1. (1) Except as described in subsections (2) or (3) of this rule, a trailer or other vehicle may not be attached to a passenger carrying commercial motor vehicle without special authorization from the Department.

2. (2) This rule does not require special authorization for a commercial motor vehicle transporting passengers to be operated with a trailer if:

   1. (a) The trailer does not exceed 8,000 pounds gross weight;
   2. (b) Operations do not exceed the manufacturer's gross combined weight rating for the combination; and
   3. (c) No passengers are allowed to be transported in the trailer.
3. (3) This rule does not prohibit use of semitrailer equipment specially designated for carrying passengers.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 823.011 & 825.252

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 825.210 & 825.255

History

MCTD 4-2012, f. & cert. ef. 4-23-12
MCTB 5-2000, f. & cert. ef. 9-21-00
MCT 3-1996, f. & cert. ef. 3-14-96, Renumbered from 860-065-0105
PUC 156, f. 8-6-73, cert. ef. 8-15-73, (Order No. 73-507), Renumbered from 860-035-0105
PUC 148, f. 7-29-68, cert. ef. 9-1-68, (Order No. 44783)
PUC 135, f. 5-9-66, cert. ef. 5-15-66, (Order No. 42332)
PUC 120, 10-26-62, cert. ef. 11-15-62, (Order No. 38811)
PUC 18, f. 9-1-54, cert. ef. 1-21-55, (Order No. 33203)