2015 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 17 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation, Constitutions
Chapter 807 - Driving Privileges and Identification Cards
Section 807.250 - Restrictions on issuance of hardship permit.

(1) In addition to any requirements under ORS 807.240 and any applicable conditions under ORS 813.500 and 813.520, the Department of Transportation may not issue a hardship permit under ORS 807.240 to a person whose suspension of driving privileges is based upon a conviction of any of the following unless the person submits to the department a recommendation from the judge before whom the person was convicted:

(a) ORS 811.140.

(b) ORS 811.540.

(c) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants. If a person’s driving privileges are suspended for a conviction for driving while under the influence of intoxicants and the person is determined under ORS 813.500 to have a problem condition involving alcohol, inhalants or controlled substances as described in ORS 813.040, the judge must:

(A) Make the recommendation with reference to the best interest of the public as well as of the defendant and the recommendation must be in writing.

(B) Recommend times, places, routes and days minimally necessary for the person to seek or retain employment, to attend any alcohol or drug treatment or rehabilitation program or to receive necessary medical treatment for the person or a member of the person’s immediate family.

(2) The department may not issue a hardship permit to a person whose suspension of driving privileges is based on a conviction described in ORS 809.265.

(3) The department may not issue a hardship permit to a person whose driver license or driver permit is suspended pursuant to ORS 25.750 to 25.783.

(4) The department may not issue a hardship permit to a person whose driving privileges are suspended pursuant to ORS 809.280 (4) or 809.416 (1) or (2).

[1985 c.16 §150; 1987 c.262 §2; 1987 c.801 §4; 1991 c.835 §5; 1995 c.750 §§3,6; 1999 c.619 §6; 2003 c.23 §2; 2003 c.204 §1; 2011 c.355 §27]