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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) A person commits the offense of violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits if the person does any of the following:
(a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceeds weight or size limits imposed under ORS 810.050 or 810.060.
(b) Owns a vehicle or combination of vehicles and causes or permits the vehicle or combination of vehicles to be driven or moved on a highway when the vehicle or combination of vehicles exceeds weight or size limits imposed under ORS 810.050 or 810.060. Operation of any vehicle or combination of vehicles in violation of this section is prima facie evidence that the owner of the vehicle or combination caused or permitted the vehicle or combination to be so operated and the owner shall be liable for any penalties imposed under subsection (4) of this section as a result of the operation.
(2) The application of this section is subject to the exemptions from this section established under ORS 818.070.
(3) Violation of the offense described in this section is subject to civil liability under ORS 818.410.
(4) The offense described in this section, violation of administratively imposed weight or size limits, is subject to penalty as follows:
(a) Violation of any size limit is subject to penalty under the schedule of penalties in ORS 818.420.
(b) Violation of any weight limit is subject to penalty under Schedule I of the penalties in ORS 818.430.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Oregon Vehicle Code § 818.060 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-59-oregon-vehicle-code/or-rev-st-sect-818-060/
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