle while holding commercial driving privileges at the time the offense was committed;

(iii) The person previously has been convicted of a crime punishable as a felony and the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(iv) The person previously has been convicted of driving a commercial motor vehicle while the person’s commercial driving privileges or right to apply for commercial driving privileges was suspended or revoked for offenses committed while operating a commercial motor vehicle;

(v) The person previously has been convicted of any degree of murder, manslaughter or criminally negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or assault in the first degree resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle;

(vi) The person previously has been convicted of aggravated vehicular homicide while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(vii) The person previously has been convicted of aggravated driving while suspended or revoked while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(viii) The person previously has been convicted of driving while under the influence of intoxicants while holding commercial driving privileges or while driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(ix) The person’s commercial driving privileges previously have been suspended under ORS 809.510 (Conviction of crime) for a diversion agreement entered into under ORS 813.230 (Diversion agreement) with respect to conduct that occurred while the person held commercial driving privileges;

(x) The person’s commercial driving privileges previously have been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) for conduct that occurred while the person held commercial driving privileges or was operating a commercial motor vehicle; or

(xi) The person’s right to apply for commercial driving privileges previously has been suspended or revoked for refusal to submit to, or failure of, a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) resulting from the operation of a commercial motor vehicle or resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle while holding commercial driving privileges.

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the department from providing additional information concerning rights and consequences that the department considers convenient or appropriate. [1985 c.672 §22; 1987 c.673 §3; 1987 c.801 §11; 1989 c.171 §92; 1989 c.636 §43; 1991 c.185 §15; 1991 c.860 §10; 1993 c.305 §4; 1995 c.568 §4; 2003 c.814 §3; 2005 c.649 §28; 2009 c.607 §2; 2009 c.614 §2; 2013 c.237 §27; 2019 c.475 §2; 2021 c.630 §117]

Source: Section 813.130 — Rights of and consequences for person asked to take test , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.023 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.023
823.023 Right of entry onto premises of any carrier or of business tendering hazardous materials for shipment
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation or authorized representatives may enter upon any premises, or any equipment, rolling stock or facilities operated or occupied by any motor carrier or railroad for the purpose of making any inspection, examination or test reasonably required in the administration of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826, and to set up and use on such premises, equipment, rolling stock or facilities any apparatus or appliance and occupy reasonable space therefor.

(2) The department or authorized representatives shall, upon demand, have the right to inspect the books, accounts, papers, records and memoranda of any motor carrier or railroad and to examine under oath any officer, agent or employee of such motor carrier or railroad in relation to its business and affairs.

(3) Any person who on behalf of the department makes demand of a motor carrier or railroad for an examination, inspection or test shall, upon request therefor, produce a certificate under the seal of the department showing authority to make such examination, inspection or test.

(4) The department or authorized representatives shall, upon demand, have the right to enter any premises of a business that the department has reasonable cause to believe tendered for shipment, by motor or rail, any hazardous material and to make any examination, inspection or test reasonably required to determine compliance with the health and safety regulations administered or enforced by the department. Any person, who on behalf of the department demands to make an examination, inspection or test, shall produce upon request a certificate under the seal of the department showing authority to make the examination, inspection or test.

(5) Nothing in this section authorizes the department to use any information developed thereunder for any purpose inconsistent with any statute governing motor carriers or railroads and administered by the department or to make a disclosure thereof for other than regulatory purposes. [1995 c.733 §20; 1995 c.737 §11; 1997 c.249 §237]

Source: Section 823.023 — Right of entry onto premises of any carrier or of business tendering hazardous materials for shipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.415 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.415
825.415 Drug and alcohol testing
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “school transportation provider” means a school district or a school district contractor that uses school buses or school activity vehicles for:

(a) The transportation of students or school personnel to or from school or school-related activities; or

(b) Public transportation purposes as provided in ORS 332.427 (Availability of district vehicles for public transportation purposes) .

(2) Every school transportation provider shall:

(a) Have an in-house drug and alcohol testing program that meets the federal requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 382; or

(b) Be a member of a consortium, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 382.107, that provides testing that meets the federal requirements.

(3) Each calendar year, a school transportation provider shall certify to the Department of Education that the provider is in compliance with subsection (2) of this section and, if the provider belongs to a consortium, shall provide the department with the names of persons who operate the consortium.

(4) When a medical review officer of a school transportation provider’s testing program or of the consortium the provider belongs to determines that a positive test result is valid, the officer shall report the finding to the department. [2013 c.163 §2; 2021 c.630 §121]

Note: 825.415 (Drug and alcohol testing) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 825 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

WEIGHT-MILE TAX

Source: Section 825.415 — Drug and alcohol testing; school transportation provider , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.210 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.210
818.210 Limits on authority to issue variance permit
Status: in_force

Except as provided under ORS 818.220 (Requirements, conditions and procedures for issuance of variance permit) , a road authority shall not issue a variance permit under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) for any vehicle or load that can readily or reasonably be dismantled or disassembled. The limit under this section does not apply to the following:

(1) Combinations of vehicles consisting of not more than a motor truck with a registration weight of more than 8,000 pounds and two self-supporting trailers or a truck tractor and semitrailer drawing two self-supporting trailers or semitrailers mounted on dollies equipped with fifth wheels having an overall length not in excess of 105 feet. The self-supporting trailers or semitrailers must be reasonably uniform in length.

(2) Vehicles or combinations of vehicles having a length in excess of that permitted under ORS 818.060 (Violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits) or 818.090 (Violation of maximum size limits) .

(3) Any self-loading log truck. In the granting of permits to vehicles described in this subsection, a granting authority shall observe and be governed by the following maximum loaded weights:

(a) The loaded weight of any individual wheel, axle or tandem axles of any vehicle or combination of vehicles shall not exceed the maximum loaded wheel, axle and tandem axle weights set forth in Tables I and II of ORS 818.010 (Maximum allowable weight) .

(b) The loaded weight of any group of axles of any vehicle or combination of vehicles, when the distance between the first and last axles of any group of axles is 18 feet or less, and the loaded weight of any vehicle when the distance between the first and last axles of all of the axles of the vehicle is 18 feet or less, shall not exceed that set forth in the following table of weights, or the sum of the permissible axle or tandem axle weights, whichever is less:

Distance in feet between Maximum loaded weight,

the first and last axles in pounds, of any

of any group of axles of group of axles of any

any vehicle or combination vehicle or combination

of vehicles, or between the of vehicles, or

first and last axles of all of any vehicle:

the axles of any vehicle:

6 34,000

7 34,000

8 34,000

9 39,000

10 40,000

11 40,000

12 40,000

13 40,000

14 43,200

15 44,000

16 44,800

17 45,600

18 50,000

(c) The loaded weight of any vehicle or combination of vehicles, where the distance between the first and last axles of the vehicle or combination of vehicles is more than 18 feet, shall not exceed that set forth in the following table of weights, or the sum of the permissible axle, tandem axle or group of axles weights, whichever is less:

Distance Maximum loaded weight,

in feet in pounds, of any

between vehicle or combination

the first of vehicles:

and last

axles of

all the

axles of a

vehicle or

combination

of vehicles:

Wheel Max 5 Axles 6 Axles 7 Axles 8 or

Base Weight More

Axles

19 50,000

20 50,000

21 50,000

22 50,000

23 50,400

24 51,200

25 55,250

26 56,100

27 56,950

28 57,800

29 58,650

30 59,500

31 60,350

32 61,200

33 62,050

34 62,900

35 63,750

36 64,600

37 65,450

38 66,300

39 68,000

40 70,000 73,000

41 72,000 73,500

42 73,280 74,500

43 73,280 75,000

44 73,280 75,500

45 73,280 76,000

46 73,280 77,000

47 73,280 77,500 81,000 81,000 81,000

48 73,280 78,000 82,000 82,000 82,000

49 73,280 78,500 83,000 83,000 83,000

50 73,280 79,500 84,000 84,000 84,000

51 73,280 80,000 84,500 85,000 85,000

52 73,600 80,500 85,000 86,000 86,000

53 74,400 81,000 86,000 87,000 87,000

54 75,200 81,500 86,500 88,000 91,000

55 76,000 82,500 87,000 89,000 92,000

56 - 83,000 87,500 90,000 93,000

57 - 83,500 88,000 91,000 94,000

58 - 84,000 89,000 92,000 95,000

59 - 85,000 89,500 93,000 96,000

60 - 85,500 90,000 94,000 97,000

61 - 86,000 90,500 95,000 98,000

62 - 87,000 91,000 96,000 99,000

63 - 87,500 92,000 97,000 100,000

64 - 88,000 92,500 97,500 101,000

65 - 88,500 93,000 98,000 102,000

66 - 89,000 93,500 98,500 103,000

67 - 90,000 94,000 99,000 104,000

68 - 90,000 95,000 99,500 105,000

69 - 90,000 95,500 100,000 105,500

70 - 90,000 96,000 101,000 105,500

71 - 90,000 96,500 101,500 105,500

72 - 90,000 96,500 102,000 105,500

73 - 90,000 96,500 102,500 105,500

74 - 90,000 96,500 103,000 105,500

75 - 90,000 96,500 104,000 105,500

76 - 90,000 96,500 104,500 105,500

77 - 90,000 96,500 105,000 105,500

78 - 90,000 96,500 105,500 105,500

(4) Any vehicle, combination of vehicles, load, article, property, machine or thing that:

(a) Is used in the construction, maintenance or repair of public highways; and

(b) Is either not being used by the federal government, State of Oregon or any county or incorporated city or not being used at the immediate location or site.

(5) Combinations of vehicles having a combined loaded weight in excess of that authorized under Table III of ORS 818.010 (Maximum allowable weight) .

(6) A vehicle engaged in the transportation of secondary wood products, which may be issued a permit for an overlength load. As used in this subsection, “secondary wood products” means laminated wood products and wooden I-beams. A vehicle engaged in the transportation of secondary wood products may also transport a divisible load of secondary wood products that otherwise exceeds allowable load length limits if:

(a) The load contains a permitted, nondivisible secondary wood product that exceeds the length allowed in ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) or 818.100 (Exemptions from size limitations) ;

(b) The divisible load does not exceed the length allowed for the nondivisible wood product in the permit; and

(c) Not more than 49 percent of each divisible load item, by length or weight, authorized by this subsection overhangs the vehicle transporting the load.

(7) A vehicle engaged in the transportation of lumber, veneer or plywood, which may be issued a permit for an overwidth load if the width of the divisible load does not exceed nine feet.

(8) A vehicle transporting an overheight marine container to or from a marine port facility.

(9) A vehicle or combination of vehicles engaged in hauling grass seed straw, grass hay or cereal grain straw, which may be issued a permit to allow the load to be up to 14 feet 6 inches high. A permit issued under this subsection shall be valid for one year and shall specify the routes over which the overheight load may be hauled.

(10) A vehicle or combination of vehicles that has a variance permit and that can carry items related to the already permitted load without increasing the size of the vehicle needed to carry the item requiring the variance permit.

(11) A vehicle engaged in hauling poplar logs or the processing residual from the logs, which may be issued an annual overwidth permit for a vehicle and load with a combined width of not more than 12 feet. The annual permit shall allow movement of the vehicle only on Patterson Ferry Road and Frontage Road in Morrow County and only for a distance of 5,000 feet or less.

(12) A vehicle or combination of vehicles engaged in hauling bagged grass seed or mint leaves in sacks, which may be issued a permit to allow the load to be up to nine feet six inches wide. A permit issued under this subsection shall be valid for one year and shall specify the routes over which the overwidth load may be hauled.

(13) A combination of a truck tractor and two property-carrying units that exceeds the maximum length established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) if:

(a) The combined length of the two property-carrying units does not exceed 82 feet 8 inches;

(b) The combination is used only to transport sugar beets; and

(c) The combination is operated on U.S. Highway 20, U.S. Highway 26, U.S. Highway 30 or State Highway 201 in the vicinity of or between the cities of Vale, Ontario and Nyssa. [1983 c.338 §536; 1985 c.16 §275; 1989 c.431 §1; 1991 c.261 §1; 1991 c.880 §5; 1993 c.416 §1; 1995 c.488 §1; 1997 c.360 §1; 1997 c.466 §1; 1999 c.59 §244; 1999 c.352 §1; 2001 c.335 §3; 2015 c.77 §1; 2019 c.490 §1]

Source: Section 818.210 — Limits on authority to issue variance permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.310 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.310
819.310 Trafficking in stolen vehicles
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of trafficking in stolen vehicles if the person receives or transfers possession of a vehicle which the person knows or has reason to believe has been stolen with intent to obtain, transfer or sell title to the vehicle.

(2) The offense described in this section, trafficking in stolen vehicles, is a Class C felony. [1983 c.338 §298; 1985 c.16 §121]

Source: Section 819.310 — Trafficking in stolen vehicles; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.261 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.261
801.261 “Endorsement.”
Status: in_force

”Endorsement,” when used in relation to driving privileges, means a grant of driving privileges, or the evidence thereof, to a person who holds a license, or in some instances a driver permit, allowing the person to exercise driving privileges that are not granted by the license or driver permit. The types of endorsements granted by this state and the driving privileges granted under each type of endorsement are established by ORS 807.035 (Kinds of endorsements) . [2003 c.14 §461]

Source: Section 801.261 — “Endorsement.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.025 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.025
826.025 Duplicate or replacement registration cards
Status: in_force

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

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

(2) The fee for issuance of a duplicate or replacement card under ORS 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) is paid to the department. [Formerly 768.023]

Source: Section 826.025 — Duplicate or replacement registration cards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.052 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.052
815.052 Rules establishing standards for protective headgear
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall adopt and enforce rules establishing minimum standards and specifications for safe protective headgear to be worn by people operating bicycles, by passengers on bicycles and by people riding on skateboards or scooters or using in-line skates. The rules shall conform, insofar as practicable, to national safety standards and specifications for such headgear. [1993 c.408 §6; 2003 c.106 §2; 2005 c.141 §1]

Source: Section 815.052 — Rules establishing standards for protective headgear , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.455 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.455
811.455 Failure to stop for railroad signal
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to stop for a railroad signal if the person fails to comply with any of the following requirements:

(a) A person who is driving a vehicle must stop the vehicle at a clearly marked stop line on the near side of a railroad crossing or, if there is no clearly marked stop line, not less than 15 feet nor more than 50 feet from the nearest rail of the crossing under any of the following circumstances:

(A) When a clearly visible electric or mechanical signal is given by a device that warns of the immediate approach of a railroad train or other on-track equipment.

(B) Upon the lowering of a crossing gate.

(C) When a signal given by a flagger or police officer indicates the approach or passage of a railroad train or other on-track equipment.

(D) When an approaching train or other on-track equipment is clearly visible and because of its nearness to the crossing is an immediate hazard.

