Administrative Rules

ODOT Division Rulemaking

PROPOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE 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 comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE 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.

There are no recently closed rules in this chapter at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

There are no recently adopted Commerce and Compliance rules at this time.

PUBLISHED MOTOR CARRIER 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 740 or 734.

PROPOSED DMV RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
Following the federal regulations adopted by FMCSA, DMV will query the DACH database prior to issuance of Commercial Driving Privileges.
Rule to be adopted: 735-063-0315
Rule to amended: 735-001-0050, 735-063-0205
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 11, 2024

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.

Driver Education cards - 735
Driver Education cards - 737
This rulemaking action amends rules from two ODOT rule chapters - 735 DMV, and 737 Safety. The two notices should be read together to gain a complete picture of the actions being taken.
Rules to be amended in chapter 735: 735-062-0080, 735-062-0140
Rules to be amended in chapter 737: 737-015-0020, 737-015-0030, 737-015-0076, 737-015-0095, 737-015-0120
Anticipated date of OTC approval: October 10, 2024

Transferring Canadian and Mexican CDLs for an Oregon CDL
Previously, Oregon allowed CDL transfers to Mexican and Canadian CDL holders without testing. However, Oregon has become a target for individuals who are fraudulently claiming Oregon residency to be issued Oregon CDLs and avoid the testing or issuance requirements in their home state. DMV is permanently amending its rules to prevent fraud by limiting who is eligible for a CDL transfer.
Rules to be amended: 735-063-0260, 735-063-0263
Anticipated date of OTC approval: October 10, 2024

Changing the term accident to collision
DMV proposes to amend certain rules to change the term “accident” to “collision” in alignment with 2024 SB 1574.
Rules to be amended: 735-010-0110, 735-010-0220, 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0080, 735-064-0100
Rules to be adopted: 735-050-0004, 735-050-0005
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 11, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED DMV RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

Oregon Automobile Liability Insurance Reporting (ALIR)
This rulemaking incorporates the latest version of the ALIR Technical Specifications Manual
Rule amended: 735-050-0131
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

DMV-Approved Out-of-State Motorcycle Rider Education Course
This rulemaking adds another out-of-state motorcycle rider education course to the list of DMV-approved courses.
Rule amended: 735-062-0078
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

CDL Driver History Record Information Exchange
This rulemaking incorporates by reference the updated version of Appendix A: ACD Codes, Descriptions, and Abbreviations, from the AAMVA Code Dictionary Manual, r5.2.5 (effective date September 11, 2023).
Rule amended: 735-063-0311
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

Disabled Person Parking Permit Family Placards
This rulemaking allows people to qualify for a family placard if they can show that multiple households are caring for at least one person with a disability.
Rule amended: 735-080-0020
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

Update of Suspensions Rule
Rule amended: 735-070-0030
Filed and effective: May 14, 2024

CDL Out of Service Violations
Rule amended: 735-070-0170
Filed and effective: May 14, 2024

CDL Transfers from Canada or Mexico (Temp)
Temp Rules adopted: 735-063-0260, 735-063-0263
Filed and effective: April 15, 2024

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.

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY 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 737.

PROPOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

Establishment of an Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund
ODOT is establishing the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Support Fund and grant program for environmental product declarations to offer financial support to bidders or proposers in order for them to qualify to respond to certain ODOT invitations to bid or requests for proposal.
Rules to be adopted: 734-023-0005; 734-023-0015; 734-023-0030; 734-023-0040; 734-023-0050; 734-023-0060; 734-023-0070; 734-023-0080
Virtual Public Hearing: October 15, 2024 3:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525511937?pwd=bhp82jXmM5KuzOBlY0hnNnnLxcStHN.1
Phone: 1-719-359-4580
Conference ID: 83525511937
Passcode: 437185
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 10, 2024

RECENTLY CLOSED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS 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.

There are no recently closed rules at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES
These rule changes were adopted approximately within the last six months.

Variable Speed Zones
This rule amendment reflects changes on Interstate 84 to implement a variable speed zone for eastbound vehicles from MP 211.46 to MP 216.74. This variable speed limit will operate in conjunction with an automatic gate closure system when the interstate is closed at Exit 216 due to weather, crash, or other event east of Exit 216.
Rule amended: 734-020-0019
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

Interstate Speed Zones
As amended, this rule will extend the existing 55 mph speed limit zone for all vehicles by approximately 0.25 miles south on Pacific Highway (Interstate 5) in Medford, from MP 27.00 to MP 26.75. This will give drivers distance to adjust their speed before reaching the exit ramp and after entering traffic merges onto the interstate.
Rule amended: 734-020-0011
Filed and effective: August 6, 2024

PUBLISHED HIGHWAY DIVISION 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 734.

