ORS § 810.441 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.441
810.441 Photo radar
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may operate photo radar within a highway work zone that is located on a state highway. The photo radar unit may be operated only:

(a) In the area within a highway work zone when highway workers, as defined in ORS 811.230 (Definitions) , are present. The photo radar unit may not be operated in a location more than 100 yards from where highway workers are present and, in the case of a divided state highway, the photo radar unit must be located on the same roadway where highway workers are present.

(b) When the configuration of the roadway is temporarily changed, including but not limited to temporary changes made to the number of usable lanes, lane width, shoulder width or curvature of the roadway. The photo radar unit may not be operated in a location more than 100 yards from where the configuration of the roadway is temporarily changed and, in the case of a divided state highway, the photo radar unit must be located on the same roadway where the highway configuration is temporarily changed.

(2) The department, at its own cost, may ask a jurisdiction authorized to operate photo radar under ORS 810.438 (Photo radar) (1) or the Oregon State Police to operate a photo radar unit in a highway work zone on a state highway.

(3) A photo radar unit operated under this section may not be used unless a sign is posted announcing that photo radar is in use. The sign posted under this subsection must be all of the following:

(a) Located on the state highway on which the photo radar unit is being used.

(b) Between 100 and 400 yards before the location of the photo radar unit.

(4) The department shall, once each biennium, conduct a process and outcome evaluation for the purposes of subsection (5) of this section that includes:

(a) The effect of the use of photo radar on traffic safety;

(b) The degree of public acceptance of the use of photo radar; and

(c) The process of administration of the use of photo radar.

(5) The department shall report to the Legislative Assembly by March 1 of each odd-numbered year.

(6) As used in this section, “highway work zone” has the meaning given that term in ORS 811.230 (Definitions) . [2007 c.634 §4; 2013 c.373 §1]

Source: Section 810.441 — Photo radar; highway work zones , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.554 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.554
814.554 Local government and state agency regulation of operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices
Status: in_force

Local governments and state agencies having jurisdiction over public highways, sidewalks, alleys, bridges, trails, recreational roads and other ways of public passage may regulate by ordinance or rule and by traffic control device the time, place and manner of operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices, including prohibiting their use entirely. [2003 c.341 §20]

Source: Section 814.554 — Local government and state agency regulation of operation of electric personal assistive mobility devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.356 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.356
825.356 Courts to forward copies of record on conviction for violation of chapter
Status: in_force

The courts having jurisdiction of this chapter shall, upon a conviction of anyone for violation of this chapter, immediately forward a copy of the record of such conviction to the office of the Department of Transportation. [Formerly 767.065]

Source: Section 825.356 — Courts to forward copies of record on conviction for violation of chapter , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.520 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.520
807.520 False swearing to receive license
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of false swearing to receive a driver license if the person makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter required to be sworn to or affirmed in the process of applying for, receiving and holding a license or driver permit under the vehicle code.

(2) The offense described in this section, false swearing to receive a driver license, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §332]

Source: Section 807.520 — False swearing to receive license; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.470 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.470
809.470 When judgment considered settled for purposes of suspension requirements
Status: in_force

(1) This section establishes when a judgment described under ORS 806.040 (Judgments for which financial responsibility requirements established) is settled for purposes of ORS 809.130 (Suspension or revocation of driving privileges for unsettled judgment) , 809.280 (Department procedures following court order of suspension or revocation) and 809.415 (Suspensions for conduct involving judgments, financial responsibility, dishonesty) . A judgment shall be deemed settled for the purposes described if any of the following occur:

(a) Payments in the amounts established by the payment schedule under ORS 806.070 (Minimum payment schedule) have been credited upon any judgment or judgments rendered in excess of those amounts.

(b) Judgments rendered for less than the amounts established under ORS 806.070 (Minimum payment schedule) have been satisfied.

(c) The judgment creditor and the judgment debtor have mutually agreed upon a compromise settlement of the judgment.

(d) The judgment against the judgment debtor has been discharged in bankruptcy.

(2) Payments made in settlement of any claims because of bodily injury, death or property damage arising from the accident shall be credited in reduction of the amounts provided for in subsection (1) of this section. [1983 c.338 §360; 1985 c.16 §175; 2003 c.175 §11; 2003 c.402 §33]

Source: Section 809.470 — When judgment considered settled for purposes of suspension requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.270 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.270
806.270 Certificate of insurance
Status: in_force

(1) A certificate of insurance that is used to comply with future responsibility filing requirements under ORS 806.240 (Proof of compliance with future responsibility filing requirement) is subject to all of the following:

(a) Except as provided by ORS 806.280 (When certificate of insurer not authorized to do business in this state may be used) , the certificate must be issued by an insurance carrier doing business in this state.

(b) The certificate must show that the person required to make the future responsibility filing is covered by insurance that provides minimum coverage necessary for payment of the schedule of payments under ORS 806.070 (Minimum payment schedule) .

(c) The certificate must show that the person required to make the future responsibility filing is either:

(A) Insured by a policy meeting the requirements under ORS 806.080 (Insurance) that also covers all other persons who, with the consent of the insured, use the vehicles owned by the person making the filing; or

(B) Insured against loss arising from liabilities imposed by law for damages arising out of the ownership, operation, use or maintenance of motor vehicles not owned by the person required to make the filing.

(d) The certificate must:

(A) Include the effective date of the certification;

(B) Contain the policy number; and

(C) Describe all vehicles covered by the policy unless the policy is issued with respect to all vehicles operated by the insured.

(e) The certificate must provide that the insurers will give the Department of Transportation notice of any cancellation of the policy within 10 days after the effective date of the cancellation or termination. The notice requirement under this paragraph does not apply where the insurance is terminated under ORS 806.290 (Automatic termination of insurance under future responsibility filing upon subsequent filing) .

(2) The certificate or certificates must cover all vehicles that are registered in the name of or operated by the person, except vehicles that are in storage and for which the current registration plates and cards have been surrendered to the department.

(3) Unless the department has reason to believe otherwise, the department may presume that the certificate covers all vehicles described in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) The requirements under this section may be fulfilled by the policies of one or more insurance carriers. [1983 c.338 §862; 1985 c.16 §433; 1993 c.751 §31; 1999 c.59 §239; 2003 c.174 §1; 2009 c.257 §8]

Source: Section 806.270 — Certificate of insurance; requirements; presumption of completeness , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.110
813.110 Temporary permit upon confiscation of license
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided by this section, police officers, on behalf of the Department of Transportation, shall issue temporary driving permits described under this section to persons when required under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) .

(2) The department shall provide police departments and agencies with permits for issuance as required by this section. The department shall establish the form and content of permits described in this section as the department determines appropriate, but in a manner consistent with this section.

(3) A permit described in this section is subject to all the following:

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, the permit is valid until the 30th day after the date of arrest.

(b) During the 12-hour period following issuance of the permit, the person is subject to ORS 807.570 (Failure to carry or present license) , and the permit is not a defense to a charge under ORS 807.570 (Failure to carry or present license) .

(c) The permit shall be issued without payment of any fee.

(d) The permit grants the same driving privileges as those granted by the person’s license taken into possession under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) .

(4) A police officer shall not issue a permit under this section if:

(a) Driving privileges of the person were suspended, revoked or canceled at the time the person was arrested;

(b) The person whose license was taken into custody was operating on an invalid license;

(c) The person was not entitled to driving privileges at the time of the arrest for any other reason; or

(d) The person holds a license or permit granting driving privileges that was issued by another state or jurisdiction and that is not taken into custody under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) . [1985 c.16 §142; 1985 c.672 §17]

Source: Section 813.110 — Temporary permit upon confiscation of license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.125 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.125
825.125 Applications for authority
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall prescribe forms of applications for certificates or permits for the use of applicants and shall make regulations for the filing thereof. [Formerly 767.125]

Source: Section 825.125 — Applications for authority; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.040
824.040 Government acquisition of lines
Status: in_force

(1) The State of Oregon, a city, county, county service district, mass transit district organized under ORS 267.010 (Definitions for ORS 267.010 to 267.394) to 267.394 (Investment of certain funds held by TriMet) , a transportation district organized under ORS 267.510 (Definitions for ORS 267.510 to 267.650) to 267.650 (Finance elections) or a port may acquire, own, reconstruct, rehabilitate, operate or maintain a railroad line for the benefit and use of its inhabitants and for profit.

(2) In the exercise of the power granted under subsection (1) of this section, this state, a city, county, county service district, mass transit district, transportation district or port may:

(a) Acquire, by purchase or otherwise, own, reconstruct, rehabilitate or operate a railroad as described in subsection (1) of this section within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state and running from the city, county, district or port to other points within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state.

(b) Acquire rights of way, easements or real property within and outside its boundaries and the boundaries of this state when necessary or convenient for the acquisition and operation of the railroad line.

(c) Enter into contracts with any person for the reconstruction, rehabilitation, operation or maintenance of the railroad line by such person for the city, county, district or port.

(3) Nothing in this section shall be construed as expanding or diminishing the power of eminent domain conferred upon public bodies, designated in subsection (1) of this section, by ORS 368.116 (Acquisition of railroad right of way) or any other provision of law. [Formerly 760.610]

Note: 824.040 (Government acquisition of lines) 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 824.040 — Government acquisition of lines; permitted actions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.007 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.007
825.007 Policy
Status: in_force

(1) The business of operating as a motor carrier of persons or property for hire upon the highways of this state is declared to be a business affected with the public interest. It is hereby declared to be the state transportation policy to do the following:

(a) Promote safe, adequate, economical and efficient service and to promote the conservation of energy.

(b) Promote sound, economic conditions in transportation.

(c) Encourage the establishment and maintenance of reasonable rates for transportation services, without unjust discriminations, undue preferences or advantages or unfair or destructive competitive practices.

(d) Provide specific state action immunity against all antitrust claims and prosecution in those instances when carriers lawfully develop, publish and charge rates relating to the transportation of household goods and joint line rates relating to the transportation of other property and provide services specifically prescribed and subject to regulation by the Department of Transportation and in those instances when carriers lawfully engage in prior consultation for purposes described in this paragraph.

(2) The volume of motor carrier traffic presents dangers and hazards on public highways and makes it imperative that:

(a) Stringent rules be employed, to the end that the highways may be rendered safe for the use of the general public;

(b) The wear of such highways be controlled;

(c) A minimum of inconvenience to other users of the highways be effected;

(d) A minimum hindrance and stoppage to other users of the highways compatible with needs of the public for adequate transportation service, be effected;

(e) The highways be safeguarded from improper or unnecessary usage;

(f) Operation by irresponsible persons or any other operation threatening the safety of the public or detrimental to the general welfare be prevented;

(g) Congestion of traffic on the highways be minimized;

(h) The various transportation agencies of the state be adjusted and correlated so that public highways may serve the best interest of the general public; and

(i) A method of assessing privilege taxes be provided to enable the further construction of highways and to provide for the operation, preservation and maintenance of highways already built.

(3) The Legislative Assembly hereby declares that to effect the ends and purposes listed in this section, this chapter is adopted. [Formerly 767.020; 2015 c.283 §13]

Source: Section 825.007 — Policy , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.295 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.295
815.295 Failure to have required pollution control equipment
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to be equipped with required pollution control equipment if the person operates a motor vehicle upon a highway or leaves a motor vehicle standing upon a highway and the vehicle is not equipped with a motor vehicle pollution control system, as defined under ORS 468A.350 (Definitions for ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400) , that is in compliance with motor vehicle pollutant, noise control and emission standards adopted by the Environmental Quality Commission under ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) .

(2) A person shall not be found in violation of this section if proof of compliance has been issued for the vehicle in compliance with ORS 815.310 (Proof of compliance with requirements) . Whenever proof of compliance is revoked, suspended or restricted because a certified system, as defined in ORS 468A.350 (Definitions for ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400) , or factory-installed system, as defined in ORS 468A.350 (Definitions for ORS 468A.350 to 468A.400) , has been found to be unsafe in actual use or is otherwise mechanically defective, the defect must be corrected or the system must be brought into compliance with the rules of the commission within 30 days after such finding.

(3) Exemptions to this section are established under ORS 815.300 (Exemptions from requirement to be equipped with pollution control system) . In addition to such exemptions, the following exemptions to this section are established:

(a) If the Environmental Quality Commission adopts a rule under ORS 468A.360 (Motor vehicle emission and noise standards) requiring certified or factory-installed systems on motor vehicles registered in designated counties, such vehicles are not required to be in compliance with such rules until after the date of registration, reregistration or renewal of the vehicle immediately subsequent to the effective date of the rule.

(b) Implements of husbandry, road machinery, road rollers and farm tractors are exempt from this section.

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

(4) The offense described in this section, failure to be equipped with required pollution control equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §504; 1985 c.16 §262; 1985 c.393 §27; 1989 c.22 §3; 1995 c.383 §28]

Source: Section 815.295 — Failure to have required pollution control equipment; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.015 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.015
813.015 Affirmative defense
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “drug” has the meaning given that term in ORS 475.005 (Definitions for ORS 475.005 to 475.285 and 475.752 to 475.980) .

(2) In a prosecution under ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) for driving while under the influence of intoxicants other than a prosecution involving intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance, an inhalant, cannabis or psylocibin, it is an affirmative defense that:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) The defendant obtained a drug pursuant to a prescription issued by a licensed health care professional authorized to prescribe drugs and that the defendant consumed the drug in the prescribed or recommended dosage and followed all directions and warnings relating to the consumption of the drug, including directions, if any, from the manufacturer of the drug, the pharmacist who provided the drug to the defendant and the licensed health care professional who prescribed or recommended the drug to the defendant; or

(B) The defendant obtained a drug that is available without a prescription and that the defendant consumed the drug in the recommended dosage and followed all directions and warnings relating to the consumption of the drug; and

(b) The defendant experienced a reaction to the drug that the defendant could not reasonably have anticipated and that caused the defendant’s mental or physical faculties to be adversely affected to a noticeable and perceptible degree while driving a vehicle.

(3) A defendant may not introduce evidence of the affirmative defense described in subsection (2) of this section unless the defendant gives notice in writing of intent to do so. The notice must be filed with the court and served on the prosecuting attorney at least 45 days before the first trial date set for the case unless the parties agree otherwise or the court authorizes a later date for good cause shown, but under no circumstances less than 21 days before trial. The notice must specify the drug the defendant consumed and contact information for any medical provider who advised the defendant regarding that drug.

(4) The affirmative defense described in subsection (2) of this section may be asserted only with respect to a drug that is specified in the notice given under subsection (3) of this section, and may not be asserted when intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance, an inhalant, cannabis or psylocibin, or any combination of intoxicating liquor, a controlled substance, an inhalant, cannabis or psylocibin, is pleaded in the accusatory instrument. [2023 c.498 §5]

Note: 813.015 (Affirmative defense) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 813 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 813.015 — Affirmative defense; qualifications; written notice , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.221 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.221
815.221 Tinting
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person may apply tinting material to the windows of a motor vehicle in compliance with this section.

(2) Tinting material may be applied to the side and rear windows of a motor vehicle if:

(a) The tinting material has a light transmittance of 50 percent or more;

(b) The tinting material has a light reflectance of 13 percent or less; and

(c) The total light transmittance through the window with the tinting material applied is 35 percent or more.

(3) Tinting material that has a lower light transmittance or produces a lower total light transmittance than permitted in subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section may be applied to the top six inches of a windshield. Tinting material may not be applied to any other portion of the windshield.

(4) Tinting material that has a lower light transmittance or produces a lower total light transmittance than permitted in subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section may be applied to all windows of a multipurpose passenger vehicle that are behind the driver. This subsection applies only to vehicles that are equipped with rearview mirrors on each side of the vehicle. The windows as tinted shall meet the requirements for AS-3 glazing material established by federal regulation. For purposes of this subsection, a “multipurpose passenger vehicle” is a motor vehicle with motive power that is designed to carry 10 or fewer persons and is constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasional off-road operation.

(5) Tinting material that has a lower light transmittance or produces a lower total light transmittance than permitted in subsection (2)(a) and (c) of this section may be applied to the side and rear windows of a vehicle registered in the name of a person, or the person’s legal guardian, if the person has any of the following documents signed by a validly licensed physician or optometrist stating that the person or another person in the person’s household has a physical condition requiring window tinting that produces a lower light transmittance than allowed by this section:

(a) An affidavit.

(b) A prescription.

(c) A letter on the practitioner’s letterhead.

