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 staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

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.

Credit & Debit Card Transactions and Fees
CCD amended these rules to align rule language with statutory language and authority. All changes are consistent with current business practices and ORS.
Rules amended: 740-015-0080, 740-055-0020
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Annual adoption of Federal safety regulations
CCD amended these rules to reflect the annual readoption of several federal safety regulations on the effective date of April 1, 2025.
Rules amended: 740-100-0010, 740-100-0065, 740-100-0070, 740-100-0080, 740-100-0085, 740-100-0090, 740-100-0100, 740-110-0010
Filed: March 13, 2025
Effective: April 1, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Feb. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Accident to collision - 734
Accident to collision - 740
Amended language in rules from two ODOT rule chapters – 734 Delivery and Operations, and 740 CCD. The rulemakings should be read together to gain a complete picture of the actions being taken.
Rules amended in chapter 734: 734-070-0020, 734-073-0067, 734-076-0015, 734-076-0155
Rules amended in chapter 740: 740-040-0020, 740-100-0020, 740-100-0070
Filed and effective: March 13, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Dec. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (chapter 734 and chapter 740), which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Annual adoption of IRP/IFTA/HVUT rules

CCD amended rules to reflect the yearly adoption of rules of the International Registration Plan (IRP), United States Internal Revenue Service contained in 26 CFR Part 41 Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT), and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA).
Rules amended: 740-200-0010, 740-200-0020, 740-200-0040
Filed and effective: January 16, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Nov. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Online systems amendments
CCD amended rules pertaining to online transactions to allow motor carriers to use online services during our business hours and while our contact center is closed, without having to speak with a representative.
Rules amended: 740-015-0010, 740-015-0020, 740-015-0030, 740-015-0050, 740-015-0060, 740-015-0080, 740-015-0090, 740-015-0110, 740-035-0015, 740-040-0070
Rules repealed: 740-015-0040, 740-015-0100
Filed and effective: January 16, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Nov. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Lease agreements
CCD amended rules allowing for taxes to be paid on behalf of one motor carrier by another motor carrier when a lease is in effect.
Rules amended: 740-030-0020, 740-045-0150
Filed and effective: January 16, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Nov. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

PUBLISHED COMMERCE AND COMPLIANCE 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 staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

CDL Skills Testing
DMV proposes to amend OAR 735-060-0120, 735-063-0250 and 735-063-0260 to update administrative rules related to CDL skills test and documents that prove citizenship and legal presence for applicants for a CDL. This permanent rulemaking supersedes temporary administrative order DMV 4-2025.
Rules to be amended: 735-060-0120, 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Last day for public comment: June 21, 2025 5:00 PM
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025

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.

At-Risk Programs
DMV proposes to adopt and amend At-Risk Mandatory program and At-Risk Non-Mandatory program rules to align with statute and clarify the process for the public and let them know what may be required of them.
Rules to be amended: 735-074-0050, 735-074-0060, 735-074-0080, 735-074-0090, 735-074-0120, 735-074-0140, 735-074-0190, 735-074-0210, 735-074-0212, 735-074-0220, 735-076-0000, 735-076-0002, 735-076-0005, 735-076-0007, 735-076-0015, 735-076-0018, 735-076-0020, 735-076-0035, 735-076-0050, 735-076-0052
Rules to be adopted: 735-074-0072, 735-074-0185, 735-076-0008
Virtual public hearing: May 20, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. See hearing recording.
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on May 21, 2025. ODOT received one public comment (see attached summary).

Odometer Disclosure
DMV proposes to amend this rule to state that DMV will record the mileage shown on the previous title or salvage title when a transfer of interest is not subject to odometer disclosure requirements. This brings the rule into alignment with current DMV practice.
Rule to be amended: 735-028-0040
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on May 21, 2025. No comments were received.

Off-Road Equipment Standards
DMV proposes to repeal this rule in response to House Bill (HB) 2232 (2025) which removed DMV’s authority to write administrative rules under ORS 821.030 and gave the authority to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
Rule to be repealed: 735-116-0000
Anticipated date of OTC approval: July 31, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on May 21, 2025. No comments were received.

