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DMV Rulemaking Actions
Proposed DMV Rules
This page provides information about DMV's pending and recent rulemaking actions. The date of the OTC meeting at which consideration is anticipated is listed below.
 
Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.

 U.S. Standards for Vehicle Safety and Emissions
DMV will not issue title and registration for a vehicle it believes has a falsified Manufacturers Certificate of Origin or is otherwise non-compliant.
Proposed Rule Text  Notice Forms 
Last date for public comment: July 21, 2009
OTC meeting date: August 25, 2009
      
 Determination of Ownership for Financial Responsibility
An exemption from financial responsibility is available to persons who are not married or in a domestic partnership and do not live together.
Proposed Rule Text  Notice Forms 
Last date for public comment: July 21, 2009
OTC meeting date: August 25, 2009
        

Recently Closed DMV Rules
These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes on the date listed below. 

 
There are no recently closed DMV proposed rules at this time.

Recently Adopted DMV Rules
These rules have been adopted aproximately within the last six months.
 
 CDL Third-Party Testing
Amendments are to improve program oversight, deter fraud, and ensure applicants receive information concerning testing fees and the possibility of a retest before a CDL is issued.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
File date: June 25, 2009
Effective date: July 1, 2009
      
 Hardship Permit After Suspension for Fraudulent Act
Allows for a hardship permit when a person's driving privileges are suspended because they obtained a false driver license or ID. 
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: June 25, 2009
      
 Proof of Residency / Domicile
These amendments clarify what documentation DMV will accept as proof of Oregon residency or domicile.
Final Rule Text Certificate and Order
File date: May 22, 2009
Effective date: June 1, 2009
  
 Invalidate and Return Surrendered Driver License, Permit or ID Card
This new rule allows DMV to return a surrendered license to a person for identification purposes while they wait for their new license to be mailed.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 20, 2009
    
 Changes to Oregon Dealer Advisory Committee Membership
These amendments add a provision for the appointment of an individual who represents dealers of motorcycles, mopeds or all-terrain vehicles.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 20, 2009
    
 Vehicle Appraiser Education
These amendments establish a vehicle appraiser education training program.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: March 20, 2009
 Requirements for the Display of Registration Stickers
This new rule clarifies DMV's requirements for placement and display of validating registration plate stickers.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: February 20, 2009
   
 Waiving Motorcycle Endorsement Tests
These rules clarify when DMV will waive a knowledge or drive test for a motorcycle endorsement.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: February 20, 2009
    
 CDL Medical Standards
These rules add definitions and clarify DMV's application and issuance process for an Oregon Waiver of Physical Disqualification.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: February 20, 2009
        
 Commercial Driver Training Schools
These amendments streamline the requirements for school operators and instructors; make a distinction between classroom and behind-the-wheel instructors; and ease restrictions on instructors who have had their licenses suspended.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order 
Filed and effective: February 20, 2009
   
 Definition of Valid CDL
This new rule defines when a Commercial Drivers License is valid. It replaces a temporary rule that went into effect August 26, 2008.
Final Rule Text Certificate and Order
Filed and effective: January 26, 2009
   
 Proof of Legal Name, Legal Presence, Identity and Date of Birth
These amendments refine the SB 1080 requirements for a driver license, driver permit or identification card.
Final Rule Text  Certificate and Order
File date: December 15, 2008
Effective date: January 1, 2009   
     
 

Related Information
Published DMV Rules  This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Web site.

 
Page updated: July 02, 2009

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