(1) The department shall issue the following types of trip permits to authorize the described type of operation and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, may not issue trip permits for any other purpose:
(a) A heavy motor vehicle trip permit may be issued for the following vehicles that are not registered in this state:
(A) Motor vehicles with a combined weight or loaded weight of more than 10,000 pounds;
(B) Truck tractors that are more than 8,000 pounds; or
(C) Fixed load motor vehicles.
(b) A permit described in paragraph (a) of this subsection is valid for 10 consecutive days.
(c) A heavy trailer trip permit may be issued for a trailer that will be operated on the highways at a loaded weight of more than 8,000 pounds or that is a fixed load vehicle, and that is not registered to allow operation of the vehicle in this state. A permit described in this paragraph is valid for 10 consecutive days. This paragraph does not apply to travel trailers.
(d) A light vehicle trip permit may be issued for a vehicle with a combined weight or loaded weight of less than 10,001 pounds that is not a fixed load vehicle and that is not registered to allow operation of the vehicle in this state. Permits described in this paragraph may be issued for a period of 21 consecutive days. The department may not issue more than two permits under this paragraph in a 12-month period for any one vehicle unless all registered owners of the vehicle are replaced by new owners. If there is a complete change in ownership of the vehicle, as shown by the registration records for the vehicle, a new owner may receive permits for the vehicle under this paragraph as if no permits had been issued for the vehicle. This paragraph does not apply to campers, travel trailers or motor homes, which are eligible for recreational vehicle trip permits under paragraph (e) of this subsection.
(e) A recreational vehicle trip permit may be issued for a period of up to 10 consecutive days for a camper, travel trailer or motor home that is not registered for operation in this state. A person buying a recreational vehicle trip permit must show proof satisfactory to the department that the person is the owner of the camper, travel trailer or motor home for which the permit will be granted. A person may not receive recreational vehicle trip permits authorizing more than 10 days of operation in any 12-month period. The department may determine by rule the method for ensuring a person has not exceeded the maximum number of days of operation allowed by the permit.
(f) A registration weight trip permit may be issued for a vehicle that is registered in this state, to allow the vehicle to be operated with a greater combined weight or loaded weight than is permitted by the registration weight established for the vehicle or at a greater combined weight or loaded weight than is otherwise permitted under the registration for the vehicle if the vehicle is not required to establish a registration weight. A permit issued under this paragraph does not authorize movements or operations for which a variance permit is required under ORS 818.200. A permit issued under this paragraph shall show the maximum registration weight allowed for operation under the permit. A permit issued under this paragraph is valid for 10 consecutive days.
(g) A registered vehicle trip permit may be issued for a vehicle that is registered in this state to allow the vehicle to operate under conditions or in ways not permitted by the terms of the vehicle registration. The department shall determine by rule the kinds of operation for which permits may be issued under this paragraph. A permit issued under this paragraph is valid for 10 consecutive days.
(2) The department shall allow a person issued a vehicle dealer certificate under ORS 822.020 or a towing business certificate under ORS 822.205 to issue a 10-day trip permit to a person who buys a motor vehicle from the person with the certificate if the registration stickers are removed in accordance with ORS 803.565. The following apply to trip permits issued under this subsection:
(a) A permit issued under this subsection allows operation of the motor vehicle in this state for the purpose of registering the vehicle.
(b) A permit issued under this subsection is valid for a period of 10 consecutive days.
(c) A person with a vehicle dealer certificate or a towing business certificate may not issue more than two permits under this subsection for the same motor vehicle.
(3) The following requirements for records are established concerning permits issued under this section:
(a) Any carrier regulated by the department shall maintain records of heavy motor vehicle and heavy trailer trip permits and registration weight trip permits issued to the carrier as required by the department by rule.
(b) Requirements for the department to maintain records concerning trip permits are established under ORS 802.200.
(4) An owner or operator of a vehicle may obtain a trip permit. The fees for issuance of trip permits are as provided under ORS 803.645.