(6) The document required by subsection (5) of this section shall be kept in the vehicle and shall be shown to a police officer who inquires about the tint.

(7) There are no light transmittance requirements for glazing materials applied to AS-3 type windows.

(8) The following types of tinting material are not permitted:

(a) Mirror finish products.

(b) Red, gold, yellow, amber or black material.

(c) Tinting material that is in liquid preapplication form and is brushed or sprayed on.

(9) Each person who installs window tinting material in compliance with this section shall give the person who requested the installation a certificate stating:

(a) The name and address of the person who installed the tint;

(b) The light transmittance of the tinting material;

(c) The light reflectance of the tinting material; and

(d) That the total light transmittance through each window with the tinting material applied is not less than 35 percent.

(10) The certificate issued under subsection (9) of this section shall be kept in the motor vehicle and shall be shown to a police officer who inquires about the tint.

(11) Prohibitions and penalties related to the standards established under this section are provided under ORS 815.222 (Illegal window tinting) . [1995 c.263 §2; 2003 c.158 §8; 2015 c.579 §1]

Source: Section 815.221 — Tinting; authorized and prohibited materials; certificate , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.080 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.080
814.080 Unlawful hitchhiking
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful hitchhiking if the person is on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.

(2) The offense described in this section, unlawful hitchhiking, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §559; 1995 c.383 §87]

Source: Section 814.080 — Unlawful hitchhiking; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.545 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.545
801.545 “Traffic crime.”
Status: in_force

“Traffic crime” means any traffic offense that is punishable by a jail sentence. [1983 c.338 §100]

Source: Section 801.545 — “Traffic crime.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.510 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.510
811.510 Dangerous operation around livestock
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of dangerous operation around livestock if the person is operating a vehicle upon a highway and the person fails to do any of the following:

(a) A driver shall use caution when approaching or passing a person riding, leading or herding livestock on the highway.

(b) If a person riding or leading livestock upon a highway gives a distress signal to an approaching driver by raising a hand, the driver must promptly stop the driver’s vehicle, unless movement forward is necessary to avoid an accident, and, if requested, shall turn off the engine until the livestock is under control.

(c) A driver shall yield the right of way to livestock being driven on a highway.

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

(3) The offense described in this section, dangerous operation around livestock, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §666]

Source: Section 811.510 — Dangerous operation around livestock; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.100 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.100
821.100 Operation of unregistered snowmobile
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of an unregistered snowmobile if the person operates a snowmobile that is not registered under ORS 821.080 (Issuance) .

(2) Exemptions from this section are established under ORS 821.090 (Exemptions from snowmobile registration requirements) .

(3) The offense described in this section, operation of an unregistered snowmobile, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §714; 1985 c.459 §7; 1989 c.991 §10; 1995 c.383 §106; 1995 c.774 §19; 1999 c.977 §30]

Source: Section 821.100 — Operation of unregistered snowmobile; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.425 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.425
803.425 Vehicle length for fee determination
Status: in_force

The following are the measurement points of the described vehicles for the purposes of determining registration fees under ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) :

(1) Special use trailers and travel trailers are measured from the foremost point of the trailer hitch to the rear extremity of the trailer body not including the spare tire, but including all ordinary equipment or appliances appropriate to the type of body such as stakes, curtains, hooks, skids, tailboard, chains, sides and roof.

(2) Campers are measured by overall length from the extreme front to the extreme rear.

(3) Motor homes are measured by overall length from front to rear extremities.

(4) Tent trailers are measured by overall length when folded for travel. [1983 c.338 §229; 1985 c.16 §86]

Source: Section 803.425 — Vehicle length for fee determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.018 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.018
825.018 Report from owners or operators of vehicles exempted by ORS 825.017
Status: in_force

Owners or operators of vehicles exempt from the provisions of ORS chapter 825 by ORS 825.017 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles) shall file an annual report with the Department of Transportation showing the miles of travel by registered weight class of vehicle for each exempt vehicle. The department shall determine by rule the form and manner of the report. [Formerly 767.026]

Source: Section 825.018 — Report from owners or operators of vehicles exempted by ORS 825.017; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.032 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.032
825.032 Nonapplicability of economic regulation to specified vehicles
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this section, this chapter does not apply to the persons or vehicles described in this section. The provisions of ORS 825.250 (Stop for inspection) , 825.252 (Safety regulations relating to drivers or operators) , 825.254 (Limitation on movement of vehicles to particular days of week) , 825.256 (Rules for transportation of infectious waste) , 825.258 (Rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB) , 825.260 (Impoundment of vehicles unlawfully transporting hazardous wastes or substances) , 825.950 (Civil penalty for violation of this chapter, ORS chapter 818 or 826, or rule or order of department) , 825.955 (Civil penalty for violation of provisions relating to driver equipment compliance form or drug and alcohol testing program) , 825.960 (Department action against employer when department receives notification of violation of out-of-service order) and 825.990 (Criminal penalties) apply to the following persons and vehicles:

(1) A vehicle owned or operated by a person prior to the time the vehicle is placed in commercial operation.

(2) A person transporting the person’s own commercial fishing boat if the combined weight of the vehicle, trailer and boat is 15,000 pounds or less.

(3) A vehicle being used for the purposes of forest protection and fire suppression if the vehicle is necessary in order to comply with ORS 477.615 (Additional water supply and equipment) or 477.650 (Stationary internal combustion engines) or a similar federal statute, including but not limited to a vehicle being moved to or from the forest protection district operation area. [2003 c.589 §4]

Source: Section 825.032 — Nonapplicability of economic regulation to specified vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.520 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.520
814.520 Improper operation of motor assisted scooter in lane
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of improper operation of a motor assisted scooter in a lane if the person is operating a motor assisted scooter on a roadway at less than the normal speed of traffic using the roadway at that time and place under the existing conditions and the person does not ride as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway.

(2) A person is not in violation of this section if the person is not operating a motor assisted scooter as close as practicable to the right curb or edge of the roadway under any of the following circumstances:

(a) When overtaking and passing another motor assisted scooter or vehicle that is proceeding in the same direction.

(b) When preparing to execute a left turn.

(c) When reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions including, but not limited to, fixed or moving objects, parked or moving vehicles, pedestrians, animals, surface hazards or other conditions that make continued operation along the right curb or edge unsafe or to avoid unsafe operation in a lane on the roadway that is too narrow for a motor assisted scooter and vehicle to travel safely side by side. Nothing in this paragraph excuses the operator of a motor assisted scooter from the requirements under ORS 811.425 (Failure of slower driver to yield to overtaking vehicle) or from the penalties for failure to comply with those requirements.

(d) When operating within a city as near as practicable to the left curb or edge of a roadway that is designated to allow traffic to move in only one direction along the roadway. A motor assisted scooter that is operated under this paragraph is subject to the same requirements and exceptions when operating along the left curb or edge as are applicable when a motor assisted scooter is operating along the right curb or edge of the roadway.

(e) When operating a motor assisted scooter alongside not more than one other motor assisted scooter as long as the motor assisted scooters are both being operated within a single lane and in a manner that does not impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

(f) When operating on a bicycle lane or bicycle path.

(3) The offense described in this section, improper operation of a motor assisted scooter in a lane, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 §9]

Source: Section 814.520 — Improper operation of motor assisted scooter in lane; exceptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.440 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.440
801.440 “Right of way.”
Status: in_force

“Right of way” means the right of one vehicle or pedestrian to proceed in a lawful manner in preference to another vehicle or pedestrian approaching under such circumstances of direction, speed and proximity as to give rise to danger of collision unless one grants precedence to the other. [1983 c.338 §81]

Source: Section 801.440 — “Right of way.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.250 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.250
805.250 Fees for special plates
Status: in_force

This section establishes fees for issuance of registration plates authorized under ORS 805.200 (Plates and other devices with special designs) . If a fee for plates authorized in ORS 805.200 (Plates and other devices with special designs) is not established in this section, the fee is the same fee as established under ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) . Where a fee is established under this section, the fee is in addition to the fee established under ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) unless otherwise provided in the following:

(1) Amateur radio operator registration plates issued under ORS 805.230 (Amateur radio operator plates) , $5.

(2) Customized registration plates issued under ORS 805.240 (Customized plates) :

(a) For original issuance or renewal, $50 annual fee.

(b) For issuance of a duplicate or replacement plate, $12.

(3) Special interest registration plates approved under ORS 805.210 (Special interest vehicle plates) are approved without cost except as provided in this subsection, including without payment of the fee established under ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) . If identifying stickers are required, $1 per sticker or pair of stickers.

(4) Dealer plates issued under ORS 822.040 (Privileges granted by certificate) are as follows:

(a) For the original dealer plate, no fee except the fee established under ORS 803.570 (Plate manufacturing fee) .

(b) For replacement dealer plates, $10 for each plate except that persons dealing exclusively in motorcycles, mopeds, snowmobiles or any combination of those vehicles shall pay only $3 for each replacement plate.

(c) For additional plates, or for renewal of registration, $42, except that persons dealing exclusively in motorcycles, mopeds or snowmobiles or any combination of those vehicles shall pay only $9 for each additional plate, or for renewal of registration.

(5) Special vehicle transporter plates or devices issued under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) , $5 for each plate or device. [1983 c.338 §270; 1985 c.16 §109; 1985 c.174 §7; 1985 c.400 §3; 1985 c.570 §2; 1985 c.668 §15; 1987 c.25 §5; 1987 c.261 §2; 1989 c.43 §32; 1991 c.481 §4; 1993 c.741 §134; 1999 c.977 §§22,22a; 1999 c.1009 §2; 2007 c.667 §4; 2009 c.865 §45; 2023 c.232 §7; 2023 c.400 §40]

Source: Section 805.250 — Fees for special plates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.387 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.387
801.387 “Person with a disability.”
Status: in_force

“Person with a disability” means:

(1) A person who has severely limited mobility because of paralysis or the loss of use of some or all of the person’s legs or arms;

(2) A person who is affected by loss of vision or substantial loss of visual acuity or visual field beyond correction; or

(3) A person who has any other disability that prevents the person from walking without the use of an assistive device or that causes the person to be unable to walk more than 200 feet, including but not necessarily limited to:

(a) Chronic heart condition;

(b) Emphysema;

(c) Arthritis;

(d) Rheumatism; or

(e) Ulcerative colitis or related chronic bowel disorder. [Formerly 801.235]

Source: Section 801.387 — “Person with a disability.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.445 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.445
811.445 Use of throughway when prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of use of a throughway when prohibited if any use restrictions or prohibitions are posted by appropriate signs giving notice thereof and the person violates any restriction or prohibition so posted.

(2) The authority to impose restrictions and prohibitions for purposes of this section is granted under ORS 810.020 (Regulating use of throughway) .

(3) The offense described in this section, use of throughway when prohibited, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §646; 1995 c.383 §69]

Source: Section 811.445 — Use of throughway when prohibited; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.460 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.460
810.460 Officer’s accident report
Status: in_force

(1) A police officer shall submit a report to the Department of Transportation whenever the officer does any of the following:

(a) Investigates a vehicle accident which ORS 811.725 (Driver failure to report accident to Department of Transportation) or 822.600 (Failure of garage to report accident or bullet contact) requires to be reported.

(b) Prepares a report of an accident investigated at the time and place of the accident or by field interviews with the participants or witnesses.

(2) A police officer shall submit a report required by this section to the department within 10 days of the investigation or preparation of the report.

(3) Police reports submitted to the department under this section are subject to release or use as provided under ORS 802.240 (Driver and vehicle records as evidence) . [1983 c.338 §406; 1985 c.16 §216; 1993 c.224 §4; 1993 c.751 §63; 1997 c.678 §12]

Source: Section 810.460 — Officer’s accident report; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.415 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.415
811.415 Unsafe passing on right
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unsafe passing on the right if the person:

(a) Drives a vehicle to overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle at any time not permitted under this section.

(b) Drives a vehicle to overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle at any time by driving off the paved portion of the highway.

(2) For purposes of this section, a person may drive a vehicle to overtake and pass upon the right of another vehicle under any of the following circumstances:

(a) Overtaking and passing upon the right is permitted if:

(A) The overtaken vehicle is making or the driver has signaled an intention to make a left turn;

(B) The paved portion of the highway is of sufficient width to allow two or more lanes of vehicles to proceed lawfully in the same direction as the overtaking vehicle; and

(C) The roadway ahead of the overtaking vehicle is unobstructed for a sufficient distance to permit passage by the overtaking vehicle to be made in safety.

(b) Overtaking and passing upon the right is permitted if the overtaken vehicle is proceeding along a roadway in the left lane of two or more clearly marked lanes allocated exclusively to vehicular traffic moving in the same direction as the overtaking driver.

(c) Overtaking and passing upon the right is permitted if the overtaking vehicle is a bicycle that may safely make the passage under the existing conditions.

(3) The offense described in this section, unsafe passing on the right, is a Class B traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §638; 1987 c.158 §169; 2005 c.316 §1]

Source: Section 811.415 — Unsafe passing on right; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.132 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.132
813.132 Consequences of refusing to take urine test
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, a refusal to submit to a urine test requested under ORS 813.131 (Implied consent to urine test) shall be treated for all purposes as a refusal to submit to a breath test. A suspension imposed for refusal to submit to a urine test under ORS 813.131 (Implied consent to urine test) (2) shall be consecutive to any other suspension imposed under the Motorist Implied Consent Law. If a person is subject to consecutive suspensions, the length of time that must elapse before the Department of Transportation may reinstate driving privileges or issue a hardship permit under ORS 813.520 (Limitations on authority to issue hardship permit or reinstate driving privileges) shall be doubled.

(2) If a person refuses to submit to a urine test under ORS 813.131 (Implied consent to urine test) (2), in addition to information described in ORS 813.130 (Rights of and consequences for person asked to take test) , the person asked to take the test shall be informed that if the person refuses to submit to the test, the person’s driving privileges will be suspended for the same time period and with the same consequences as if the person had refused to submit to the breath test and that a suspension for refusal to submit to the urine test will be consecutive to any other suspension under the Motorist Implied Consent Law.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, no suspension of driving privileges shall be imposed for refusal to submit to a urine test if the person provides documentation from a physician licensed by this state showing that the person has a medical condition that makes it impossible for the person to provide a sample. [1995 c.676 §2; 1997 c.25 §3; 2019 c.475 §4]

Source: Section 813.132 — Consequences of refusing to take urine test; exception , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.420 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.420
813.420 Duration of suspension for refusal or failure of test
Status: in_force

When the Department of Transportation imposes a suspension under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) , the suspension shall be for a period of time determined according to the following:

(1) If the suspension is for refusal of a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and the person is not subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) , the suspension shall be for a period of one year.

(2) If the suspension is for refusal of a test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and the person is subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) , the suspension shall be for a period of three years.

(3) If the suspension is because a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) disclosed that the person had a level of alcohol in the person’s blood that constituted being under the influence of intoxicating liquor under ORS 813.300 (Use of blood alcohol percentage as evidence) and the person is not subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) , the suspension shall be for a period of 90 days.

(4) If the suspension is because a breath or blood test under ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) disclosed that the person had a level of alcohol in the person’s blood that constituted being under the influence of intoxicating liquor under ORS 813.300 (Use of blood alcohol percentage as evidence) and the person is subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430 (Grounds for increase in duration of suspension) , the suspension shall be for a period of one year. [1985 c.16 §171; 1993 c.305 §7; 1995 c.568 §7]

Source: Section 813.420 — Duration of suspension for refusal or failure of test , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.260 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.260
810.260 Standards for installation, operation and use of traffic control signal operating devices
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall adopt standards for the installation, operation and use of traffic control signal operating devices authorized under ORS 815.445 (Authority to use traffic control signal operating devices) . In adopting standards, the department shall consider the impact of traffic control signal operating devices on:

(a) Safety.

(b) The efficiency of emergency response operations.

(c) The requirements for traffic signal maintenance.

(d) The efficiency of public transit operations.

(e) Traffic flow.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules establishing priorities and preemptive use among users of traffic control signal operating devices. The rules shall take into account:

(a) Local standards for response times to emergencies by emergency service providers; and

(b) The weight, operating speed and braking distance required for vehicles operated by all authorized users. [1997 c.507 §5]

Source: Section 810.260 — Standards for installation, operation and use of traffic control signal operating devices; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.031 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.031
802.031 Designation of dealers and others as agents of department
Status: in_force

(1) Nothing in ORS 802.600 (Agreements to transact department business) prohibits the Department of Transportation from adopting rules to:

(a) Authorize persons to act as agents for the department for the purpose of issuing winter recreation parking permits.

