Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 811.255

(1) A person who is an owner, lessor or lessee of a motor vehicle or who employs or otherwise directs the driver of a motor vehicle, commits the offense of permitting the unlawful operation of a vehicle if the person knowingly permits or requires the operation of the vehicle in violation of any of the following:

(2) The offense described in this section, permitting unlawful operation of a vehicle, is a Class B traffic violation.