Title 59, Oregon Vehicle Code

(1) The Department of Transportation shall have the authority to investigate and verify information provided in conjunction with application for proportional registration of a tow vehicle under ORS 822.217. The department may cancel an identification device for a proportionally r…

(1) The operator of a wrecker or tow vehicle may stop the wrecker or tow vehicle where it obstructs traffic when the operator: (a) Is engaged in the salvaging of another vehicle; and (b) Takes the precautionary measures required by this section. (2) A person commits the offense o…

(1) A person commits the offense of tow vehicle operator failure to remove injurious substance if the person is operating a tow vehicle that is removing a wrecked or damaged vehicle from a highway and the person fails to remove any glass or other injurious substance dropped upon …

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 822.200 to 822.225, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a city or county may, by charter or ordinance, regulate towing businesses if the city or county charter or ordinance provisions pertain only to towing authorized by ORS 98.812 an…

(1) If a tower recovers a vehicle after a theft, the vehicle is totaled and the vehicle has no applicable insurance coverage, the person who is the owner of the vehicle may transfer the person’s interest in the vehicle to the tower in payment or partial payment of the tower’s fee…

(1) The State Board of Towing is established within the Department of Transportation. (2) The State Board of Towing consists of nine members appointed by the Governor as follows: (a) One tower who holds a towing business certificate issued under ORS 822.205 and who represents a c…

(1) The State Board of Towing shall select one of its members as chairperson and another as vice chairperson, for terms and with duties and powers necessary for the performance of the functions of the offices as the board determines. (2) Except as provided in subsection (3) of th…

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

(1) In accordance with applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the State Board of Towing may adopt rules: (a) Necessary for the administration of the laws that the board is charged with administering. (b) To implement ORS 98.853 to 98.862. (2) The board may adopt a seal. [2021 …

(1) The State Board of Towing Account is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. (2) The account consists of the following: (a) Moneys collected from fees imposed under ORS 822.285. (b) Moneys appropriated to the account by the Legislative …

The State Board of Towing, acting through its chairperson or vice chairperson, may administer oaths, take depositions and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of documents or other written information necessary to carry out the provisions of OR…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Person” includes individuals, public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109, corporations, firms, associations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint stock companies or any other business entity created under law. (b) “Relative” means an ind…

(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, i…

(1) As used in this section: (a) “Person” includes individuals, public bodies as defined in ORS 174.109, corporations, firms, associations, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint stock companies or any other business entity created under law. (b) “Relative” means an ind…

(1) A person commits the offense of acting as a vehicle transporter without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a vehicle transporter certificate issued under ORS 822.310 and the person drives or tows over the highways of this state: (a) A vehicle that is: (A) Requir…

In addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026, ORS 822.300 does not apply to the following: (1) Vehicles lawfully operated with plates furnished to vehicle dealers under ORS 822.040. (2) Vehicles lawfully operated with registration plates issued by this st…

(1) The holder of a current, valid vehicle transporter certificate issued under this section may exercise the following privileges under this certificate: (a) The person is not subject to the prohibitions and penalties under ORS 822.300 while transporting vehicles as provided und…

(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 for vehicles with special vehicle transpo…

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to return a revoked or suspended vehicle transporter certificate if the Department of Transportation demands and requires the return of any certificate, cards or plates under ORS 822.310 and the person has those items demanded and does …

(1) A person commits the offense of operating a commercial driver training school without a certificate if the person is not the holder of a valid, current driver training school certificate issued under ORS 822.515 and the person operates a business or nonprofit enterprise that …

(1) A person who holds a valid, current commercial driver training school certificate issued under this section is not subject to the prohibitions or penalties under ORS 822.500. (2) The Department of Transportation shall adopt rules to provide for the issuance of commercial driv…

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a garage to report an accident or bullet contact if the person is in charge of any garage or repair shop to which is brought any motor vehicle that shows evidence of having been involved in a serious accident or struck by any bullet …

(1) A person commits the offense of false swearing relating to regulation of vehicle related businesses if the person knowingly makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing relating to the regulation of vehicle dealers, vehicle dismantle…

(1) Fee for issuance or renewal of dismantler certificates covering a single place of business, or a supplemental certificate for each additional place of business to be covered by that certificate and operated under the same name, $1,000. (2) Fee for each duplicate dismantler ce…

Each person holding or applying for a current vehicle dealer certificate shall pay a fee of $75 to the Department of Transportation upon application for issuance or renewal of a certificate. Moneys from the fee are continuously appropriated to the department for the purpose of ca…

(1) The Department of Transportation may levy and collect a civil penalty in the amount of $1,000 for each violation against any person who violates ORS 822.500. (2) Civil penalties under this section shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745. [2001 c.727 §3; 2023 c.…

(1) The Department of Transportation may levy a civil penalty on, and collect the civil penalty from, any person holding a dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.110 or identification card or supplemental dismantler certificate issued under ORS 822.125 in an amount not to ex…

(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, any person who violates any provision of ORS 98.853, 98.854, 98.856, 98.858, 181A.350, 822.200, 822.215, 822.225, 822.230, 822.235 or 822.605 or any rule adopted by the State Board of Towing is subject to payment of a civil pe…