Oregon Administrative Code

734-080-0005 Designated Scenic Areas Table 1 is a listing by petition number of the Administrative Orders of the Department of Transportation indicating those areas that have been designated as Scenic Areas. [ED. NOTE: Tables referenced are available from the agency.] Statutory/O…

734-082-0001 Scope OAR Chapter 734, Division 82 governs the operation of vehicles transporting loads that exceed legal limits and variance permits issued for vehicles or loads having weight or dimension greater than that allowed by statute. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050 …

734-082-0002 Duration Permits issued under Division 82 are valid from the effective date for a single trip within a ten consecutive day period, continuous trips within a 30 consecutive day period or continuous trips for one year. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 810.050 & 818.200 S…

734-082-0003 Fee (1) The permit fees required by ORS 818.270 shall be paid to the granting authority for every permit issued, except for permits issued to the federal government, State of Oregon, counties, and cities which are exempt pursuant to ORS 818.200(2). (2) Motor carriers…

734-082-0004 Permits Issued Permits authorized by Division 82 are issued to the transporting motor vehicle. The vehicle or combination of vehicles must be of legal size and weight except when operating under the terms of a permit. A permit may be issued for a load consisting of m…

734-082-0005 Definitions As used in OAR Chapter 734, Division 82: (1) “Auxiliary axle(s)” is an axle that qualifies as a booster axle, flip axle, or lift axle. (2) “Boom dolly” means a separate vehicle designed to carry part of the weight of a boom. (3) “Booster axle(s)” means a …

734-082-0006 Acceptance of Permit The receipt of a permit issued under these Division 82 rules by the permittee and initiation of any movement authorized by the permit is considered acceptance of all descriptions, terms and conditions contained in the permit provisions and requir…

734-082-0009 Emergency Vehicle Authorization (1) Emergency vehicles are authorized to operate with a variance permit that is not subject to the maximum limits established in Division 82, provided the following axle and group axle weights are not exceeded: (a) 24,000 pounds on a s…

734-082-0010 Tires (1) The permitted vehicles must be equipped with tires of sufficient size so the gross weight on any wheel, axle, tandem axle, or group of axles does not exceed 600 pounds per inch of tire width, except as provided in section (2) of this rule. (2) By single-tri…

734-082-0011 Application for Permit (1) Application for permits may be made in person or online. The completed permit may be mailed, transmitted electronically, or made available online for the applicant. (2) Applicant must provide: (a) Permittee name and address; (b) Power vehic…

734-082-0015 Weight for Single Non-Divisible Loads (1) The loaded weight of a group of axles, vehicle, or combination of vehicles shall not exceed that specified in the Permit Weight Table assigned to the permit. In no case shall the loaded weight exceed: (a) 21,500 pounds per ax…

734-082-0016 Weights for Multiple Non-Divisible Loads (1) The loaded weight of a group of axles, vehicle, or combination of vehicles shall not exceed that specified in the Permit Weight Table assigned to the permit. (2) The maximum allowable weight for single axles and tandem axl…

734-082-0020 Width Permits are required for widths more than eight feet six inches: (1) Unless specifically stated on the permit as authorized by ORS Chapter 818 or rule, overwidth permits will not be valid if overwidth is caused by two or more items placed side by side or overla…

734-082-0021 Days of Travel and Peak Traffic Hour Restrictions (1) Except as provided in section (2) and (3) of this rule or by verbal authorization as described in OAR 734-082-0080, or as authorized by a road authority exercising its permitting powers under ORS 818.200, movement…

734-082-0023 Weather Restrictions (1) Movement of a vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeding eight feet six inches in width is prohibited: (a) When road surfaces are hazardous due to ice, snow or frost; (b) When visibility is less than 500 feet due to snow, mist, rain, dust, …

734-082-0025 Height (1) Permits are required for all vehicles or combinations of vehicles, including any load, which exceeds 14 feet in height. Unless specifically stated on the permit as authorized by ORS Chapter 818 or rule, over-height permits will not be valid for loads or it…