(E) When an audible signal is given by an approaching railroad train or other on-track equipment because its speed or nearness to the crossing is an immediate hazard.

(b) A driver who has stopped for the passing of a train or other on-track equipment at a railroad grade crossing in accordance with the provisions of this section may not proceed across the railroad tracks until the driver can do so safely.

(c) A person may not drive any vehicle through, around or under a crossing gate or barrier at a railroad crossing while the gate or barrier is closed or is being opened or closed.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to stop for a railroad signal, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §648; 1985 c.16 §317; 1995 c.383 §71; 1997 c.249 §232; 2001 c.492 §3; 2017 c.176 §1]

Source: Section 811.455 — Failure to stop for railroad signal; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.194 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.194
801.194 “Class III all-terrain vehicle” and “Class IV all-terrain vehicle.”
Status: in_force

(1) “Class III all-terrain vehicle” means a motorcycle that travels on two tires and that is actually being operated off highway.

(2) “Class IV all-terrain vehicle” means any motorized vehicle that:

(a) Travels on four or more tires designed for off-road use only;

(b) Is designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain;

(c) Has nonstraddle seating;

(d) Has a steering wheel for steering control;

(e) Has a dry weight of 3,500 pounds or less;

(f) Is 75 inches wide or less at its widest point; and

(g) Was originally manufactured for off-road use only. [1989 c.991 §2; 2011 c.360 §3; subsection (2) of 2011 Edition enacted as 2011 c.360 §5; 2019 c.491 §4; 2023 c.372 §1]

Source: Section 801.194 — “Class III all-terrain vehicle” and “Class IV all-terrain vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.405 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.405
815.405 Department review of odometer disclosure statements
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may establish a program of reviewing department records and odometer disclosure statements to determine vehicles that may have incorrect odometer disclosures or on which the odometer may have been altered. The program may include any procedures the department determines appropriate including, but not limited to, the comparison of odometer disclosures for individual vehicles with statistical information on statistically average mileage for vehicles within a certain period of time.

(2) If the department determines under this section that it is likely that a vehicle or vehicles have incorrect odometer disclosures or have odometers that have been illegally altered, the department may do any of the following:

(a) Report the findings of the department to the owners or purchasers of the vehicles.

(b) Report the findings of the department to enforcement officials charged with enforcing laws relating to odometers, including, but not limited to, police officials, district attorneys or the Attorney General’s office. [1985 c.251 §9; 1991 c.873 §18]

Source: Section 815.405 — Department review of odometer disclosure statements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.450 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.450
814.450 Unlawful load on bicycle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of having an unlawful load on a bicycle if the person is operating a bicycle and the person carries a package, bundle or article which prevents the person from keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar and having full control at all times.

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful load on a bicycle, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §704]

Source: Section 814.450 — Unlawful load on bicycle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.400 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.400
809.400 Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction
Status: in_force

(1) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the Department of Transportation may suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any resident of this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of such person in another jurisdiction of an offense therein that, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of the person. A suspension or revocation under this subsection shall be initiated within 30 days of receipt of notice of the conviction. Violation of a suspension or revocation imposed under this subsection shall have the same legal effects and consequences as it would if the offense committed in the other jurisdiction had been committed in this jurisdiction.

(b) The department may not suspend or revoke driving privileges under this subsection unless notice of conviction is received within 180 days of the date of the conviction.

(2) The department may suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any resident of this state upon receiving notice from another state, territory, federal possession or district or province of Canada that the person’s driving privileges in that jurisdiction have been suspended or revoked. Violation of the suspension or revocation shall have the same legal effects and consequences as it would if the suspension or revocation had been imposed initially in this state upon the same grounds. The suspension or revocation under this subsection shall continue until the person suspended or revoked furnishes evidence of any of the following:

(a) Compliance with the law of the other jurisdiction or the restoration of driving privileges in that jurisdiction.

(b) That the revocation or suspension in the other jurisdiction was not under circumstances that would require the department to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of the person under the laws of this state.

(3) A person is entitled to administrative review of a suspension under this section. [1983 c.338 §352; 1987 c.272 §4; 1987 c.730 §16; 1989 c.171 §90; 1989 c.398 §1; 1989 c.636 §35; 1991 c.595 §1; 1991 c.702 §11; 2005 c.649 §24]

Source: Section 809.400 — Suspension or revocation for out-of-state conviction , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.475 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.475
811.475 Obstructing rail crossing
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of obstructing a rail crossing if the person is operating a vehicle and the person does either of the following:

(a) Drives onto any railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system grade crossing when there is not sufficient space on the other side of the railroad or rail fixed guideway public transportation system grade crossing to accommodate the vehicle the person is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles, pedestrians, railroad trains, other on-track equipment or rail fixed guideway public transportation system vehicles; or

(b) While driving a commercial motor vehicle, fails to negotiate the rail crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.

(2) The offense described in this section is applicable whether or not a traffic control device indicates to proceed.

(3) The offense described in this section, obstructing rail crossings, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §652; 1995 c.383 §74; 2001 c.492 §5; 2001 c.522 §8; 2017 c.46 §9; 2017 c.176 §7]

Source: Section 811.475 — Obstructing rail crossing; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.220 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.220
824.220 Protective devices
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules prescribing specifications for the design and location of protective devices. [Formerly 763.110; 1997 c.249 §254]

Source: Section 824.220 — Protective devices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.014 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.014
824.014 Railroad Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Railroad Fund is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned, if any, shall inure to the benefit of the Railroad Fund.

(2) All fees, penalties and other moneys collected by the Department of Transportation under ORS 824.010 (Annual fees payable by railroads) and 824.012 (Failure to pay fees) shall be paid by the department into the State Treasury within 30 days after the collection thereof, and shall be placed by the State Treasurer to the credit of the Railroad Fund created by subsection (1) of this section. The fees, penalties and other moneys collected from railroads shall be used only for the purpose of paying the expenses of the department in performing the duties imposed by law upon the department in respect to railroads. [1995 c.733 §§31a,32; 2011 c.597 §307]

Source: Section 824.014 — Railroad Fund; sources; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.200 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.200
814.200 Unlawful operation of motorcycle or moped
Status: in_force

(1) A person operating a moped or motorcycle commits the offense of unlawful moped or motorcycle operation if the person:

(a) Fails to sit astride, or to stand astride, the moped or motorcycle seat while facing forward; or

(b) Carries a package, bundle or other article that prevents the person from keeping both hands on the handlebars.

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful moped or motorcycle operation, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §686; 1987 c.138 §6; 2015 c.502 §1]

Source: Section 814.200 — Unlawful operation of motorcycle or moped; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.040
802.040 Specification of certain ways of reporting
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall specify the minimum contents of a report about, and the means for reporting, accidents that are required to be reported under ORS 810.460 (Officer’s accident report) , 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) , 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and 811.735 (Failure of vehicle occupant to make accident report to Department of Transportation) . The department shall consult with the state police and city and county law enforcement officials before approving means for accident reports required under ORS 810.460 (Officer’s accident report) . Any means of reporting specified under this subsection shall require sufficiently detailed information to disclose, with reference to a traffic accident, the cause, conditions then existing and the persons and vehicles involved. Upon request, if the department adopts forms as one means of reporting accidents, the department shall make the forms available through police departments, sheriffs’ offices and other suitable agencies or individuals.

(2) The department shall assure that any means specified under subsection (1) of this section for use in accident reports required under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) , 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and 811.735 (Failure of vehicle occupant to make accident report to Department of Transportation) include a way of making owners aware of the definition of a totaled vehicle and of the owner’s duty under ORS 819.012 (Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle) .

(3) The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms for the administration and enforcement of the financial responsibility requirements under the vehicle code or shall prescribe any other means of accomplishing the same end that the department finds convenient. [1983 c.338 §117; 1985 c.16 §32; 1991 c.820 §12; 1993 c.751 §10; 2005 c.195 §2]

Source: Section 802.040 — Specification of certain ways of reporting , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.360 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.360
809.360 General provisions relating to suspension or revocation of driving privileges
Status: in_force

(1) For purposes of determining whether grounds exist for revoking or suspending driving privileges, an unvacated forfeiture of bail in another state equals a conviction.

(2) A suspension or revocation of driving privileges ordered by a court shall run concurrently with any mandatory suspension or revocation ordered by the Department of Transportation and arising out of the same conviction.

(3) Judicial review of orders denying, suspending or revoking a license, except where such suspension or revocation is mandatory, shall be as provided in ORS chapter 183.

(4) Whenever the department or a court has reason under any laws of this state to suspend or revoke the driving privileges of any person who does not hold current driving privileges to operate motor vehicles or whose driving privileges are due to expire during a suspension period, the department or court shall suspend or revoke the right of such person to apply for driving privileges to operate motor vehicles in this state. A suspension or revocation of a right to apply for driving privileges under this subsection shall be for the period provided by law. [1983 c.338 §348; 1987 c.272 §2; 1989 c.636 §34; 1999 c.1051 §282; 2003 c.14 §487; 2007 c.122 §6; 2013 c.237 §16]

Source: Section 809.360 — General provisions relating to suspension or revocation of driving privileges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.105 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.105
820.105 School bus stop arms
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, school buses may be equipped with an octagonal shaped mechanical stop arm that indicates when the bus is stopped to load or unload passengers on a roadway. The stop arms authorized by this section shall be equipped with two alternately flashing red bus safety lights showing both to the front and rear of the bus. [1987 c.654 §5]

Note: 820.105 (School bus stop arms) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 820 but was not added to any smaller series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 820.105 — School bus stop arms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.289 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.289
805.289 Disposition of moneys from Pacific Wonderland registration plate surcharge
Status: in_force

(1) After deduction of the cost of administration of the Pacific Wonderland registration plate program, the Department of Transportation shall transfer 50 percent of the moneys from the surcharge imposed by ORS 805.287 (Pacific Wonderland registration plate) to the Oregon State Capitol Foundation for the general purposes of the foundation under ORS 173.500 (Establishment) and 50 percent to the Oregon Historical Society.

(2) As used in this section, the cost of administration of the Pacific Wonderland registration plate program is the sum of all department expenses for the issuance or transfer of Pacific Wonderland registration plates under ORS 805.287 (Pacific Wonderland registration plate) that are above the normal costs of issuing, renewing and transferring registration plates in the normal course of the business of the department. These expenses include, but are not limited to, the costs of collecting the Pacific Wonderland registration plate surcharge and transferring Pacific Wonderland registration plates. [2009 c.823 §3; 2010 c.30 §7; 2015 c.390 §2]

Source: Section 805.289 — Disposition of moneys from Pacific Wonderland registration plate surcharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.218 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.218
822.218 Cancellation of identification device for proportionally registered tow vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall have the authority to investigate and verify information provided in conjunction with application for proportional registration of a tow vehicle under ORS 822.217 (Proportional registration for tow vehicles) . The department may cancel an identification device for a proportionally registered tow vehicle if the department determines that the owner or lessee of the vehicle, or an employee of either, has:

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

(b) Falsely certified an application required by ORS 822.217 (Proportional registration for tow vehicles) for registration or renewal of registration of a proportionally registered tow vehicle; or

(c) Falsely completed an application under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) for a towing business certificate.

(2) If a tow vehicle proportional registration identification device is canceled under this section, the vehicle is not eligible for registration under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) for a period of one year after the cancellation. [1991 c.284 §29]

Source: Section 822.218 — Cancellation of identification device for proportionally registered tow vehicle , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.390 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.390
801.390 “Pole trailer.”
Status: in_force

“Pole trailer” means a trailer attached or secured to the towing vehicle and ordinarily used for transporting long or irregular loads capable generally of sustaining themselves as beams between the towing vehicle and the trailer. The definition in this section is based on design features and, except as otherwise provided in this section, does not prohibit a pole trailer from fitting into another category of trailer based on use. [1983 c.338 §70]

Source: Section 801.390 — “Pole trailer.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.046 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.046
822.046 Vehicle dealer’s duty to inform potential buyer if vehicle used for manufacture of controlled substances
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “controlled substance” means a drug or its immediate precursor classified in Schedule I or II under the federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 811 to 812, as modified under ORS 475.035 (Authority to control schedule) .

(2) A vehicle dealer shall inform a potential buyer if the dealer has received written notice that the vehicle to be sold to the buyer was used in the unlawful manufacture of controlled substances prior to sale to the buyer. Disclosure shall be in writing and shall be made to the buyer and to any lender financing the purchase of the vehicle prior to completion of the sale. Unless the vehicle is found fit for use under ORS 453.885 (Decontamination of property) , the dealer shall also post a notice on the vehicle stating that the vehicle was used in the unlawful manufacture of controlled substances. [1995 c.788 §1; 2003 c.655 §132]

Note: 822.046 (Vehicle dealer’s duty to inform potential buyer if vehicle used for manufacture of controlled substances) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 822.046 — Vehicle dealer’s duty to inform potential buyer if vehicle used for manufacture of controlled substances , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.465 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.465
807.465 Document retention
Status: in_force

For the purpose of issuing Real IDs only, the Department of Transportation shall:

(1) Capture digital images of identity source documents and retain the images in a transferable format.

(2) Retain digital images of identity source documents for a minimum of 10 years. [2017 c.568 §6]

Source: Section 807.465 — Document retention , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.450 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.450
810.450 Security for appearance of person issued citation
Status: in_force

A police officer who issues a citation for violation of an offense described in this section may accept security for the appearance of the person cited. Authority granted by this section is in addition to any authority to accept security under ORS 810.448 (Security for appearance of person arrested for traffic crime) . The authority of an officer to take security under this section is subject to all of the following:

(1) The officer may only accept security under this section for offenses described under ORS 810.530 (Authority of weighmasters and motor carrier enforcement officers) , other than the following:

(a) Violation of manufactured structure trip permit requirements under ORS 820.570 (Violating trip permit requirements for manufactured structures) .

(b) Violation of a provision of ORS chapter 825.

(c) Failure to comply with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements under ORS 818.400 (Failure to comply with commercial vehicle enforcement requirements) .

(d) Violation of posted weight limits under ORS 818.040 (Violation of posted weight limits) .

(2) An officer shall give a receipt for the security accepted along with the citation to appear before a court having jurisdiction of the offense.

(3) The officer shall promptly cause the security to be delivered to the court for disposition as provided under ORS 810.300 (Security for appearance on traffic crime) . [1983 c.338 §404; 1985 c.16 §214]

Source: Section 810.450 — Security for appearance of person issued citation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.135 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.135
815.135 Exemptions from brake requirements
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.130 (Improper brakes) . This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.130 (Improper brakes) . The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . The exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

(1) The following vehicles shall be deemed in compliance with the brake requirements if the vehicles are equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and maintained in safe operating condition:

(a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) .

(b) Antique vehicles that are registered under ORS 805.010 (Antique vehicles) .