(5) The department shall make the trip permits available to all field offices and agents maintained by the department and may make arrangements for the issuance of the permits by designated individuals, firms or associations for the convenience of the motoring public. This subsection does not require the department to make trip permits described in subsection (2) of this section available to anyone other than persons with vehicle dealer certificates or towing business certificates.
(6) The department may also sell heavy motor vehicle, heavy trailer and registration weight trip permits in advance of issuance to contractors, transportation companies and other users for issuance to their own vehicles or vehicles under their control.
(7) The department shall adopt rules for the issuance, sale and control of trip permits.
(8) Trip permits are not required for the operation of unregistered vehicles where such operation is permitted as follows:
(a) By vehicle dealers as permitted under ORS 822.040.
(b) By vehicle transporters as permitted under ORS 822.310.
(c) By towing businesses as permitted under ORS 822.210.
(9) Trip permits are not required for the operation of unregistered vehicles where such operation is permitted under ORS 803.305.
(10) Unregistered vehicles that are operated without a trip permit are subject to the prohibitions and penalties for operation of unregistered vehicles under ORS 803.300 or 803.315, as appropriate.
(11) A trip permit may be issued to a school vehicle registered under ORS 805.050 for use of the vehicle for purposes not permitted under ORS 805.050. [1983 c.338 §272; 1985 c.16 §111; 1985 c.313 §4; 1985 c.547 §16; 1989 c.723 §13; 1991 c.284 §19; 1991 c.360 §4; 1991 c.407 §29; 1993 c.174 §9; 1995 c.733 §86; 1997 c.421 §1; 2001 c.412 §1; 2003 c.600 §3; 2003 c.655 §117; 2007 c.50 §3; 2019 c.312 §29]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 19 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation
Chapter 803 - Vehicle Title and Registration
Section 803.010 - Proof of ownership.
Section 803.012 - Rules for title forms and fees.
Section 803.015 - Certificate contents.
Section 803.016 - Titles in form other than certificate.
Section 803.025 - Violating title requirements; penalty.
Section 803.030 - Exemptions from title requirement.
Section 803.035 - Optional titling; rules.
Section 803.036 - Optional titling; park model recreational vehicles; rules.
Section 803.040 - Effect of title.
Section 803.045 - Issuance of title; rules.
Section 803.050 - Application; contents.
Section 803.053 - Expedited titling; vehicle dealers; rules; fee.
Section 803.055 - Delivery of evidence of title; rules.
Section 803.065 - Duplicate or replacement certificate; fee; application; rules.
Section 803.070 - False statement in application or assignment; penalty.
Section 803.075 - False swearing prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.080 - Unlawfully publishing certificate of title forms prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.085 - Selling untitled vehicle prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.090 - Fees for certificate of title.
Section 803.091 - Title fees based on miles per gallon.
Section 803.097 - Perfection of security interest in vehicle; rules.
Section 803.100 - Application of Uniform Commercial Code.
Section 803.102 - Odometer disclosure statement upon transfer of interest; when required; rules.
Section 803.103 - Vehicle identification number check.
Section 803.105 - Failure to deliver documents on transfer; late fee; penalty.
Section 803.112 - Notice of transfer of interest in vehicle; rules; exemptions.
Section 803.113 - Department action upon receipt of notice under ORS 803.112; rules.
Section 803.114 - Knowingly submitting false notice of transfer; penalty.
Section 803.117 - Effect of notice of transfer on civil and criminal liability.
Section 803.120 - Odometer disclosure; contents of form.
Section 803.122 - Information required; rules.
Section 803.124 - Rules for issuance of forms; agreements for provision of forms; fee.
Section 803.126 - Odometer disclosure without title application; fee.
Section 803.136 - Mandatory rejection, return or invalidation of record by department.
Section 803.138 - Discretionary rejection, return or invalidation of record by department.