734-082-0030 Overhang (1) Permits are required for excessive front and/or rear overhang as follows: (a) Front overhang: When any load, including crane booms, log grapples, conveyors, cement chutes, loading buckets, etc., extends more than four feet beyond the front bumper or fore…

734-082-0035 Pilot Vehicle(s) (1) Pilot vehicles may be needed to ensure the safety of the traveling public when vehicle and load movements involve excessive width, height, length or projections to the front or rear of vehicles or combinations of vehicles. The configuration of su…

734-082-0036 Warning Lights for Motor Vehicles Transporting Overwidth Loads (1) Except as provided in section (3) of this rule and in addition to any other lights required by law, an overwidth motor vehicle or a motor vehicle transporting an overwidth load shall be equipped with …

734-082-0037 Warning Signs and Flags Required (1) Over-length or over-width vehicles, or vehicles transporting over-length or over-width loads are required to display to the front and rear standard signs bearing the words “OVERSIZE LOAD”: (a) Signs must be seven feet wide by 18 i…

734-082-0039 Self-Propelled Fixed-Load Vehicles (1) Self-propelled fixed load vehicles may be authorized for continuous trip permits provided that the width does not exceed 14 feet, the height does not exceed 14 feet, the weight does not exceed 98,000 pounds and does not exceed t…

734-082-0040 Combination of Vehicles (1) The following vehicles or combinations of vehicles may be authorized for continuous trip permits over authorized routes provided the width does not exceed 14 feet, the height does not exceed 14 feet or, except for self-propelled fixed load…

734-082-0045 Trailer Provisions (1) Single-trip permits for trailers or semitrailers that exceed 53 feet in length for movement of non-divisible loads, or unladen movement, shall be granted on an individual basis. (2) Permits issued authorizing semitrailers or trailers to exceed …

734-082-0050 Load Length (1) Variance permits are required for non-divisible loads that exceed legal length specified in ORS Chapter 818. (2) Overlength permits will not be valid if overlength is caused by multiple items placed end to end, or overlapping unless specifically state…

734-082-0051 Commodities Authorized by the Permit (1) Authorized commodities may be transported on vehicles up to eight feet six inches in width and on trailers up to 53 feet in length and with weights authorized under ORS 818.010. Other items may be transported in addition to th…

734-082-0053 Primary and Secondary Haul (1) A combination of vehicles that includes a semitrailer exceeding eight feet six inches in width or exceeding 53 feet in length shall not transport multiple items except as authorized in OAR 734-082-0051 or this rule. This section authori…

734-082-0055 Approved Routes for Authorized Combinations of Vehicles (1) The Chief Engineer, or a designee, may approve, limit or delete by written order the state highways or sections of state highways approved for use by vehicles authorized by OAR Chapter 734, Division 82. (2) …

734-082-0060 Chief Engineer’s Authority Some extraordinary movements may exceed the limits established by these rules. The Chief Engineer may vary from these rules and issue single-trip permits if the movement would be in the public interest. Any such deviations may be considered…

734-082-0070 General Permit Provisions (1) Posted Load Limits: Notwithstanding the weights or dimensions allowed under a permit, the posting of any highway or structure to reduce weights or dimensions will modify the limits allowed under the permit. (2) Impaired Clearance: Full r…

734-082-0080 Emergency Verbal Authorization (1) When a motor carrier learns of the need to use an oversize vehicle, or transport an oversize load, to respond to an emergency and is unable to obtain a written variance permit, the motor carrier may request verbal authorization in l…

734-082-0085 Special Variance Permits During Periods of National Emergency (1) A special variance permit may be issued during an emergency to an overweight vehicle and a load that can easily be dismantled or divided, if: (a) The President of United States has declared the emergen…

735-001-0020 Issuance of Final Orders in Contested Cases (1) An administrative law judge (ALJ) is authorized to issue a final order without first issuing a proposed order in a contested case hearing conducted for the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of…

