Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 278 § 278.205 — Certificates of insurance; coverage; personal injury protection benefits;
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 278 ·
Oregon Code § 278.205·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Certificates of insurance; coverage; personal injury protection benefits;
rules.
(1) The
Oregon Department of Administrative Services may issue a certificate of motor
vehicle liability insurance and make assessments therefor.
(2) When issued
on vehicles owned by local public bodies, such insurance shall also include
uninsured motorist coverage and may include personal injury protection benefits
and shall provide at least the minimum coverages and amounts set forth in ORS
742.500 to 742.542. However, at the request of a local public body, the
department may provide uninsured motorist coverage or personal injury
protection benefits for the motor vehicles owned by the local public body in
amounts greater than those required under ORS 742.500 to 742.542.
(3) When issued
on state-owned vehicles furnished for public use including, but not limited to,
use authorized under ORS 276.598, such insurance shall include uninsured
motorist coverage and personal injury protection benefits and shall provide at
least the minimum coverages and amounts set forth in ORS 742.500 to 742.542.
(4) The
department by rule may provide personal injury protection benefits in excess of
those specified in this section. [1979 c.842 §2; 1981 c.490 §2]
Plain English Explanation
This Oregon statute addresses Certificates of insurance; coverage; personal injury protection benefits;
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 278.205
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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