1. (1) This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.140 and 815.142.

2. (2) The following are completely or partially exempt as described:

   1. (a) Police vehicles under any conditions.
   2. (b) Fire vehicles when responding to a fire.
   3. (c) An ambulance when responding to an emergency.

3. (3) A passenger vehicle or truck is not required to use chains if the vehicle or truck:

   1. (a) Has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less;
   2. (b) Is equipped and operated to provide power to both front and rear wheels;
   3. (c) Is carrying chains as defined in ORS 815.045;
   4. (d) Is equipped with tires, on all wheels, that are vehicle traction tires as defined in ORS 815.045;
   5. (e) Is not towing another vehicle other than as may be necessary to remove disabled vehicles from the roadway; and
   6. (f) Is not being operated in a manner or under conditions where the vehicle loses traction while stopping, cornering or moving.

[1983 c.338 §475; 1997 c.493 §3; 2021 c.630 §98]