(b) Designate vehicle dealers holding a valid certificate issued under ORS 822.020 (Issuance and renewal of certificate) to act as agents of the department for purposes of accepting documents and fees necessary to title and register any vehicle the vehicle dealer sells, or to perform other duties the department may authorize. Other duties may include, but need not be limited to:

(A) Issuing permits under ORS 803.600 (Trip permits) and 803.625 (Temporary registration permits issued by dealers) ; and

(B) Performing vehicle identification number inspections.

(2) A vehicle dealer designated under this section shall:

(a) Transmit title and registration documents with all required fees to the department within the time specified in ORS 822.042 (Procedures for transfer of interest in vehicle by vehicle dealer) and in accordance with any other applicable statutes or applicable rules adopted by the department.

(b) Maintain records as determined by the department to show compliance with this section and any rules adopted by the department. [1997 c.583 §10(2); 2017 c.172 §2; 2023 c.400 §38]

Note: 802.031 (Designation of dealers and others as agents of department) 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 802.031 — Designation of dealers and others as agents of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.160 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.160
816.160 Rear mounted lighting system
Status: in_force

Each of the following is a requirement for a rear mounted lighting system:

(1) A rear mounted lighting system shall have a green light, a yellow light and a red light.

(2) A rear mounted lighting system shall be constructed so that:

(a) The green light will be actuated when the accelerator is depressed;

(b) The yellow light will be actuated when the vehicle is moving forward or standing and idling, but not under power from its engine; and

(c) The red light will be actuated when the motor vehicle is being braked through the use of its braking system.

(3) The red and green lights of a rear mounted lighting system may be illuminated simultaneously. Otherwise, only one light of the system shall be illuminated at any one time and either the green or yellow lights shall be illuminated when the red lights are not illuminated.

(4) The lights of a rear mounted lighting system shall be capable of being seen and distinguished from a distance of 500 feet to the rear of the vehicle during normal daylight.

(5) Rear mounted lighting systems shall not project a glaring or dazzling light. [1983 c.338 §458 (13); 1985 c.16 §240 (13); 1985 c.69 §1 (13); 1985 c.71 §4 (13); 1985 c.393 §13 (13); 1985 c.420 §6 (13)]

Source: Section 816.160 — Rear mounted lighting system , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.080 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.080
805.080 Campers
Status: in_force

Except where specific provisions are made for campers, campers are subject to the same provisions of the vehicle code relating to registration, titling, transfer, sale and dealer regulation as any other vehicle. [1983 c.338 §250]

Source: Section 805.080 — Campers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.013 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.013
826.013 Registration weight
Status: in_force

(1) Vehicles registered under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) , 826.011 (Proportional fleet registration) or 826.031 (Registration for certain vehicles subject to weight mile tax and not otherwise registered) are required to establish a registration weight.

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

(a) The registration weight is the weight used in the declaration of weight under ORS 826.015 (Declaration of weight) to determine the registration fees under ORS 826.017 (Registration fees for proportionally registered vehicles) and ORS 803.420 (Registration fees) for vehicles required to establish registration weight under this section.

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

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

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

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

(D) Consisting of towed motor vehicles.

(3) Registration weight is established at the time of registration and whenever the vehicle has been altered or reconstructed by furnishing a declaration of weight described under ORS 826.015 (Declaration of weight) that contains a statement of the maximum combined gross weight at which the vehicle will be operated on the highways of this state except when carrying loads described under subsection (2)(b) of this section. The maximum registration weight for any vehicle required to establish a registration weight under this section is 105,500 pounds. Vehicles operating at weights above 105,500 pounds will operate under a variance permit issued under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) .

(4) The weight of a camper, a trailing manufactured structure or the following trailing vehicles should not be included in the registration weight:

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

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

(c) Towed motor vehicles. [Formerly 768.011; 2003 c.655 §142]

Source: Section 826.013 — Registration weight , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.180 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.180
816.180 Reflectors
Status: in_force

Each of the following is a requirement for reflectors as indicated:

(1) The following are the colors for the indicated type of reflector:

(a) Rear reflectors and rearward side reflectors shall be red.

(b) Forward side reflectors and intermediate side reflectors shall be amber.

(2) The following types of reflectors shall be placed as indicated:

(a) Rear reflectors shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle. If more than one rear reflector is required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) , there shall be at least one rear reflector on either side of the rear of the vehicle. On pole trailers, rear reflectors may be mounted on each side of the bolster or load.

(b) Forward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the front of the vehicle.

(c) Intermediate side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle at or near the midpoint between the forward side reflectors and the rearward side reflectors.

(d) Rearward side reflectors shall be mounted on the side of the vehicle near the rear of the vehicle.

(3) Reflectors shall be mounted on a vehicle at a height not less than 15 inches and not more than 60 inches above the ground on which the vehicle stands.

(4) Reflectors shall be of such size or characteristics and so mounted and maintained as to be readily visible at night within 500 feet to 50 feet from the vehicle when directly in front of lawful upper beams of headlights.

(5) Reflectors required to be mounted on the sides of the vehicle shall reflect the required color of light to the sides and those mounted on the rear shall reflect the required color to the rear.

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

(7) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) must be mounted, adjusted and aimed in accordance with standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.

(8) Reflectors that are required under ORS 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) and 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) and any part for such reflectors that tends to change the original design or performance must be of a type that complies with standards adopted by the department under ORS 816.010 (Authority to adopt and enforce standards for lighting equipment) .

(9) Rear reflectors may be constructed either as a separate reflector or as part of and incorporated with the taillights. [1983 c.338 §458 (15); 1985 c.16 §240 (15); 1985 c.69 §1 (15); 1985 c.71 §4 (15); 1985 c.393 §13 (15); 1985 c.420 §6 (15); 2003 c.158 §27]

Source: Section 816.180 — Reflectors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.340 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.340
802.340 Transportation Safety Account
Status: in_force

(1) The Transportation Safety Account is established in the General Fund of the State Treasury. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all money credited to the account established under this section is appropriated continuously for and shall be used by the Department of Transportation to carry out the following purposes:

(a) Payment of the per diem, travel and other expenses of the Transportation Safety Committee.

(b) Payment of the expenses of the department in performance of its duties related to transportation safety.

(c) Functions or programs established under ORS 802.315 (Department authority to apply for and receive federal highway safety program grants and other funds) .

(2) There is established in the account created under subsection (1) of this section a subaccount to be known as the Motorcycle Safety Subaccount. The subaccount shall consist of moneys credited to the subaccount under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) and as otherwise provided by law. The subaccount shall be accounted for separately. Moneys in the subaccount are continuously appropriated to the department for and shall be used to carry out the purposes provided under ORS 802.320 (Motorcycle safety program) . [1983 c.338 §139; 1985 c.16 §41; 1991 c.453 §10; 1993 c.741 §79]

Source: Section 802.340 — Transportation Safety Account; uses; Motorcycle Safety Subaccount , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.230 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.230
807.230 Special student driver permit
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall provide for issuance of special student driver permits in a manner consistent with this section. A special student driver permit grants the driving privileges provided in this section or under the permit. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a special student driver permit is subject to the fees, provisions, conditions, prohibitions and penalties applicable to a Class C driver license. The following apply to a special student driver permit:

(1) The department may issue a special student driver permit to a person 14 years of age or older.

(2) The department shall place restrictions on the permit to limit operation of a vehicle under the permit to operation necessary as a means of transportation to or from the school, college or other educational institution attended by the person to whom the driver permit is issued.

(3) The permit shall only be issued if the applicant has no other available means of transportation by which to continue the applicant’s education.

(4) The permit shall only be issued if the department is satisfied that the applicant has had sufficient experience in the operation of motor vehicles to operate a motor vehicle without endangering the safety of the public.

(5) The department may establish a form for the permit that differs from the form required for a license that is issued.

(6) The only fee required for issuance of the permit is the special student driver permit fee under ORS 807.370 (License, endorsement and permit fees) .

(7) The department shall cancel the permit if the department determines that the holder of the permit has operated a motor vehicle over any highway or for any purpose other than as approved under the permit.

(8) If a special student driver permit is canceled, the person issued the permit is ineligible to be issued any license or driver permit until the person is old enough to be eligible for a license.

(9) In addition to any other application requirements for the special student driver permit, the applicant must:

(a) Certify that the applicant has no other available means of transportation that would enable the applicant to continue the applicant’s education;

(b) Specify the road or highway over which the applicant desires to operate motor vehicles;

(c) Obtain the approval of the sheriff of the county in which the applicant resides and of the principal of the school the applicant attends; and

(d) Provide any other information required by the department. [1983 c.338 §323; 1985 c.174 §11; 1985 c.597 §17a; 1985 c.608 §27; 1989 c.636 §28; 2003 c.14 §480; 2005 c.59 §6; 2023 c.400 §11]

Source: Section 807.230 — Special student driver permit; fees , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.200 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.200
825.200 Rules and orders regarding uniform cargo liability and joint line rates
Status: in_force

(1) With respect to intrastate transportation by motor carriers, the Department of Transportation may adopt and enforce rules, and issue and enforce orders, related to:

(a) Uniform cargo liability, uniform bills of lading or receipts and uniform cargo credit; and

(b) Joint line rates, and routes, classifications and mileage guides for the purpose of providing antitrust immunity.

(2) Rules and orders adopted and issued under subsection (1) of this section are mandatory only in respect to transportation described in ORS 825.202 (Department’s authority over for-hire carriers of household goods) . [1995 c.306 §3]

Source: Section 825.200 — Rules and orders regarding uniform cargo liability and joint line rates , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.040 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.040
821.040 Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of operation of an off-road vehicle without required equipment if the person is operating a vehicle described in ORS 821.010 (Exemptions from equipment requirements for off-road vehicles) in an area described in ORS 821.020 (Applicability of off-road vehicle exemption from general equipment requirements) and the vehicle is not equipped in compliance with all of the following:

(a) The vehicle must be equipped with a muffler that meets the standards for noise emissions established under ORS 821.030 (Equipment standards for off-road vehicles) .

(b) The vehicle must be equipped with brakes that meet the requirements established under ORS 821.030 (Equipment standards for off-road vehicles) .

(c) When the vehicle is operated on a highway and the vehicle is equipped with a windshield, the top edge of which is at least six inches above the steering wheel, the vehicle must be equipped with a windshield wiper.

(d) When the vehicle is operated off the highway and the vehicle is equipped with a windshield, the windshield must be unobstructed.

(e) When the vehicle is operated on sand, the vehicle must be equipped with a flag that meets the requirements established under ORS 821.030 (Equipment standards for off-road vehicles) .

(f) The vehicle must be equipped with any safety equipment required under ORS 821.030 (Equipment standards for off-road vehicles) .

(g) At any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour after sunrise, the vehicle must be equipped with and display headlights and taillights.

(2) Motorcycles and mopeds are not required by this section to be equipped with windshield wipers.

(3) The offense described in this section, operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §712; 1985 c.393 §40; 2001 c.669 §9; 2023 c.372 §3]

SNOWMOBILES AND ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES

Source: Section 821.040 — Operation of off-road vehicle without required equipment; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.051 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.051
823.051 Interference with department equipment
Status: in_force

No person shall destroy, injure or interfere with any apparatus or appliance owned or operated by or in charge of the Department of Transportation, or any apparatus or appliance sealed by the department. [1995 c.733 §24]

Source: Section 823.051 — Interference with department equipment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.110
809.110 Failure to surrender canceled registration or title
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to surrender canceled registration or title if the person holds any evidence of registration or any evidence of title issued by the Department of Transportation that the department has canceled and the person does not surrender the evidence of registration or title to the department.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to surrender canceled registration or title, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §290; 1993 c.233 §55]

REGISTRATION, DRIVING PRIVILEGES OR IDENTIFICATION CARD

Source: Section 809.110 — Failure to surrender canceled registration or title; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.331 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.331
801.331 “Low-speed vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Low-speed vehicle” means a four wheeled motor vehicle with a top speed of more than 20 miles per hour but not more than 25 miles per hour. [2001 c.293 §5]

Source: Section 801.331 — “Low-speed vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.044 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.044
801.044 County registration fees
Status: in_force

(1) A county ordinance that imposes a vehicle registration fee under ORS 801.041 (Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county) is not required to provide for payment of at least 40 percent of moneys from the registration fee to cities within the county if the county:

(a) Has a population of 650,000 or more; and

(b) Uses the moneys from the registration fee to pay for performing capital maintenance on, planning, designing, replacing, acquiring necessary property for, engineering, constructing or repairing a bridge that crosses the Willamette River in the City of Portland, or the approaches to the bridge, including the payment of debt service and costs related to bonds or other obligations issued for such purposes.

(2) This section applies to county vehicle registration fees that are imposed for the purpose of performing capital maintenance on, planning, designing, replacing, acquiring necessary property for, engineering, constructing or repairing a bridge that crosses the Willamette River in the City of Portland, or the approaches to the bridge, including the payment of debt service and costs related to bonds or other obligations issued for such purposes. [2019 c.392 §3]

Source: Section 801.044 — County registration fees; Willamette River bridges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 821.170 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 821 / Section 821.170
821.170 Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges
Status: in_force

(1) A person 16 years of age or older commits the offense of operation of a Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the person operates a Class I all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the person does not hold a valid Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570 (Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits) .

(2) A child under 16 years of age commits the offense of operation of a Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges if the child operates a Class I all-terrain vehicle on public lands and the child does not meet all the following conditions:

(a) The child must be 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.

(b) The child must hold a valid Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permit issued under ORS 390.570 (Class I all-terrain vehicle operator permits) .

(c) The child must meet rider fit guidelines established by the State Parks and Recreation Department under ORS 390.585 (Rules) .

(3) 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.

(4) The offense described in this section, operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges, is a Class C traffic violation. [1985 c.459 §17; 1987 c.158 §175; 1995 c.383 §110; 1999 c.977 §24; 2007 c.887 §1; 2011 c.360 §22a]

Source: Section 821.170 — Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors821.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.150 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.150
822.150 Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate or identification card
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked, canceled or suspended dismantler certificate or identification card if the Department of Transportation recalls and demands the person to return a certificate or card under ORS 822.145 (Imposition of sanctions) and the person does not return the certificate or card to the department.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to return a revoked, canceled or suspended dismantler certificate or identification card, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §809; 1987 c.261 §9c; 2005 c.654 §35]

Source: Section 822.150 — Failure to return revoked, canceled or suspended certificate or identification card; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 819.420 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 819 / Section 819.420
819.420 Failure to obtain vehicle identification number for vehicle with altered or removed number
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to obtain a vehicle identification number for a vehicle with an altered or removed number if the person has a vehicle or vehicle component returned under ORS 819.440 (Police seizure of vehicle without identification number) and the person does not obtain a vehicle identification number for the vehicle or component in the manner provided under ORS 819.400 (Assignment of numbers) .

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to obtain a vehicle identification number for a vehicle with an altered or removed number, is a Class C misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §295; 1985 c.393 §7]

Source: Section 819.420 — Failure to obtain vehicle identification number for vehicle with altered or removed number; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors819.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.448 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.448
810.448 Security for appearance of person arrested for traffic crime
Status: in_force

A police officer may take security for the appearance of a person arrested for a traffic crime if it appears to the officer that the arrested person might fail to appear in response to a citation. Authority granted by this section is in addition to any authority to accept security under ORS 810.450 (Security for appearance of person issued citation) . The authority of an officer to take security under this section is subject to all of the following:

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an officer may only take security if there is no accessible magistrate or clerk or deputy clerk authorized by the magistrate.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, an officer may only accept as security the following, if the following would be acceptable under ORS 810.300 (Security for appearance on traffic crime) , for a security deposit for the offense for which the arrest was made:

(a) An unexpired automobile membership card described under ORS 810.330 (Use of automobile membership card as security deposit) ; or

(b) An unexpired guaranteed arrest bond certificate described under ORS 810.320 (Use of guaranteed arrest bond certificate as security deposit) .

(3) An officer may take security for offenses described in this subsection whether or not there is an accessible magistrate or clerk or deputy clerk authorized by the magistrate. This subsection applies to the following offenses for which a jail sentence may be imposed:

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

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

(4) An officer who takes security under this section shall give a receipt for the security accepted and shall issue the person a citation to appear before a court having jurisdiction of the offense.