(2) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS 805.020 (Special interest vehicles) and that are street rods, as defined in ORS 801.513 (“Street rod.”) , shall be deemed in compliance with the brake requirements if the street rods conform to ORS 815.107 (Exemption from equipment requirements for street rods) .

(3) The following vehicles are exempt from the brake requirements:

(a) Road machinery.

(b) Road rollers.

(c) Farm tractors.

(d) Electric personal assistive mobility devices.

(e) A trailer transporting a dory, unless the trailer is operated in interstate commerce, has a gross combination weight rating of more than 11,999 pounds or has a gross combination weight of more than 11,999 pounds. [1983 c.338 §473; 1985 c.69 §2; 1997 c.402 §9; 2003 c.341 §15; 2015 c.138 §31; 2017 c.78 §1]

Source: Section 815.135 — Exemptions from brake requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.224 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.224
824.224 When stop signs are to be installed by railroad
Status: in_force

(1) At every farm or private grade crossing of a railroad where no automatic grade crossing protective device is installed, the railroad shall cause to be installed and maintained, as a means of protecting the crossing, one or more stop signs.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall, after hearing, unless hearing is not required under ORS 824.214 (Procedure to obtain permission for crossings) , prescribe the number, type and location of the stop signs and may exempt a farm or private grade crossing if the department finds that the installation of such sign or signs at the crossing would create a hazard or dangerous condition that would not otherwise exist.

(3) After notice to any affected landowner and opportunity for a hearing, unless a hearing is not required under ORS 824.214 (Procedure to obtain permission for crossings) , the Department of Transportation may alter, relocate or close any farm or private grade crossing on any line designated as a high speed rail system.

(4) If the department decides to alter, relocate or close a farm or private grade crossing in such a manner as to constitute a taking of private property, the department shall exercise its power of eminent domain to acquire such property as is necessary to carry out the decision. A department order under this subsection shall constitute a resolution of necessity for exercise of the department’s power of eminent domain.

(5) If the department exercises its power of eminent domain under subsection (4) of this section, the department shall use any combination of state or federal funds allocated for high speed rail systems to pay any settlement with or judgment in favor of an owner of a farm or private grade crossing. The department shall have discretion to determine whether to reach a settlement with an owner of a farm or private grade crossing.

(6) The costs of implementing a department order issued under subsection (3) of this section shall be apportioned to any combination of state or federal funds specifically allocated for high speed rail systems as the department determines appropriate in order to eliminate farm or private grade crossings or to enhance safety at such crossings. [Formerly 763.130; 1997 c.249 §255; 1997 c.275 §20]

Source: Section 824.224 — When stop signs are to be installed by railroad; exemption; grade crossing alteration, relocation or closure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.050 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.050
811.050 Failure to yield to rider on bicycle lane
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a motor vehicle operator to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane if the person is operating a motor vehicle and the person does not yield the right of way to a person operating a bicycle, electric assisted bicycle, electric personal assistive mobility device, moped, motor assisted scooter or motorized wheelchair upon a bicycle lane.

(2) This section does not require a person operating a moped to yield the right of way to a bicycle or a motor assisted scooter if the moped is operated on a bicycle lane in the manner permitted under ORS 811.440 (When motor vehicles may operate on bicycle lane) .

(3) The offense described in this section, failure of a motor vehicle operator to yield to a rider on a bicycle lane, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §698; 1985 c.16 §336; 1991 c.417 §4; 1997 c.400 §8; 2001 c.749 §23; 2003 c.341 §7]

Source: Section 811.050 — Failure to yield to rider on bicycle lane; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.305 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.305
801.305 “Highway.”
Status: in_force

(1) “Highway” means every public way, road, street, thoroughfare and place, including bridges, viaducts and other structures within the boundaries of this state, open, used or intended for use of the general public for vehicles or vehicular traffic as a matter of right.

(2) For the purpose of enforcing traffic offenses contained in the Oregon Vehicle Code, except for ORS 810.230 (Unlawful sign display) , “highway” includes premises open to the public that are owned by a homeowners association and whose boundaries are contained within a service district established on or before July 1, 2002, under ORS 451.410 (Definitions for ORS 451.410 to 451.610) to 451.610 (Advisory committee for emergency communications system) . [1983 c.338 §51; 2007 c.561 §1]

Source: Section 801.305 — “Highway.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.330 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.330
810.330 Use of automobile membership card as security deposit
Status: in_force

The unexpired membership card of any member of an automobile association is acceptable as a security deposit for that member as provided under this section. The use of an unexpired membership card as security deposit is subject to the following:

(1) The membership card may only be used as a security deposit:

(a) For the violation of any motor vehicle law of this state or traffic crime of any city in this state if the security amount in any individual case does not exceed $1,000; and

(b) When authorized under ORS 810.300 (Security for appearance on traffic crime) , 810.448 (Security for appearance of person arrested for traffic crime) or 810.450 (Security for appearance of person issued citation) .

(2) To qualify for use as a security deposit, the membership card must be the card of an automobile association incorporated under the laws of this state that has deposited with and maintains with the State Treasurer the sum of $2,000 in cash or in bonds approved by the State Treasurer.

(3) If a person deposits that person’s membership card as a security deposit and the person fails or neglects to appear in court at the time and place required, the magistrate or other officer before whom the case is brought, upon declaring a forfeiture of the security amount, shall at once notify the association of the forfeiture, and the amount thereof, by mail.

(4) The association, within five days after the receipt of notice, under subsection (2) of this section, shall remit the amount of the security amount so forfeited to the magistrate or other officer. If the association fails or refuses to remit the security amount within that period, the magistrate or other officer having the matter in charge or the district attorney shall notify the State Treasurer, who shall:

(a) Pay the security amount to the officer or magistrate lawfully entitled to receive it;

(b) Deduct that amount from the amount of deposit with the State Treasurer by the association under this section; and

(c) Immediately notify the association and require it to deposit a like sum with the State Treasurer.

(5) If the association fails or neglects for a period of 10 days to comply with the notice of the treasurer under subsection (3) of this section, the membership cards of such association shall not thereafter be accepted as a security deposit while the default continues.

(6) Upon the payment of the security amount under this section by the association, the membership card so deposited shall be immediately returned to the association by the officer who accepted it as a security deposit. [1983 c.338 §379; 1989 c.634 §5; 1999 c.1051 §288]

Source: Section 810.330 — Use of automobile membership card as security deposit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.220 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.220
822.220 Authorization to obstruct traffic
Status: in_force

(1) The operator of a wrecker or tow vehicle may stop the wrecker or tow vehicle where it obstructs traffic when the operator:

(a) Is engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle; and

(b) Takes the precautionary measures required by this section.

(2) A person commits the offense of failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker if the person is operating a wrecker or tow vehicle engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle and the operator does not do all of the following:

(a) Determine that the salvaging operation requires stopping the wrecker or tow vehicle in the roadway.

(b) Place warning signs or signals as prescribed under ORS 815.070 (Road warning signals for tow vehicles or wreckers) at a suitable distance in each direction upon the roadway.

(c) Activate tow vehicle warning lights described in ORS 816.280 (Warning lights) .

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to take precautions when obstructing traffic with a tow vehicle or wrecker, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §815; 1985 c.71 §9]

Source: Section 822.220 — Authorization to obstruct traffic; failure to take precautions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.540 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.540
803.540 Failure to display plates
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to display registration plates if the person operates, on the highways of this state, any vehicle or camper that has been assigned registration plates by this state and the registration plates assigned to the vehicle or camper are displayed in a manner that violates any of the following:

(a) The plate must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, if only one plate is required.

(b) Plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle if two plates are required.

(c) The plates must be in plain view and so as to be read easily by the public.

(d) The plate must not be any plate that does not entitle the holder thereof to operate the vehicle upon the highways.

(2) A person is not in violation of this section if the person is operating a vehicle or camper under and in accordance with the requirements for any of the following:

(a) A temporary application permit issued under ORS 803.615 (Temporary permit for registration applicant) .

(b) An agent temporary registration permit issued under ORS 803.625 (Temporary registration permits issued by dealers) .

(c) Provisions established under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) , 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) for the display of registration plates or other evidence of registration on vehicles that are proportionally registered under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) .

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to display registration plates, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §261; 1985 c.668 §13; 1989 c.43 §28; 1995 c.383 §6]

Source: Section 803.540 — Failure to display plates; exceptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.263 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.263
801.263 “Engine brake.”
Status: in_force

(1) “Engine brake” means a device that converts a power-producing diesel engine into a power-absorbing air compressor, resulting in a net energy loss.

(2) “Unmuffled engine brake” means an engine brake that is not equipped with a muffler in good working order. [1993 c.314 §9]

Source: Section 801.263 — “Engine brake.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.115 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.115
807.115 Digital images of photographs and signatures
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall retain a digital image of each photograph and signature shown on a driver license under the provisions of ORS 807.110 (Contents of license) or an identification card under ORS 807.400 (Issuance) .

(2) The digital images of photographs may not be made available to anyone other than law enforcement officials and employees of the department acting in an official capacity. [1989 c.902 §2; 2017 c.568 §17]

Source: Section 807.115 — Digital images of photographs and signatures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.525 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.525
809.525 Serious traffic offenses
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in this section, the Department of Transportation shall suspend the commercial driving privileges of a person for a period of 60 days if:

(a) The department receives a record of a conviction of a serious traffic offense;

(b) The offense was committed within three years of the commission of another serious traffic offense for which the department received a record of a conviction; and

(c) The offenses did not arise out of the same incident.

(2) The department shall suspend the commercial driving privileges of a person for a period of 120 days if:

(a) The department receives a record of a conviction of a serious traffic offense;

(b) The offense was committed within three years of the commission of two or more other serious traffic offenses for which the department received records of conviction; and

(c) The offenses did not arise out of the same incident.

(3) The department by rule shall designate traffic offenses that constitute serious traffic offenses for the purposes of this section. To the extent practicable, rules adopted by the department under this section shall be uniform with any applicable federal regulations related to offenses that constitute serious traffic offenses.

(4) A report of a conviction in another jurisdiction has the same effect as if the serious traffic offense conviction had occurred in this state.

(5) A suspension imposed under this section is consecutive to any other suspension imposed under this section or ORS 809.510 (Conviction of crime) , 809.530 (Violation of out-of-service order) or 809.535 (Suspension of commercial driver license for specified rail crossing violations) if the suspensions do not arise out of the same incident. [2013 c.237 §7; 2017 c.190 §2]

Source: Section 809.525 — Serious traffic offenses; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.190 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.190
801.190 “Class I all-terrain vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Class I all-terrain vehicle” means a motorized, off-highway recreational vehicle that:

(1) Is 50 inches or less in width;

(2) Has a dry weight of 1,200 pounds or less;

(3) Travels on three or more tires designed for off-road use only;

(4) Uses handlebars for steering;

(5) Has a seat designed to be straddled for the operator; and

(6) Is designed for or capable of cross-country travel on or immediately over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. [1985 c.459 §2; 1995 c.775 §9; 1997 c.228 §1; 2011 c.360 §1; 2023 c.372 §2]

Source: Section 801.190 — “Class I all-terrain vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.270 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.270
811.270 Failure to obey one-way designation
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to obey a one-way designation if the person is operating a vehicle and the person proceeds upon a roadway designated for one-way traffic in a direction other than that indicated by a traffic control device.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to obey a one-way designation, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §610]

Source: Section 811.270 — Failure to obey one-way designation; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.105 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.105
823.105 Prohibitions
Status: in_force

No common carrier subject to ORS 823.101 (Duty of carrier to issue bill of lading on intrastate shipments) to 823.107 (Existing remedies not affected) , its director or officer, receiver, trustee, lessee, agent or person acting for or employed by it, shall, alone or with any other person, willfully do or cause to be done, or willingly suffer or permit to be done, any act, matter or thing prohibited or declared to be unlawful in ORS 823.101 (Duty of carrier to issue bill of lading on intrastate shipments) to 823.107 (Existing remedies not affected) , or aid or abet therein, or willfully omit or fail to do any act, matter or thing required to be done by ORS 823.101 (Duty of carrier to issue bill of lading on intrastate shipments) to 823.107 (Existing remedies not affected) or cause or willingly suffer or permit any act, matter or thing so directed or required by ORS 823.101 (Duty of carrier to issue bill of lading on intrastate shipments) to 823.107 (Existing remedies not affected) to be done, or not to be so done, or aid or abet any such omission or failure. [Formerly 771.040]

Source: Section 823.105 — Prohibitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.430 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.430
810.430 Movement of illegally parked vehicles
Status: in_force

A police officer who finds a vehicle parked or standing upon a highway in violation of ORS 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) or 811.570 (Improperly positioning parallel parked vehicle) may move the vehicle, cause it to be moved or require the driver or person in charge of the vehicle to move it. The authority to move vehicles under this section is in addition to any authority under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) and 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) . [1983 c.338 §402; 1995 c.758 §6]

Source: Section 810.430 — Movement of illegally parked vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.030 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.030
801.030 Exemptions from amendments to vehicle code
Status: in_force

This section describes exemptions from specific changes to the vehicle code. The exemptions allow some practice or right to continue after the change is made. The exemptions are as follows:

(1) Nothing contained in ORS 810.150 (Drain construction) shall require the redesign, modification or replacement of street drains installed prior to September 13, 1975.

(2) Sections 2 to 169, chapter 451, Oregon Laws 1975, shall not apply to or govern the construction of or punishment for any vehicle code offense committed before June 27, 1975, or the construction and application of any defense to a prosecution for such an offense and do not impair or render ineffectual any court or administrative proceedings or procedural matters which occurred before June 27, 1975. [1983 c.338 §6; 1985 c.171 §1]

Source: Section 801.030 — Exemptions from amendments to vehicle code , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.140 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.140
816.140 Cowl or fender lights
Status: in_force

Cowl or fender lights shall emit an amber or white light without glare. [1983 c.338 §458 (11); 1985 c.16 §240 (11); 1985 c.69 §1 (11); 1985 c.71 §4 (11); 1985 c.393 §13 (11); 1985 c.420 §6 (11)]

Source: Section 816.140 — Cowl or fender lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.195 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.195
811.195 Having passenger in trailer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of having a passenger in a trailer if the person operates a vehicle on a highway while towing any type of trailer that contains a passenger.

(2) This section does not apply if the person is operating any of the following vehicles:

(a) A commercial bus trailer.

(b) An independently steered trailer.

(c) A trailer towed with a fifth wheel hitch if the trailer is equipped with all of the following:

(A) Safety glazing materials that meet the standards established under ORS 815.040 (Standards for window and windshield material) wherever there are windows or doors with windows on the vehicle.

(B) An auditory or visual signaling device that a passenger inside the vehicle can use to gain the attention of the motor vehicle driver towing the vehicle.

