Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 98 § 98.859 — Maximum
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 98 ·
Oregon Code § 98.859·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Maximum
rates for towing; process for complaints; exceptions.
(1) Each city or county may
establish the maximum rates that a tower may charge for towing a motor vehicle,
and for all related services for towing a motor vehicle, in response to a
request for towing of a vehicle parked within the city or county that is made
by a person other than the owner or operator of the motor vehicle. The rates
for related services include charges for hookup, storage, gas mileage,
pictures, unlocking the motor vehicle and any other services reasonably related
to towing as determined by the city or county. Rates established by a city or
county under this subsection apply in all portions of the city or county.
(2) When
establishing the maximum rates under this section, the city or county shall
take into consideration the size of the motor vehicle towed and the distance
traveled by the tower from the location of the motor vehicle to a storage
facility.
(3) Each city or
county that establishes maximum rates under this section shall also establish a
process by which the city or county will receive and respond to complaints
relating to violations of this section.
(4) If a city
establishes the maximum rates under this section, the county rates do not apply
to towing a vehicle that is parked within the boundaries of that city and the
tower is required to comply with only the citys established maximum rates. [2013
c.691 §3]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 98.859
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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