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES

The former Transportation Safety Division is now the Transportation Safety Office within DMV. Any current Transportation Safety Office (chapter 737) rulemaking activity will be found in the DMV tab.

PUBLISHED TRANSPORTATION SAFETY RULES can on the Secretary of State's website: https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/ruleSearch.action. Under Browse by Chapter, select chapter 737.

PROPOSED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

There are no proposed Rail rules for comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED RAIL DIVISION 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.

State Rail Rehabilitation Fund
Standards to determine project eligibility and application procedures for the State Rail Rehabilitation Fund.
Rules to be adopted: 741-015-0010, 741-015-0020, 741-015-0025, 741-015-0030, 741-015-0040, 741-015-0050, 741-015-0060, 741-015-0070, 741-015-0080
Anticipated date of OTC approval: October 10, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED RAIL DIVISION RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

There are no recently adopted Rail rules at this time.

PUBLISHED RAIL DIVISION 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 741.

The term "Other Divisions" refers to rules, primarily in chapter 731, that belong to multiple areas of ODOT such as Procurement, Financial Services, Connect Oregon, Road Usage Charge Program, Fuels Tax, Transportation Development and Oregon Innovative Partnerships Program.

PROPOSED ODOT RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Please send your written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

Environmental Product Declarations
Due to the passage of HB 4139 (2022), ODOT is establishing the requirement for Environmental Product Declarations which the agency will collect from contractors for its procurement of certain covered materials under certain contracts.
Rule to be amended: 731-005-0470
Rule to be adopted: 731-005-0910
Virtual Public Hearing: October 15, 2024 3:00 PM
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83525511937?pwd=bhp82jXmM5KuzOBlY0hnNnnLxcStHN.1
Phone: 1-719-359-4580
Conference ID: 83525511937
Passcode: 437185
Last date for public comment: October 21, 2024
Anticipated date of OTC approval: December 10, 2024

RECENTLY CLOSED ODOT 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.

There are no recently closed rules in this category at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED ODOT RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

Updating public notice requirements for sole source procurements
These changes will align ODOT’s sole source public notice threshold with the threshold in the Attorney General Model Public Contracting rules, OAR 137-047-0275.

Updating veteran language to comply with statute
Amending language in rules that refer to “service-disabled veteran” to comply with HB 2295 (2023)

Procurement, General Provisions
Rules amended: 731-005-0410, 731-005-0420, 731-005-0430, 731-005-0440, 731-005-0460, 731-005-0470, 731-005-0490, 731-005-0500, 731-005-0505, 731-005-0510, 731-005-0520, 731-005-0530, 731-005-0540, 731-005-0550, 731-005-0560, 731-005-0590, 731-005-0600, 731-005-0620, 731-005-0650, 731-005-0660, 731-005-0670, 731-005-0690, 731-005-0700, 731-005-0710, 731-005-0740, 731-005-0760, 731-005-0770, 731-005-0800, 731-007-0200, 731-007-0210, 731-007-0220, 731-007-0225, 731-007-0230, 731-007-0240, 731-007-0250, 731-007-0260, 731-007-0340, 731-007-0350, 731-007-0360, 731-007-0370, 731-007-0380, 731-007-0390, 731-007-0400, 731-007-0500, 731-007-0510, 731-007-0520, 731-007-0530, 731-007-0540, 731-007-0560, 731-007-0570, 731-149-0010
Anticipated date of OTC approval: May 9, 2024

PUBLISHED ODOT 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 731.

PROPOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

There are no proposed Public Transportation rules for public comment at this time.

RECENTLY CLOSED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 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.

Statewide Transportation Improvement Fund
Allows the use of unspent and reserve funding by Qualified Entities at the end of a plan cycle instead of waiting for the next plan cycle.
Rule to be amended: 732-042-0005
Rule to be adopted: 732-042-0045
Anticipated date of OTC approval: October 10, 2024

RECENTLY ADOPTED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION RULES
These rule changes have been adopted approximately within the last six months.

There are no recently adotped Public Transportation rules at this time.

PUBLISED ODOT RULES can be found on the Secretary of State's website:

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lauri.g.kunze@odot.state.or.us
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Salem OR 97301

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