(C) At least one unobstructed exit capable of being opened from both the interior and exterior of the vehicle.

(3) The offense described in this section, passenger in trailer, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §602; 1985 c.16 §307; 1995 c.383 §51; 2003 c.158 §7]

Source: Section 811.195 — Having passenger in trailer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.305 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.305
822.305 Exemptions from vehicle transporter certification requirement
Status: in_force

In addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) , ORS 822.300 (Acting as vehicle transporter without certificate) does not apply to the following:

(1) Vehicles lawfully operated with plates furnished to vehicle dealers under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(2) Vehicles lawfully operated with registration plates issued by this state.

(3) Vehicles being towed by other vehicles lawfully operated with plates issued for towing businesses under ORS 822.210 (Privileges granted by certificate) . [1983 c.338 §818; 1985 c.16 §414]

Source: Section 822.305 — Exemptions from vehicle transporter certification requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.450 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.450
803.450 Notice of pending expiration
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall notify the registered owner of a vehicle registered by this state of the approaching expiration of the vehicle’s registration. The notice required by this subsection shall comply with all of the following:

(a) The notice shall be mailed to the owner of the vehicle at the postal address shown in department records. Upon request of the registered owner the department may provide notice by electronic mail or other means.

(b) The notice shall be provided a reasonable time before expiration date of the registration.

(2) The department shall not be required to notify the registered owner of an approaching expiration if the department has reason to believe:

(a) The vehicle has been sold, wrecked or stolen;

(b) The registered owner is ineligible to renew the registration;

(c) There is a dispute with regard to the title of the vehicle; or

(d) The registered owner failed to notify the department of a change of address as required by ORS 803.220 (Notification to department of name or address change) .

(3) Failure to receive notice of expiration from the department is not a defense to a charge of driving with an expired vehicle registration. However, the court may dismiss the charge if the owner registers the vehicle before the scheduled court appearance.

(4) Department records concerning notice under this section are subject to ORS 802.210 (Records of notification of approaching expiration of registration or license not required) . [1983 c.338 §233; 1985 c.253 §5; 1989 c.43 §25; 1993 c.751 §91; 1995 c.733 §85; 2015 c.404 §3]

Source: Section 803.450 — Notice of pending expiration; exceptions; effect of failure to receive; records , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.360 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.360
820.360 Illegal ambulance lighting equipment
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of illegal ambulance lighting equipment if the person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway an ambulance that does not contain and is not at all times equipped with warning lights in proper condition and adjustment as required under ORS 820.350 (Ambulance warning lights) .

(2) This section does not apply to any person or ambulance exempted by ORS 682.035 (Application of ORS chapter 682) or 682.079 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances) from regulation by the Oregon Health Authority.

(3) Authority of political subdivisions to regulate warning lights on ambulances is limited under ORS 682.031 (Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers) .

(4) The offense described under this section, illegal ambulance lighting equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §763; 1995 c.383 §30; 2009 c.595 §1149]

Source: Section 820.360 — Illegal ambulance lighting equipment; exemption; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.320 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.320
813.320 Effect of implied consent law on evidence
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of the implied consent law, except ORS 813.300 (Use of blood alcohol percentage as evidence) , shall not be construed by any court to limit the introduction of otherwise competent, relevant evidence in any civil action, suit or proceedings or in any criminal action other than a violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or a similar municipal ordinance in proceedings under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) .

(2) The provisions of the implied consent law shall not be construed by any court to limit the introduction of otherwise competent, relevant evidence of the amount of alcohol in the blood of a defendant in a prosecution for driving while under the influence of intoxicants. [1983 c.338 §596; 1985 c.16 §302; 1999 c.437 §1; 2019 c.475 §9]

Source: Section 813.320 — Effect of implied consent law on evidence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.320 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.320
815.320 Unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements if the person does any of the following:

(a) Falsely certifies that a motor vehicle is equipped with a functioning certified system, as defined in ORS 468A.350 (Definitions for ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400) , or that the motor vehicle complies with the rules and standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) .

(b) Falsifies any information on the certificate of compliance described under ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) .

(c) Falsely certifies that a diesel engine has been retrofitted with approved retrofit technology under ORS 468A.810 (Certification of approved retrofit technologies) .

(d) Falsifies any information on the certificate of compliance described under ORS 468A.810 (Certification of approved retrofit technologies) .

(e) With a purpose to defraud or with intent, causes registration of a motor vehicle that would not otherwise be eligible for registration because of its failure to comply with:

(A) Rules and standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) ; or

(B) ORS 803.591 (Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines) .

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements, is a Class A misdemeanor, but each day of violation does not constitute a separate offense. [1983 c.338 §217; 2019 c.645 §12]

Source: Section 815.320 — Unlawful certification of compliance with pollution control requirements; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.220 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.220
825.220 Temporary rate procedures
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding ORS 825.202 (Department’s authority over for-hire carriers of household goods) (1), after petition by any interested person, or upon the department’s own motion, the Department of Transportation may permit the establishment or modification of rates, classifications and practices to become temporarily effective without a hearing if the department finds that such action is in the public interest. The department shall hold the hearing required by ORS 825.202 (Department’s authority over for-hire carriers of household goods) (1) as soon thereafter as is practicable. Any such rates, classifications and practices determined after hearing shall be effective as though originally determined pursuant to ORS 825.202 (Department’s authority over for-hire carriers of household goods) . [Formerly 767.407]

Source: Section 825.220 — Temporary rate procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.220 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.220
814.220 Motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon a motorcycle that is not disabled and being towed and the person attaches a part of the person’s self or the motorcycle to any other vehicle on a roadway.

(2) The offense described in this section, motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §687; 1985 c.16 §330; 1995 c.383 §90]

Source: Section 814.220 — Motorcyclist clinging to another vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.100 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.100
810.100 Restriction of animal traffic to bridle paths
Status: in_force

Each incorporated community within this state has power, by law or ordinance duly enacted, to regulate the use of its streets by horses and other animals to the extent that bridle paths may be designated upon certain streets and the animals may be prohibited on other streets. [1983 c.338 §154]

Source: Section 810.100 — Restriction of animal traffic to bridle paths , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.030 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.030
803.030 Exemptions from title requirement
Status: in_force

This section establishes exemptions from the requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) to obtain title issued by this state. The exemptions are subject to ORS 803.040 (Effect of title) . The exemptions are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions) . Vehicles exempted by this section from the requirements to be titled by this state are not prohibited from being titled by this state if titling is permitted under ORS 803.035 (Optional titling) . The exemptions are partial or complete as provided in the following:

(1) Title from this state is not required for a vehicle unless the vehicle is operated on a highway in this state.

(2) Title from this state is not required unless a vehicle is operated under a registration number of this state.

(3) Snowmobiles and Class I, Class III and Class IV all-terrain vehicles are not subject to the requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) . The requirements and procedures for titling snowmobiles are as provided under ORS 821.060 (Issuance) and 821.070 (Failure to title) .

(4) Road rollers, farm tractors and traction engines are exempt from the requirements for title.

(5) Trolleys are exempt from the requirements for title.

(6) Bicycles are exempt from the requirements for title.

(7) United States Government owned and operated motor vehicles and trailers are exempt from the requirements for title.

(8) Implements of husbandry, well drilling machinery, emergency fire apparatus providing public fire protection and wheelchairs are exempt from the requirements for title.

(9) Except as provided in subsection (23) of this section, fixed load vehicles are exempt from the requirements for title while operated within the immediate construction project, as described in the governmental agency contract, in the construction or reconstruction of state or county roads, highways or city streets.

(10) Motor vehicles designed to operate at a loaded weight over 8,000 pounds, trailers and equipment are exempt from requirements for title while:

(a) Owned, leased, contracted or requisitioned by the State Forester, State Board of Forestry, their contractors under ORS chapter 477, or the federal government; and

(b) Being used for the purposes of forest protection and fire suppression under ORS chapter 477 or a similar federal statute, including movement of the vehicles to and from the work area.

(11) Farm trailers are exempt from requirements for title when the operation or movement of the vehicle upon the highways is incidental to its use in an agricultural operation.

(12) Golf carts operated under an ordinance adopted under ORS 810.070 (Use of golf carts on highways) are exempt from requirements for title.

(13) Golf carts or similar vehicles are exempt from requirements for title when:

(a) They have not less than three wheels in contact with the ground;

(b) They have an unloaded weight of less than 1,300 pounds;

(c) They are designed to be and are operated at not more than 15 miles per hour; and

(d) They are operated by persons with disabilities.

(14) The nonresident owners of vehicles currently registered and titled in any other country, state or territory may operate such vehicles over the highways of this state without complying with the titling requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) . All of the following apply to this subsection:

(a) This subsection only provides an exemption so long as the owner satisfactorily shows that the owner is not a resident of this state or has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days. For the purpose of this paragraph, a person is a resident of this state if the person meets the residency requirements described in ORS 803.200 (Residency) .

(b) The exemption under this subsection applies to vehicles granted exemptions under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) , 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions) or 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) , unless otherwise provided under paragraph (c) of this subsection.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a vehicle operated over the highways of this state for compensation or profit must comply with the titling requirements under ORS 803.025 (Violating title requirements) in the same manner as required of nontitled vehicles. The following vehicles are not subject to this paragraph:

(A) Vehicles operated under reciprocal registration exemptions established under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) or 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) .

(B) Vehicles operated under an exemption established under ORS 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions) .

(C) Vehicles that are proportionally registered under an agreement established under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) , and according to the procedures established under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) or 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) .

(D) Any vehicle if duly registered and titled under the laws of the state or country of which the owner is a bona fide resident to the extent that in the foreign country, state, territory or federal district where the owner resides like exemptions and privileges are granted vehicles duly registered and titled under the laws of this state and owned by residents of this state.

(d) If no exemptions from titling requirements are in effect under ORS 802.500 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) , 802.520 (Authority to grant registration privileges or exemptions to vehicles registered in other jurisdictions) , 826.005 (Authority for reciprocal registration agreements) or 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) with respect to another jurisdiction, any vehicle properly registered and titled in such other jurisdiction and for which evidence of compliance is supplied shall receive, when operated in this state, the same exemptions, benefits and privileges granted by such other jurisdictions to vehicles properly registered and titled in this state. Reciprocity extended under this paragraph shall apply to commercial vehicles only when engaged exclusively in interstate commerce.

(e) Any vehicle operated under dealer registration plates issued by another state, country, province, territory or the District of Columbia is subject to this subsection.

(15) Vehicle dealers issued certificates under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) may use and operate untitled vehicles as provided under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(16) Towing businesses issued certificates under ORS 822.205 (Certificate) may tow untitled vehicles as provided under ORS 822.210 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(17) Vehicle transporters issued certificates under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) may transport untitled vehicles as provided in ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(18) Untitled vehicles may be operated under trip permits described under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) or under permits described under ORS 803.610 (Reciprocity permits) to 803.625 (Temporary registration permits issued by dealers) .

(19) Vehicles that are registered by the United States Department of State and that are owned or operated by foreign nationals with diplomatic immunity are exempt from the requirements for title.

(20) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Vehicles that are registered under the proportional registration provisions of ORS chapter 826 and are titled in a jurisdiction other than Oregon are exempt from the requirements for title.

(b) A trailer that is registered under the proportional registration provisions of ORS chapter 826 and titled in a jurisdiction other than Oregon shall remain exempt from the requirements for title in Oregon if the trailer is registered when the other jurisdiction removes its exception to proportional registration requirements for the trailer.

(21) Converter dollies and tow dollies are exempt from the requirements for title.

(22) Electric personal assistive mobility devices are exempt from the requirements for title.

(23) Road machinery that is operated at the direction of a road authority is exempt from the requirements for title. The exemption under this subsection also applies when the operation of road machinery upon a highway or an alley is incidental to its use in a highway maintenance operation.

(24) Special mobile equipment is exempt from the requirements for title. [1983 c.338 §177; 1985 c.16 §60; 1985 c.333 §5; 1985 c.401 §1; 1985 c.459 §3; 1985 c.668 §6; 1987 c.25 §1; 1989 c.43 §17; 1989 c.991 §24; 1991 c.284 §13; 1991 c.459 §438f; 1991 c.477 §1; 1993 c.233 §18; 1995 c.774 §10; 1999 c.361 §1; 1999 c.977 §18; 2001 c.827 §1; 2003 c.341 §3; 2003 c.655 §99; 2007 c.70 §324; 2007 c.845 §1; 2009 c.91 §3; 2011 c.360 §13; 2012 c.12 §22]

Source: Section 803.030 — Exemptions from title requirement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.593 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.593
803.593 Annual report
Status: in_force

(1) No later than September 15 of each year, the Department of Transportation shall submit a report in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to transportation and the environment on the registration of medium-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks in this state. The purposes of the report shall be to identify and address trends in the registration of medium-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks in this state over time and to identify any effects that the requirements of ORS 803.591 (Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines) may have on the trends in registration.

(2) The report shall include information on:

(a) The number of medium-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks registered in each county in this state; and

(b) The number of medium-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks registered in this state that are motor vehicles described in ORS 803.591 (Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines) (5). [2019 c.645 §5]

Note: See note under 803.591 (Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines) .

Source: Section 803.593 — Annual report , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.300 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.300
801.300 “Group of axles.”
Status: in_force

“Group of axles” means an assemblage of two or more consecutive axles considered together in determining their combined load effect on a bridge or pavement structure. [1983 c.338 §50; 1985 c.172 §2]

Source: Section 801.300 — “Group of axles.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.410 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.410
813.410 Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test
Status: in_force

(1) If the Department of Transportation receives from a police officer a report that is in substantial compliance with ORS 813.120 (Police report to department) , the department shall suspend the driving privileges of the person in this state on the 30th day after the date of arrest or, if the report indicates that the person failed a blood test, on the 60th day after receipt of the report, unless, at a hearing described under this section, the department determines that the suspension would not be valid as described in this section. A suspension of driving privileges imposed under this subsection shall be for a period of time established under ORS 813.420 (Duration of suspension for refusal or failure of test) .

(2) If the department receives from a police officer a report under ORS 813.120 (Police report to department) and the person holds commercial driving privileges and the person was driving a motor vehicle or commercial motor vehicle and refused to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) or the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle and submitted to a breath or blood test and the person’s blood, as shown by the test, had 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol, the department shall suspend the person’s commercial driving privileges on the 30th day after the date of arrest or, if the report indicates that the person failed a blood test, on the 60th day after receipt of the report, unless, at a hearing described under this section, the department determines that the suspension would not be valid as described in this section. A commercial driving privileges suspension imposed under this subsection shall be for a period of time established under ORS 809.510 (Conviction of crime) or 809.520 (Lifetime suspension of commercial driving privileges) .