(5) An officer shall promptly cause any security accepted under this section to be delivered to the court for disposition as provided under ORS 810.300 (Security for appearance on traffic crime) . [Formerly 810.440]

Source: Section 810.448 — Security for appearance of person arrested for traffic crime , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.350 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.350
807.350 Cancellation of privileges
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, at any time, may cancel the driving privileges or part of the driving privileges granted any person under any class of license or under any endorsement or any driver permit if the department determines that the person no longer meets the qualifications or requirements for the license, endorsement or permit.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The department may immediately cancel the driving privileges granted any person under any class of license or under any endorsement or any driver permit if the person is unable to reestablish eligibility under ORS 807.340 (Proof of eligibility) and the department determines that:

(A) The person is no longer able to safely operate a motor vehicle; and

(B) The person may endanger people or property if the person’s driving privileges are not immediately canceled.

(b) A cancellation under this subsection is subject to a post-imposition hearing under ORS 809.440 (Hearing and administrative review procedures) .

(3) Upon cancellation under this section, a person whose driving privileges are canceled shall surrender to the department any license or driver permit issued for the driving privileges. Failure to comply with this subsection is subject to penalty as provided under ORS 809.500 (Failure to return suspended, revoked or canceled license) .

(4) If the department cancels driving privileges under this section, the department may provide for the issuance of a license, driver permit or license with endorsement or limitations granting driving privileges for which the person does qualify or meet the requirements. The department may provide for the waiver of all or part of the fees relating to the issuance of a license or driver permit when the department issues a driver permit or license under this subsection, as the department determines equitable.

(5) A person whose driving privileges are canceled under this section may regain the canceled driving privileges only by reapplying for the privileges and establishing eligibility and qualification for the driving privileges as provided by law. [1985 c.608 §33; 2003 c.14 §484; 2011 c.355 §31]

Source: Section 807.350 — Cancellation of privileges; issuance of more limited license or permit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.238 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.238
824.238 Division of costs between railroad and public authority
Status: in_force

The following costs shall be divided between the railroad and the public authority in interest in such proportion as the Department of Transportation finds just and equitable under the circumstances in each case:

(1) That portion of the cost of any alteration or change resulting in the elimination of a grade crossing under ORS 824.206 (Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing) (1) by reason of relocation of the highway which is directly chargeable to the grade elimination.

(2) The costs of construction, change, alteration, abolition and relocation of any grade crossing involved in a proceeding arising under ORS 824.204 (Authority to construct grade crossings) , 824.206 (Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing) or 824.226 (Dangerous grade crossings) .

(3) The costs of maintenance of crossings above or below grade under ORS 824.206 (Elimination, relocation or alteration of grade crossing) and 824.210 (Construction and alteration of crossings above or below grade) .

(4) Any cost otherwise apportionable under the terms of ORS 824.242 (Apportionment of costs for installation of protective devices) to 824.246 (Apportionment of costs of crossing closure) or 824.248 (Apportionments for crossings above or below grade) (1) to the extent that funds are not available from the Grade Crossing Protection Account. [Formerly 763.250]

Source: Section 824.238 — Division of costs between railroad and public authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.302 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.302
825.302 Service of process on nonresident carrier by serving the department
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation is the true and lawful attorney upon whom all process, summons or notices in any action, suit or proceeding against each motor carrier residing or having its principal place of business outside this state may be served, when such action, suit or proceeding is caused by or relates to the operation of motor vehicles of or by such carrier within the state.

(2) The service of process, summons or notice upon such carrier may be made by leaving a copy thereof, together with a copy of the complaint or order, in the office of the department. The department shall forthwith notify such carrier of such service by letter directed to it at its residence or place of business as shown by the records of the department. [Formerly 767.495]

Source: Section 825.302 — Service of process on nonresident carrier by serving the department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.011 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.011
826.011 Proportional fleet registration
Status: in_force

Any registrant of a fleet of commercial vehicles that are operated in this state and in other jurisdictions may register the fleet under proportional fleet registration under this section in lieu of registering the vehicles as provided under the vehicle code if the fleet qualifies for proportional fleet registration under this section. Proportional fleet registration allows fleets of commercial vehicles to comply with registration requirements of more than one jurisdiction and to have registration fees, taxes or other fixed fees apportioned among the jurisdictions in which vehicles from the fleet are being operated. The following apply to proportional fleet registration:

(1) A vehicle may be registered under proportional fleet registration if the vehicle qualifies for proportional registration under an agreement entered into under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) and if the vehicle is part of a fleet that qualifies under this section.

(2) Except as provided in this section, the terms of an agreement established under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) and the provisions of ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) control all of the provisions of proportional fleet registration, including but not limited to, the following:

(a) Qualification.

(b) Apportionment of fees, taxes and other fixed fees.

(c) Application and information required.

(d) Requirements for type, manner of display, number or any other provision relating to registration plates, registration cards and other proof of registration.

(e) Any other provision relating to the registration or titling of proportionally registered vehicles.

(3) In order to register vehicles under proportional fleet registration under this section, the vehicles must be part of a fleet that includes one or more commercial vehicles as designated by the Department of Transportation.

(4) The initial application for proportional fleet registration shall be completed according to interstate agreements or administrative rules.

(5) The department may issue any distinctive proof of registration under this section the department considers convenient. The fee for the issuance of plates, stickers or other suitable identification for proportionally registered fleets is as provided under ORS 826.023 (Fees for cards, plates and stickers) .

(6) Vehicles acquired by the registrant after the commencement of the registration period and subsequently added to a proportionally registered fleet shall be proportionally registered according to interstate agreements or administrative rules.

(7) If any vehicle is withdrawn from a proportionally registered fleet, the registrant of such fleet shall so notify the department on appropriate forms to be prescribed by the department. The department may require the registrant to surrender proportional registration cards and such other identification devices issued with respect to such vehicle as the department may deem advisable. Procedures for obtaining credit for fees paid on vehicles that are withdrawn from a proportionally registered fleet are provided under ORS 826.027 (Transfer of registration) .

(8) In addition to any grounds for denial of proportional registration benefits under ORS 826.009 (Proportional registration of commercial vehicles) , or an agreement under ORS 826.007 (Authority for proportional registration agreements) , the department may deny the registrant of a proportionally registered fleet the right of any further benefits under proportional registration if the department determines that the person should have prorated more vehicles in this state. The denial under this subsection may continue until the fees for such additional vehicle or vehicles that have been prorated have been paid. [Formerly 768.009]

Source: Section 826.011 — Proportional fleet registration , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.050 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.050
801.050 Privilege of motorist to use highways
Status: in_force

Subject to compliance with the motor vehicle law of this state, owners and operators of motor vehicles are granted the privilege of using the highways of this state. [1983 c.338 §10; 1985 c.16 §8]

Source: Section 801.050 — Privilege of motorist to use highways , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.485 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.485
801.485 “Sidewalk.”
Status: in_force

“Sidewalk” means the area determined as follows:

(1) On the side of a highway which has a shoulder, a sidewalk is that portion of the highway between the outside lateral line of the shoulder and the adjacent property line capable of being used by a pedestrian.

(2) On the side of a highway which has no shoulder, a sidewalk is that portion of the highway between the lateral line of the roadway and the adjacent property line capable of being used by a pedestrian. [1983 c.338 §89]

Source: Section 801.485 — “Sidewalk.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.085 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.085
815.085 Servicing with or selling unapproved brake fluid
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of servicing with or selling unapproved brake fluid if the person does any of the following:

(a) Distributes, has for sale, offers for sale or sells any hydraulic brake fluid or any other liquid medium through which force is transmitted to the brakes in the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle if the fluid or liquid does not comply with the standards, specifications and labeling established by rule by the Department of Transportation under ORS 815.065 (Rules establishing standards for hydraulic brake fluid) .

(b) Services any vehicle with any hydraulic brake fluid or any other liquid medium through which force is transmitted to the brakes in the hydraulic brake system of a vehicle if the fluid or liquid does not comply with the standards, specifications and labeling established by rule by the department under ORS 815.065 (Rules establishing standards for hydraulic brake fluid) .

(2) The offense described in this section, servicing with or selling unapproved brake fluid, is a Class A misdemeanor. [1983 c.338 §454]

Source: Section 815.085 — Servicing with or selling unapproved brake fluid; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.020 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.020
801.020 Statements of policy and purpose
Status: repealed

This section contains statements of purpose or intent that are applicable to portions of the vehicle code as described in the following:

(1) The provisions of the vehicle code and other statutory provisions described in this subsection are an exercise of the police powers of this state, and the purpose, object and intent of the sections is to provide a comprehensive system for the regulation of all motor and other vehicles in this state. This subsection is applicable to the following:

(a) Those provisions of the vehicle code relating to the administration of the Department of Transportation.

(b) Those provisions of the vehicle code relating to the registration and titling of vehicles.

(c) Those provisions of the vehicle code relating to the regulation of the businesses of vehicle dealers, dismantlers, vehicle transporters, driver training schools and instructors and the towing and recovery of vehicles.

(d) Those provisions relating to the transfer and alteration of vehicles.

(2) It is the policy of this state to promote and encourage the fullest possible use of its highway system by authorizing the making and execution of motor vehicle reciprocal or proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations with other states, provinces, territories and countries with respect to vehicles registered in this and such other states, provinces, territories and countries, thus contributing to the economic and social development and growth of this state.

(3) The provisions described in this subsection shall be applicable and uniform throughout this state and in all political subdivisions and municipalities therein and on the ocean shore which has been or may hereafter be declared a state recreation area. This subsection applies to provisions of the vehicle code relating to abandoned vehicles, vehicle equipment, regulation of vehicle size, weight and load, the manner of operation of vehicles and use of roads by persons, animals and vehicles.

(4) The provisions of the vehicle code applicable to drivers of vehicles upon the highways shall apply to the drivers of all vehicles owned or operated by the United States, this state or any county, city, district or any other political subdivision of this state, subject to such specific exceptions as are set forth in the vehicle code.

(5) Except as provided otherwise by federal law, the provisions of the vehicle code shall be applicable and uniform on federal lands within this state.

(6) Except as provided otherwise by federal law, traffic rules and regulations which are promulgated by a federal authority having jurisdiction over federal lands within this state and which vary from the provisions of the vehicle code shall be the law of the local authority within whose boundaries the federal land is located, and enforceable as such, if:

(a) Local authorities are authorized to vary in the same manner under the provisions of the vehicle code; and

(b) Prior approval for the variance has been obtained by the federal authority from the governing body of the local authority within whose boundaries the federal land is located.

(7) The vehicle code shall govern the construction of and punishment for any vehicle code offense committed after June 27, 1975, the construction and application of any defense to a prosecution for such an offense and any administrative proceedings authorized or affected by the vehicle code.

(8) When all or part of a vehicle code statute is amended or repealed, the statute or part thereof so amended or repealed remains in force for the purpose of authorizing the accusation, prosecution, conviction and punishment of a person who violated the statute or part thereof before the effective date of the amending or repealing Act.

(9) The provisions of the vehicle code described in this subsection relating to the operation of vehicles refer exclusively to operation of vehicles upon highways and the ocean shore which has been or may hereafter be declared to be a state recreation area, except where the vehicle code specifically provides otherwise. This subsection applies to the provisions of the vehicle code relating to abandoned vehicles, vehicle equipment, regulation of vehicle size, weight and load, the manner of operation of vehicles and use of roads by persons, animals and vehicles.

(10) All reciprocity and proportional registration agreements, arrangements and declarations relating to vehicles, in force and effect on August 22, 1969, shall continue in force and effect until specifically amended or revoked as provided by law or by such arrangements or agreements.

(11) It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state:

(a) To provide maximum safety for all persons who travel or otherwise use the public highways of this state;

(b) To deny the privilege of operating motor vehicles on the public highways to persons who by their conduct and record have demonstrated their indifference for the safety and welfare of others and their disrespect for the laws of the state, the orders of its courts and the statutorily required acts of its administrative agencies; and

(c) To discourage repetition of criminal acts by individuals against the peace and dignity of the state and its political subdivisions and to impose increased and added deprivation of the privilege to operate motor vehicles upon habitual offenders who have been convicted repeatedly of violations of traffic laws.

(12) If any of the provisions under ORS 818.200 (Authority to issue variance permits) relating to variance permits are found to contravene section 127 of title 23, United States Code, it shall not serve to render inoperative any remaining of such provisions that may be held not to conflict with that federal law. [1983 c.338 §4; 1985 c.16 §4; 2003 c.655 §84b; 2005 c.654 §36]

Source: Section 801.020 — Statements of policy and purpose; applicability of vehicle code , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.560 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.560
801.560 “Trailer.”
Status: in_force

“Trailer” means every vehicle without motive power designed to be drawn by another vehicle. Trailer includes, but is not limited to, the following types of trailers:

(1) Balance trailers.

(2) Bus trailers.

(3) Commercial bus trailers.

(4) Farm trailers.

(5) Pole trailers.

(6) Semitrailers.

(7) Travel trailers.

(8) Truck trailers.

(9) Self-supporting trailers.

(10) Special use trailers. [1983 c.338 §103; 1985 c.16 §28; 2003 c.655 §92]

Source: Section 801.560 — “Trailer.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.480 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.480
814.480 Nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle if the person is riding upon or operating a bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled or toy vehicle and the person clings to another vehicle upon a roadway or attaches that which the person is riding or operating to any other vehicle upon a roadway.

(2) The offense described in this section, nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §707]

Source: Section 814.480 — Nonmotorized vehicle clinging to another vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 826.031 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 826 / Section 826.031
826.031 Registration for certain vehicles subject to weight mile tax and not otherwise registered
Status: in_force

(1) The owner of a vehicle that is subject to the tax imposed under ORS 825.474 (Motor carrier tax for use of highways) and that is not registered under the proportional registration provisions of this chapter and is not registered in any other jurisdiction shall register the vehicle with the Department of Transportation if the vehicle is to be operated in this state. Registration under this section is in lieu of registration under ORS chapter 803.

(2) The department shall determine the form of application for registration and renewal of registration and may require any information that it determines necessary to facilitate the registration process.

(3) A vehicle registered under this section is subject to the insurance requirements of ORS 825.160 (Liability insurance of carriers) and not to the financial responsibility requirements of ORS chapter 806. Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements as specified in ORS 803.460 (Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements) is not required for renewal of registration of a vehicle under this section.

(4) A vehicle registered under this section shall be deemed to be fully registered in this state for any type of movement or operation, except that in those instances in which a grant of authority is required for intrastate movement or operation, no such vehicle shall be operated in intrastate commerce in this state unless the owner thereof has been granted intrastate authority or right by the department and unless the vehicle is being operated in conformity with such authority and rights.

(5) A vehicle may be registered under this section prior to a certificate of title being issued for the vehicle but nothing in this section affects any requirement that a certificate of title be issued. [Formerly 768.029; 1997 c.249 §269; 2019 c.312 §15]

Source: Section 826.031 — Registration for certain vehicles subject to weight mile tax and not otherwise registered , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors826.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.025 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.025
823.025 Maintaining and producing records
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may require by rule, or by order or subpoena to be served on any motor carrier or railroad, the maintaining within this state or the production within this state at such time and place as the department may designate, of any books, accounts, papers or records kept by such motor carrier or railroad in any office or place within or without this state, or verified copies in lieu thereof, if the department so orders, in order that an examination thereof may be made by the department or under direction of the department.

(2) When a motor carrier or railroad keeps and maintains its books, accounts, papers or records outside the state, the department may examine such documents and shall be reimbursed by the motor carrier or railroad for all expenses incurred in making such out-of-state examination. [1995 c.733 §21]

Source: Section 823.025 — Maintaining and producing records; expenses incurred in out-of-state examinations; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.470 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.470
814.470 Failure to use bicycle seat
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to use a bicycle seat if the person is operating a bicycle and the person rides other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached to the bicycle.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure to use a bicycle seat, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §706; 2003 c.341 §13; 2015 c.138 §26]

Source: Section 814.470 — Failure to use bicycle seat; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.536 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.536
814.536 Endangering motor assisted scooter operator
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of endangering a motor assisted scooter 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 and authorizes or knowingly permits the child to operate a motor assisted scooter in violation of ORS 814.512 (Unlawful operation of motor assisted scooter) (1)(a).

