OAR 734-082-0080
Emergency Verbal Authorization

(1) When a motor carrier learns of the need to use an oversize vehicle, or transport an oversize load, to respond to an emergency at a time (weekday after business hours, weekends or holidays) when the motor carrier cannot obtain a written variance permit, the motor carrier may request verbal authorization in lieu of a written permit.

(2) A motor carrier seeking verbal authorization must:

(a) Telephone the Commerce and Compliance Division, Over-Dimension Permit Unit at 503-931-1541, provide the Over-Dimension Permit Unit with any information requested regarding the movement, and receive the authorization before operating the oversize vehicle or transporting the oversize load; and

(b) On the first business day following the authorization, telephone the Over-Dimension Permit Unit to confirm that the emergency movement occurred and request the written permit.

(3) The Over-Dimension Permit Unit will determine if the request constitutes an emergency move, and if approved will:

(a) Inform the motor carrier of the terms and conditions of the authorization;

(b) Remind the motor carrier of their obligation to obtain, on the first business day following the authorization, the written permit for the emergency movement; and

(A) The date and time of the authorization;

(B) The route; and

(4) Emergency moves operating under ORS 818.100 (Exemptions from size limitations)(9) are subject to all of the requirements set forth in this rule, except for moves on county roads. Moves on county roads are only subject to requesting the permit after the move has been made on the following business day pursuant to 734-082-0080 (Emergency Verbal Authorization)(2)(b).

(5) Nothing in this rule relieves the motor carrier from its obligation to comply with all requirements related to oversize movements.

Source: Rule 734-082-0080 — Emergency Verbal Authorization, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=734-082-0080 (accessed May 26, 2025).

734–082–0001
Scope 734–082–0002
Duration 734–082–0003
Fee 734–082–0004
Permits Issued 734–082–0005
Definitions 734–082–0006
Acceptance of Permit 734–082–0009
Fire Apparatus Authorization 734–082–0010
Tires 734–082–0015
Weight for Single Non-Divisible Loads 734–082–0016
Weights for Multiple Non-Divisible Loads 734–082–0020
Width 734–082–0021
Days of Travel and Peak Traffic Hour Restrictions 734–082–0023
Weather Restrictions 734–082–0025
Height 734–082–0030
Overhang 734–082–0035
Pilot Vehicle(s) 734–082–0036
Warning Lights for Motor Vehicles Transporting Overwidth Loads 734–082–0037
Warning Signs and Flags Required 734–082–0039
Self-Propelled Fixed-Load Vehicles 734–082–0040
Combination of Vehicles 734–082–0045
Trailer Provisions 734–082–0050
Load Length 734–082–0051
Commodities Authorized by the Permit 734–082–0053
Primary and Secondary Haul 734–082–0055
Approved Routes for Authorized Combinations of Vehicles 734–082–0060
Chief Engineer’s Authority 734–082–0070
General Permit Provisions 734–082–0080
Emergency Verbal Authorization 734–082–0085
Special Variance Permits During Periods of National Emergency

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OAR 734-082-0080 Emergency Verbal Authorization

OAR 734-082-0080
Emergency Verbal Authorization