(3) If the department receives from a police officer a report under ORS 813.120 (Police report to department) and the person holds commercial driving privileges and the person was driving a motor vehicle that is not a commercial motor vehicle and submitted to a breath or blood test and the person’s blood, as shown by the test, had 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol, the department shall suspend the person’s commercial driving privileges on the 30th day after the date of arrest or, if the report indicates that the person failed a blood test, on the 60th day after receipt of the report, unless, at a hearing described under this section, the department determines that the suspension would not be valid as described in this section. A commercial driving privileges suspension imposed under this subsection shall be for a period of time established under ORS 809.510 (Conviction of crime) or 809.520 (Lifetime suspension of commercial driving privileges) .

(4) If within 10 days from the date of arrest, or, if the person fails a blood test, within 10 days from the date the department sends notice of suspension, the department receives a request for a hearing from a person whose driving privileges or commercial driving privileges the department proposes to suspend under this section, the department shall provide a hearing in accordance with this section. The person shall request a hearing in the form and manner prescribed by the department by rule. Except as otherwise provided under this section, a hearing held by the department under this section is subject to the provisions for contested cases, other than appeal provisions, under ORS chapter 183. The applicable appeal provisions are as provided under ORS 813.450 (Appeal from suspension for refusal or failure of breath test) and section 24, chapter 672, Oregon Laws 1985. Notwithstanding ORS 809.430 (Notice of suspension, cancellation or revocation) , the department is not required to give any notice of intent to suspend or suspension in addition to that provided under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) .

(5) Except as provided in subsection (6) of this section, a hearing required by this section is subject to all of the following:

(a) The hearing shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) .

(b) The administrative law judge shall conduct the hearing by telephone or other two-way electronic communication device.

(c) The department may authorize the administrative law judge to issue a final order in any case.

(d) A person who requests a hearing under this section and who fails, without just cause, to appear personally or through an attorney waives the right to a hearing. If a person waives a right to a hearing under this paragraph, the department is not required to make any showing at hearing.

(e) Except as provided in ORS 813.440 (Grounds for hearing on validity of suspension) or upon remand under ORS 813.450 (Appeal from suspension for refusal or failure of breath test) , the department shall hold the hearing and issue a final order within 30 days of the date of the arrest or, if the person fails a blood test, within 60 days from the date the department received the report of the failure.

(f) In connection with the hearing, the department or its authorized representative may administer oaths and shall issue subpoenas for the appearance of witnesses by telephone or other two-way electronic communication device at the hearing requested by the person or the department and the production of relevant documents.

(g) The hearing shall be recorded by whatever means may be determined by the department and shall include testimony and exhibits, if any. The record of the proceedings may not be transcribed unless requested by a party to the proceeding.

(6) Subject to subsection (7) of this section:

(a) A person or a police officer may request that a hearing required by this section be conducted in person.

(b) The department, by rule, shall establish the manner and time limitation requirements by which a person or a police officer may request that a hearing be conducted in person.

(c) Unless there is an agreement between the person and the department that the hearing be conducted elsewhere, a hearing requested under this subsection shall be held either in the county where the alleged offense occurred or at any place within 100 miles of the place where the offense is alleged to have occurred, as established by the department by rule.

(d) In connection with the hearing, the department or its authorized representative may administer oaths and shall issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses at the hearing requested under this subsection by the person and the production of relevant documents.

(7) The chief administrative law judge may require that a hearing required by this section be conducted by telephone or other two-way electronic communication device when the judge determines that a hearing conducted in person would pose a significant risk to health or safety, including risks associated with travel to the hearing location.

(8) This subsection shall be narrowly construed so as to effect the legislative purpose of limiting the scope of hearings under this section. The scope of a hearing under this section shall be limited to whether the suspension is valid as described in this subsection. A suspension under this section is valid if all of the following requirements have been met:

(a) The person, at the time the person was requested to submit to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , was under arrest for driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or a municipal ordinance.

(b) The police had reasonable grounds to believe, at the time the request was made, that the person arrested had been driving under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or of a municipal ordinance.

(c) The person refused a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , or took a breath or blood test and the test disclosed that the level of alcohol in the person’s blood at the time of the test was:

(A) 0.08 percent or more by weight if the person was not driving a commercial motor vehicle;

(B) 0.04 percent or more by weight if the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle; or

(C) Any amount if the person was under 21 years of age.

(d) If the report under ORS 813.120 (Police report to department) indicates that the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle, the vehicle was in fact a commercial motor vehicle as defined in ORS 801.208 (“Commercial motor vehicle.”) .

(e) The person had been informed under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) of rights and consequences as described under ORS 813.130 (Rights of and consequences for person asked to take test) .

(f) The person was given written notice required under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) .

(g) If the person arrested submitted to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the person administering the test was qualified to administer the test under ORS 813.160 (Methods of conducting chemical analyses) .

(h) If the person arrested submitted to a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) , the methods, procedures and equipment used in the test complied with requirements under ORS 813.160 (Methods of conducting chemical analyses) .

(9) A suspension imposed under this section shall remain in effect pending any appeal or remand of a final order issued under this section and there shall be no stay of the suspension pending appeal or remand.

(10) Unless a person fails, without just cause, to appear personally or through an attorney at a hearing requested under this section, a person shall have the right to appeal any final order by the department after a hearing under this section by filing a petition. The following apply to this subsection:

(a) The person shall file the petition in the circuit court for the county where the person resides or, if the person does not reside in Oregon, in the circuit court of the county in which the arrest took place within 30 days after issuance of the final order of the department.

(b) The court upon receipt of the petition shall set the matter for hearing upon 10 days’ notice to the department and the petitioner unless hearing is waived by both the department and the petitioner. [1983 c.338 §358; 1985 c.16 §167; 1985 c.672 §13; 1987 c.158 §170; 1989 c.636 §44; 1991 c.860 §11; 1993 c.305 §6; 1993 c.600 §1; 1995 c.568 §6; 1999 c.831 §2; 1999 c.849 §§193,194; 2003 c.75 §67; 2005 c.649 §27; 2007 c.288 §18; 2010 c.37 §1; 2013 c.237 §29; 2019 c.312 §22; 2021 c.302 §1; 2021 c.630 §118]

Source: Section 813.410 — Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test; hearing; validity of suspension; appeal; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.234 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.234
824.234 Use of findings of department regarding hazards at crossings
Status: in_force

The determinations of the Department of Transportation under ORS 824.200 (Definitions for 824.200 to 824.256) to 824.256 (Expense contributed by public held in trust by railroad company) as to hazards at crossings shall not be admissible in any civil action for damages. [Formerly 763.210]

Source: Section 824.234 — Use of findings of department regarding hazards at crossings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.450 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.450
825.450 Weight identifier
Status: in_force

(1) Upon application by a carrier, the Department of Transportation may issue a weight identifier for each vehicle the carrier enrolls with the department, which must state the combined weight of the vehicle or combination of vehicles. The department shall record each weight identifier electronically. This subsection does not apply to vehicles issued a temporary pass under ORS 825.470 (Temporary pass) .

(2) A person may not load any motor vehicle in excess of the combined weight stated on the weight identifier issued for that motor vehicle under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Weight identifiers issued under this section are valid from the first day of any calendar quarter to the last day of the fourth consecutive calendar quarter. Each carrier may select the calendar quarter in which the period will begin except that, if necessary for administrative convenience, the department may require a carrier to adopt a starting date chosen by the department.

(4) All vehicles operating under the carrier’s authority shall have the same four-quarter period of weight identifier validity. The department may allow a carrier to operate with expired weight identifiers for up to one extra quarter if the renewal application has been submitted. The extension of time allowed by this subsection shall be granted only if the department determines that the extension is necessary for the administrative convenience of the department.

(5) The department may adopt rules necessary to administer the provisions of this section. [Formerly 767.775; 2001 c.567 §1; 2003 c.618 §50; 2007 c.465 §1; 2017 c.750 §§57,58; 2018 c.93 §28a; 2019 c.491 §38]

Source: Section 825.450 — Weight identifier; period of validity; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.060 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.060
807.060 Eligibility
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may not grant driving privileges to a person under a license if the person is not eligible under this section. The following are not eligible for a license:

(1) A person under 16 years of age.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) A person under 18 years of age who is not an emancipated minor, unless the application of the person is signed by the person’s mother, father or legal guardian. A person who signs an application under this paragraph may have the driving privileges canceled as provided under ORS 809.320 (Cancellation on written request of parent or legal guardian) .

(b) A person under 18 years of age who does not meet the requirements of ORS 807.065 (Additional eligibility requirements for persons under 18 years of age) .

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (2) of this section, a person under 18 years of age is not eligible for a commercial driver license.

(4) A person the department determines has a problem condition involving intoxicants as described under ORS 813.040 (Standards for determination of problem condition involving intoxicants) .

(5) A person the department reasonably believes has a mental or physical condition or impairment that affects the person’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle upon the highways.

(6) A person the department reasonably believes is unable to understand highway signs that warn, regulate or direct traffic.

(7) A person who is required to make future responsibility filings but has not made filings as required.

(8) A person who cannot be issued a license under the Driver License Compact under ORS 802.540 (Driver License Compact) .

(9) A person who is not subject to the Driver License Compact under ORS 802.540 (Driver License Compact) but whose driving privileges are currently under suspension or revocation in any other state upon grounds which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension or revocation of the driving privileges of the person.

(10) A person who has been declared a habitual offender under ORS 809.640 (Procedures on habitual offender determination) . A person declared not eligible to be licensed under this subsection may become eligible by having eligibility restored under ORS 809.640 (Procedures on habitual offender determination) .

(11) A person whose driving privileges are canceled in this state under ORS 809.310 (Cancellation or suspension of driving privileges) until the person is eligible under ORS 809.310 (Cancellation or suspension of driving privileges) .

(12) A person while the person’s driving privileges are revoked in this state.

(13) A person during a period when the person’s driving privileges are suspended in this state.

(14) A person who holds a current out-of-state license or driver permit or a valid Oregon license or driver permit. A person who is not eligible under this subsection may become eligible by surrendering the license, driver permit or out-of-state license or driver permit to the department before issuance of the license. Nothing in this subsection authorizes a person to continue to operate a motor vehicle on the basis of an out-of-state license or permit if the person is required by ORS 807.062 (Domicile or residency requirement for driver license) to obtain an Oregon license or permit.

(15) A person who has not complied with the requirements and responsibilities created by citation for or conviction of a traffic offense in another jurisdiction if an agreement under ORS 802.530 (Authority of department for reciprocal agreements concerning traffic offenses) authorizes the department to withhold issuance of a license.

(16) A person who has not complied with the requirement of ORS 813.022 (Proof of treatment) (1). [1983 c.338 §303; 1985 c.16 §126; 1985 c.396 §7; 1985 c.597 §8; 1985 c.608 §16; 1985 c.669 §8; 1987 c.137 §2; 1989 c.224 §137; 1989 c.636 §18; 1989 c.715 §5; 1991 c.702 §22; 1991 c.802 §1; 1993 c.751 §36; 1999 c.328 §5; 1999 c.619 §5; 2001 c.176 §3; 2005 c.140 §1; 2005 c.143 §1; 2012 c.9 §§4,5; 2013 c.233 §§2,3; 2017 c.21 §75; 2021 c.253 §2; 2023 c.498 §8]

Source: Section 807.060 — Eligibility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.550 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.550
825.550 Multijurisdictional agreement for collection of weight-mile taxes
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may enter into an agreement with the authorized representatives of any jurisdiction that imposes weight-mile taxes, in order to form a multijurisdictional agreement for the singular collection of the total weight-mile taxes claimed due by any of the jurisdictions that are party to the agreement. An agreement established under authority granted by this section:

(a) May allow motor carriers to pay the total weight-mile taxes that are claimed due to any jurisdiction that is a party to the agreement.

(b) May provide for collection of all weight-mile taxes claimed due by any party to the agreement, on vehicles that are engaged in interjurisdictional commerce or combined interjurisdictional and intrajurisdictional commerce.

(c) May include provisions necessary to facilitate the determination and distribution of weight-mile tax moneys among the various jurisdictions.

(d) May provide that the department may deny any person further benefits under the agreement until all taxes have been paid, if the department determines that the person should have paid additional taxes.

(e) May provide for arrangements with agencies of this state and other jurisdictions for joint audits of owners of vehicles availing themselves of this agreement and for the exchange of audit information on those owners.

(f) 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.

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

(3) An agreement 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.

(4) Nothing in an agreement shall affect the right of the department to act under this section.

(5) An agreement shall not provide for any benefit, exemption or privilege with respect to any other fees or taxes levied or assessed against the use of highways or use or ownership of vehicles except weight-mile taxes, fees and requirements. [Formerly 767.882]

Source: Section 825.550 — Multijurisdictional agreement for collection of weight-mile taxes; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.330 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.330
820.330 Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records if the person violates any of the following:

(a) When an ambulance is used in an emergency situation the driver of the ambulance, within 24 hours after such use, shall cause to be made and must sign a record that complies with ORS 820.340 (Contents of ambulance records) .

(b) The owner of any ambulance shall cause any record required by this section to be preserved for not less than seven years.

(c) Upon demand of any district attorney, the custodian of any record required under this section shall make the record available to that district attorney for the purpose of investigating any alleged violation of ORS 820.320 (Illegal operation of emergency vehicle or ambulance) by a driver of an ambulance.

(d) Upon demand of an authorized representative of the Oregon Health Authority, the custodian of any record required under this section shall make the record available to the authorized representative who wishes to inspect the record for purposes of ascertaining identities of emergency medical services providers as defined in ORS 682.025 (Definitions) .

(2) This section does not apply to any person or ambulance exempted by ORS 682.035 (Application of ORS chapter 682) or 682.079 (Power of Oregon Health Authority to grant exemptions or variances) from regulation by the authority.

(3) Authority of political subdivisions to regulate records of ambulances is limited under ORS 682.031 (Local ordinances regulating ambulances and emergency medical services providers) .

(4) The offense described in this section, failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §760; 1985 c.393 §54; 1995 c.209 §6; 2009 c.595 §1148; 2011 c.703 §48]

Source: Section 820.330 — Failure to make, maintain and make available ambulance records; exemption; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.465 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.465
801.465 “Security interest.”
Status: reserved

“Security interest” means an interest in a vehicle reserved or created by agreement and which secures payment or performance of an obligation as more particularly defined by ORS 71.2010 (General definitions) (2)(ii). [1983 c.338 §85; 1985 c.16 §24; 2009 c.181 §109]

Source: Section 801.465 — “Security interest.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.140 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.140
822.140 Local government approval requirements
Status: in_force

(1) To meet the requirement for local government approval of a dismantler certificate under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) or a supplemental certificate under ORS 822.125 (Privileges granted by certificate) , an applicant must comply with any regulations established by a city or county under this section and must obtain the approval of the governing body of the:

(a) City, if the business is or will be carried on within an incorporated city of less than 100,000 population.

