Section 818.010 – Maximum allowable weight.

This section establishes maximum weight limitations for purposes of ORS 818.020. Except as provided in subsections (4) and (5) of this section or where an exemption under ORS 818.030 specifically provides otherwise, a loaded weight that exceeds the maximum allowable weight as determined by any of the following tables exceeds the maximum weight limitations for […]

Section 818.012 – Wheel load on certain vehicles; rules.

The Department of Transportation may adopt rules approving tires for the use described in ORS 818.010 (5). In adopting the rules, the department shall consider the potential damage to highways caused by use of the tires and may reject a tire that otherwise meets the criteria of ORS 818.010 (5) if the department finds that […]

Section 818.020

Violating maximum weight limits; civil liability; penalties. (1) A person commits the offense of violating maximum weight limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed the weight limits established under ORS 818.010. (b) Owns a vehicle or combination of […]

Section 818.030 – Exemptions from weight limitations.

This section establishes exemptions from the maximum weight limitations under ORS 818.010 and 818.020. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to the penalties in ORS 818.020. Exemptions are partial or complete as described in the […]

Section 818.040 – Violation of posted weight limits; civil liability; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of violation of posted weight limits if the person does any of the following: (a) Drives or moves on a highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles that exceed any weight limits imposed on the highway or portion of highway and indicated by appropriate signs giving notice of the […]

Section 818.050 – Exemptions from posted weight limits.

This section establishes exemptions from the posted weight limits under ORS 818.040. The exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS 801.026. Operation in accordance with one of the exemptions described is not subject to ORS 818.040. Exemptions are partial or complete as described in the following: (1) Posted weight limits […]