ORS 807.020
Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit


A person who is granted a driving privilege by this section may exercise the driving privilege described without violation of the requirements under ORS 807.010 (Operating vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of license restrictions). A grant of driving privileges to operate a motor vehicle under this section is subject to suspension and revocation the same as other driving privileges granted under the vehicle code. This section is in addition to any exemptions from the vehicle code under ORS 801.026 (General exemptions). The following persons are granted the described driving privileges:

(1)

A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person holds a current out-of-state license issued to the person. For the purpose of this subsection, a person is a resident of this state if the person meets the residency requirements described in ORS 807.062 (Domicile or residency requirement for driver license). To qualify under this subsection, the person must have the out-of-state license or driver permit in the person’s possession. A person is not granted driving privileges under this subsection:

(a)

If the person is under the minimum age required to be eligible for driving privileges under ORS 807.060 (Eligibility);

(b)

During a period of suspension or revocation by this state or any other jurisdiction of driving privileges or of the right to apply for a license or driver permit issued by this state or any other jurisdiction; or

(c)

That exceed the driving privileges granted to the person by the out-of-state license or driver permit.

(2)

A person who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States or a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person is operating a motor vehicle in the course of the person’s duties in the Armed Forces or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

(3)

A person without a license or driver permit may operate a road roller or road machinery that is not required to be registered under the laws of this state.

(4)

A person without a license or driver permit may temporarily operate, draw, move or propel a farm tractor or implement of husbandry.

(5)

A person without a license or driver permit may operate a motor vehicle to demonstrate driving ability during the course of an examination administered under ORS 807.070 (Examinations) for the purpose of qualifying for a license or driver permit. This subsection only applies when an authorized examiner is in a seat beside the driver of the motor vehicle.

(6)

Driving privileges for snowmobiles are exclusively as provided in ORS 821.150 (Operation of snowmobile without driving privileges).

(7)

Driving privileges for Class I all-terrain vehicles are exclusively as provided in ORS 821.170 (Operation of Class I all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges), unless a person is operating a Class I all-terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle highway access route that is designated by the Oregon Transportation Commission as open to all-terrain vehicles.

(8)

Driving privileges for Class III all-terrain vehicles are exclusively as provided in ORS 821.172 (Operation of Class III all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges), unless a person is operating a Class III all-terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle highway access route that is designated by the commission as open to all-terrain vehicles.

(9)

Driving privileges for Class IV all-terrain vehicles are exclusively as provided in ORS 821.176 (Operation of Class IV all-terrain vehicle without driving privileges), unless a person is operating a Class IV all-terrain vehicle on an all-terrain vehicle highway access route that is designated by the commission as open to all-terrain vehicles.

(10)

A person without a license or driver permit may operate a golf cart in accordance with an ordinance adopted under ORS 810.070 (Use of golf carts on highways).

(11)

The spouse of a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty or the spouse of a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration who is accompanying the member on assignment in this state may operate a motor vehicle if the spouse has a current out-of-state license or driver permit issued to the spouse by another state in the spouse’s possession.

(12)

A person who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States on active duty or a member of the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration may operate a motor vehicle if the person has a current out-of-state license or driver permit in the person’s possession that is issued to the person by the person’s state of domicile or by the Armed Forces of the United States in a foreign country. Driving privileges described under this subsection that are granted by the Armed Forces apply only for a period of 45 days from the time the person returns to the United States.

(13)

A person who does not hold a motorcycle endorsement may operate a motorcycle if the person is:

(a)

Within an enclosed cab;

(b)

Operating a vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour; or

(c)

Operating an autocycle.

(14)

A person may operate a bicycle that is not an electric assisted bicycle without any grant of driving privileges.

(15)

A person may operate an electric assisted bicycle without a driver license or driver permit if the person is 16 years of age or older.

(16)

A person may operate a motor assisted scooter without a driver license or driver permit if the person is 16 years of age or older.

(17)

A person who is not a resident of this state or who has been a resident of this state for less than 30 days may operate a motor vehicle without an Oregon license or driver permit if the person is at least 15 years of age and has in the person’s possession a current out-of-state equivalent of a Class C instruction driver permit issued to the person. For the purpose of this subsection, a person is a resident of this state if the person meets the residency requirements described in ORS 807.062 (Domicile or residency requirement for driver license). A person operating a motor vehicle under authority of this subsection has the same privileges and is subject to the same restrictions as a person operating under the authority of a Class C instruction driver permit issued as provided in ORS 807.280 (Instruction driver permit).