Section 803.140 - Application; certificate; rules.
Section 803.200 - Residency; criteria; exception; camper on vehicle.
Section 803.203 - Proof of payment of taxes.
Section 803.207 - Expedited titling and registration; fee.
Section 803.210 - Conditions precedent to issuance of title for certain vehicles.
Section 803.212 - Inspection of vehicle identification numbers; product identification numbers.
Section 803.219 - Limitation on car rental fees.
Section 803.230 - Forging, altering or unlawfully producing or using title or registration; penalty.
Section 803.300 - Failure to register; penalty.
Section 803.305 - Exemptions from general registration requirements.
Section 803.310 - Optional registration; rules.
Section 803.315 - Failure to pay registration fee; penalty.
Section 803.320 - Permitting unlawful operation of unregistered vehicle; penalty.
Section 803.325 - Purchase and use of out-of-state registered vehicle; requirements; penalty.
Section 803.350 - Qualifications for registration; fee; rules.
Section 803.360 - Domicile requirements for registration; exceptions.
Section 803.370 - Contents of application; rules.
Section 803.375 - False application prohibited; penalty.
Section 803.380 - Failure to surrender out-of-state registration; penalty.
Section 803.385 - False swearing relating to registration; penalty.
Section 803.400 - Duration of registration periods.
Section 803.405 - Effect of initial registration month.
Section 803.410 - Department authorized to adjust periods and fees; rules.
Section 803.415 - Registration periods for vehicles.
Section 803.417 - Registration period for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist.
Section 803.420 - Registration fees.
Section 803.422 - Registration fees based on miles per gallon.
Section 803.425 - Vehicle length for fee determination.
Section 803.430 - Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination.
Section 803.435 - Declaration of weight for fee determination; contents.
Section 803.440 - Failure to submit declaration of weight; penalty.
Section 803.450 - Notice of pending expiration; exceptions; effect of failure to receive; records.
Section 803.455 - Failure to renew; fee; penalty.
Section 803.460 - Proof of compliance with financial responsibility requirements; rules.
Section 803.500 - Registration card; contents.
Section 803.505 - Failure to carry registration card; penalty.
Section 803.510 - Duplicate or replacement; fee.
Section 803.520 - Issuance; fees.
Section 803.525 - Number of plates issued.
Section 803.530 - Period of validity; transfer; replacement.
Section 803.533 - Period of validity for Oregon National Guard member or military reservist.
Section 803.535 - Size, form, material, color, design, contents.
Section 803.540 - Failure to display plates; exceptions; penalty.
Section 803.545 - Failure to display out-of-state plates; penalty.
Section 803.550 - Illegal alteration or display of plates; exception; penalty.
Section 803.552 - Car rental company; issuance of plates; fees; rules.
Section 803.560 - Improper display; exception; penalty.
Section 803.565 - Removal of stickers upon sale of vehicle by dealer or towing business.
Section 803.570 - Plate manufacturing fee.
Section 803.575 - Fees for cards, plates and stickers; issuance; replacement; transfer.
Section 803.577 - Fee for identification device for proportionally registered vehicle.
Section 803.585 - Registration fees in lieu of certain other taxes and licenses; exemptions.
Section 803.591 - Requirements for vehicles with diesel engines; exceptions; rules.
Section 803.593 - Annual report.
Section 803.600 - Trip permits; authority granted; types; records; rules; when not required.
Section 803.601 - Disposition of fees collected for certain permits.
Section 803.602 - Proof of insurance coverage for certain trip permits.
Section 803.605 - Erroneous issuance of trip permit; refund of fee.
Section 803.610 - Reciprocity permits.
Section 803.625 - Temporary registration permits issued by dealers; rules.
Section 803.630 - Agent violation of temporary registration permit procedures; penalty.
Section 803.635 - Improper use of temporary registration permit; penalty.
Section 803.640 - Prohibition on showing name or address on permit.
Section 803.645 - Fees for trip permits.