(2) The offense described in this section, endangering a motor assisted scooter operator, is a specific fine traffic violation. The presumptive fine for endangering a motor assisted scooter operator is $25. [2001 c.749 §17; 2011 c.597 §106]

Source: Section 814.536 — Endangering motor assisted scooter operator; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.190 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.190
806.190 Insurance carrier report of person involved in accident who is in violation of ORS 806.010
Status: in_force

(1) Every insurance carrier that issues property and casualty insurance policies, as defined in ORS chapter 731, in this state shall report to the Department of Transportation any person the carrier has reason to believe is involved in an accident while the person is operating a vehicle in violation of ORS 806.010 (Driving uninsured prohibited) . The carrier shall make the report required by this section whether or not the accident:

(a) Is a reportable accident under ORS 811.720 (When accident must be reported to Department of Transportation) ; or

(b) Occurred on a highway or on any other premises open to the public.

(2) An insurance carrier shall file the report no later than 60 days after the carrier first has reason to believe that a person was involved in an accident while the person was operating a vehicle in violation of ORS 806.010 (Driving uninsured prohibited) .

(3) No civil liability shall accrue to an insurance carrier or any of its employees for reports made to the department under this section when the reports are made in good faith. [Formerly 486.097 and then 743.774; 2001 c.827 §6; 2003 c.364 §173; 2009 c.257 §4]

Source: Section 806.190 — Insurance carrier report of person involved in accident who is in violation of ORS 806.010; civil liability , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.324 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.324
813.324 Use of testimony from implied consent hearing as evidence in prosecution
Status: in_force

(1) If the prosecuting attorney or the attorney for the defendant in a prosecution for driving while under the influence of intoxicants obtains a tape or a transcript of a hearing held for the defendant under ORS 813.410 (Suspension upon receipt of police report on implied consent test) , the attorney must provide a copy of the tape or transcript to the attorney for the other party at least seven days prior to the first date set for trial. If the attorney fails to supply the material in the time required, testimony from the hearing may not be admitted in evidence in the trial for any purpose, unless the attorney shows good cause for the failure to make the material available.

(2) The cost of a copy of a tape or transcript furnished under subsection (1) of this section shall be borne by the party who receives the copy.

(3) Nothing in this section requires a tape to be transcribed by the attorney who is required to provide a tape or transcript under subsection (1) of this section. [1999 c.831 §3]

Note: 813.324 (Use of testimony from implied consent hearing as evidence in prosecution) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 813.324 — Use of testimony from implied consent hearing as evidence in prosecution , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.005 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.005
811.005 Duty to exercise due care
Status: in_force

None of the provisions of the vehicle code relieve a pedestrian from the duty to exercise due care or relieve a driver from the duty to exercise due care concerning pedestrians. [1983 c.338 §543]

Source: Section 811.005 — Duty to exercise due care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.010 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.010
814.010 Appropriate responses to traffic control devices
Status: in_force

This section establishes appropriate pedestrian responses to specific traffic control devices for purposes of ORS 814.020 (Failure to obey traffic control device) . Authority to place traffic control devices is established under ORS 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) . Except when acting under the direction of a police officer, a pedestrian is in violation of ORS 814.020 (Failure to obey traffic control device) if the pedestrian makes a response to a traffic control device that is not permitted under the following:

(1) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a green light may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk unless prohibited from doing so by other traffic control devices.

(2) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a green arrow signal light may proceed across the roadway within any marked or unmarked crosswalk unless prohibited from doing so by other traffic control devices.

(3) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a steady yellow light shall not enter the roadway unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal.

(4) A pedestrian facing a traffic control device with a steady red light shall not enter the roadway unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal.

(5) If a traffic control device is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, the provisions of this section are applicable.

(6) When a pedestrian control signal showing the words “Walk” and “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” or any other pedestrian symbol approved by the Oregon Transportation Commission under ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) and 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) for the purpose of controlling pedestrian crossing is in place, the signal indicates and applies as follows:

(a) If a pedestrian is facing a “Walk” signal or other symbol approved under ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) and 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) indicating that the pedestrian may proceed, the pedestrian may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal.

(b) A pedestrian shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of a signal showing a “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” or any other symbol approved under ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) and 810.210 (Placement and control of traffic control devices) indicating that the pedestrian may not proceed. A pedestrian who has started crossing a roadway on a signal showing “Walk” or any other approved symbol to proceed shall proceed with dispatch to a sidewalk or safety island while a signal is showing “Wait” or “Don’t Walk” or any other approved symbol indicating not to proceed. [1983 c.338 §553; 1985 c.16 §282]

Source: Section 814.010 — Appropriate responses to traffic control devices , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.150 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.150
810.150 Drain construction
Status: in_force

(1) Street drains, sewer drains, storm drains and other similar openings in a roadbed over which traffic must pass that are in any portion of a public way, highway, road, street, footpath or bicycle trail that is available for use by bicycle traffic shall be designed and installed, including any modification of existing drains, with grates or covers so that bicycle traffic may pass over the drains safely and without obstruction or interference.

(2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt construction guidelines for the design of public ways in accordance with this section. Limitations on the applicability of the guidelines are established under ORS 801.030 (Exemptions from amendments to vehicle code) . [1983 c.338 §159]

Source: Section 810.150 — Drain construction; compliance with bicycle safety requirements; guidelines , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.220 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.220
801.220 “Crosswalk.”
Status: in_force

“Crosswalk” means any portion of a roadway at an intersection or elsewhere that is distinctly indicated for pedestrian crossing by lines or other markings on the surface of the roadway that conform in design to the standards established for crosswalks under ORS 810.200 (Uniform standards for traffic control devices) . Whenever marked crosswalks have been indicated, such crosswalks and no other shall be deemed lawful across such roadway at that intersection. Where no marked crosswalk exists, a crosswalk is that portion of the roadway described in the following:

(1) Where sidewalks, shoulders or a combination thereof exists, a crosswalk is the portion of a roadway at an intersection, not more than 20 feet in width as measured from the prolongation of the lateral line of the roadway toward the prolongation of the adjacent property line, that is included within:

(a) The connections of the lateral lines of the sidewalks, shoulders or a combination thereof on opposite sides of the street or highway measured from the curbs or, in the absence of curbs, from the edges of the traveled roadway; or

(b) The prolongation of the lateral lines of a sidewalk, shoulder or both, to the sidewalk or shoulder on the opposite side of the street, if the prolongation would meet such sidewalk or shoulder.

(2) If there is neither sidewalk nor shoulder, a crosswalk is the portion of the roadway at an intersection, measuring not less than six feet in width, that would be included within the prolongation of the lateral lines of the sidewalk, shoulder or both on the opposite side of the street or highway if there were a sidewalk. [1983 c.338 §36]

Source: Section 801.220 — “Crosswalk.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.315 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.315
822.315 Improper use of vehicle transporter plate
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of improperly using a vehicle transporter plate if the person is the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate and the person does any of the following:

(a) Exercises privileges granted under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) for vehicles with special vehicle transporter plates issued under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) without conspicuously displaying the plates on the rear of each vehicle.

(b) Uses a special vehicle transporter plate to transport a manufactured structure to a situs not permitted under the privileges granted under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(c) Allows any person other than the transporter or transporter’s employee to use the special vehicle transporter plates issued to the transporter under ORS 822.310 (Privileges granted by certificate) .

(d) Uses the plate outside of the State of Oregon.

(2) The offense described in this section, improper use of vehicle transporter plates, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §820; 1995 c.383 §117; 2023 c.400 §32]

Source: Section 822.315 — Improper use of vehicle transporter plate; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.110 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.110
825.110 Issuance, extension or transfer of certificate to carriers of household goods
Status: in_force

(1) When a person files with the Department of Transportation an application for a certificate to operate as a for-hire carrier of household goods, for the extension of an existing certificate or for the transfer of a certificate, the department may issue, extend or transfer the certificate if the department determines the applicant meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section.

(2) If the application for issuance, extension or transfer of a certificate under this section is the subject of a hearing, the department shall issue the certificate if the applicant has complied with this chapter and the rules of the department, and if the department finds from the record and the evidence submitted at the hearing that:

(a) The applicant is fit, willing and able to perform the transportation service proposed;

(b) The applicant has certified that the vehicles listed on the application comply with all Oregon laws and rules covering vehicle safety and operations and will be so maintained;

(c) The service proposed will not be attended with substantial damage to the highways or danger to other highway users or to the public;

(d) The rates or contracts proposed by the applicant, if an intrastate operator, are approved by the department; and

(e) The applicant can and will furnish and file the insurance, bond or substitute security or qualify as self-insurer as provided in this chapter.

(3) If the department does not find that all the conditions provided in subsection (2) of this section are satisfied, the department may deny the application or may defer issuance of the certificate pending compliance by the applicant with those conditions provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(4) If an application for a certificate under this section is denied, the department shall notify the applicant of the reasons for denial. The applicant is entitled to a hearing if written request for a hearing is made within 15 days after the notification of denial.

(5) If the applicant fails to appear at the time and place fixed for the hearing, the application may be denied.

(6) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Pending determination of application for transfer of a certificate, the department may grant approval of the temporary operation of the certificate by the prospective transferee or, if the transferor’s service to the public may be substantially impaired, may authorize temporary management of the transferor’s motor carrier operations by the prospective transferee.

(b) Service performed under temporary authority granted under this section is subject to all provisions of this chapter and the rules of the department.

(7) The department may require an applicant for a certificate to operate as a for-hire carrier of household goods issued under this section to complete a criminal background check. The department shall adopt rules describing the standards used by the department to determine if an applicant is unfit based on the results of the applicant’s criminal history. [Formerly 767.135; 2009 c.433 §3; 2015 c.283 §16]

Source: Section 825.110 — Issuance, extension or transfer of certificate to carriers of household goods; hearings; findings; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.530 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.530
814.530 Carrying passenger on motor assisted scooter
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of carrying a passenger on a motor assisted scooter if the person operates a motor assisted scooter and carries another person on the motor assisted scooter.

(2) The offense described in this section, carrying a passenger on a motor assisted scooter, is a Class D traffic violation. [2001 c.749 §14]

Source: Section 814.530 — Carrying passenger on motor assisted scooter; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.100 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.100
811.100 Violation of basic speed rule
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of violating the basic speed rule if the person drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent, having due regard to all of the following:

(a) The traffic.

(b) The surface and width of the highway.

(c) The hazard at intersections.

(d) Weather.

(e) Visibility.

(f) Any other conditions then existing.

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

(a) The offense is as applicable on an alley as on any other highway.

(b) Speeds that are prima facie evidence of violation of this section are established by ORS 811.105 (Speeds that are evidence of basic rule violation) .

(c) This section and ORS 811.105 (Speeds that are evidence of basic rule violation) establish limitation on speeds that are in addition to speed limits established in ORS 811.111 (Violating a speed limit) .

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, violation of the basic speed rule by exceeding a designated speed posted under ORS 810.180 (Designation of maximum speeds) is punishable as provided in ORS 811.109 (Penalties for speed violations) .

(4) The offense described in this section, violating the basic speed rule, is a Class B traffic violation if the person drives a vehicle upon a highway at a speed that is not reasonable and prudent under the circumstances described in subsection (1) of this section even though the speed is lower than the appropriate speed specified in ORS 811.105 (Speeds that are evidence of basic rule violation) as prima facie evidence of violation of the basic speed rule. [1983 c.338 §563; 1987 c.887 §9; 1989 c.592 §4; 1991 c.728 §5; 1999 c.1051 §229; 2003 c.819 §5]

Source: Section 811.100 — Violation of basic speed rule; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.510 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.510
801.510 “Stop.”
Status: in_force

“Stop” means the following:

(1) When required, it means the complete cessation from movement.

(2) When prohibited, it means any halting even momentarily of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic control device. [1983 c.338 §92]

Source: Section 801.510 — “Stop.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.365 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.365
810.365 Failure to appear on certain parking offenses
Status: in_force

If a vehicle owner cited under ORS 810.425 (Procedure in certain parking cases) to appear in a circuit or justice court upon an alleged parking offense fails to appear on or before the date and time stated on the citation, the court and the Department of Transportation may take such actions as are otherwise authorized by law under the Oregon Vehicle Code in the case of a failure to appear, except that in no case may a warrant of arrest be issued nor a criminal prosecution for failure to appear be commenced unless the citing or prosecuting authority, more than 10 days prior thereto, has sent a letter to the registered owner at the address shown upon the records of the department advising the owner of the charge pending and informing the owner that the owner may be subject to arrest if the owner does not appear in the court within 10 days to answer the charge. The letter must be sent by certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested. A warrant of arrest may not be issued nor a criminal prosecution for failure to appear be commenced if such a letter has not been sent or if the owner appears in court to answer the charge within 10 days after receiving the letter. [1987 c.687 §3; 1995 c.658 §115; 1999 c.59 §241; 1999 c.1051 §289; 2003 c.14 §489]

Source: Section 810.365 — Failure to appear on certain parking offenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.075 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.075
806.075 Insurance requirements for person convicted of driving under influence of intoxicants
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, a person convicted of driving under the influence of intoxicants under ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) is subject to the following requirements for the method of complying with and the amounts needed to meet financial responsibility requirements and for the duration of future responsibility filings:

(1) The person must have a certificate or certificates of insurance that meet the requirements of ORS 806.270 (Certificate of insurance) except that the certificate or certificates must show that the person is covered by insurance that provides at least:

(a) $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident;

(b) Subject to that limit for one person, $100,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and

(c) $10,000 because of injury to or destruction of the property of others in any one accident.

(2) The person must maintain future responsibility filings showing insurance coverage in the amounts specified in subsection (1) of this section for a period of three years from the date that the first filing is required. [1987 c.774 §95; 1991 c.768 §9]

Source: Section 806.075 — Insurance requirements for person convicted of driving under influence of intoxicants , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.410 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.410
814.410 Unsafe operation of bicycle on sidewalk
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk if the person does any of the following:

(a) Operates the bicycle so as to suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and move into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard.

(b) Operates a bicycle upon a sidewalk and does not give an audible warning before overtaking and passing a pedestrian and does not yield the right of way to all pedestrians on the sidewalk.

(c) Operates a bicycle on a sidewalk in a careless manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.

(d) Operates the bicycle at a speed greater than an ordinary walk when approaching or entering a crosswalk, approaching or crossing a driveway or crossing a curb cut or pedestrian ramp and a motor vehicle is approaching the crosswalk, driveway, curb cut or pedestrian ramp. This paragraph does not require reduced speeds for bicycles at places on sidewalks or other pedestrian ways other than places where the path for pedestrians or bicycle traffic approaches or crosses that for motor vehicle traffic.

(e) Operates an electric assisted bicycle on a sidewalk.

(2) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, a bicyclist on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk has the same rights and duties as a pedestrian on a sidewalk or in a crosswalk.

(3) The offense described in this section, unsafe operation of a bicycle on a sidewalk, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §699; 1985 c.16 §337; 1997 c.400 §7; 2005 c.316 §2]

Source: Section 814.410 — Unsafe operation of bicycle on sidewalk; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.480 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.480
801.480 “Shoulder.”
Status: in_force

“Shoulder” means the portion of a highway, whether paved or unpaved, contiguous to the roadway that is primarily for use by pedestrians, for the accommodation of stopped vehicles, for emergency use and for lateral support of base and surface courses. [1983 c.338 §88]

Source: Section 801.480 — “Shoulder.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.215 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.215
803.215 Fee for inspection
Status: in_force

A fee of $9 shall be charged for an inspection of a vehicle required by ORS 803.210 (Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles) . [1983 c.338 §201; 1985 c.736 §1; 1987 c.146 §6; 1987 c.790 §2; 2003 c.618 §47; 2023 c.232 §3]

Source: Section 803.215 — Fee for inspection , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.130 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.130
801.130 “Assembled vehicle.”
Status: in_force

“Assembled vehicle” means a vehicle:

(1) With a body that does not resemble any particular year model or make of vehicle;

(2) That is not a vehicle rebuilt by a manufacturer;

(3) That is not a vehicle built in a factory where the year model and make are assigned at the factory; and

(4) That is not an antique vehicle, a vehicle of special interest, a reconstructed vehicle or a replica. [1983 c.338 §18; 1985 c.402 §3]

Source: Section 801.130 — “Assembled vehicle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.375 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.375
811.375 Unlawful or unsignaled change of lane
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawful or unsignaled change of lanes if the person is operating a vehicle upon a highway and the person changes lanes by moving to the right or left upon the highway when:

(a) The movement cannot be made with reasonable safety; or

(b) The driver fails to give an appropriate signal continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before changing lanes.

(2) Appropriate signals for use while changing lanes are as designated under ORS 811.395 (Appropriate signals for stopping, turning, changing lanes and decelerating) and 811.400 (Failure to use appropriate signal for turn, lane change, stop or exit from roundabout) .

