PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
There are no proposed rules for public comment at this time.
RECENTLY CLOSED DMV RULES
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider these proposed rule changes on the meeting date listed with each rule set.
Titling Former Park Model Recreational Vehicles (permanent)
Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 157 authorizes DMV to issue Oregon vehicle titles to vehicles that no longer meet the definition of park model recreational vehicle (PMRV) if they met the definition of PMRV when originally manufactured and were used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021. The law also prohibits DMV from issuing vehicle registration to these vehicles.
Rules proposed: 735-022-0070, 735-022-0140, 735-022-0150, 735-022-0160
Anticipated date of OTC approval: March 10, 2022
Road Usage Charge (RUC) Program Removal Initiating Additional Vehicle Registration Fee; Exceptions (permanent)
Section 93 of HB 3055 (OL 2021, chapter 630) requires DMV to establish by rule the circumstances in which a person who is removed from the road usage charge (RUC) program is required to pay an additional amount that would have otherwise been due with respect to the subject vehicle. The additional fee can be a portion of, or equal to, the amount of the fee previously waived.
Rule proposed: 735-030-0125
Anticipated date of OTC approval: March 10, 2022
Reinstating Suspension for not Attending School No Longer Needed - Suspension Authority Repealed
Oregon law previously authorized DMV to suspend driving privileges of a person under 18 years of age if notified by a school superintendent or a school district board that the youth is not attending school as required. In 2021, the Oregon Legislature repealed that authority. DMV is amending OAR 735-062-0035 to remove the requirements for reinstating driving privileges following a suspension ordered under ORS 809.423(1) because DMV’s authority to suspend is repealed.
Rule proposed: 735-062-0035
Anticipated date of OTC approval: March 10, 2022
RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.
CDL Entry Level Driver Training Requirements
Recent legislation requires DMV establish, by rule, requirements for entry-level commercial motor vehicle driver training. Entry-level drivers are applicants for a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL), or a CDL hazardous materials, passenger, or school bus endorsement for the first time. DMV will ensure the applicant completes all ELDT requirements before issuance of a Class A or B CDL or listed CDL endorsement. The ELDT requirements apply to applicable commercial driving privileges issued on or after February 7, 2022.
Rules amended: 735-001-0050, 735-060-0003, 735-060-0055, 735-060-0105, 735-060-0145, 735-063-0205, 735-063-0260, 735-063-0262, 735-063-0290
Filed and effective : January 25, 2022
Motorcycle Rider Education Courses
Recent legislation authorizes DMV to approve motorcycle rider education courses from outside of Oregon. The law allows DMV to waive the knowledge test and skills test requirements for applicants who apply for a motorcycle endorsement if the applicant completed an out-of-state motorcycle rider education course while temporarily residing outside of this state as long as the applicant is domiciled in or a resident of this state.
Rules amended: 735-062-0002, 735-062-0040, 735-062-0078, 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140
Filed and effective: January 25, 2022
Emergency Contact Form
HB 3125 requires DMV to create an emergency contact information form and make it available to individuals. DMV would only disclose the emergency contact information to a police officer when the individual is killed, seriously injured or rendered unconscious and is unable to independently communicate with police officers.
Rule adopted: 735-018-0180
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Posessory Lien Foreclosure
HB 2311 requires possessory lien claimants to file with DMV a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit in the amount of $20,000, provide a yearly certification of continued coverage, and to file a new surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit with DMV within three days after the date of any recovery against the surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit.
Rule adopted: 735-020-0014
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Replacement Title Transactions
DMV removed the requirement that all parties listed on the vehicle certificate of title sign the application for replacement title before DMV will issue a replacement certificate of title for the vehicle. Since a replacement title does not change vehicle ownership and transfer of ownership would still require all owner signatures, this efficiency poses no risk to vehicle ownership.
Rule amended: 735-026-0000
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Odometer Disclosure
HB 3055 gives DMV the authority to exempt vehicles from the odometer disclosure requirements in accordance with federal laws, rules or regulations.
Rules amended: 735-028-0000, 735-028-0005, 735-028-0010, 735-028-0090
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Deaf or Hard of Hearing Indicator
DMV amended its rules to include that a person can add information on the driver license or registration card that the registered owner, or a person who may operate a vehicle, is deaf or hard of hearing.
Rules amended: 735-030-0105, 735-062-0110
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Replacement of Single Vehicle Registration Plate
HB 3055 gives DMV the authority to replace a single registration plate, including as a duplicate configuration, rather than replace both registration plates when the owner requests DMV to issue a single duplicate registration plate.
Rule amended: 735-032-0000
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Identification Card Issuances to Applicants Experiencing Homelessness
HB 3026 requires DMV to issue identification cards free of charge to applicants who are experiencing homelessness. The applicant must present to DMV a form that was completed by a nonprofit organization certifying the applicant is experiencing homelessness to qualify for the fee waiver.
Rule adopted: 735-062-0133
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Ending COVID-19 Medical Qualification and TSA Waivers
DMV amended two of its rules to permanently restore the requirement that CDL-required excepted interstate and non-excepted intrastate CMV operators provide proof of medical qualification to DMV in order to maintain a CDL or CLP and to remove outdated language that allowed certain CDL operators with a hazardous materials endorsement (HME) an additional 180 days to file a TSA security threat assessment (STA) with DMV before cancellation of the operators’ CDL.
Rules amended: 735-063-0220, 735-063-0290
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Vehicle Registration Suspensions
HB 3055 repeals ORS 809.020 and 809.080. As a result, DMV repealed OAR 735-070-0050 because the statutory authority for the agency’s rulemaking was provided by ORS 809.020.
Rule repealed: 735-070-0050
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Vehicle Dismantler Catalytic Converter Civil Penalty
SB 803 authorizes DMV to impose a civil penalty on a dismantler that acquires a catalytic converter, or a component of a catalytic converter, that has been removed from a vehicle and is offered for sale as an independent item, separate and distinct from a vehicle acquisition; or fails to maintain records for three years from the date of acquisition of a major component part, including the sale or disposal of a catalytic converter.
Rules amended: 735-152-0000, 735-152-0031, 735-152-0060
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Fire Inspector’s Report for Dismantler Certificate
DMV updated its rules concerning dismantler certificates to ensure the environmental safeguards placed on the industry are not circumvented, to ensure dismantlers are provided adequate time to submit the required fire inspection report, and to enable DMV’s enforcement of the requirement without using overly punitive actions.
Rules amended: 735-152-0005, 735-152-0007
Filed and effective: November 23, 2021
Titling Former Park Model Recreational Vehicles (temporary)
Oregon Laws 2021, chapter 157 authorizes DMV to issue Oregon vehicle titles to vehicles that no longer meet the definition of park model recreational vehicle (PMRV) if they met the definition of PMRV when originally manufactured and were used as living quarters on or before January 1, 2021. The law also prohibits DMV from issuing vehicle registration to these vehicles.
Rule amended: 735-022-0140
Rule adopted: 735-022-0160
Date filed: September 13, 2021
Effective: September 13, 2021 through March 11, 2022
Road Usage Charge Program (temporary)
HB 3055 requires DMV to establish by rule the circumstances in which a person who is removed from the road usage charge (RUC) program is required to pay an additional amount that would have otherwise been due with respect to the subject vehicle. The additional fee can be a portion of or equal to the amount of the fee previously waived.
Rule adopted: 735-030-0125
Date filed: September 13, 2021
Effective: September 25, 2021 through March 23, 2022
PUBLISHED DMV RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website:
https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 735.