This section establishes exemptions from ORS § 815.030 and 815.100. Exemptions under this section are in addition to any exemptions under ORS § 801.026. Exemptions under this section are partial or complete as described in the following:

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(1) Vehicles of special interest that are registered under ORS § 805.020 are deemed to comply with ORS § 815.030 and 815.100 if:

(a) The vehicles are equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories, or their equivalent, and are maintained in safe operating condition; or

(b) The vehicles are street rods that conform to ORS § 815.107.

(2) Road machinery, road rollers, implements of husbandry, farm trailers and farm tractors are exempt from ORS § 815.030 and 815.100.

(3) Antique vehicles are exempt from ORS § 815.030 and 815.100 if the vehicles are maintained as collectors’ items and used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for the transportation of persons or property.

(4) Motorized wheelchairs are exempt from ORS § 815.030 and 815.100 when used as permitted under ORS § 811.440.

(5) Racing activity vehicles are exempt from ORS § 815.030 and 815.100. [1983 c.338 § 467; 1985 c.16 § 245; 1989 c.402 § 7; 1991 c.417 § 5; 1997 c.402 § 7; 2007 c.693 § 10]