Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 815 § 815.145 — Exemptions from traction tire or chains requirement

Exemptions from traction tire or chains requirement. (1) This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.140 and 815.142. (2) The following are completely or partially exempt as described: (a) Police vehicles under any conditions. (b) Fire vehicles when responding to a fire. (c) An ambulance when responding to an emergency. (3) A passenger vehicle or truck is not required to use chains if the vehicle or truck: (a) Has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less; (b) Is equipped and operated to provide power to both front and rear wheels; (c) Is carrying chains as defined in ORS 815.045; (d) Is equipped with tires, on all wheels, that are vehicle traction tires as defined in ORS 815.045; (e) Is not towing another vehicle other than as may be necessary to remove disabled vehicles from the roadway; and (f) Is not being operated in a manner or under conditions where the vehicle loses traction while stopping, cornering or moving. [1983 c.338 §475; 1997 c.493 §3; 2021 c.630 §98]