(3) The offense described in this section, unlawful or unsignaled change of lane, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §631; 1995 c.383 §64]

Source: Section 811.375 — Unlawful or unsignaled change of lane; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.087 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.087
823.087 Effect of carrier laws on common law and other statutory rights of action, duties and liabilities
Status: in_force

(1) The remedies and enforcement procedures provided in ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 do not release or waive any right of action by the state or by any person for any right, penalty or forfeiture that may arise under any law of this state or under an ordinance of any municipality thereof.

(2) All penalties and forfeitures accruing under said statutes and ordinances are cumulative and a suit for and recovery of one, shall not be a bar to the recovery of any other penalty.

(3) The duties and liabilities of the motor carriers or railroads shall be the same as are prescribed by the common law, and the remedies against them the same, except where otherwise provided by the Constitution or statutes of this state, and the provisions of ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826 are cumulative thereto. [1995 c.733 §28; 1997 c.249 §240]

Source: Section 823.087 — Effect of carrier laws on common law and other statutory rights of action, duties and liabilities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.228 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.228
824.228 Procedure for determining mode of track crossing of intersecting railroads
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever it becomes necessary for the track of one railroad to cross the track of another railroad, the Department of Transportation shall ascertain and define either on the application of a railroad or on its own motion and after notice to the affected railroads, in the manner provided for contested cases in ORS chapter 183, the mode of such crossing that occasions the least probable injury upon the safety, welfare and interests of the public and the rights of the company owning the road that is intended to be crossed.

(2) The department shall also determine the compensation to be paid by the railroad so seeking to cross the other, if the railroads are unable to agree thereon, and the points and manner of such connection.

(3) If it appears to the department that it is reasonable and practicable to avoid a grade crossing, the department shall by order prevent the same, and shall prescribe the manner of such crossing.

(4) If any railroad seeks to cross at grade with its tracks the tracks of another railroad, the railroad seeking to cross at grade shall be compelled to pay all damages caused by such crossing, and to interlock or protect such crossing by safety devices to be designated by the department, and to pay all costs of appliances, together with the expenses of putting them in and maintaining them. This requirement does not apply to crossings of sidetracks. [Formerly 763.180; 1997 c.275 §22]

Source: Section 824.228 — Procedure for determining mode of track crossing of intersecting railroads , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.640 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.640
809.640 Procedures on habitual offender determination
Status: in_force

When the Department of Transportation determines from the driving record of a person as maintained by the department that a person’s driving privileges are required to be revoked as a habitual offender under ORS 809.600 (Kinds of offenses and number of convictions) , the department shall revoke the driving privileges of the person. A person is entitled to administrative review of a revocation under this section. [1983 c.338 §367; 1985 c.16 §187; 1991 c.702 §12a]

VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT AND IMMOBILIZATION; SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE

Source: Section 809.640 — Procedures on habitual offender determination , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.580 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.580
801.580 “Truck trailer.”
Status: in_force

“Truck trailer” means any trailer designed and used primarily for carrying loads other than passengers whether designed as a balance trailer, pole trailer, semitrailer or self-supporting trailer. [1983 c.338 §107]

Source: Section 801.580 — “Truck trailer.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.275 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.275
814.275 Failure of motorcycle passenger to wear motorcycle helmet
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person rides as a passenger on a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet.

(2) Exemptions from this section are established in ORS 814.290 (Exemptions from motorcycle helmet requirements) .

(3) The offense described in this section, failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet, is a Class D traffic violation. [1987 c.910 §3; 1989 c.283 §1; 1995 c.492 §5]

Source: Section 814.275 — Failure of motorcycle passenger to wear motorcycle helmet; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.062 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.062
807.062 Domicile or residency requirement for driver license
Status: in_force

(1) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, in order to be eligible for a driver license or permit issued by this state a person must be domiciled in or resident of this state.

(2) Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, a person who is a resident of this state may not operate a motor vehicle in this state unless the person receives a driver license or permit from the Department of Transportation.

(3) For purposes of this section, “domicile” has the meaning given in ORS 803.355 (“Domicile” described) .

(4) For purposes of this section, a person is a resident of this state if the person engages in any gainful employment in this state or takes any action to indicate the acquiring of residence in this state. Action to acquire residence includes, but is not limited to, doing any of the following:

(a) Remaining in this state for a consecutive period of six months or more regardless of the domicile of the person.

(b) Placing children in a public school without payment of nonresident tuition fees.

(c) Making a declaration to be a resident of this state for the purpose of obtaining, at resident rates, a state license or tuition fees at an educational institution maintained by public funds.

(5) Notwithstanding subsection (4) of this section, a person who is gainfully employed in this state shall not be considered a resident of the state if the person has taken no other steps to become a resident. This section applies, but is not limited to, a student at an educational institution maintained by public funds who is paying nonresident tuition rates. [1993 c.751 §33]

Source: Section 807.062 — Domicile or residency requirement for driver license , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.707 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.707
811.707 Crime classification for violation of ORS 811.705
Status: in_force

The Oregon Criminal Justice Commission shall classify the crime of failure to perform the duties of a driver to injured persons as crime category 8 of the sentencing guidelines grid of the commission if a person suffers serious physical injury as defined in ORS 161.015 (General definitions) or dies as a result of the collision that forms the basis of the conviction. [2001 c.919 §2; 2018 c.22 §3]

Note: 811.707 (Crime classification for violation of ORS 811.705) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 811 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 811.707 — Crime classification for violation of ORS 811.705 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.270 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.270
816.270 Mail delivery lights
Status: in_force

(1) Each of the following is a requirement for mail delivery lights other than strobe lights:

(a) Mail delivery lights shall include two lights.

(b) Mail delivery lights shall be simultaneously flashing lights.

(c) Mail delivery lights may be constructed so that the lights flash continuously or are actuated by application of the service brake.

(d) Mail delivery lights shall have at least 12 square inches of effective illuminated surface.

(e) Mail delivery lights shall be of double face or two-way type.

(f) Mail delivery lights shall project an amber color to the front and a red color to the rear.

(g) Mail delivery lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 100 feet to the front and rear in normal sunlight.

(h) Mail delivery lights shall be mounted on the highest part of the top of the vehicle in such a position that the illumination from the lights is visible both to the front and rear for the required distance and shall be spaced laterally as far apart as body construction will permit.

(i) Between mail delivery lights there shall be mounted a 22-inch by 7-inch sign with the wording “U.S. Mail” in four-inch letters in black on a white background.

(j) Mail delivery lights and the required sign shall be installed so that the sign can be easily lowered and the lights turned off when the vehicle is not actually engaged in United States Mail service.

(k) Mail delivery lights, the required sign, wiring, switches and mounting devices shall all be of a type that meets standards adopted by the Department of Transportation.

(2) Magnetically attached strobe lights may be used as mail delivery lights without meeting any of the requirements of subsection (1) of this section except the visibility requirements of subsection (1)(g) and (h) of this section. Strobe lights used as mail delivery lights shall be amber. [1983 c.338 §458 (24); 1985 c.16 §240 (24); 1985 c.69 §1 (24); 1985 c.71 §4 (24); 1985 c.393 §13 (24); 1985 c.420 §6 (24); 1991 c.601 §1; 2003 c.158 §29]

Source: Section 816.270 — Mail delivery lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.036 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.036
803.036 Optional titling
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Mobile home park” has the meaning given that term in ORS 446.003 (Definitions for ORS 446.003 to 446.200 and 446.225 to 446.285) .

(b) “Park model recreational vehicle” means a recreational vehicle, as defined in ORS 174.101 (“Manufactured structure,” “recreational vehicle” defined) , that:

(A) Is designed for use as temporary living quarters;

(B) Is built on a single chassis mounted on wheels;

(C) Has a gross trailer area that does not exceed 400 square feet;

(D) Is more than eight and one-half feet wide;

(E) Complies with any manufacturing standards that the Director of Transportation recognizes as being in widespread use and applicable to park model recreational vehicles; and

(F) Meets any other requirements imposed by the director by rule.

(2) The Department of Transportation, by rule, may provide for optional titling under ORS 803.035 (Optional titling) for:

(a) Park model recreational vehicles; and

(b) Vehicles that no longer meet the definition of park model recreational vehicle, but that:

(A) As originally manufactured, met the definition of park model recreational vehicle; and

(B) Were first used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021.

(3) The department may not issue a registration for a park model recreational vehicle or former park model recreational vehicle.

(4) The department may require an applicant for optional titling to:

(a) Provide a manufacturer certificate or other information the department deems adequate for ensuring that the vehicle was constructed in compliance with manufacturing standards described in subsection (1)(b)(E) of this section; and

(b) Attest that the vehicle:

(A) Is not permanently affixed to land for use as a permanent dwelling; or

(B) Is located within a mobile home park.

(5) Titles issued under subsection (2)(b) of this section are for the purpose of facilitating the documentation of ownership and sales of park model recreational vehicles. In issuing a title, the department does not make any claims about the suitability, fitness, safety, quality or lawfulness of the vehicle’s use as living quarters or for transportation and does not assume liability for the vehicle’s use for any purpose. [2019 c.585 §2; 2019 c.585 §2a; 2021 c.157 §1]

Source: Section 803.036 — Optional titling; park model recreational vehicles; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.037 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.037
823.037 Declaratory rulings
Status: in_force

On petition of any interested person, the Department of Transportation may issue a declaratory ruling with respect to the applicability to any person, property, or state of facts of any rule or statute regarding motor carriers or railroads that is enforceable by the department. A declaratory ruling is binding between the department and the petitioner on the state of facts alleged, unless it is modified, vacated or set aside by the Court of Appeals. However, the department may review the ruling and modify, vacate or set it aside if requested by the petitioner or other party to the proceeding. Binding rulings provided by this section are subject to review in the Court of Appeals in the manner provided in ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) for the review of orders in contested cases. [1995 c.733 §34]

Source: Section 823.037 — Declaratory rulings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 824.066 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 824 / Section 824.066
824.066 Helper unit operation restrictions
Status: in_force

(1) Except for operation in its yards or terminals, no railroad shall permit or require a helper unit that is not attached to a train to be operated with a crew of fewer than two people.

(2) As used in this section, “helper unit” means a locomotive power unit placed near the middle of or at the rear of a train to help the train traverse steep grades.

(3) A violation of this section is a Class A violation. [Formerly 761.331; 1999 c.1051 §231]

Source: Section 824.066 — Helper unit operation restrictions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors824.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 807.470 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 807 / Section 807.470
807.470 Disclosure of identity source documents
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, an officer, employee or contractor of the Department of Transportation may not knowingly disclose, or otherwise make available to any person copies of, identity source documents submitted to the department in connection with an application for a driver license, driver permit or identification card.

(2) An officer, employee or contractor of the department may make information or copies described in subsection (1) of this section available to the agency that issued the identity source document for the purpose of verifying the identity source document. [2017 c.568 §7]

Source: Section 807.470 — Disclosure of identity source documents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.562 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.562
801.562 “Transitional ownership record.”
Status: in_force

“Transitional ownership record” means a record containing all of the following:

(1) The date of sale or if no sale is involved, the date the contract or security interest being perfected was signed.

(2) The name of each owner of the vehicle.

(3) The name and address of each security interest holder.

(4) If there are multiple security interest holders, the priorities of interest if the security interest holders do not jointly hold a single security interest.

(5) The vehicle identification number.

(6) The name of the security interest holder or person who submits the transitional ownership record for the security interest holder. [1989 c.927 §4; 1993 c.233 §10]

Source: Section 801.562 — “Transitional ownership record.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.500 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.500
803.500 Registration card
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation shall furnish for each vehicle and camper registered by the department, a registration card that shows all of the following information:

(1) The name of the registered owner.

(2) The make.

(3) The year model.

(4) The vehicle identification number as denoted by the title issued for the vehicle or camper.

(5) The mileage of the vehicle as reported to the department at the time the most recent title transfer was reported to the department, or the mileage reported to the department at the time the vehicle was initially titled in Oregon, whichever occurred last.

(6) The word “totaled” if the vehicle has been reported to the department as a totaled vehicle under the provisions of ORS 819.012 (Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle) or 819.014 (Insurer failure to follow procedures for totaled vehicle) , unless the reason for the report was theft and the vehicle has been recovered.

(7) Upon request of the registered owner, the fact that the registered owner, or a person who may operate the vehicle, is deaf or hard of hearing.

(8) Any other information required by the department.

(9) Notwithstanding subsection (8) of this section, after receiving the registration card from the department, the registered owner may black out or otherwise obscure the residence address, business address, mailing address or vehicle address shown on the registration card. No other information on the registration card may be blacked out or otherwise obscured. [1983 c.338 §254; 1985 c.251 §25; 1985 c.253 §6; 1985 c.668 §11; 1989 c.43 §26; 1991 c.820 §10; 1991 c.873 §16a; 1993 c.233 §49; 1993 c.751 §93; 2017 c.471 §1; 2021 c.14 §2]

Source: Section 803.500 — Registration card; contents , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.304 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.304
825.304 Vehicle owner to be made party to certificate or permit enforcement proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) In any prosecution for any violation of ORS 825.100 (Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways) or 825.104 (Federal registration and financial responsibility requirements for interstate carriers) of any driver who is employed by the owner or lessee of the vehicle involved in the violation to operate the vehicle, the court shall make the owner or lessee of the vehicle a codefendant if appearance has not been made by the driver within 15 days of the date the driver was cited to appear in court.

(2) If it is found that the owner or lessee caused or permitted the driver to operate the vehicle in violation of ORS 825.100 (Certificate or permit required for commercial transportation of persons or property on public highways) or 825.104 (Federal registration and financial responsibility requirements for interstate carriers) , and if the owner or lessee is found guilty of violating any of those provisions, the court may dismiss the charges against the driver. [Formerly 767.500]

(Reports, Records and Funds)

Source: Section 825.304 — Vehicle owner to be made party to certificate or permit enforcement proceedings; dismissal of charges against driver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.345 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.345
801.345 “Moped.”
Status: in_force

“Moped” means a vehicle, including any bicycle equipped with a power source, other than an electric assisted bicycle as defined in ORS 801.258 (“Electric assisted bicycle.”) or a motor assisted scooter as defined in ORS 801.348 (“Motor assisted scooter.”) , that complies with all of the following:

(1) It is designed to be operated on the ground upon wheels.

(2) It has a seat or saddle for use of the rider.

(3) It is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

(4) It is equipped with an independent power source that:

(a) Is capable of propelling the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a level road surface; and

(b) If the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of 35.01 to 50 cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in the power source.

(5) It is equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the system is engaged. [1983 c.338 §59; 1985 c.16 §19; 1997 c.400 §5; 2001 c.749 §25]

Source: Section 801.345 — “Moped.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 816.250 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 816 / Section 816.250
816.250 Police lights
Status: in_force

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

(1) Police lights may be blue, red, yellow, amber or white.

(2) Police lights may be revolving or stationary-type flashing lights.

(3) Police lights shall be visible from a distance of not less than 1,000 feet under normal atmospheric conditions at night.

(4) Police lights may include one or more lights. [1983 c.338 §458 (22); 1985 c.16 §240 (22); 1985 c.69 §1 (22); 1985 c.71 §4 (22); 1985 c.393 §13 (22); 1985 c.420 §6 (22); 1989 c.402 §9; 1997 c.492 §5]

Source: Section 816.250 — Police lights , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors816.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.215 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.215
801.215 “Commission.”
Status: in_force

“Commission” means the Oregon Transportation Commission. [1983 c.338 §35]

Source: Section 801.215 — “Commission.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 806.195 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 806 / Section 806.195
806.195 Information submitted by insurers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall specify by rule:

(a) Any information that insurers shall submit to the department in addition to that specifically required by ORS 742.580 (Report of cancellation, nonrenewal or issuance of motor vehicle liability policy) .

(b) The form in which the information required by ORS 742.580 (Report of cancellation, nonrenewal or issuance of motor vehicle liability policy) and by rules adopted under this section shall be submitted.

(2) Information submitted to the department in accordance with ORS 742.580 (Report of cancellation, nonrenewal or issuance of motor vehicle liability policy) and with rules adopted under this section shall be:

(a) Entered into a computer system maintained by the department; and

(b) Made available to police officers in the most timely and efficient way possible. [1993 c.746 §6; 2001 c.104 §301]

Source: Section 806.195 — Information submitted by insurers; rules; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors806.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.290 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.290
815.290 Exemptions from equipment requirements
Status: in_force

(1) In addition to any other specific exemptions provided for implements of husbandry, implements of husbandry are exempt from any requirements under the following:

(a) ORS 815.075 (Selling vehicles or equipment that violates rules) and 815.100 (Operation of vehicle that violates equipment rules) , relating to state requirements for vehicle equipment.

