ORS 815.145: Exemptions from traction tire or chains requirement.

(1) This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.140 and 815.142. (2) The following are completely or partially exempt as described: (a) Police vehicles under any conditions. (b) Fire vehicles when responding to a fire. (c) An ambulance when responding to an emergency. (3) A passenger vehicle or truck is not required to use chains if the vehicle or truck: (a) Has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less; (b) Is equipped and operated to provide power to both front and rear wheels; (c) Is carrying chains as defined in ORS 815.045; (d) Is equipped with tires, on all wheels, that are vehicle traction tires as defined in ORS 815.045; (e) Is not towing another vehicle other than as may be necessary to remove disabled vehicles from the roadway; and (f) Is not being operated in a manner or under conditions where the vehicle loses traction while stopping, cornering or moving. [1983 c.338 §475; 1997 c.493 §3; 2021 c.630 §98]