(b) County, if the business is or will be carried on outside of any incorporated city.

(2) A city or county governing body shall grant approval of a dismantler certificate or renewal when requested under this section if the governing body:

(a) Approves the applicant as being suitable to establish, maintain or operate a motor vehicle dismantling business;

(b) Determines that the location or proposed location meets the requirements for location under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) ;

(c) Determines that the location does not violate any prohibition under ORS 822.135 (Improperly conducting motor vehicle dismantling business) ; and

(d) Approves the location and determines that the location complies with any regulations adopted by a city or county under this section.

(3) The governing body of a city or county may regulate the expansion of premises or the establishment of premises at a new location under a dismantler certificate. An applicant must comply with the regulations before the Department of Transportation may issue a supplemental dismantler certificate. In adopting regulations under this subsection, a governing body:

(a) Shall consider the extent of development of surrounding property as a residential area;

(b) Shall consider the proximity of churches, schools, hospitals, public buildings or other places of public gathering;

(c) Shall consider the sufficiency in number of other motor vehicle dismantling businesses in the vicinity;

(d) Shall consider the health, safety and general welfare of the public;

(e) May establish zones in which motor vehicle dismantling businesses are permissible and other zones where they are prohibited; and

(f) May prescribe limitations on the dimensions of the premises on which motor vehicle dismantling businesses are conducted.

(4) Regulations of a city governing body that are adopted under this section apply to motor vehicle dismantling businesses located outside of and within six miles of the boundaries of the city unless the county governing body in which the area is located has adopted regulations under this section that are applicable in the area.

(5) Before granting approval for a supplemental dismantler certificate, the governing body of a city or county shall notify all property owners that are or that will be adjacent to the motor vehicle dismantling business once the business moves, expands or opens an additional place of business. [1983 c.338 §807; 1985 c.16 §408; 2005 c.654 §14; 2019 c.630 §8]

Source: Section 822.140 — Local government approval requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.090 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.090
816.090 Registration plate lights
Status: in_force

Each of the following is a requirement for registration plate lights as described:

(1) A registration plate light shall be so constructed and placed as to illuminate the rear registration plate of the vehicle.

(2) A registration plate light may either be constructed as a separate light or as part of a taillight.

(3) A registration plate light shall show a white light.

(4) A registration plate light shall render the rear registration plate clearly legible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear.

(5) A registration plate light shall be wired so as to be lighted whenever the headlights or auxiliary lights are lighted. [1983 c.338 §458 (6); 1985 c.16 §240 (6); 1985 c.69 §1 (6); 1985 c.71 §4 (6); 1985 c.393 §13 (6); 1985 c.420 §6 (6)]

Source: Section 816.090 — Registration plate lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.020 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.020
825.020 Applicability of chapter to certain vehicles and combinations over 26,000 pounds
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section and ORS 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 provisions of ORS 825.100 (Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways) , 825.137 (Cancellation, revocation or suspension of authority, generally) , 825.139 (Suspension or cancellation of authority for tax delinquency or failure to file bond) , 825.141 (Reinstatement fee after suspension of authority) , 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) , 825.164 (Rules for compliance with ORS 825.160 and 825.162) , 825.166 (Deposit of securities or letter of credit) , 825.168 (Self-insurance) , 825.210 (Regulation of motor vehicles) (1) and (3), 825.212 (Regulation of mileage records) , 825.450 (Weight identifier) , 825.454 (Identification devices) , 825.470 (Temporary pass) , 825.472 (Determination of filing of reports or payments) , 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) , 825.476 (Carrier tax tables) , 825.480 (Substitute taxes for certain vehicles) , 825.484 (Effect of carrier tax law on other taxes) , 825.488 (Fees required of interstate carriers) , 825.490 (Due date of taxes and fees) , 825.492 (Annual and quarterly reports authorized) , 825.494 (Assessment by department upon failure to report tax or fee due) , 825.496 (Reassessment waiver or reduction upon request) , 825.498 (Collection of fees, taxes and other moneys) , 825.504 (Warrant procedure for collecting tax, fee, penalty or assessment) , 825.506 (Deposit or bond to secure payment of fees, taxes, charges and penalties) , 825.507 (Limitations on cancellation of bond) , 825.508 (Use of collection agency to obtain moneys due) and 825.515 (Daily records and monthly reports by carriers) apply to any of the following vehicles or combinations of vehicles with a combined weight of more than 26,000 pounds:

(1) Vehicles being used exclusively in the transportation of United States mail on a trip basis.

(2) Vehicles being used in the transportation of persons for hire, in vehicles with a seating capacity of more than five persons, within a city and within three air miles of the city. When the three air mile radius extends into the corporate limits of another city, the two cities shall be considered as one city for the purposes of this subsection. The following apply to this subsection:

(a) Service may also be provided to or from any area surrounding the area described under this subsection so long as the service does not compete with a carrier granted authority by the Department of Transportation under this chapter to operate in that surrounding area.

(b) Any vehicle exempt from the provisions of this chapter under this subsection is subject to regulation by the city or cities in which it is operated.

(3) Vehicles being used for the purpose of transporting persons or property in connection with the patrolling of forests for the prevention or fighting of forest fires.

(4) Vehicles being used in towing or otherwise transporting vehicles at the direction of a police officer or in servicing, towing or transporting wrecked or disabled vehicles, or in towing or transporting a replacement vehicle for such wrecked or disabled vehicle if the vehicle:

(a) Is not otherwise used in transporting goods and merchandise for compensation; and

(b) In the case of towing, is specially constructed for that use or has a combined weight not exceeding 8,000 pounds.

(5) Vehicles being used by a for-hire carrier to transport within this state free or at reduced rates:

(a) The carrier’s officers, agents or employees, or dependent members of the families of those individuals, or the personal effects or household goods of those individuals.

(b) Ministers of religions, inmates of hospitals and individuals exclusively engaged in charitable and eleemosynary work.

(c) Indigent, destitute and homeless individuals and the necessary agents employed in the transportation.

(d) Witnesses attending legal investigations in which the carrier is interested.

(e) Persons injured in wrecks and physicians and nurses attending those persons.

(f) Persons providing relief in cases of general epidemic, pestilence or other emergency.

(g) Persons traveling under commuter, party or excursion passenger tickets, if available to all persons applying under like circumstances or conditions.

(h) Persons traveling under an exchange of passes between for-hire carriers.

(6) Vehicles being used to transport plants, artificial and natural flowers and accompanying florist accessories in movements originating at retail shops.

(7) Any vehicle used by a person licensed under ORS 508.235 (Commercial fishing license) while the person is transporting the person’s own, unsold catch of fish from the point of landing to the first point where fish from the catch will be sold, placed in storage or processed in any way.

(8) Vehicles owned or operated by truck leasing companies operated empty over the public highways for the purpose of relocation of equipment. This exemption does not apply to motor vehicles operated empty as a result of or for the purpose of transporting passengers or property. [Formerly 767.027; 2007 c.31 §4]

Source: Section 825.020 — Applicability of chapter to certain vehicles and combinations over 26,000 pounds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.058 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.058
824.058 Track improvement and rehabilitation program
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may:

(1) Identify segments of railroad track in this state that:

(a) Are abandoned, threatened with abandonment or have physical characteristics that reduce freight service; and

(b) Have the potential for providing renewed, continued or improved rail service that would benefit the state or community beyond the cost involved.

(2) Develop and implement programs to encourage improvement of service over segments of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section.

(3) With the prior approval of the Oregon Transportation Commission, enter into agreements with the United States Government, a political subdivision in this state or any person to:

(a) Continue existing rail service on a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section;

(b) Acquire a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section to maintain existing or provide for future rail service;

(c) Rehabilitate or improve, to the extent necessary to permit more adequate and efficient rail service, railroad property on a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section; or

(d) Provide funding for less expensive alternatives to rail service over a segment of railroad track identified under subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Do any act required of this state under rules adopted by the United States Secretary of Transportation under section 1654, title 49, United States Code, for allocation and distribution of funds to any state under section 1654, title 49, United States Code, for preserving or improving rail freight service in this state. [Formerly 761.205]

Note: 824.058 (Track improvement and rehabilitation program) was added to and made a part of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 824 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 824.058 — Track improvement and rehabilitation program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.585 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.585
801.585 “Unloaded weight.”
Status: in_force

“Unloaded weight” means the weight of a vehicle when the vehicle is fully equipped exclusive of load. [1983 c.338 §108; 1985 c.172 §4]

Source: Section 801.585 — “Unloaded weight.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.410 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.410
825.410 Drug and alcohol testing program
Status: in_force

(1) Every motor carrier must:

(a) Have an in-house drug and alcohol testing program that meets the federal requirements of 49 C.F.R. part 382; or

(b) Be a member of a consortium, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 382.107, that provides testing that meets the federal requirements.

(2) At the time of registration or renewal of registration of a commercial vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle under any provision of ORS chapter 803 or 826, a motor carrier must certify to the Department of Transportation that the carrier is in compliance with subsection (1) of this section and, if the carrier belongs to a consortium, must provide the department with the names of persons who operate the consortium. [1999 c.1099 §2; 2021 c.630 §120]

Source: Section 825.410 — Drug and alcohol testing program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.368 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.368
807.368 Form of permit
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules that establish:

(a) The form of the special limited vision condition learner’s permit issued under ORS 807.359 (Special limited vision condition learner’s permit) .

(b) Certification of rehabilitation training specialists, including:

(A) Qualifications or requirements for obtaining certification as a rehabilitation training specialist.

(B) The issuance of rehabilitation training specialist certificates.

(C) The regulation of persons issued rehabilitation training specialist certificates and the rehabilitation training programs offered by those persons.

(D) Reasonable fees for issuance of a rehabilitation training specialist certificate.

(E) The forms of certificates to be issued.

(2) The department shall adopt by rule requirements for a person certified by the department as a rehabilitation training specialist to certify the competency of a person with a limited vision condition to safely exercise driving privileges granted under ORS 807.363 (Issuance of driver license to person with limited vision condition) . [2003 c.277 §5]

Source: Section 807.368 — Form of permit; rehabilitation training specialists; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.040
805.040 Registration of government-owned vehicles
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by this section, ORS 805.045 (Registration for certain state-owned vehicles) and 805.060 (Law enforcement undercover vehicles) , vehicles that are owned and operated by this state, cities, counties or other political subdivisions of this state or by the government of a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state are subject to the same requirements and provisions for registration as are other vehicles. For purposes of this section, a vehicle that is operated under a lease or lease-purchase agreement by any of the governments specified in this section is a government-owned vehicle. The following requirements and provisions apply to government-owned vehicles:

(1) The registration period for vehicles subject to this section shall be an ownership registration period as described under ORS 803.400 (Duration of registration periods) except that the registration shall continue to be valid if ownership of the vehicle is transferred to another government agency.

(2) The fee for registration of the vehicles shall be the fee for registration of government-owned vehicles established under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) , and no other registration fee shall be required.

(3) Any vehicle registered under this section and not exempted under ORS 815.300 (Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system) must meet the requirements for certification of compliance with pollution control under ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) .

(4) Vehicles described in this section that are school buses or activity vehicles may be registered as provided in ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles) in lieu of registration under this section, if the vehicles qualify for registration under ORS 805.050 (School buses and school activity vehicles) .

(5) For purposes of this section, vehicles owned by the government of a federally recognized Indian tribe in this state are government-owned vehicles. [1983 c.338 §243; 1985 c.16 §91; 1985 c.148 §1; 1985 c.547 §14; 1987 c.440 §5; 1993 c.741 §123]

Source: Section 805.040 — Registration of government-owned vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.409 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.409
801.409 “Recreational vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Recreational vehicle” has the meaning given that term in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) . [Formerly 801.407; 2019 c.422 §40]

Source: Section 801.409 — “Recreational vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.142 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.142
821.142 Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to carry an out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit if an out-of-state permit is issued for the vehicle under ORS 390.590 (Out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit) and the permit is not carried on the all-terrain vehicle at all times during operation of the all-terrain vehicle in this state.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to carry an out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit, is a Class D traffic violation. [1999 c.977 §12]

Source: Section 821.142 — Failure to carry out-of-state all-terrain vehicle permit; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.040
814.040 Failure to yield to vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to a vehicle if the pedestrian does any of the following:

(a) Suddenly leaves a curb or other place of safety and moves into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(b) Fails to yield the right of way to a vehicle upon a roadway when the pedestrian is crossing the roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

(c) Except as otherwise provided under the vehicle code, fails to yield the right of way to all vehicles upon the roadway.

(2) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to yield to a vehicle, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §555; 1995 c.383 §84]

Source: Section 814.040 — Failure to yield to vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.293 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.293
821.293 Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of endangering a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator if the person is the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of a child under 16 years of age, the child operates a Class IV all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the child:

(a) Does not possess a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.577 (Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit) ;

(b) Is not accompanied by a person who is at least 18 years of age, holds a valid all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570 (Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits) , 390.575 (Class III all-terrain vehicle operator permits) or 390.577 (Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator permit) and is able to provide immediate assistance and direction to the child;

(c) Is not in compliance with the manufacturer’s minimum age recommendation as evidenced by the manufacturer’s warning label affixed to the vehicle; or

(d) Is not in compliance with the rider fit guidelines established by the State Parks and Recreation Department under ORS 390.585 (Rules) .

(2) This section 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; and

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

(3) The offense described in this section, endangering a Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator, is a Class C traffic violation. [2011 c.360 §33]

Note: 821.293 (Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 821 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 821.293 — Endangering Class IV all-terrain vehicle operator; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.070 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.070
822.070 Conducting illegal vehicle rebuilding business
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of conducting an illegal vehicle rebuilding business if the person is not the holder of a valid current dealer certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) and the person does any of the following as part of a business:

(a) Buys, sells or deals in assembled, reconstructed or substantially altered motor vehicles.

(b) Engages in making assembled, reconstructed or substantially altered vehicles from motor vehicle components.

(2) This section does not apply to the following persons or vehicles:

(a) 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.

(b) Vehicles or persons exempt from the vehicle dealer certificate requirements by ORS 822.015 (Exemptions from vehicle dealer certification requirement) (1)(a) or (i).

(c) Motor vehicles that are not of a type required to be registered under the vehicle code.

(d) The holder of a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 (Dismantler certificate) .

(3) The offense described in this section, conducting an illegal vehicle rebuilding business, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1985 c.16 §400; 1997 c.469 §9; 2003 c.655 §134; 2005 c.654 §18; 2009 c.551 §5; 2015 c.111 §2; 2019 c.151 §44]

Source: Section 822.070 — Conducting illegal vehicle rebuilding business; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.070 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.070
816.070 Passing lights
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “passing lights” means high beam auxiliary lights.