(b) ORS 811.515 (When lights must be displayed) , 811.520 (Unlawful use or failure to use lights) , 816.040 (Lighting equipment standards) to 816.290 (End load lights) , 816.320 (Lighting equipment required for motor vehicles) , 816.330 (Operation without required lighting equipment) , 816.350 (Prohibitions on number and kind of lights for certain vehicles) and 816.360 (Use of prohibited lighting equipment) , relating to requirements for and use of lighting equipment.

(c) ORS 815.125 (Requirements and standards) and 815.130 (Improper brakes) , relating to brake requirements.

(d) ORS 815.180 (Standards) and 815.185 (Operation without proper fenders or mudguards) , relating to fender and mudguard requirements and use.

(e) ORS 815.210 (Operation of vehicle without approved material in windows) , relating to material in windshields.

(f) ORS 815.215 (Failure to have windshield wipers) , relating to requirements for windshield wipers.

(g) ORS 815.230 (Violation of sound equipment requirements) , relating to vehicle sound equipment.

(h) ORS 815.235 (Operation without rearview mirror) , relating to rearview mirrors.

(i) ORS 815.240 (Unlawful use of image display device) , relating to image display devices in vehicles. Limitations on the use of image display devices in implements of husbandry are provided in ORS 820.400 (Unlawful operation of implement of husbandry) .

(j) ORS 815.250 (Operation without proper exhaust system) , relating to vehicle exhaust and exhaust equipment.

(2) This section does not exempt implements of husbandry from the requirements for equipment and operation under ORS 820.400 (Unlawful operation of implement of husbandry) . [1983 c.338 §778; 1985 c.16 §375; 1985 c.69 §6; 2005 c.572 §2]

Source: Section 815.290 — Exemptions from equipment requirements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 805.261 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 805 / Section 805.261
805.261 Disposition of moneys from cultural registration plate surcharge
Status: in_force

(1) After deduction of the cost of administration of the cultural registration plate program, moneys from the surcharge imposed by ORS 805.260 (Cultural registration plates) shall be transferred to the Trust for Cultural Development Account established under ORS 359.405 (Trust for Cultural Development Account) .

(2) As used in this section, “the cost of administration of the cultural registration plate program” is the sum of all Department of Transportation expenses for the issuance or transfer of cultural registration plates under ORS 805.260 (Cultural registration plates) 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 cultural registration plate surcharge and transferring cultural registration plates. [2001 c.954 §22; 2005 c.755 §56]

Source: Section 805.261 — Disposition of moneys from cultural registration plate surcharge , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors805.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.026 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.026
825.026 Applicability of chapter to certain otherwise exempt vehicles when transporting hazardous wastes
Status: in_force

This chapter does not apply to the vehicles described in ORS 825.017 (Nonapplicability of chapter to certain persons and vehicles) and 825.024 (Applicability to farm vehicles) except as provided in ORS 825.030 (Application of chapter to interstate and foreign commerce) and except that the vehicles are subject to ORS 825.258 (Rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB) and 825.990 (Criminal penalties) (3) and (4) and the rules adopted by the Department of Transportation relating to the safety of the vehicles while engaged in the transportation of hazardous wastes on public highways. [Formerly 767.032; 2007 c.31 §6]

Source: Section 825.026 — Applicability of chapter to certain otherwise exempt vehicles when transporting hazardous wastes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.258 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.258
801.258 “Electric assisted bicycle.”
Status: in_force

“Electric assisted bicycle” means a vehicle that:

(1) Is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels;

(2) Has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;

(3) Is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;

(4) Has both fully operative pedals for human propulsion and an electric motor; and

(5) Is equipped with an electric motor that:

(a) Has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts; and

(b) Is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground. [1997 c.400 §2; 1999 c.59 §233]

Source: Section 801.258 — “Electric assisted bicycle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 802.185 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 802 / Section 802.185
802.185 Notice to individual of certain requests for information
Status: in_force

The Department of Transportation may establish a procedure under which the department, upon receiving a request for disclosure of personal information that does not come from a person or government agency authorized under ORS 802.179 (Exemptions from prohibition on release of personal information from motor vehicle records) to receive the information or does not fall within one of the uses permitted under ORS 802.179 (Exemptions from prohibition on release of personal information from motor vehicle records) , may mail a copy of the request to the individual about whom the information was requested. The copy of the request shall be accompanied by a statement that the personal information requested will not be disclosed unless the individual waives any right to privacy created by ORS 802.175 (Definitions for ORS 802.175 to 802.191) to 802.187 (Relationship to other privacy statutes) . [1997 c.678 §7]

Source: Section 802.185 — Notice to individual of certain requests for information; waiver , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors802.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.512 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.512
811.512 Unlawfully operating low-speed vehicle on highway
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of unlawfully operating a low-speed vehicle on a highway if the person operates a low-speed vehicle on a highway that has a speed limit or posted speed of more than 35 miles per hour.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a city or county may adopt an ordinance allowing operation of low-speed vehicles on city streets or county roads that have speed limits or posted speeds of more than 35 miles per hour.

(3) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, a person does not commit the offense of unlawfully operating a low-speed vehicle on a highway if the person operates a farm tractor on a state highway that has a speed limit or posted speed of more than 35 miles per hour.

(4) The offense described in this section, unlawfully operating a low-speed vehicle on a highway, is a Class B traffic violation. [2001 c.293 §8; 2019 c.59 §1]

Source: Section 811.512 — Unlawfully operating low-speed vehicle on highway; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.135 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.135
801.135 “Axle.”
Status: in_force

“Axle” means any structure or structures, whether in one or more segments, of any vehicle, supported by wheels and on which the wheels rotate, so spaced longitudinally that the centers thereof are included between two vertical parallel transverse planes 40 inches apart. [1983 c.338 §19]

Source: Section 801.135 — “Axle.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.451 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.451
801.451 “Roundabout.”
Status: in_force

“Roundabout” means an intersection characterized by a circulatory roadway, channelized approaches and yield control of entering traffic. A roundabout encompasses the area bounded by the outermost curb line or, if there is no curb, the edge of the pavement, and includes crosswalks on any entering or exiting roadway. [2001 c.464 §2]

Source: Section 801.451 — “Roundabout.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.025 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.025
813.025 Designation of agency to perform screening interview and treatment program
Status: in_force

A court may designate a single agency or organization to perform the screening interviews and treatment programs described in ORS 813.021 (Requirements for screening interview and treatment program) and 813.260 (Designation of agencies to perform screening interviews) (1) when the Director of the Oregon Health Authority certifies that:

(1) An agency or organization may accept such designations due to the lack of alternative agencies or organizations in the service area; or

(2) An agency or organization has applied to and been authorized by the Oregon Health Authority to operate a demonstration project that combines screening interviews and treatment programs. The authority shall by rule set forth the conditions under which a demonstration project may be authorized. [1991 c.557 §2; 1999 c.126 §4; 2009 c.595 §1141; 2015 c.318 §49]

Source: Section 813.025 — Designation of agency to perform screening interview and treatment program; qualifications; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.112 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.112
803.112 Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the transferor of an interest in a vehicle covered by an Oregon title shall notify the Department of Transportation of the transfer within 10 days of the date of transfer. The notice shall be in a form determined by the department by rule.

(2) For purposes of giving notice under this section, if the transfer occurs by operation of law, the personal representative, receiver, trustee, sheriff or other representative or successor in interest of the person whose interest is transferred shall be considered the transferor.

(3) The requirements of this section do not apply upon creation, termination or change in a security interest or a leasehold interest or upon award of ownership of a motor vehicle made by court order.

(4) A vehicle dealer is exempt from the notice requirement of this section if the dealer:

(a) Transfers the vehicle to another dealer; or

(b) Submits an application for title to the vehicle on behalf of the buyer of the vehicle.

(5) Notification provided under this section is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an assignment or release of any interest in the vehicle. [1995 c.516 §2; 2003 c.121 §1]

Source: Section 803.112 — Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle; rules; exemptions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.540 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.540
811.540 Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the crime of fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer if:

(a) The person is operating a motor vehicle; and

(b) A police officer who is in uniform and prominently displaying the police officer’s badge of office or operating a vehicle appropriately marked showing it to be an official police vehicle gives a visual or audible signal to bring the vehicle to a stop, including any signal by hand, voice, emergency light or siren, and either:

(A) The person, while still in the vehicle, knowingly flees or attempts to elude a pursuing police officer; or

(B) The person gets out of the vehicle and knowingly flees or attempts to elude the police officer.

(2) It is an affirmative defense to a prosecution of a person under this section that, after a police officer operating a vehicle not marked as an official police vehicle signaled the person to bring the person’s vehicle to a stop, the person proceeded lawfully to an area the person reasonably believed was necessary to reach before stopping.

(3) The offense described in this section, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, is applicable upon any premises open to the public and:

(a) Is a Class C felony if committed as described in subsection (1)(b)(A) of this section; or

(b) Is a Class A misdemeanor if committed as described in subsection (1)(b)(B) of this section. [1983 c.338 §664; 1991 c.655 §1; 1997 c.532 §1; 1997 c.860 §1]

PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING

Source: Section 811.540 — Fleeing or attempting to elude police officer; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 813.131 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 813 / Section 813.131
813.131 Implied consent to urine test
Status: in_force

(1) A person may be asked to provide a urine sample under ORS 813.140 (Chemical test with consent) or subsection (2) of this section.

(2) Any person who operates a motor vehicle upon premises open to the public or the highways of this state shall be deemed to have given consent, subject to the Motorist Implied Consent Law, to a chemical test of the person’s urine for the purpose of determining the presence of an intoxicant other than intoxicating liquor in the person’s body if the person is arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicants in violation of ORS 813.010 (Driving under the influence of intoxicants) or of a municipal ordinance and either:

(a) The person takes the breath test described in ORS 813.100 (Implied consent to breath or blood test) and the test discloses a blood alcohol content of less than 0.08 percent; or

(b) The person is involved in an accident resulting in injury or property damage. A urine test may be requested under this paragraph regardless of whether a breath test has been requested and regardless of the results of a breath test, if one is taken.

(3) A police officer may not request a urine test unless the officer is certified by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training as having completed at least eight hours of training in recognition of drug impaired driving and the officer has a reasonable suspicion that the person arrested has been driving while under the influence of an intoxicant other than intoxicating liquor or a combination of intoxicants.

(4) A person asked to give a urine sample shall be given privacy and may not be observed by a police officer when producing the sample.

(5) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) At the trial of any civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding arising out of the acts committed by a person driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants, a valid chemical analysis of a person’s urine is admissible as evidence and may be used with other evidence, if any, to determine whether the person was driving while under the influence of intoxicants.

(b) A chemical analysis of a person’s urine is valid if analysis is performed in an accredited or licensed toxicology laboratory. [1995 c.676 §1; 1999 c.619 §10; 1999 c.752 §1; 2009 c.325 §1; 2015 c.11 §1; 2017 c.21 §82; 2019 c.475 §3; 2021 c.253 §8; 2023 c.498 §12]

Source: Section 813.131 — Implied consent to urine test; privacy; laboratories for analysis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors813.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.480 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.480
809.480 Driver improvement programs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may establish, by administrative rule, programs for the improvement of the driving behavior of persons who drive in this state. The programs shall have as their goal the reduction of traffic convictions and especially accidents. The programs may include, but need not be limited to, letters, interviews and classroom instruction.

(2) The department may establish programs for persons who are under 18 years of age that are different from programs for adults. Differences may include, but need not be limited to, differences in criteria for entry into a program and differences in content.

(3) The department, under a program authorized by this section, may suspend driving privileges based on any of the following:

(a) A person’s record of convictions or accidents.

(b) A person’s failure or refusal to complete or comply with a requirement of a program established by the department under this section.

(4) The department may charge a reasonable fee to participants in a driver improvement program to cover costs of administration.

(5) Any suspension that the department stays under a driver improvement program in this section shall continue for the full term of the suspension if a person fails to complete the program. For purposes of reinstating driving privileges, the stay of a suspension under this section may not be used to determine the length of time a person’s driving privileges have been suspended if the person does not successfully complete the program.

(6) A person is entitled to administrative review of a suspension imposed under this section if based on a conviction. [1983 c.338 §368; 1985 c.16 §190; 1991 c.702 §12; 2001 c.176 §2; 2003 c.402 §34]

Source: Section 809.480 — Driver improvement programs; rules; purpose; suspension; fee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.010 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.010
815.010 Compliance with standards for equipment
Status: in_force

(1) Testing requirements for equipment standards adopted under the vehicle code shall be met by the manufacturer submitting a report from a laboratory approved by the Department of Transportation showing compliance with the current federal regulations or the standards of the Society of Automotive Engineers, the American National Standards Institute or the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This subsection supersedes any provision to the contrary in the vehicle code.

(2) A federal vehicle safety standard that conflicts with an equipment provision of the vehicle code applicable to the same aspect of performance shall supersede that specific provision of the vehicle code with respect to vehicles in compliance with the federal vehicle safety standard that was in effect at the time of sale. [1983 c.338 §435; 1985 c.16 §228; 1989 c.402 §2; 1991 c.67 §221; 2003 c.14 §497; 2003 c.158 §1]

Source: Section 815.010 — Compliance with standards for equipment; federal standards to supersede state , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.063 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.063
823.063 Notice and opportunity to correct hazardous material violations
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation may not impose penalties specified in ORS chapters 823, 824, 825 and 826, against a person who causes hazardous materials to be transported unless the person has received prior written notice of the violation and five days to correct the violation.

(2) No prior written notice or five-day correction period shall be required under subsection (1) of this section for:

(a) Subsequent violations of a like nature occurring within five years of the violation for which the person received notice.

(b) Any violation that causes substantial harm to human health or the environment. [1995 c.737 §15]

Source: Section 823.063 — Notice and opportunity to correct hazardous material violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 815.285 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 815 / Section 815.285
815.285 Failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices
Status: in_force

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices if:

(a) The person drives or moves on any highway or owns and causes or knowingly permits to be driven or moved on any highway any vehicle subject to the requirements to use roadside vehicle warning devices under ORS 811.530 (Failure to post warnings for disabled vehicle) ; and

(b) The vehicle does not carry such roadside vehicle warning devices as the Department of Transportation may require under ORS 815.035 (Rules for standards for roadside warning devices) .

(2) This section does not apply to any of the following:

(a) Vehicles that are not subject to the requirements to use roadside vehicle warning devices under ORS 811.530 (Failure to post warnings for disabled vehicle) .

(b) At any time between sunrise and sunset.

(c) To any vehicles operated within a business district or residence district.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices, is a Class C traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §503; 1985 c.16 §261; 1985 c.393 §26]

Source: Section 815.285 — Failure to carry roadside vehicle warning devices; exemptions; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors815.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 823.081 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 823 / Section 823.081
823.081 Enforcement of laws relating to carriers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation shall inquire into any neglect or violation of any law of this state, or any law or ordinance of any municipality thereof, relating to motor carriers or railroads by any motor carrier or railroad doing business therein, its officers, agents or employees and shall enforce all laws of this state relating to motor carriers and railroads and may enforce all such laws and ordinances of a municipality. The department shall report all violations of any such laws or ordinances to the Attorney General.

(2) The Attorney General, district attorney of each county, all state, county and city police officers and police officers commissioned by a university under ORS 352.121 (University police departments and officers) or 353.125 (Creation of police department and commission of police officers) shall assist the department in the administration and enforcement of all laws related to motor carriers and railroads administered by the department, and they, as well as assistants and employees of the department, shall inform against and diligently prosecute all persons whom they have reasonable cause to believe guilty of the violation of any such laws or of the rules, regulations, orders, decisions or requirements of the department made pursuant thereto.

(3) Upon the request of the department, the Attorney General or the district attorney of the proper county shall aid in any investigation, hearing or trial, and shall institute and prosecute all necessary suits, actions or proceedings for the enforcement of those laws and ordinances referred to in subsection (1) of this section.

(4) Any forfeiture or penalty provided for in any law regarding motor carriers or railroads administered by the department shall be recovered by an action brought thereon in the name of the State of Oregon in any court of appropriate jurisdiction or as provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) . [1995 c.733 §25; 2011 c.506 §52; 2013 c.180 §58]

Source: Section 823.081 — Enforcement of laws relating to carriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors823.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.122 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.122
803.122 Information required
Status: in_force

(1) When an odometer disclosure is required at time of transfer of a vehicle, the transferee and the transferor shall both sign the odometer disclosure form and the transferor shall provide as much of the following as is required by the Department of Transportation by rule:

(a) The odometer reading at the time of transfer, excluding tenths of miles.

