OAR 740-300-0120
Violations Specified in ORS 825.955 and ORS 825.960, Relating to Out-Of-Service Notices and Driver Equipment Compliance Check Forms — Penalties

Except as otherwise ordered by the Department in a particular case, any person who commits the violations specified in ORS 825.955 (Civil penalty for violation of provisions relating to driver equipment compliance form or drug and alcohol testing program) or 825.960 (Department action against employer when department receives notification of violation of out-of-service order) related to Out-Of-Service notices and driver equipment compliance check forms, in addition to any penalties otherwise provided by law, shall be subject to the following penalties:

(1)

For a defendant who has no previous history of violations, upon a finding of violation(s), the Department will issue an order finding such violations.

(2)

For a motor carrier who, within the 12 months preceding the violation has been found by order of the Department in violation of such statute:

(a)

$1,000 for each new violation specified in ORS 825.955 (Civil penalty for violation of provisions relating to driver equipment compliance form or drug and alcohol testing program) and $10,000 for each new violation specified in 825.960 (Department action against employer when department receives notification of violation of out-of-service order) committed; and

(b)

Suspension of operating authority for five working days.

(3)

For purposes of determining the applicable penalty level, a corporate carrier will not be held responsible for orders entered against it while under a different controlling interest.

Source: Rule 740-300-0120 — Violations Specified in ORS 825.955 and ORS 825.960, Relating to Out-Of-Service Notices and Driver Equipment Compliance Check Forms — Penalties, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=740-300-0120.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 740-300-0120’s source at or​.us