OAR 735-050-0120: Proof of Compliance With Financial Responsibility Requirements

For purposes of ORS 806.011 and 806.012, any of the following constitutes proof of compliance with financial or future responsibility requirements that must be carried in the motor vehicle covered by such proof: (1) A current motor vehicle insurance card issued by the insurer either as a paper card or electronically for display on a personal electronic device. (2) An unexpired motor vehicle liability insurance policy for the particular vehicle that meets the standards set forth in ORS 806.080; (3) An unexpired motor vehicle liability insurance binder issued by the insurance carrier or its authorized insurance producer (agent) for the particular vehicle that meets the standards set forth in ORS 806.080; (4) A letter signed by a representative from an insurance carrier or its authorized agent, on the insurance carrier’s or agent’s letterhead, that verifies current insurance coverage; (5) A certificate of self insurance issued by the Driver and Motor Vehicle Services Division of the Department of Transportation (DMV) under ORS 806.130 naming the owner of the particular vehicle; or (6) A displayed Oregon dealer plate unless the vehicle dealer is exempt from the requirement to file a certificate of insurance under ORS 822.033. If the vehicle dealer is exempt from the insurance requirements under 822.033, one of the proofs of compliance with financial responsibility requirements described in sections (1) to (5) of this rule must be carried in the vehicle displaying the Oregon dealer plate.