(b) The date of transfer.

(c) The transferor’s name, which shall be printed, and current address.

(d) The transferee’s name, which shall be printed, and current address.

(e) The identity of the vehicle, including its make, model, year and body type and the vehicle identification number.

(f) Any other information that the department determines by rule would further the purposes of the odometer disclosure requirements.

(2) In addition to providing the information required by subsection (1) of this section, the transferor shall indicate, in a manner determined by the department, which of the statements described in ORS 803.120 (Odometer disclosure) (3) is accurate. [1991 c.873 §4]

Source: Section 803.122 — Information required; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.740 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.740
809.740 Seizure of motor vehicle for forfeiture
Status: in_force

(1) A motor vehicle may be seized for forfeiture if the person operating the motor vehicle is arrested or issued a citation for criminal driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) or aggravated driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 163.196 (Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked) , and the person, within three years prior to the arrest or issuance of the citation, has been convicted of:

(a) Criminal driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 811.182 (Criminal driving while suspended or revoked) ; or

(b) Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked under ORS 163.196 (Aggravated driving while suspended or revoked) .

(2) All seizure and forfeiture proceedings under this section shall be conducted in accordance with ORS chapter 131A. [2013 c.374 §2]

Source: Section 809.740 — Seizure of motor vehicle for forfeiture; driving while suspended or revoked , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.285 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.285
822.285 Additional powers of board
Status: in_force

(1) In carrying out its investigative and enforcement duties, functions and powers, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the State Board of Towing may procure services and award a contract for the personal services of a subject matter expert, on a case-by-case basis, in any manner deemed practical or convenient. The price of such contracts, including any amendments, may not exceed $25,000.

(2) If the board has reason to believe that any person has been engaged or is engaging in any violation of ORS 98.853 (Conditions allowing towing) , 98.854 (Prohibitions placed on tower) , 98.856 (Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle) , 98.858 (Right of owner or person in lawful possession of vehicle to redeem or inspect vehicle, contact tower and obtain property of emergency nature) , 181A.350 (Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list) , 822.200 (Operating illegal towing business) , 822.215 (Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of certificate) , 822.225 (Failure to remove injurious substance) , 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses) , 822.235 (Recovery after theft) , 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation) , 822.605 (False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses) or 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing) or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board, the board may, without bond, bring suit in the name and on behalf of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of any county of this state to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with ORS 98.853 (Conditions allowing towing) , 98.854 (Prohibitions placed on tower) , 98.856 (Tower responsibility of disclosure to owner or operator of vehicle) , 98.858 (Right of owner or person in lawful possession of vehicle to redeem or inspect vehicle, contact tower and obtain property of emergency nature) , 181A.350 (Eligibility of towing business to be placed on department list) , 822.200 (Operating illegal towing business) , 822.215 (Grounds for denial, suspension, revocation or refusal of certificate) , 822.225 (Failure to remove injurious substance) , 822.230 (City or county regulation of towing businesses) , 822.235 (Recovery after theft) , 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation) , 822.605 (False swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses) or 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing) or any rule adopted under those statutes, or any order issued by the board. Upon a proper showing, a permanent or temporary injunction, restraining order or writ of mandamus shall be granted.

(3) The board, by rule, may impose a fee on any person holding or applying for a towing business certificate. The amount of the fee shall be established to recover expenses incurred by the board in carrying out ORS 822.250 (State Board of Towing) to 822.290 (Denial of participation on Department of State Police tow rotation) and 822.995 (Civil penalties for violations related to towing) . Any fees collected under this subsection shall be deposited into the State Board of Towing Account established under ORS 822.270 (State Board of Towing Account) . [2021 c.578 §9]

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

Source: Section 822.285 — Additional powers of board; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.328 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.328
825.328 Monthly transfer of Motor Carrier Account surplus to State Highway Fund
Status: in_force

On the last day of each month the Department of Transportation shall identify the balance of all money in excess of sufficient working capital to accommodate the department’s operating needs remaining in the Motor Carrier Account as of the close of business on the 25th day of such month, after deducting sums disbursed by warrants drawn on the Motor Carrier Account under ORS 825.326 (Motor Carrier Account) . The department shall thereupon transfer the balance to the State Highway Fund. [Formerly 767.635; 2003 c.754 §9]

Source: Section 825.328 — Monthly transfer of Motor Carrier Account surplus to State Highway Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 810.560 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 810 / Section 810.560
810.560 Certification and training of commercial vehicle inspectors
Status: in_force

Before an enforcement official may conduct inspections of commercial vehicles, drivers or cargoes for purposes of enforcing rules adopted under ORS 825.252 (Safety regulations relating to drivers or operators) and 825.258 (Rules for transportation of hazardous waste, hazardous material and PCB) , the official shall be trained and certified as a commercial vehicle inspector by the Department of Transportation. [1995 c.574 §3]

Source: Section 810.560 — Certification and training of commercial vehicle inspectors , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors810.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 801.490 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.490
801.490 “Snowmobile.”
Status: in_force

“Snowmobile” means a self-propelled vehicle that:

(1) Is capable of traveling over snow or ice;

(2) Uses as its means of propulsion an endless belt tread or cleats or any combination of tread and cleats or similar means of contact with the surface upon which it is operated;

(3) Is steered wholly or in part by skis or sled-type runners; and

(4) Is not registered in this state as a vehicle other than a snowmobile. [1983 c.338 §90]

Source: Section 801.490 — “Snowmobile.” , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 803.212 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 803 / Section 803.212
803.212 Inspection of vehicle identification numbers
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Transportation, or persons or agencies authorized to do so by the department, shall conduct a physical inspection of the vehicle identification number or numbers of each vehicle located in this state and required by ORS 803.210 (Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles) to be inspected. The department may designate certified dealers and law enforcement agencies, by rule, to perform the inspection and may enter into agreements with the Oregon State Police or other law enforcement agencies of this state to perform inspections for compensation. The inspection shall determine whether the vehicle identification number or numbers match those on the records of the department, on the title or primary ownership record or contained in other information received by the department.

(2) If a vehicle that is required by ORS 803.210 (Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles) to be inspected is located in another jurisdiction, the department may designate a person or agency in such jurisdiction to perform the physical inspection and may waive the inspection fee.

(3) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, the department shall check the vehicle identification number or numbers of all vehicles required by ORS 803.210 (Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles) to be inspected against those listed as stolen at the National Crime Information Center. If the check indicates the vehicle is stolen, the department:

(a) Shall immediately notify the Oregon State Police or, if the department determines it would be appropriate to do so, notify another law enforcement agency; and

(b) Shall not issue title within 30 days of giving the notice required by paragraph (a) of this subsection unless the department is notified before the end of the 30 days that the vehicle is not stolen. After the passage of the 30-day period, the department may issue the title.

(4) The department may refer a vehicle to the Oregon State Police or other appropriate law enforcement agency for a vehicle identification number or product identification number inspection if:

(a) Inspection of the vehicle under this section reveals that the vehicle identification number or product identification number on the vehicle is different from the number provided to the department or appears to have been tampered with, altered or defaced; or

(b) The vehicle is a reconstructed or assembled vehicle or has been reported destroyed or totaled under ORS 819.012 (Failure to follow procedures for a totaled vehicle) , 819.014 (Insurer failure to follow procedures for totaled vehicle) or 819.030 (Department procedure on receipt of title or notice) or is any other salvaged vehicle from another jurisdiction. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle that has been reported totaled to the department because of theft and has subsequently been recovered.

(5) If the department refers a vehicle to a law enforcement agency under subsection (4) of this section, the law enforcement agency shall inspect the vehicle. If the law enforcement agency determines that there is reason to believe that the identification number of the vehicle has been tampered with, altered or forged or that the vehicle is stolen, the law enforcement agency may seize the vehicle and may hold the vehicle until completing an investigation to establish the origin and ownership of the vehicle. The department shall reimburse the Department of State Police, and may reimburse any other law enforcement agency, for any inspections conducted under this subsection in an amount agreed upon by the department and the Department of State Police or other law enforcement agency. [1987 c.146 §4; 1991 c.576 §1; 1991 c.820 §16; 1993 c.233 §40a; 1993 c.751 §23; 2007 c.693 §6; 2023 c.400 §23]

Source: Section 803.212 — Inspection of vehicle identification numbers; product identification numbers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors803.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 809.412 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 809 / Section 809.412
809.412 Authority of juvenile court for suspension or revocation
Status: in_force

If a juvenile court finds a youth to be within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court under ORS 419C.005 (Jurisdiction) for committing an offense that is a ground for suspension or revocation upon conviction under ORS 809.409 (Revocation for conviction of crime) , 809.411 (Suspension for conviction of crime) , 809.510 (Conviction of crime) to 809.545 (Administrative review) or 813.400 (Suspension or revocation upon conviction) or any other law requiring suspension or revocation of driving privileges upon conviction of an offense, the juvenile court shall order the suspension or revocation of driving privileges that is required upon conviction of the offense. [Formerly 809.370; 2008 c.49 §3; 2011 c.355 §30; 2013 c.237 §19]

Note: 809.412 (Authority of juvenile court for suspension or revocation) was added to and made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code by legislative action but was not added to ORS chapter 809 or any series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 809.412 — Authority of juvenile court for suspension or revocation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors809.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.488 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.488
825.488 Fees required of interstate carriers
Status: in_force

A person engaged exclusively in the conduct of interstate transportation shall currently pay to the Department of Transportation the road tax mileage fees prescribed by ORS 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) , 825.490 (Due date of taxes and fees) , 825.494 (Assessment by department upon failure to report tax or fee due) and 825.496 (Reassessment waiver or reduction upon request) . [Formerly 767.835]

Source: Section 825.488 — Fees required of interstate carriers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 822.020 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 822 / Section 822.020
822.020 Issuance and renewal of certificate
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 822.022 (Restrictions on issuing certificates) and 822.035 (Investigation of application) (9), the Department of Transportation shall issue a vehicle dealer certificate to any person if the person meets all of the following requirements:

(a) The person must complete the application for a dealer certificate described under ORS 822.025 (Application contents) .

(b) The person must deliver to the department a bond or letter of credit that meets the requirements under ORS 822.030 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(c) The person must deliver to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements established by ORS 822.033 (Requirements for certificate of insurance) .

(d) The person must pay the fee required under ORS 822.700 (Certification fees) for issuance of a vehicle dealer certificate.

(e) The person must certify completion of the precertification education and test requirements of ORS 822.027 (Education requirements for vehicle dealers) (1)(a) if the person is a dealer subject to the education and test requirements.

(2) A vehicle dealer certificate issued or renewed under this section expires three years after the date of issuance or renewal.

(3) A vehicle dealer certificate may be renewed if the applicant for renewal does all of the following:

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

(b) Delivers to the department a bond that meets the requirements under ORS 822.030 (Bond or letter of credit requirements) .

(c) Delivers to the department a certificate of insurance that meets the requirements under ORS 822.033 (Requirements for certificate of insurance) .

(d) Provides the names of all partners or corporate officers.

(e) Certifies completion of the continuing education requirements of ORS 822.027 (Education requirements for vehicle dealers) (1)(b) if the person is a dealer subject to the education requirements.

(f) If the dealer offers new recreational vehicles for sale under the certificate, certifies that the dealer maintains a recreational vehicle service facility as listed in the dealer certificate application described in ORS 822.025 (Application contents) .

(4) If a civil penalty assessed under ORS 822.009 (Civil penalties for violations of statutes or rules) remains unpaid after the date of issuance of the final order, the department may refuse to issue or renew a vehicle dealer certificate under this section, until the civil penalty is paid in full or until six years have passed since the date of issuance of the final order, whichever occurs first.

(5) The department may adopt rules for the issuance and renewal of vehicle dealer certificates under this section. [1983 c.338 §792; 1985 c.16 §391; 1989 c.434 §1; 1991 c.331 §144; 1999 c.277 §3; 2001 c.555 §1; 2013 c.531 §2; 2017 c.530 §5; 2023 c.400 §17]

Source: Section 822.020 — Issuance and renewal of certificate; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors822.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 825.470 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 825 / Section 825.470
825.470 Temporary pass
Status: in_force

(1) For single trip or short-time operation not exceeding 10 days of a vehicle subject to the provisions of this chapter, the Department of Transportation may issue a temporary pass identifying the motor vehicle. For this pass a fee of $9 for each motor vehicle shall be paid.

(2) The department may adopt rules necessary to administer the provisions of this section. [Formerly 767.805; 2001 c.567 §8; 2007 c.465 §2]

Source: Section 825.470 — Temporary pass; fees; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors825.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.050 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.050
814.050 Failure to yield to ambulance or emergency vehicle
Status: in_force

(1) A pedestrian commits the offense of pedestrian failure to yield to an ambulance or emergency vehicle if the pedestrian does not yield the right of way to:

(a) An ambulance used in an emergency situation; or

(b) An emergency vehicle or an ambulance upon the approach of the vehicle using a visual signal or audible signal or both according to requirements under ORS 820.300 (Exemptions from traffic laws) or 820.320 (Illegal operation of emergency vehicle or ambulance) .

(2) This section does not relieve the driver of an ambulance or emergency vehicle from the duty to:

(a) Drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway; and

(b) Exercise due care to avoid colliding with any pedestrian.

(3) The offense described in this section, pedestrian failure to yield to an ambulance or emergency vehicle, is a Class D traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §556; 1995 c.209 §4; 1995 c.383 §85]

Source: Section 814.050 — Failure to yield to ambulance or emergency vehicle; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 811.637 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 811 / Section 811.637
811.637 Privileges granted by program placards
Status: reserved

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 811.635 (Privileges granted by disabled person parking permit other than program placard) , a program placard described under ORS 811.607 (Program placards) confers only the following privileges:

(a) It authorizes the driver of a vehicle that is being used as part of the program to which the placard was issued to park the vehicle for three hours or less in any public parking zone restricted as to the length of time permitted therein without incurring penalties for overtime parking in such zones;

(b) It authorizes the driver of a vehicle that is being used as part of the program to which the placard was issued to park the vehicle for three hours or less in any public parking zone with metered parking without being required to pay any parking meter fee; and

(c) It authorizes the driver of a vehicle that is being used as part of the program to which the placard was issued to park the vehicle for three hours or less in any parking space that is marked or signed to provide parking for persons with disabilities without violation of ORS 811.615 (Unlawful parking in space reserved for persons with disabilities) , so long as the vehicle conspicuously displays the permit.

(2) The privileges granted under subsection (1) of this section do not include any of the following:

(a) Parking in zones where stopping, parking or standing of all motor vehicles is prohibited.

(b) Parking in the late evening or overnight where such parking is prohibited.

(c) Parking in zones reserved for special types of motor vehicles or activities.

(d) Parking in zones where parking is permitted only for 30 minutes or less. [1989 c.243 §13; 1999 c.779 §1; 2007 c.70 §342]

Source: Section 811.637 — Privileges granted by program placards , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors811.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 818.090 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 818 / Section 818.090
818.090 Violation of maximum size limits
Status: in_force

(a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles

that exceeds the size limits established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) .

(b) Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven or moved on a highway when the vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds the size limits established under ORS 818.080 (Maximum size limits) . Operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of this section is prima facie evidence that the owner of the vehicle or combination caused or permitted the vehicle or combination to be so operated and the owner shall be liable for any penalties imposed under subsection (4) of this section as a result of the operation.

(2) The application of this section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 818.100 (Exemptions from size limitations) .

(3) Violation of the offense described in this section is subject to civil liability under ORS 818.410 (Civil liability for certain violations) .

(4) The offense described in this section, violation of maximum size limits, is punishable according to the schedule of penalties established in ORS 818.420 (Penalties for certain violations) . [1983 c.338 §514]

Source: Section 818.090 — Violation of maximum size limits; civil liability; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 814.140 — OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 814 / Section 814.140
814.140 Application of vehicle laws to animal on roadway
Status: in_force

Every person riding an animal upon a roadway and every person driving or leading any animal is subject to the provisions of the vehicle code concerning vehicle equipment and operation of vehicles except those provisions which by their very nature can have no application. [1983 c.338 §665]

Source: Section 814.140 — Application of vehicle laws to animal on roadway , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors814.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).