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Proposed DMV Rules

These proposed rule changes are open for public comment.

There are no proposed DMV rules open for comment at this time.

Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.​

Recently Closed DMV Rules

These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes at its next meeting.

Future Responsibility Filings

DMV is amending OAR 735-050-0100 to update the requirements for a future responsibility filing to include ORS 809.411(7) -- suspension for a conviction of gasoline theft, and (10) -- suspension for a conviction of assault resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle, and court-ordered restoration of driving privileges following a permanent revocation under ORS 809.235.

 Proposed Rule Text          Notice Forms

Rule to be amended: 735-050-0100
OTC meeting date: May 15, 2013​

Ignition Interlock Device Following a DUII Conviction

Statutory changes in 2012 include a five-year requirement for installing and using an ignition interlock device (IID) at the end of a suspension or revocation under specified circumstances.  DMV is amending OAR 735-070-0080, which currently refers to the one year and a two year IID requirement, to state that the requirements are as specified in ORS 813.602(1) or (2).
 
 Proposed Rule Text          Notice Forms
 
Rule to be amended: 735-070-0080
OTC meeting date: May 15, 2013

Snowmobile Rule Updates

DMV is amending snowmobile rules OAR 735-164-0000, 735-164-0010 and 735-164-0020 to update fee amounts to be consistent with statutory requirements, and to correct references to repealed rules. Other non-substantive changes simplify rule language to improve readability.
 Proposed Rule Text          Notice Forms
Rule to be amended: 735-164-0000
OTC meeting date: May 15, 2013
Recently Adopted DMV Rules
These rules have been adopted aproximately within the last six months.​

Provisional Driver Improvement: Process for Expanding Restricted Driving Privileges

A person who receives a restriction under the Provisional Driver Improvement Program may request an interview with a DMV employee to re-evaluate the person’s driving after the incident that caused the restriction to be imposed.  DMV has amended OAR 735-072-0023 to have the re-evaluation conducted by employees at DMV Headquarters through a written process rather than through an interview.
   Final Rule Text          Filing Certificate  
Rule numbers: 735-072-0020, 735-072-0023
Filed and effective: April 22, 2013

Hardship and Probationary Permits; Restrictions and Conditions that Cause Suspension or Revocation of Permit

Following a program review, DMV is revising its sanctions placed on drivers who violate a requirement, restriction or condition of a hardship permit. DMV is also expanding the activities allowed under a probationary permit.

Rule numbers: 735-001-0050, 735-064-0005, 735-064-0020, 735-064-0060, 735-064-0100, 735-064-0110
Filed and effective: March 22, 2013
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Waiving Commercial Driver License Skills Test for Drivers with Military CMV Experience

A new federal rule allows states to accept military truck driving experience in lieu of a skills test when a service member applies for a commercial driver license (CDL) if certain criteria are met. DMV proposes to amend OAR 735-062-0080 to establish criteria for waiver of the CDL skills testing for those returning from military service who meet certain criteria.
 
Rule number: 735-062-0080
Date filed: January 17, 2013
Effective date: February 1, 2013
 
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Providing Driver License or ID Card to Inmates Before Release from Custody

Implements ORS 802.087. Through interagency agreement and this rulemaking, ODOT and Dept. of Corrections have established a program for issuing a driver license or ID card to an inmate prior to his or her release from custody.  DMV proposes to adopt OAR 735-001-0062 to authorize eligible inmates to obtain either a driver license or an ID card using a photo on file with DMV.

 Final Rule Text          Filing Certificate
Rule number: 735-001-0062
Date filed: December 21, 2012
Effective date: January 1, 2013
 
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Vehicle Code Book Increase (permanent rule)

DMV publishes a biennial compilation of Oregon motor vehicle laws (Vehicle Code Book) for distribution to the public. The fee collected for the Vehicle Code Book is calculated to cover DMV’s costs to compile, publish and distribute the publication. Due to an increase in costs, DMV is increasing from $5 to $7, the fee collected for each book sold to cover its costs.
 
 
Rule number: 735-012-0000
Filed and effective: November 19. 2012
 
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Early Reinstatement of Driving Privileges

House Bill 4043 (2012) allows DMV to end the suspension and reinstate a person’s driving privileges before the end of the one-year suspension period if DMV determines the person gave false information or committed false swearing to obtain false identification solely for the purpose of acquiring alcohol or entering licensed premises prohibited to minors when the person was under the age of 21.  The person must also pay a reinstatement fee.  These proposed rules establish the process for requesting an administrative review and adopt the criteria for DMV’s determination.
 
 
Rule number: 735-070-0006
Filed and effective: November 19. 2012
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