Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 825 § 825.605 — Unlawfully idling the primary engine of a commercial vehicle; penalty
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 825 ·
Oregon Code § 825.605·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Unlawfully idling the primary engine of a commercial vehicle; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense
of unlawfully idling the primary engine of a commercial vehicle if the person
is operating a commercial vehicle and the person:
(a) Stops the
commercial vehicle; and
(b) Allows the
engine of the commercial vehicle to idle for more than five minutes in any
continuous 60-minute period.
(2) For purposes
of this section, a person is not idling a primary engine if the person:
(a) Operates an
auxiliary power unit, generator set or other idle reduction technology as a
means to heat, air condition or provide electrical power.
(b) Operates a
cargo temperature control unit to maintain the cargo.
(3) A citation
issued under this section may be issued to the person operating the commercial
vehicle, the motor carrier as defined in ORS 825.005, or both.
(4) The offense
described in this section, unlawfully idling the primary engine of a commercial
vehicle, applies on any premises open to the public.
(5) The offense
described in this section, unlawfully idling the primary engine of a commercial
vehicle, is a Class C traffic violation. [2011 c.349 §4]
Note:
See note under 825.601.
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 825.605
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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