Oregon Code § 810.520·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Vehicle repair warning.
(1) A vehicle repair warning issued under ORS 810.510 shall:
(a) Be in
writing;
(b) Require that
the vehicle be placed in a safe condition and its equipment in proper repair
and adjustment;
(c) Specify the
particulars with reference to condition, equipment, repair or adjustments
required; and
(d) Require that
approval of the repair or adjustment be obtained within 15 days.
(2) Approval
required by this section may be obtained by presenting satisfactory proof to
any office of the Oregon State Police that the defect has been corrected.
(3) If an owner
or driver is issued a vehicle repair warning described in this section, the
vehicle described in the warning:
(a) Shall be
brought into compliance with the warning and within 15 days the owner or driver
must secure approval of the compliance; or
(b) Shall not be
operated upon the highways of this state.
(4) This section
is not intended to preclude the issuance of citations for equipment violations
if repair or adjustment required by a vehicle repair warning is not perfected
within 15 days.
(5) In lieu of
compliance with this section the vehicle shall not be operated on the highways
of this state. [1983 c.338 §412; 1985 c.16 §219]
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