ORS 818.200: Authority to issue variance permits; effect of permit; violation of permit.
Edition: 2025 EditionEffective: 2026-01-01Last verified: 2026-09-07
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(1) A road authority, or a private contractor authorized by a road authority to do so, may issue a variance permit if it determines the public interests will be served. A variance permit issued under this section may allow any vehicle, combination of vehicles, load article, property, machine or thing to move over any highway or street under the jurisdiction of the road authority without violation of any of the following: (a) Maximum weight limits under ORS 818.020. (b) Posted weight limits under ORS 818.040. (c) Administratively imposed weight or size limits under ORS 818.060. (d) Maximum size limits under ORS 818.090. (e) Maximum number of vehicles in combination under ORS 818.110. (f) Posted limits on use of road under ORS 818.130. (g) Towing safety requirements under ORS 818.160. (h) Use of devices without wheels under ORS 815.155. (i) Use of metal objects on tires under ORS 815.160. (j) Operation without pneumatic tires under ORS 815.170. (k) Misuse of a special left turn lane under ORS 811.346. (L) Improper use of the center lane on three-lane road under ORS 811.380. (m) Operation of a motor vehicle on a bicycle trail under ORS 811.435. (n) Failure to drive within a lane under ORS 811.370. (2) The fee for issuance of a variance permit under this section is the fee established under ORS 818.270. No fee shall be charged for issuance of a permit to the federal government, agencies of the State of Oregon, cities or counties. (3) A permit issued under this section is subject to all of the provisions under ORS 818.220 and to any limits under ORS 818.210. (4) Prohibitions and penalties relating to the use of the permit are provided under ORS 818.340 and 818.350. (5) Violation of the conditions of the permit is subject to civil penalties as provided under ORS 818.410. [1983 c.338 §535; 1995 c.123 §1; 2010 c.30 §11]
Administrative rules citing this section
- OAR 734-070-0005: Scope — implements
- OAR 734-070-0010: Imposition of Travel Restrictions — implements
- OAR 734-070-0025: Permits Issued by a Third Party Agent — implements
- OAR 734-070-0035: Permit Fees — implements
- OAR 734-070-0060: Pilot Vehicle Operator Traffic Control — implements
- OAR 734-070-0100: Continuous Operation Variance Permits; Purpose — implements
- OAR 734-070-0110: Definitions — implements
- OAR 734-070-0120: Participation — implements
- OAR 734-070-0130: Permit Issuance — implements
- OAR 734-070-0140: Permit Fees — implements
- OAR 734-071-0010: Designated Highways and Definitions — implements
- OAR 734-072-0005: Scope — implements
- OAR 734-072-0022: Program for Electronic Issuance of Single-Trip Variance Permits — implements
- OAR 734-072-0025: Limitations on Single-Trip Variance Permits — implements
- OAR 734-072-0030: Cancellation of Permits — implements
- OAR 734-073-0060: Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer Combinations — State-Approved Highways — implements
- OAR 734-073-0065: Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer and Trailer Combinations and Truck-Tractor with Semitrailer and Semitrailer Combinations — implements
- OAR 734-073-0066: Reasonable Access — implements
- OAR 734-073-0067: Procedure for Restricting Reasonable Access — implements
- OAR 734-073-0070: Revisions to Approved Routes — implements
- OAR 734-073-0080: Maximum Weight Limit on Interstate Highways — implements
- OAR 734-074-0005: Scope — implements
- OAR 734-074-0006: Driver Responsible for Operation — implements
- OAR 734-074-0008: Definitions — implements
- OAR 734-074-0010: Vehicle Combinations Eligible for Permits — implements
- OAR 734-074-0023: Application for Permit — implements
- OAR 734-074-0025: Permit Duration — implements
- OAR 734-074-0027: Other Permit Eligibility Requirements — implements
- OAR 734-074-0028: Permit Cancellation — implements
- OAR 734-074-0029: Insurance Requirements — implements
- OAR 734-074-0030: Approved Routes — implements
- OAR 734-074-0035: Speeds — implements
- OAR 734-074-0040: Operating Days and Hours, Prohibitions — implements
- OAR 734-074-0045: Weather Restrictions — implements
- OAR 734-074-0051: Splash and Spray Suppressant Devices — implements
- OAR 734-074-0060: “Long Load” Warning Signs for Triple Trailer Combinations — implements
- OAR 734-074-0070: Triple Trailer Driver Requirements — implements
- OAR 734-074-0090: Permit Requirements for Triple Trailer Operators — implements
- OAR 734-075-0005: Scope — implements
- OAR 734-075-0008: Definitions — implements
- OAR 734-075-0009: Authorized Unit Contents — implements
- OAR 734-075-0010: Vehicle Combinations and Maximum Size Limitations — implements
- OAR 734-075-0011: Authority to Approve Greater Length — implements
- OAR 734-075-0015: Mobile Home Towing Vehicle Requirements — implements
