An insurer issuing motor vehicle liability insurance policies in this state may not assign an insured or applicant for insurance to a higher risk category than the person would otherwise be assigned to solely because the person has:

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 742.449

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(1) Let a prior motor vehicle liability policy lapse, unless the person was in violation of ORS § 806.010 at any time after the prior policy lapsed; or

(2) Had driving privileges suspended pursuant to ORS § 809.280 (6) or (8) if the suspension is based on a nondriving offense. [1989 c.419 § 2; 1991 c.860 § 6; 2011 c.355 § 22]