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| Proposed DMV Rules |
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These proposed rule changes are open for public comment.
| Registration Plate Fee Increase |
| This fee increase is necessary and required by statute due to an increase in the amount charged by the manufacturer of Oregon's registration plates. |
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Notice Forms |
| Last date for public comment: February 21, 2012 |
| OTC meeting date: March 21, 2012 |
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Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
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| Recently Closed DMV Rules |
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These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes on the date listed below.
| Possessory Lien Foreclosure |
| These amendments update requirements for possessory lien foreclosure forms and the perfection of a security interest. |
| Proposed Rule Text |
Notice Forms |
| OTC meeting date: February 15, 2012 |
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| Recently Adopted DMV Rules |
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These rules have been adopted aproximately within the last six months.
| Proof of Medical Qualification for a CDL |
| Beginning January 30, 2012, changes to federal regulations go into effect related to proof of medical qualification requirements for CDL holders and CDL instruction permit holders; 2011 HB 2138 authorized DMV to implement these federal changes. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: January 27, 2012 |
| Effective date: January 30, 2012 |
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| Miscellaneous Rule Repeals |
| DMV repealed four rules that are no longer needed: OAR 735-001-0030, 735-016-0080, 735-050-0090 and 735-064-0085. |
| Certificate and Order |
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| Filed and effective date: December 22, 2011 |
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| Low Emission Vehicle Standards |
| DMV amended OAR 735-030-0330 to be consistent with DEQ's OAR 340-257-0060 and allow vehicles purchased by Oregon residents while assigned to active government service outside of Oregon an exemption from the registration requirements for Oregon LEV standards. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| Disabled Veteran Registration Plates |
| DMV will accept as proof that an applicant is qualified to receive disabled veteran registration, any letter, including a DD214 form, issued by the VA or branch of the U.S. Armed Forces that indicates the applicant received a service-related disability, regardless of whether the letter specifically shows an honorable discharge. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
| SSN Requirements; Proof of Legal Presence |
| DMV is implementing HB 2139 and by changing its SSN documentation requirements; clarifying what is acceptable proof of legal presence; describing requirements for time extensions of temporary permits and ID cards. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| Update of Conviction Tables |
| During the 2011 legislative session, two bills were enacted creating new traffic offenses or amending traffic offense statutes, making it necessary for DMV to amend OAR 735-064-0220 and 735-072-0035 to implement these laws. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| At-Risk Driver Program |
| This rule change implements HB 3128 by specifying that a suspension ends when a person whose driving privileges are suspended under the At-Risk Driver Program voluntarily surrenders his or her driving privileges due to deteriorating health or age related issues. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| Vehicle Dismantlers |
| These amendments add new definitions and revise language concerning the civil penalties and sanctions DMV may impose against dismantlers who violate applicable laws and rules. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
| Fraud Suspensions |
| DMV will continue to suspend a driver license and the right to apply when a person obtains it by giving false information; however it will no longer suspend an ID card or the person's right to apply for an ID card. DMV will cancel an ID card issued in a false name. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: November 23, 2011 |
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| Implied Consent Forms; Suspensions |
| DMV removed the requirement that an Implied Consent form contain “a suspension period that conforms to the type of suspension in accordance with ORS 813.404 or 813.420.” DMV enters a suspension on a record even if the form does not indicate the length of suspension. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: November 23, 2011 |
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| Class IV ATVs |
| Qualified Oregon vehicle dealers that sell snowmobiles, or Class I and Class III all-terrain vehicles are designated as agents of DMV. These amendments add the new Class IV all-terrain vehicles. Subsection (4)(f) is also amended to clarify that a vehicle dealer may only prepare and/or submit documents and collect fees for transfers of registration plates for vehicles they sell. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Date filed: October 26, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| Eligibility for a Hardship Permit |
| This rule change specifies that a person whose driving privileges are suspended for tampering with an ignition interlock device may not apply for a hardship permit. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: July 22, 2011 |
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| Related Information |
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Published DMV Rules This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Web site.
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