2017 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 17 - Utilities, Vehicle Code, Watercraft, Aviation, Constitutions
Chapter 801 - General Provisions and Definitions for Oregon Vehicle Code
Section 801.208 - "Commercial motor vehicle."
(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. [1989 c.636 §2; 1991 c.185 §1; 1991 c.676 §1; 1999 c.359 §1; 2007 c.387 §1; 2009 c.395 §3; 2009 c.718 §27; 2011 c.470 §1; 2013 c.237 §48]
