Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 807 § 807.020 — Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit

Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit. A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010. A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026. The following persons are granted the described driving privileges: (1) A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person holds a current out-of-state license issued to the person. For the purpose of this subsection, a person is a resident of this state if the person meets the residency requirements described in ORS 807.062. To qualify under this subsection, the person must have the out-of-state license or driver permit in the person’s possession. A person is not granted driving privileges under this subsection: (a) If the person is under the minimum age required to be eligible for driving privileges under ORS 807.060; (b) During a period of suspension or revocation by this state or any other jurisdiction of driving privileges or of the right to apply for a license or driver permit issued by this state or any other jurisdiction; or (c) That exceed the driving privileges granted to the person by the out-of-state license or driver permit. (2) A person who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person is operating a motor vehicle in the course of the person’s duties in the Armed Forces or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. (3) A person without a license or driver permit may operate a road roller or road machinery that is not required to be registered under the laws of this state. (4) A person without a license or driver permit may temporarily operate, draw, move or propel a farm tractor or implement of husbandry. (5) A person without a license or driver permit may operate a motor vehicle to demonstrate driving ability during the course of an examination administered under ORS