OAR 734-071-0005: Scope

(1) Oregon's statutes are basically quite restrictive in establishing length of vehicles, loads, and combinations of vehicles. The lengths established are for those vehicles or combinations which can be operated safely upon any highway including older highways not reconstructed to present day standards. (2) Nearly all of the state highway system can safely accommodate vehicles and combinations with lengths in excess of those established under the basic statutes. The statutes recognize this by allowing longer lengths on designated highways subject to special permits issued pursuant to ORS Chapters 810 and 818 or under the authority of administrative rules adopted by the Oregon Department of Transportation. (3) OAR 734-071-0005 through 734-071-0060 do not apply to vehicles authorized by the Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982 when operating on National Network Highways or highways where reasonable access beyond one mile has been granted. These vehicles are authorized by OAR 734, Divisions 73 and 74. (4) OAR 734-071-0005 through 734-071-0060 do not apply to vehicles licensed, or which can be used as recreational vehicles as defined in ORS 174.101(3), or to any combination of more than two vehicles not used exclusively for commercial purposes and subject to ORS Chapter 823 and 825.