- OAR 734-075-0020: Axles, Tires and Brakes for Mobile Homes — implements
- OAR 734-075-0022: Driver Requirements — implements
- OAR 734-075-0028: Application for Permit — implements
- OAR 734-075-0030: Open Sides Covering — implements
- OAR 734-075-0035: Pilot Vehicles — implements
- OAR 734-075-0037: Special Provisions — implements
- OAR 734-075-0040: Warning Lights for Power Units Transporting Oversize Units — implements
- OAR 734-075-0041: Warning Lights for Transported Over Width Mobile Homes — implements
- OAR 734-075-0045: Warning Signs and Flags Required — implements
- OAR 734-075-0055: Days of Travel and Peak Traffic Hour Restrictions — implements
- OAR 734-075-0060: Weather Restrictions — implements
- OAR 734-075-0070: Authorized Routes and Permit Duration — implements
- OAR 734-076-0065: Payment of Appropriate Taxes and Fees — implements
- OAR 734-076-0135: Warning Signs and Flags Required for Oversize Units — implements
- OAR 734-076-0145: Maximum Weights — implements
- OAR 734-076-0155: Maximum Dimensions for Continuous Trip Permit Operations — implements
- OAR 734-076-0175: Approved Routes — implements
- OAR 734-077-0010: Application for Permit — implements
- OAR 734-078-0020: Approved Routes and Allowable Overall Lengths — implements
- OAR 734-078-0030: Warning Signs and Flags Required — implements
- OAR 734-079-0005: Scope and Purpose — implements
- OAR 734-079-0015: Application for Permit — implements
- OAR 734-082-0011: Application for Permit — implements
- OAR 734-082-0023: Weather Restrictions — implements
- OAR 734-082-0035: Pilot Vehicle(s) — implements
- OAR 734-082-0036: Warning Lights for Motor Vehicles Transporting Overwidth Loads — implements
- OAR 734-082-0040: Combination of Vehicles — implements
- OAR 734-082-0070: General Permit Provisions — implements
- OAR 734-082-0080: Emergency Verbal Authorization — implements
- OAR 734-082-0085: Special Variance Permits During Periods of National Emergency — implements
This rule cites
- ORS 818.020 — resolved
- ORS 818.040 — resolved
- ORS 818.060 — resolved
- ORS 818.090 — resolved
- ORS 818.110 — resolved
- ORS 818.130 — resolved
- ORS 818.160 — resolved
- ORS 815.155 — resolved
- ORS 815.160 — resolved
- ORS 815.170 — resolved
- ORS 811.346 — resolved
- ORS 811.380 — resolved
- ORS 811.435 — resolved
- ORS 811.370 — resolved
- ORS 818.270 — resolved
- ORS 818.220 — resolved
- ORS 818.210 — resolved
- ORS 818.340 — resolved
- 818.350 — resolved
- ORS 818.410 — resolved
Cited by
- ORS 446.741: Suspension, revocation or cancellation of license; dealer probation; employment disqualification.
- ORS 801.020: Statements of policy and purpose; applicability of vehicle code.
- ORS 801.610: “Worker transport bus.”
- ORS 803.430: Certain vehicles required to establish registration weight for fee determination.
- ORS 803.600: Trip permits; authority granted; types; records; rules; when not required.
- ORS 810.050: Increase or decrease in size or weight limits on highways if federal mandate allows or requires; rules.
- ORS 810.060: Increase in weight or size if highway found capable of supporting increase; rules.
- ORS 810.490: Weighing and measuring vehicles; citation; reduction of load.
- ORS 815.155: Unlawful use of device without wheels; exemptions; civil liability; penalty.
- ORS 815.165: Exemptions from prohibition on tires with metal objects.
- ORS 815.175: Exemptions from pneumatic tire requirement.
- ORS 818.020: Violating maximum weight limits; civil liability;
- ORS 818.030: Exemptions from weight limitations.
- ORS 818.050: Exemptions from posted weight limits.
- ORS 818.070: Exemptions from administratively imposed weight or size limitations.
- ORS 818.100: Exemptions from size limitations.
- ORS 818.105: Request for unrestricted access to specified highway for overlength combination; mandated responses to request.
- ORS 818.120: Exemptions from limits on number of vehicles in combinations.
- ORS 818.140: Exemptions from posted use limits.
- ORS 818.170: Exemptions from towing safety requirements.
- ORS 818.205: Continuous operation variance permit; standards; relationship to permit issued under ORS 818.200; fee.
- ORS 818.210: Limits on authority to issue variance permit.
- ORS 818.220: Requirements, conditions and procedures for issuance of variance permit; duration; cancellation; rules.
- ORS 818.235: Permit for wide load of hay bales.
- ORS 818.270: Fees for permits.
- ORS 818.340: Operating in violation of variance permit; exception; civil liability; penalties.
- ORS 818.350: Failure to carry and display variance permit; penalty.
- ORS 818.430: Penalties for violation of weight requirements.
- ORS 825.474: Motor carrier tax for use of highways.
- ORS 826.013: Registration weight.
- OAR 734-070-0035: Permit Fees
- OAR 734-082-0003: Fee
- OAR 734-082-0021: Days of Travel and Peak Traffic Hour Restrictions
- OAR 740-055-0120: Weight-Mile Tax Records Requirements
Official source: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors818.html