(2) When passing lights are used in combination with headlights, the combination of lights shall be arranged on the vehicle so that the selection between distributions of light projected to different elevations may be selected by the driver at will or so that the selection can be made automatically.

(3) Passing lights shall be wired in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation.

(4) Passing lights shall be aimed in accordance with rules adopted by the department.

(5) Passing lights shall show a white light forward. [1983 c.338 §458 (4); 1985 c.16 §240 (4); 1985 c.69 §1 (4); 1985 c.71 §4 (4); 1985 c.393 §13 (4); 1985 c.420 §6 (4); 2003 c.158 §22]

Source: Section 816.070 — Passing lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 820.520 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 820 / Section 820.520
820.520 Travel or special use trailer assessed as manufactured structure
Status: in_force

When a travel trailer or special use trailer ceases to be assessed under the ad valorem tax laws of this state as a manufactured structure under ORS 308.880 (Travel or special use trailer eligible for ad valorem taxation upon application of owner) , the trailer must be registered and licensed as a travel trailer or special use trailer. [1983 c.338 §783; 1985 c.16 §379; 1993 c.18 §171; 1993 c.696 §11; 2003 c.655 §122]

Source: Section 820.520 — Travel or special use trailer assessed as manufactured structure; effect of ceasing to be used as permanent home , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors820.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.045 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.045
822.045 Vehicle dealer offenses
Status: in_force

(1) A vehicle dealer improperly conducts a vehicle dealer business and is subject to the penalties under this section if the vehicle dealer commits any of the following offenses:

(a) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to obtain a supplemental vehicle dealer certificate if the vehicle dealer opens any additional place of business using the same business name as a place of business approved under a vehicle dealer certificate without first obtaining a supplemental dealer certificate under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(b) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to obtain a corrected vehicle dealer certificate if the dealer moves a place of business or changes the business name without first obtaining a corrected dealer certificate under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(c) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to maintain proper vehicle dealer records if the dealer does not keep records or books, whether maintained in paper or electronic form, with all of the following information concerning any used or secondhand vehicles or campers the dealer deals with:

(A) A record of the purchase, sale or exchange or of the dealer’s receipt for purpose of sale.

(B) A description of the vehicle or camper.

(C) The name and address of the seller, the purchaser and the alleged owner or other person from whom the vehicle or camper was purchased or received or to whom it was sold or delivered.

(D) For motor vehicles, the vehicle identification number and any other numbers or identification marks as may be thereon and a statement that a number has been obliterated, defaced or changed, if such is a fact.

(E) For trailers and campers, the vehicle identification number and any other numbers or identification marks as may be thereon.

(F) A duly assigned certificate of title or other primary ownership record or a bill of sale from the registered owner of the vehicle or camper from the time of delivery to the dealer until the dealer disposes of the vehicle or camper. If title is issued for the vehicle in a form other than a certificate, or if the primary ownership record is in a form other than a document, a dealer shall keep records in accordance with rules adopted by the Department of Transportation for the purpose of complying with this subparagraph.

(d) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to allow administrative inspection if the dealer refuses to allow the department to conduct an inspection under ORS 822.035 (Investigation of application) at any time during normal business hours.

(e) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to allow police inspection if the dealer refuses to allow any police officer to conduct an inspection under ORS 810.480 (Inspections involving vehicle dealers and dismantlers) at any time during normal business hours.

(f) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of illegal use of dealer vehicle for hire if the dealer allows any vehicle operated under vehicle dealer registration to be loaned or rented with or without driver for hire or direct compensation.

(g) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of improper use of dealer plates or devices if the dealer or employee of the dealer causes or permits the display or use of any special vehicle dealer registration plate or device on any vehicle not owned or controlled by the dealer.

(h) A person commits the offense of improper display of dealer plates if the person operates over and along the highways of this state any unregistered vehicle owned or controlled by the dealer and any dealer plates issued are not displayed in the manner provided in ORS 803.540 (Failure to display plates) for the display of registration plates.

(i) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to exhibit the dealer certificate if the dealer fails to permanently exhibit the certificate at the place of business of the person at all times while the certificate is in force.

(j) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to provide clear title if:

(A) Within 15 days of transfer of any interest in a vehicle or camper to the dealer by a consumer, the dealer fails to satisfy:

(i) The interest of any person from whom the dealer purchased or obtained the vehicle or camper;

(ii) The interest of any person from whom the person described in sub-subparagraph (i) of this subparagraph leased the vehicle or camper; and

(iii) All security interests in the vehicle or camper entered into prior to the time of transfer.

(B) Within 15 days of receiving clear title to a vehicle or camper from another dealer, the purchasing dealer fails to satisfy the interest of the dealer from which the purchasing dealer received the certificate of title or other primary ownership document. For purposes of this subparagraph, a purchasing dealer receives a certificate of title or other primary ownership document from a dealer on the date:

(i) The purchasing dealer or the Department of Transportation takes physical possession of the certificate or document; or

(ii) A written notice is mailed by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, to the purchasing dealer from the dealer, stating that the certificate or document is available to be picked up at a place and time prearranged by both parties. The written notice must be mailed to a business address of the purchasing dealer that is on file with the department. Service by mail under this sub-subparagraph is effective on the date of mailing.

(k) Except as provided in subsection (3) of this section, a vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to furnish certificate of title or application for title if, within 90 calendar days of transfer of any interest in a vehicle or camper by the dealer, the dealer has failed to:

(A) Furnish the certificate of title or other primary ownership record for the vehicle or camper and any release thereon or, if title has been issued or is to be issued in a form other than a certificate, any information or documents required by rule of the department, to the security interest holder next named, if any, otherwise to the lessor or, if none, to the purchaser; or

(B) Submit to the department in a manner that complies with any applicable statutes and rules, an application for title on behalf of the person to whom the title is to be furnished or whose name is to be shown on the title record.

(L) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of failure to maintain bond or letter of credit coverage if the dealer permits a bond or letter of credit to lapse during the period that the bond or letter of credit is required under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) or if the dealer fails to purchase a bond or letter of credit required by ORS 822.030 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(m) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle dealer while under revocation, cancellation or suspension if the person conducts business as a vehicle dealer in this state and the person’s vehicle dealer certificate is revoked, canceled or suspended, regardless of whether the person is licensed as a vehicle dealer in another jurisdiction. This paragraph does not apply if the person has other current, valid dealer certificates issued in this state.

(n) A vehicle dealer commits the offense of improper display of a vehicle for advertising purposes if the dealer displays a vehicle at a location other than the dealer’s place of business for the purpose of advertising and the dealer does not comply with the provisions of ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) (4).

(2) A dealer is not considered to have committed the offense described in subsection (1)(j)(A) of this section if the dealer fails to satisfy an interest in a vehicle or camper that arises from an inventory financing security interest for which the dealer is the debtor.

(3) A dealer is not considered to have committed the offense described in subsection (1)(k) of this section if the dealer demonstrates that:

(a) The dealer has made a good faith effort to comply; and

(b) The dealer’s inability to provide title is due to circumstances beyond the dealer’s control.

(4) The offenses described in this section are subject to the following penalties:

(a) The offense described in this section, failure to obtain a supplemental vehicle dealer certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(b) The offense described in this section, failure to obtain a corrected vehicle dealer certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(c) The offense described in this section, failure to maintain proper vehicle dealer records, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(d) The offense described in this section, failure to allow administrative inspection, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(e) The offense described in this section, failure to allow police inspection, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(f) The offense described in this section, illegal use of dealer vehicle for hire, is a Class B traffic violation.

(g) The offense described in this section, improper use of dealer plates or devices, is a Class D traffic violation.

(h) The offense described in this section, improper display of dealer plates, is a Class B traffic violation.

(i) The offense described in this section, failure to exhibit the dealer certificate, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(j) The offense described in this section, failure to provide clear title, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(k) The offense described in this section, failure to furnish certificate of title or application for title, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(L) The offense described in this section, failure to maintain bond or letter of credit coverage, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(m) The offense described in this section, acting as a vehicle dealer while under revocation, cancellation or suspension, is a Class A misdemeanor.

(n) The offense described in this section, improper display of a vehicle for advertising purposes, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §797; 1985 c.16 §395; 1985 c.598 §8; 1987 c.261 §8; 1989 c.452 §3; 1991 c.873 §45; 1993 c.233 §72; 1993 c.741 §142; 1995 c.383 §114; 1997 c.469 §7; 1999 c.593 §4; 2001 c.682 §1; 2003 c.332 §1; 2003 c.655 §131; 2005 c.133 §§3,4; 2014 c.21 §1; 2023 c.400 §47; 2023 c.428 §4]

Source: Section 822.045 — Vehicle dealer offenses; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.488 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.488
814.488 Citations
Status: in_force

(1) If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 (Failure to wear protective headgear) is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS 814.486 (Endangering bicycle operator or passenger) , rather than to the child for violation of ORS 814.485 (Failure to wear protective headgear) .

(2) If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 (Failure to wear protective headgear) is at least 12 years of age and is under 16 years of age, a citation may be issued to the child for violation of ORS 814.485 (Failure to wear protective headgear) or to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS 814.486 (Endangering bicycle operator or passenger) , but not to both.

(3) The first time a person is convicted of an offense described in ORS 814.485 (Failure to wear protective headgear) or 814.486 (Endangering bicycle operator or passenger) , the person shall not be required to pay a fine if the person proves to the satisfaction of the court that the person has protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052 (Rules establishing standards for protective headgear) . [1993 c.408 §§3c,7]

Source: Section 814.488 — Citations; exemption from requirement to pay fine , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.570 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.570
803.570 Plate manufacturing fee
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the Department of Transportation shall collect the fee described by this section each time the department issues a registration plate upon the registration of a vehicle or at other times when a registration plate is issued by the department. The following all apply to the fee established by this section:

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

(2) The fee for each registration plate issued and for each pair of plates issued shall be determined by the department and shall be established by the department by rule. The department shall establish fees for a single plate and for a pair of plates under this section by:

(a) Determining the cost of manufacturing a single plate or a pair of plates and rounding the cost to the next higher dollar; and

(b) Adding $10 for a single plate and $20 for a pair of plates. [1983 c.338 §269; 1985 c.16 §108; 2003 c.618 §48; 2009 c.865 §44; 2023 c.232 §5]

Source: Section 803.570 — Plate manufacturing fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.160 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.160
802.160 Use of revocation and suspension reinstatement fees
Status: in_force

The fees collected under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) for the reinstatement of suspended and revoked driving privileges shall be applied by the Department of Transportation to the cost of preparing and serving notices of suspension or revocation and to the cost of administering the driver improvement program authorized under ORS 809.480 (Driver improvement programs) . [1983 c.338 §130]

Source: Section 802.160 — Use of revocation and suspension reinstatement fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.405 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.405
803.405 Effect of initial registration month
Status: in_force

(1) The month in which any vehicle is initially registered under annual registration is the month established as the beginning and ending of registration periods for the vehicle unless the Department of Transportation adjusts the registration month of the vehicle upon initial registration under ORS 803.410 (Department authorized to adjust periods and fees) .

(2) The day on which any vehicle is initially registered under biennial registration or when required under ORS 820.520 (Travel or special use trailer assessed as manufactured structure) is the day established as the beginning and ending of registration periods for the vehicle unless the department adjusts the registration period of the vehicle upon initial registration under ORS 803.410 (Department authorized to adjust periods and fees) . [1983 c.338 §223; 1989 c.76 §2]

Source: Section 803.405 — Effect of initial registration month , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.248 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.248
825.248 Annual commercial motor vehicle safety plan
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall develop an annual commercial motor vehicle safety plan. The goal of the plan is to reduce accidents involving commercial motor vehicles and to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. The priority for each year’s plan shall be determined on the basis of accurate and timely data. The department shall use performance measures to determine the success of an annual plan and to develop the subsequent plan.

(2) In conducting inspections described in ORS 810.560 (Certification and training of commercial vehicle inspectors) , a person who is trained and certified as a commercial vehicle inspector under ORS 810.560 (Certification and training of commercial vehicle inspectors) shall adhere to the provisions of the commercial motor vehicle safety plan developed under subsection (1) of this section. [2003 c.589 §4a]

Source: Section 825.248 — Annual commercial motor vehicle safety plan , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.280 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.280
807.280 Instruction driver permit
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall provide for the issuance of instruction driver permits in a manner consistent with this section. A person who is issued an instruction driver permit may exercise the same driving privileges as those under the class of license or endorsement for which the permit is issued except as provided in this section or under the permit. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an instruction driver permit is subject to the fees, provisions, conditions, prohibitions and penalties applicable to a license or endorsement granting the same driving privileges. The following apply to an instruction driver permit:

(1) An instruction driver permit is subject to the same classifications and endorsements as a license. The department may issue an instruction driver permit to grant the same driving privileges as a Class C driver license or as a motorcycle endorsement, but the instruction driver permit will also be subject to the provisions of this section.

(2) The department may issue an instruction driver permit to a person who is qualified to obtain the same driving privileges under the corresponding class of license or type of endorsement except for the person’s age or lack of experience in the operation of motor vehicles subject to the following:

(a) An applicant must be 15 years of age or older to receive the same driving privileges as are granted under a Class C license.

(b) An applicant must be 16 years of age or older and have a commercial driver license or a Class C license to receive the same driving privileges as are granted under a motorcycle endorsement.

(c) An applicant must be 18 years of age or older to receive the same driving privileges as are granted under any class of license not otherwise provided for under this subsection.

(3) The fees required for issuance or renewal of an instruction driver permit are the instruction driver permit fees under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) .

(4) A Class C instruction driver permit shall be valid for 24 months from the date of issuance. All other instruction driver permits issued under this section shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.

(5) When an instruction driver permit expires or is about to expire, the department shall renew the instruction driver permit if the holder of the instruction driver permit qualifies for renewal of the instruction driver permit under this section and applies for renewal:

(a) Within one year of the expiration of an instruction driver permit issued under this section; or

(b) Within six months after the applicant is discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States if the applicant held an instruction driver permit issued by this state at the time of the applicant’s entry into the Armed Forces.

(6) To qualify for renewal of an instruction driver permit, a person must meet all of the requirements for the type of instruction driver permit sought to be renewed, except that the department may waive the examination unless the department has reason to believe that the applicant is not qualified for the instruction driver permit.

(7) An instruction driver permit that is renewed under this section may be used on or after the date of issuance. If the department issues an instruction driver permit renewal to a person under this section before the expiration of the instruction driver permit being renewed, the older permit is invalid. An instruction driver permit that becomes invalid under this subsection shall be surrendered to the department.