(18)

A person may operate an electric personal assistive mobility device without any grant of driving privileges if the person is 16 years of age or older. [1983 c.338 §300; 1985 c.16; 123; 1985 c.608 §13; 1987 c.217 §5; 1993 c.83 §1; 1995 c.774 §14; 1997 c.400 §6; 2001 c.749 §21; 2003 c.14 §468; 2003 c.341 §6; 2007 c.845 §3; 2009 c.395 §6; 2011 c.360 §16; 2017 c.296 §4; 2017 c.453 §9; 2018 c.76 §36]

Source: Section 807.020 — Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit, https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors807.­html.

807.010
Operating vehicle without driving privileges or in violation of license restrictions
807.018
Persons considered to hold commercial driving privileges
807.020
Exemptions from requirement to have Oregon license or permit
807.021
Proof of Social Security number
807.022
Verification of identity source documents
807.024
Collection of biometric data
807.026
Management of biometric data
807.031
Classes of license
807.035
Kinds of endorsements
807.036
Exceptions to endorsement requirement for tow vehicle operator
807.038
School bus endorsement exception
807.040
Requirements for issuance
807.045
Issuance of commercial license to person who holds out-of-state commercial license
807.050
Application
807.060
Eligibility
807.062
Domicile or residency requirement for driver license
807.065
Additional eligibility requirements for persons under 18 years of age
807.066
School requirements for persons under 18 years of age
807.070
Examinations
807.072
Waiver of certain examinations, tests and demonstrations
807.080
Driver competency testing certificates
807.085
Entry-level commercial motor vehicle driver training
807.090
Establishing eligibility notwithstanding mental or physical condition or impairment
807.100
Proof of medical qualification
807.110
Contents of license
807.115
Digital images of photographs and signatures
807.120
Restrictions generally
807.122
Restrictions on operation with provisional driver license
807.130
Expiration
807.135
Expiration of license held by Oregon National Guard member or military reservist
807.137
Expiration of license held by person volunteering outside of United States
807.140
Notice prior to expiration
807.150
Renewal
807.160
Replacement license or permit
807.170
Requirements for issuance
807.173
Additional requirements for hazardous materials endorsement
807.175
Motorcycle education course
807.200
Types of permit
807.210
Disability golf cart permit
807.220
Emergency driver permit
807.230
Special student driver permit
807.240
Hardship permit
807.280
Instruction driver permit
807.285
Commercial learner driver permit
807.290
Special temporary instruction driver permit
807.310
Applicant temporary permit
807.320
Court issued temporary driver permit
807.330
Court bail driver permit
807.340
Proof of eligibility
807.350
Cancellation of privileges
807.355
Definitions
807.359
Special limited vision condition learner’s permit
807.363
Issuance of driver license to person with limited vision condition
807.368
Form of permit
807.369
Driving at night
807.370
License, endorsement and permit fees
807.390
Waiver of certain fees
807.400
Issuance
807.405
Applicant temporary identification card
807.410
Fees
807.420
Failure to notify department on change of name or address
807.430
Misuse of identification card
807.450
Definition
807.455
Issuance, replacement and renewal
807.460
Fees
807.465
Document retention
807.470
Disclosure of identity source documents
807.475
Fingerprint requirements
807.480
Verification of lawful status in the United States
807.485
Public information program
807.500
Unlawful production of certain documents
807.510
Transfer of documents for purposes of misrepresentation
807.520
False swearing to receive license
807.530
False application for license
807.540
Failure to surrender prior license
807.550
Holding multiple licenses
807.560
Failure to notify department upon change of address or name
807.570
Failure to carry or present license
807.580
Using invalid license
807.590
Permitting misuse of license
807.600
Using another’s license
807.610
Employing or providing vehicle to unqualified driver
807.620
Giving false information to police officer
807.700
Notification to department as to released persons with mental retardation or mental illness who are licensed operators
807.710
Reports of persons with cognitive or functional impairment
807.720
Filing of death records with department
807.725
Issuance of fictitious driver licenses and identification cards
807.730
Issuance of limited term driver licenses, permits and identification cards
807.745
Findings regarding personal information contained in driver licenses, driver permits and identification cards
807.750
Restrictions on swiping driver licenses or identification cards
807.760
Prohibition on use of license or permit as evidence of citizenship or immigration status
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