(1) The Department of Transportation shall develop an annual commercial motor vehicle safety plan. The goal of the plan is to reduce accidents involving commercial motor vehicles and to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from accidents involving commercial motor vehicles. The priority for each year’s plan shall be determined on the basis of accurate and timely data. The department shall use performance measures to determine the success of an annual plan and to develop the subsequent plan.

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Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 825.248

  • Department: means the Department of Transportation. See Oregon Statutes 825.005
  • Motor vehicle: includes overdimension vehicles or vehicles permitted excessive weights pursuant to a special authorization issued by a city, county or the Department of Transportation. See Oregon Statutes 825.005
  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(2) In conducting inspections described in ORS § 810.560, a person who is trained and certified as a commercial vehicle inspector under ORS § 810.560 shall adhere to the provisions of the commercial motor vehicle safety plan developed under subsection (1) of this section. [2003 c.589 § 4a]