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

Branded Vehicle Titles
DMV amended this rule to clarify its current practice related to issuing a branded title. The rule clarifies that DMV will issue a branded title for a vehicle that a reporting entity has marked in NMVTIS JSI as "scrap," “parts only” or "crushed" only if the same entity later marks the vehicle as "sold."
Rule amended: 735-020-0070
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Special Interest Plates
DMV amended this rule to further specify the registration plates a customer may use when registering their vehicle as special interest. This rule change is reflective of current DMV practices.
Rule amended: 735-040-0000
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Issuance of non-Real ID CDLs and CLPs to COFA nation citizens (temporary)
DMV amended these rules to establish a list of documents acceptable for the issuance of non-Real ID commercial driver license (CDL) and Commercial Learner Permit (CLP) credentials and to remove reference to “FMCSA guidance” that has been replaced with a formal FMCSA exemption. These temporary rules need to be in effect immediately following the May 8, 2025, OTC meeting to ensure fair and consistent treatment for COFA citizens and allow DMV to continue to issue eight-year CDL credentials to citizens of COFA nations.
Rules amended: 735-063-0250, 735-063-0260
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025 - November 3, 2025

CDL/CLP Medical Info
DMV amended these rules to modify the process for how CDL and CLP holders provide updated medical information. Instead of submitting a Medical Examiner’s Certificate directly to DMV, the medical examiner will now upload the driver’s medical certification information to the National Registry to reduce fraud, increase safety and ensure accurate information is available.
Rules amended: 735-063-0205, 735-063-0220, 735-063-0230, 735-063-0340
Filed: March 25, 2025
Effective: June 23, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Traffic Offenses
DMV amended this rule to revise the list of offenses in Table 1 and Table 2, and updated the stated effective date in the revised tables to align with Oregon laws, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) standards and federal regulations.
Rule amended: 735-064-0220
Filed: March 13, 2025
Effective: March 17, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Jan. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules. DMV filed a statutory minor correction May 14, 2025 to correct statutory or rule references. See original filing.

Changing the term accident to collision
DMV amended certain rules to change the term “accident” to “collision” in alignment with 2024 SB 1574.
Rules amended: 735-010-0110, 735-010-0220, 735-050-0010, 735-050-0055, 735-050-0070, 735-050-0080, 735-064-0100
Rules adopted: 735-050-0004, 735-050-0005
Filed: December 4, 2024
Effective: January 1, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

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 adopted: 735-063-0315
Rules amended: 735-001-0050, 735-063-0205
Filed and effective: December 4, 2024
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

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 staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

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 in this chapter at this time.

RECENTLY ADOPTED DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS RULES

These rule changes were adopted approximately within the last six months.

ORION system
Changes to implement an over-dimension permitting system.
Rules adopted: 734-075-0028, 734-082-0011
Rules amended: 734-070-0060, 734-070-0100, 734-070-0110, 734-070-0120, 734-070-0130, 734-070-0140, 734-071-0005, 734-071-0010, 734-071-0015, 734-072-0005, 734-072-0022, 734-072-0025, 734-072-0030, 734-073-0050, 734-073-0051, 734-073-0056, 734-073-0060, 734-073-0065, 734-073-0070, 734-073-0080, 734-073-0100, 734-073-0110, 734-073-0130, 734-073-0140, 734-074-0005, 734-074-0006, 734-074-0008, 734-074-0010, 734-074-0020, 734-074-0023, 734-074-0025, 734-074-0028, 734-074-0030, 734-074-0035, 734-074-0040, 734-074-0045, 734-074-0051, 734-074-0060, 734-074-0070, 734-074-0090, 734-075-0005, 734-075-0008, 734-075-0010, 734-075-0020, 734-075-0022, 734-075-0035, 734-075-0036, 734-075-0037, 734-075-0041, 734-075-0055, 734-075-0085, 734-077-0005, 734-077-0010, 734-077-0015, 734-077-0020, 734-077-0040, 734-078-0005, 734-078-0010, 734-078-0017, 734-078-0020, 734-078-0025, 734-078-0030, 734-078-0035, 734-078-0040, 734-079-0005, 734-079-0015, 734-079-0025, 734-082-0001, 734-082-0002, 734-082-0003, 734-082-0004, 734-082-0005, 734-082-0006, 734-082-0009, 734-082-0010, 734-082-0015, 734-082-0016, 734-082-0020, 734-082-0021, 734-082-0025, 734-082-0030, 734-082-0035, 734-082-0039, 734-082-0040, 734-082-0045, 734-082-0050, 734-082-0051, 734-082-0053, 734-082-0055, 734-082-0060, 734-082-0070, 734-082-0080, 734-082-0085
Rules repealed: 734-072-0007, 734-072-0010, 734-072-0011, 734-072-0015, 734-072-0020, 734-072-0023, 734-075-0002
Filed and effective: March 13, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Dec. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Establishment of an Environmental Product Declaration Support Fund
ODOT established 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 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
Filed and effective: December 5, 2024
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

