OAR 735-032-0036: Display of Registration Stickers

(1) Purpose and Authority. This rule establishes the requirements for the display of registration stickers on vehicle registration plates as authorized under ORS 803.560. (2) Definitions. Terms used in ORS 803.560 and this rule are defined as follows: (a) “Combined month-year sticker” means a single registration sticker issued with: (A) A month number as described in subsection (b) of this section; and (B) A year number as described in subsection (d) of this section. (b) “Month sticker” means a registration sticker issued with a single month number from 1 to 12 that designates the calendar month, in which registration expires. The number “1” represents an expiration date in January; the number “2” represents an expiration date in February and so on. (c) “Registration sticker” means a numbered adhesive-backed sticker, issued by DMV or a designated agent as evidence of vehicle registration for a specific length of time. (d) “Year sticker” means a registration sticker issued with a two-digit year number that designates the year registration expires. For example, the two-digit number for registration that expires 2012 is “12.” The number “16” designates an expiration year of 2016. (3) Display of Stickers. Registration stickers must be displayed on the front side of each registration plate, and attached to the designated area as follows: (a) The combined month-year sticker is attached at the bottom center of the registration plate; (b) The month sticker is attached at the bottom left of the registration plate; and (c) The year sticker is attached at the bottom right of the registration plate. (4) An example of the correct placement of registration stickers — described under subsection (3) of this rule — is contained in Appendix A, which is incorporated into this rule by reference. [ED. NOTE: The Appendix referenced is available from the agency.]