735-001-0040 DMV Representation at Contested Case Hearings (1) Subject to periodic review and reauthorization by the Attorney General, an officer or employee of DMV is authorized to appear on behalf of DMV in the following types of contested case hearings conducted by an Administ…

735-001-0050 Administrative Review (1) A person who is entitled to an administrative review by DMV under ORS chapter 809 or section (4) of this rule may request an administrative review. An administrative review may be requested by: (a) Completing a request on-line at https://DMV…

735-001-0062 DMV/DOC Program for an Adult in Custody Obtaining a Driver License or Identification Card Prior to Release (1) The Oregon Department of Transportation, Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division (DMV) and the Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) have established, t…

735-001-0100 Refunds DMV will issue a refund of moneys received in excess of the amount legally due: (1) If DMV determines a person has made an overpayment of more than $10; or (2) Upon written request from a person who made an overpayment, or the person's legal representative, i…

735-010-0000 What is Used to Calculate the Actual Cost of Providing a Public Record (1) ORS 192.324 provides that any public body may establish fees reasonably calculated to reimburse it for actual costs in making records available to the public, government agencies or commercial…

735-010-0005 Purpose of Record Requests Rules In 1997, new laws were enacted that prohibit the disclosure of personal information obtained in connection with a motor vehicle record (ORS 802.175 through 802.191). ORS 802.179 sets out specific exemptions from the disclosure prohibi…

735-010-0008 Definitions As used in division 10 rules, the following definitions apply: (1) “Bulk distribution” means the distribution of surveys, marketing materials and solicitations, regardless of the medium used for distribution, including but not limited to: (a) Material dis…

735-010-0010 Exclusions From and Requirements to Obtain a Public Record (1) DMV will not disclose confidential information except as provided by law. (2) DMV will only disclose personal information, as defined in OAR 735-010-0008, if the record is ordered by the individual whose …

735-010-0020 Procedures for Record Inquiry Accounts (1) DMV will establish a Record Inquiry Account for any person or business entity who: (a) Submits a completed Record Inquiry Account Application (DMV Form 735-6037A), including the required account qualification certification a…

735-010-0030 Types of Driver and Identification Card Records Available and Their Fees This rule specifies the types of driver records available from DMV’s driver records database and the fee amounts for the records: (1) Abstract of Employment Driving Record — Computer-produced re…

735-010-0040 Types of Vehicle Records Available and Their Fees The types of vehicle records available and the fees for these records are: (1) Vehicle Record — Includes vehicle description, registered owner, security interest holders, lessors and other related information. Vehicle…

735-010-0045 Other Department Records and Their Fees (1) Other records available and the fees for the records are: (a) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants Convictions and Alcohol Diversion Enrollment List (DUII and Diversion Lists) — A list of persons who have been convict…

735-010-0055 Definition of Law Enforcement Official For purposes of ORS 807.115, "law enforcement official" means: (1) An Oregon peace officer; (2) A person granted the statutory authority of an Oregon peace officer; (3) An employee of a law enforcement agency of another state, s…

735-010-0070 Submission of Change of Address and Update of DMV Records (1) DMV maintains a customer database that contains information on all DMV customers. A single notice of address change is sufficient for a customer to comply with ORS 807.560 (address changes related to drive…

735-010-0100 Purpose An applicant for a driver license, driver permit or vehicle registration is required by ORS 803.370 and 807.050 to provide full legal name and actual residence address to DMV. DMV has the authority to accept something other than an actual residence or post of…

735-010-0110 Customer Record for Persons (1) DMV shall maintain, as part of a customer record, information identifying a person including, but not limited to, the name, residence address and customer number. DMV shall maintain only one customer record per person, except as provid…

735-010-0120 Customer Record for Business Entities (1) DMV shall maintain, as part of a customer record, information relating to a business entity which includes, but is not limited to, the business name, business address and customer number. If a business entity transacts busine…

735-010-0130 Establishment and Use of Full Legal Name by an Individual All of the following apply to establishment and use of a full legal name by an individual: (1) When first applying for an Oregon driver license, driver permit or identification card, an applicant establishes t…