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 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 RAIL DIVISION RULES
These proposed rule changes are open for public comment. Send any written comments to the staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

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.

There are no recently closed Rail rules at this time.

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

There are no recently adopted Rail rules.

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 staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

There are no proposed rules for comment at this time.

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 chapter at this time.

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

Multi Modal Federal Grant
Following the temporary rule order DOT 5-2024, ODOT established the process ODOT uses to accept Connect Oregon grant applications where the applicant intends to use funds as the required match for federal grants.
Rules amended: 731-035-0010, 731-035-0020, 731-035-0030, 731-035-0040, 731-035-0050, 731-035-0060, 731-035-0070
Rules adopted: 731-035-0110, 731-035-0120, 731-035-0130, 731-035-0140, 731-035-0150, 731-035-0160, 731-035-0170, 731-035-0180
Filed and effective: May 8, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Mar. 21, 2025. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Update of ODOT's public records rule
Amended rule to reflect current public records processing procedures and applicable statutes.
Rule amended: 731-001-0025
Filed and effective: January 16, 2025
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Nov. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Environmental Product Declarations
Due to the passage of HB 4139 (2022), ODOT established the requirement for Environmental Product Declarations which the agency will collect from contractors for its procurement of certain covered materials under certain contracts.
Rule amended: 731-005-0470
Rule adopted: 731-005-0910
Filed and effective: December 5, 2024
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Oct. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Establishment of Small Business Development Program
Rules needed to implement small business development program, which ORS 184.906 required ODOT to establish.
Rules adopted: 731-065-0001, 731-065-0010, 731-065-0020, 731-065-0030, 731-065-0040, 731-065-0050, 731-065-0060, 731-065-0070
Filed and effective: December 4, 2024
The comment period closed at 5:00 PM on Sept. 21, 2024. No comments were received. For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

Limited Toll Rules

Amended, repealed, added new rules related to toll operations, project initiation, project authorization, and rates.

Rules amended: 731-040-0010, 731-040-0020, 731-040-0030, 731-040-0050, 731-040-0056

Rules adopted: 731-040-0031, 731-040-0039, 731-040-0041, 731-040-0051, 731-040-0061, 731-040-0065, 731-040-0075

Rules repealed: 731-040-0052, 731-040-0053, 731-040-0054, 731-040-0055, 731-040-0057, 731-040-0058, 731-040-0059

Filed: December 4, 2024
Effective: December 5, 2024
The comment period closed at 12:00 AM on Oct. 3, 2024. ODOT received over 100 public comments (see attached summary). For more information, see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, which includes the notice and proposed rules.

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 staff member listed as the contact on the notice.

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.

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

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

STIF distribution (temporary)
ODOT temporarily amended these rules to ensure ODOT’s distribution of funds under ORS 184.758 for the current fiscal year is made consistent with the mandate in 184.766(2) requiring OTC to adopt rules requiring an agreement between the state and the qualified entity for all funds distributed after July 1, 2023. These rules needed to be amended prior to the next round of STIF plan submittals and approvals in 2025. This temporary rulemaking will be followed up with a permanent rulemaking later this year.
Rules amended: 732-040-0015, 732-042-0010
Filed: May 12, 2025
Effective: July 1, 2025 – December 27, 2025

PUBLISHED PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 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 732.

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