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Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 801.208

Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) “Commercial motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles and one or more vehicles that:

(a) Has a gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 pounds or more, whichever is greater, inclusive of one or more towed units, with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds, whichever is greater;

(b) Has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 pounds or more;

(c) Is designed to transport 16 or more persons, including the driver; or

(d) Is of any size and is used in the transportation of hazardous materials.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the term “commercial motor vehicle” does not include the following:

(a) An emergency fire vehicle being operated by firefighters as defined in ORS 652.050;

(b) Emergency vehicles being operated by qualified emergency service volunteers as defined in ORS 401.358;

(c) A motor home used to transport or house, for nonbusiness purposes, the operator or the operator's family members or personal possessions; or

(d) A recreational vehicle that is operated solely for personal use.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 801.208 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-59-oregon-vehicle-code/or-rev-st-sect-801-208/

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