OAR 735-040-0015: Registration of Emergency Fire Apparatus

(1) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) “Emergency fire apparatus” means a vehicle such as, but not limited to, a fire truck, fire engine, tanker or any other similar vehicle that is primarily designed and used for public fire protection and suppression. (b) “Fire service agency” means a unit of state or local government, a special purpose district or a private firm which provides, or has authority to provide, public fire protection and suppression services in Oregon, including, but not limited to, the Oregon Department of Forestry, a rangeland fire protection association, a rural fire protection district, a city fire department, or a private fire department. (2) DMV may issue Oregon registration for an emergency fire apparatus that is exempt from registration requirements under ORS 803.305(8), if the vehicle owner: (a) Is a fire service agency; (b) Submits an application for Oregon registration that meets the requirements of ORS 803.370; and (c) Meets the qualifications for issuance of registration under ORS 803.350, including but not limited to: (A) At the time of application, the applicant requests and is issued a vehicle title in the applicant’s name, or presents satisfactory evidence that an Oregon title covering the vehicle has been issued to the applicant; and (B) Pays the appropriate registration fees under ORS 803.420, and, if applicable, title fees. (3) Effect of Registration. Upon the issuance of Oregon registration under section (2) of this rule: (a) The vehicle owner must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to the registration of vehicles; and (b) The vehicle is subject to all provisions of the Oregon Vehicle Code applicable to vehicles registered in Oregon until the vehicle is registered under the laws of another jurisdiction. (4) Notwithstanding sections (1) and (2) of this rule, DMV may refuse to issue Oregon registration if: (a) The vehicle is not manufactured primarily for operation on a highway; (b) The vehicle does not comply with federal vehicle standards as described under OAR 735-022-0090; or (c) Issuance of Oregon registration violates the law of another jurisdiction.