(8) The holder of the instruction driver permit may not operate a motor vehicle unless the holder has the instruction driver permit in the holder’s immediate possession and is accompanied by a person with a class of license granting the same driving privileges or a license with an endorsement granting the same driving privileges who is not less than 21 years of age. The accompanying person must be occupying a seat beside the holder of the instruction driver permit unless the instruction driver permit is for motorcycle driving privileges. For an instruction driver permit granting motorcycle driving privileges, the holder of the instruction driver permit must be in the company and under the supervision and visual observation of the accompanying person and the accompanying person must be operating a separate motorcycle.

(9) The holder of an instruction driver permit granting motorcycle driving privileges is subject to the following in addition to any other requirements under this section:

(a) The holder may operate a motorcycle only during daylight hours.

(b) The holder may not carry any passengers on the motorcycle.

(c) The holder of the instruction driver permit must wear an approved helmet while operating a motorcycle.

(10) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may issue an instruction driver permit to a person with a limited vision condition if a rehabilitation training specialist certifies to the department that the person has successfully completed a rehabilitation training program.

(b) As used in this subsection, “limited vision condition,” “rehabilitation training specialist” and “rehabilitation training program” have the meanings given those terms in ORS 807.355 (Definitions) .

(11) In addition to any other requirements under this section, the holder of an instruction driver permit issued under subsection (10) of this section may operate a motor vehicle only when using a bioptic telescopic lens. [1983 c.338 §316; 1985 c.16 §135; 1985 c.608 §23; 1989 c.397 §1; 1989 c.636 §29; 1991 c.67 §219; 2001 c.410 §5; 2003 c.14 §482; 2003 c.277 §§8,12; 2005 c.59 §§7,8; 2005 c.649 §§35,36; 2007 c.121 §§1,2; 2007 c.588 §5; 2013 c.237 §45]

Source: Section 807.280 — Instruction driver permit; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.174 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.174
821.174 Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may not operate a Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while the person’s driving privileges are suspended or revoked. A person who violates this section is in violation of ORS 811.175 (Violation driving while suspended or revoked) or 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) , as appropriate. [1995 c.775 §7; 2011 c.360 §23]

Note: 821.174 (Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 821 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 821.174 — Prohibition on operating Class I, Class III or Class IV all-terrain vehicle while driving privileges suspended , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.160 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.160
819.160 Lien for towing
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this section, a person shall have a lien on the vehicle and its contents if the person, at the request of an authority described under ORS 819.140 (Agencies having authority to take vehicle into custody) , tows any of the following vehicles:

(a) An abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of more than $500 by a person who holds a certificate issued under ORS 819.480 (Vehicle appraiser certificate) .

(b) A vehicle taken into custody under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) or 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) , unless it is an abandoned vehicle appraised at a value of $500 or less by a person who holds a certificate issued under ORS 819.480 (Vehicle appraiser certificate) .

(c) A vehicle left parked or standing in violation of ORS 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) or 811.570 (Improperly positioning parallel parked vehicle) .

(2) A lien established under this section shall be on the vehicle and its contents for the just and reasonable charges for the towing service performed and any storage provided. However, the storage charge is limited subject to ORS 98.812 (Towing of unlawfully parked vehicle) (3). A lien described under this section does not attach:

(a) To the contents of any vehicle taken from public property until 15 days after taking the vehicle into custody.

(b) To the contents of any vehicle that is taken into custody for violation of ORS 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) or 811.570 (Improperly positioning parallel parked vehicle) .

(3) A person that tows any vehicle at the request of an authority under ORS 819.110 (Custody, towing and sale or disposal of abandoned vehicle) or 819.120 (Immediate custody and towing of vehicle constituting hazard or obstruction) shall transmit by first class mail with a certificate of mailing, no later than the third business day after the vehicle and its contents are placed in storage, written notice, approved by the authority, containing information on the procedures necessary to obtain a hearing under ORS 819.190 (Hearing to contest validity of custody and towing) . The notice shall be provided to the owner, a person entitled to possession or any person with an interest recorded on the title to the vehicle. This subsection does not apply to a person that tows an abandoned vehicle that is appraised at a value of $500 or less by a person who holds a certificate issued under ORS 819.480 (Vehicle appraiser certificate) . [1983 c.338 §422; 1985 c.16 §223; 1993 c.326 §5; 1993 c.385 §6; 1995 c.79 §379; 1995 c.758 §12; 2007 c.538 §15; 2009 c.11 §99; 2009 c.371 §10; 2019 c.547 §4]

Source: Section 819.160 — Lien for towing , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.420 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.420
810.420 Use of speed measuring device
Status: in_force

(1) When the speed of a vehicle has been checked by a speed measuring device, the driver of the vehicle may be stopped, detained and issued a citation by a police officer if the officer is in uniform and has either:

(a) Observed the recording of the speed of the vehicle by the device; or

(b) Probable cause to detain based upon a description of the vehicle or other information received from the officer who has observed the speed of the vehicle recorded.

(2) A police officer may not issue a citation based on a speed measuring device unless the officer has taken and passed a training course, approved by the law enforcement agency that employs the officer, in the use of the speed measuring device. [1983 c.338 §401; 2001 c.444 §1]

Source: Section 810.420 — Use of speed measuring device; citation; training , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.370 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.370
811.370 Failure to drive within lane
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person commits the offense of failure to drive within a lane if the person is operating a vehicle upon a roadway that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic and the driver does not:

(a) Operate the vehicle as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane; and

(b) Refrain from moving from that lane until the driver has first made certain that the movement can be made with safety.

(2) A person who operates a commercial motor vehicle within a multilane roundabout that is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic may operate the commercial motor vehicle in more than one lane when it is not practicable to remain entirely within one lane.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to drive within a lane, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §630; 2011 c.85 §2]

Source: Section 811.370 — Failure to drive within lane; exception; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.230 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.230
811.230 Definitions
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 811.230 (Definitions) , 811.231 (Reckless endangerment of highway workers) , 811.232 (Refusing to obey flagger) and 811.233 (Failure to yield right of way to highway worker) :

(a) “Flagger” means a person who controls the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects using sign, hand or flag signals.

(b) “Highway work zone” means an area identified by advance warning where road construction, repair or maintenance work is being done by highway workers on or adjacent to a highway, regardless of whether or not highway workers are actually present. As used in this paragraph, “road construction, repair or maintenance work” includes, but is not limited to, the setting up and dismantling of advance warning systems.

(c) “Highway worker” means an employee of a government agency, private contractor or utility company working in a highway work zone.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The presumptive fine for a person convicted of an offense that is listed in subsection (3)(a) or (b) of this section and that is committed in a highway work zone is the presumptive fine for the offense established under ORS 153.020 (Presumptive fines) .

(b) The minimum fine for a person convicted of a misdemeanor offense that is listed in subsection (3)(c) to (g) of this section and that is committed in a highway work zone is 20 percent of the maximum fine established for the offense.

(c) The minimum fine for a person convicted of a felony offense that is listed in subsection (3)(c) to (g) of this section and that is committed in a highway work zone is two percent of the maximum fine established for the offense.

(3) This section applies to the following offenses if committed in a highway work zone:

(a) Class A or Class B traffic violations.

(b) Class C or Class D traffic violations related to exceeding a legal speed.

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

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

(e) 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) .

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

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

(4) When a highway work zone is created, the agency, contractor or company responsible for the work may post signs designed to give motorists notice of the provisions of this section. [1995 c.253 §2; 1997 c.843 §3; 1999 c.1051 §292; 2011 c.597 §114; 2018 c.22 §9]

Source: Section 811.230 — Definitions; fine; notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.430 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.430
809.430 Notice of suspension, cancellation or revocation
Status: in_force

(1) When the Department of Transportation, as authorized or required, suspends, revokes or cancels driving privileges, commercial driving privileges or the right to apply for driving privileges or commercial driving privileges, the department shall give notice under this section of such action to the person whose driving privileges, commercial driving privileges or right to apply is affected.

(2) Notice under this section shall state the nature and reason for the action and, in the case of a suspension, whether it was ordered by a court.

(3) The department shall serve the notice in a manner determined by the department by rule. [1983 c.338 §355; 1989 c.636 §36; 1989 c.801 §1; 1991 c.695 §1; 1993 c.741 §83; 2013 c.237 §21; 2019 c.312 §24]

Source: Section 809.430 — Notice of suspension, cancellation or revocation; contents; service; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.720 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.720
811.720 When accident must be reported to Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, any accident occurring on a highway or upon premises open to the public resulting in injury or death to any person is subject to the reporting requirements under the following sections:

(a) The reporting requirements for drivers under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(b) The reporting requirements for occupants of vehicles in accidents under ORS 811.735 (Failure of vehicle occupant to make accident report to Department of Transportation) .

(c) The reporting requirements for owners of vehicles under ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(2) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, an accident occurring on a highway or upon premises open to the public resulting in damage to the property of any person in excess of $2,500 is subject to the following reporting requirements:

(a) The driver of a vehicle that has more than $2,500 damage must report the accident in the manner specified under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(b) The owner of a vehicle that has more than $2,500 damage must report the accident in the manner specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and under the circumstances specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(c) If the property damage is to property other than a vehicle involved in the accident, each driver involved in the accident must report the accident in the manner specified under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and each owner of a vehicle involved in the accident must report the accident in the manner specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and under the circumstances specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(d) If a vehicle involved in the accident is damaged to the extent that the vehicle must be towed from the scene of the accident, each driver involved in the accident must report the accident in the manner specified under ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and each owner of a vehicle involved in the accident must report the accident in the manner specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) and under the circumstances specified in ORS 811.730 (Owner failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) .

(3) The dollar amount specified in subsection (2) of this section may be increased every five years by the Department of Transportation based upon any increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, West Region (All Items), as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor or its successor during the preceding 12-month period. The amount determined under this subsection shall be rounded to the nearest $100.

(4) The following are exempt from the reporting requirements of this section:

(a) Operators of snowmobiles, Class I all-terrain vehicles or Class III all-terrain vehicles.

(b) A law enforcement official acting in the course of official duty if the accident involved a law enforcement official performing a lawful intervention technique or a law enforcement official and a person acting during the commission of a criminal offense. As used in this paragraph:

(A) “Law enforcement official” means a person who is responsible for enforcing the criminal laws of this state or a political subdivision of this state and who is employed or volunteers:

(i) As a peace officer commissioned by a city, university that has established a police department under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) , port, school district, mass transit district, county or county service district authorized to provide law enforcement services under ORS 451.010 (Authorization to establish master plans and service districts) ;

(ii) With the Department of State Police or the Criminal Justice Division of the Department of Justice;

(iii) As an investigator of a district attorney’s office, if the investigator is certified as a peace officer in this state; or

(iv) As an authorized tribal police officer as defined in ORS 181A.940 (Definitions for ORS 181A.940 to 181A.946) .

(B) “Lawful intervention technique” means a method by which one motor vehicle causes, or attempts to cause, another motor vehicle to stop. [1983 c.338 §576; 1987 c.258 §11; 1993 c.614 §1; 1997 c.279 §1; 2001 c.827 §7; 2003 c.531 §1; 2005 c.405 §1; 2011 c.506 §49; 2011 c.644 §§34,56; 2013 c.180 §§54,55; 2015 c.174 §24; 2017 c.189 §1; 2019 c.57 §36]

Source: Section 811.720 — When accident must be reported to Department of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.020 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.020
816.020 Motor carriers under jurisdiction of Department of Transportation
Status: in_force

With respect to motor carriers operated under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation, the department may adopt standard specifications at variance with the requirements and standards for vehicle lighting equipment under ORS 811.515 (When lights must be displayed) to 811.525 (Exemptions from requirements for use of lights) or 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.370 (Exemptions from lighting equipment prohibitions) whenever standard specifications adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration are different from those established by those sections. The standard specifications so adopted by the department shall conform to standard specifications adopted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for vehicles operating in interstate commerce. [1983 c.338 §448; 1985 c.16 §235; 1995 c.733 §89; 2003 c.158 §18]

Source: Section 816.020 — Motor carriers under jurisdiction of Department of Transportation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.560 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.560
811.560 Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking
Status: in_force

This section provides exemptions from ORS 811.550 (Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited) and 811.555 (Illegal stopping, standing or parking) . The following exemptions are applicable as provided under ORS 811.550 (Places where stopping, standing and parking prohibited) :

(1) When applicable, this subsection exempts school buses or worker transport buses stopped on a roadway to load or unload workers or children, providing that the flashing school bus safety lights on the bus are operating.

(2) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles stopped, standing or parked momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger.

(3) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles stopped, standing or parked momentarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading property or passengers.

(4) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles owned or operated by the state, a county or city when stopping, standing or parking is necessary to perform maintenance or repair work on the roadway.

(5) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles from the prohibitions and penalties when the driver’s disregard of the prohibitions is necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic.

(6) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles acting in compliance with law or at the direction of a police officer or a traffic control device.

(7) When applicable, this subsection exempts the driver of a vehicle that is disabled in such manner and to such extent that the driver cannot avoid stopping or temporarily leaving the disabled vehicle in a prohibited position.

(8) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles owned or operated by the State Department of Fish and Wildlife when stopping, standing or parking is necessary to enable employees to release fish.

(9) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles momentarily stopped to allow oncoming traffic to pass before making a right-hand or left-hand turn or momentarily stopped in preparation for or while negotiating an exit from the road.

(10) When applicable, this subsection exempts commercial vehicles that are stopped, standing or parked when stopping, standing or parking is necessary to engage in any activity associated with the collection of solid waste, recyclable material or yard debris, as those terms are defined in ORS 459.005 (Definitions for ORS 459.005 to 459.437, 459.705 to 459.790 and 459A.005 to 459A.665) .

(11) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles owned or operated by a natural gas utility when stopping, standing or parking to investigate or repair a natural gas leak if:

(a) Immediate investigation is necessary; and

(b) The natural gas utility vehicle displays a sign denoting emergency responder status to investigate or respond to an emergency.

(12) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When applicable, this subsection exempts vehicles owned or operated by an electric utility when stopping, standing or parking is necessary to respond to an emergency if the vehicle is identified as an electric utility vehicle and:

(A) There is also an emergency vehicle at the location; or

(B) The electric utility is investigating a downed or arcing utility line.

(b) As used in this subsection, “electric utility” means an electric company or consumer-owned utility that is engaged in the business of distributing electricity to retail electricity consumers in this state. [1983 c.338 §670; 1985 c.334 §2; 1989 c.433 §3; 2013 c.250 §1; 2019 c.232 §1]

Source: Section 811.560 — Exemptions from prohibitions on stopping, standing or parking , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.280 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.280
801.280 “Financial responsibility requirements.”
Status: in_force

“Financial responsibility requirements” means the ability to respond in damages for liability, on account of accidents arising out of the ownership, operation, maintenance or use of a motor vehicle in a manner provided under ORS 806.060 (Methods of compliance) . [1983 c.338 §74; 1985 c.16 §20]

Source: Section 801.280 — “Financial responsibility requirements.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).