| Motor Carrier Transportation Division Rulemaking Actions |
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| Proposed Motor Carrier Rules |
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This page provides information about pending and recent rulemaking actions by ODOT's Motor Carrier Division. The date of the OTC meeting at which consideration is anticipated is listed below.
| General Penalties |
| ODOT assesses general penalties for violations of statutes and rules related to motor carrier safety and progressive levels of penalties based on the motor carrier’s compliance history. A carrier that repeats similar violations is subject to a suspension of operating authority, in addition to any monetary penalties. The proposed amendment adds provisions related drug and alcohol testing or use to the classifications for which "similar violations" are determined. |
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Notice Forms |
| Last date for public comment: February 21, 2012 |
| OTC meeting date: March 21, 2012 |
Comments? Please send your comments to the ODOT Rules Coordinator.
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| Recently Closed Motor Carrier Rules |
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These proposals are no longer open for public comment. The Oregon Transportation Commission will consider approval of these proposed rule changes on the date listed below.
| Annual Readoption of FMCSR and HazMat Regulations |
| These amendments cover the annual adoption of federal motor carrier safety and hazardous materials transportation regulations and the adoption of international standards related to driver, vehicle and hazardous materials out-of-service violations. |
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Notice Forms |
| OTC meeting date: February 15, 2012 |
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| Annual Readoption of IFTA and HVUT |
| These amendments readopt Title 26 CFR Part 41 (HVUT) and International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA), effective January 1, 2012, to ensure Oregon remains current with national commercial motor vehicle registration standards and international IFTA standards. |
| Proposed Rule Text |
Notice Forms |
| OTC meeting date: February 15, 2012 |
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| Recently Adopted Motor Carrier Rules |
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These rules have been adopted by ODOT approximately within the last six months.
| Authority to Impose Travel Restrictions (Permanent) |
| This rule delegates authority to the Motor Carrier Transportation Division Administrator to impose restrictions on travel involving over-dimension loads or vehicles to protect the public or state infrastructure. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: January 27, 2012 |
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| Miscellaneous Motor Carrier Rules |
| Division 75 changes relate to transportation of mobile homes and modular building units; Division 76 changes relate to the issuance of permits allowing tow vehicles to tow oversize disabled vehicles on state highways |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: January 27, 2012 |
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| Legibility of Highway Use Tax Reports |
| The amendment establishes the standard criteria for which highway use tax reports submitted to the Department will be accepted as legible and readable. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: December 22, 2011 |
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Maximum Fine Schedule
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| This amendment implements HB 2712 which establishes one presumptive fine for each class of violations and eliminates the confusing way fines have historically been calculated. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| File date: December 22, 2011 |
| Effective date: January 1, 2012 |
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| Inadequate Motor Carrier Records |
| These rules describe requirements for maintenance and production of motor carrier records, and associated penalties for failure to produce records. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: November 23, 2011 |
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| Oversize Load Signs |
| Some self-propelled cranes do not have enough space on the front or rear of the vehicle to accommodate a sign the size required by rule without blocking headlights, turn signals, license plate, brake lights or taillights. The amended rule allows a vehicle’s bumpers to be painted yellow and bear the words “OVERSIZE LOAD” painted or decaled in black. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: October 26, 2011 |
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| Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Corrections |
| A MCSAP review identified intrastate exceptions that were determined not compatible with federal regulations. These amendments revise rules identified in the review. |
| Final Rule Text |
Certificate and Order |
| Filed and effective: October 26, 2011 |
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| Related Information |
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Published Motor Carrier Division Rules This link will take you to the Secretary of State's Web site.
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