Or. Admin. Code § 735-076-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 735-076-0005 - Reporting Requirements

(1) In order for DMV to process a non-mandatory report that indicates a person may no longer be qualified for driving privileges or may no longer be able to safely operate a motor vehicle, the report must be in writing and contain:

(a) The name of the person making the report;

(b) Either:

(A) The signature of the person making the report, including a police officer; or

(B) The police officer's employing law enforcement agency and Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) number when the person making the report is a police officer;

(c) The name and date of birth of the person being reported or a description of the person sufficient for DMV to identify the reported person from its records; and

(d) Sufficient information to give DMV reason to believe the person may no longer be qualified to hold a driver license, driver permit, or endorsement or may no longer be able to drive safely. For purposes of this rule, sufficient information includes but is not limited to:

(A) A physician or health care provider report of a physical or mental condition or impairment that is not reportable as required under OAR chapter 735 division 74;

(B) A report of a physical or mental condition or impairment, and a description of how the person's ability to safely operate a motor vehicle is affected; or a description of unsafe or dangerous driving behavior;

(C) A report by a police officer, physician or health care provider where a physical or mental condition or impairment is stated as a cause or possible cause of a crash or unsafe or dangerous driving behavior; or

(D) A report of unsafe or dangerous driving behavior and DMV has reason to believe the driving behavior is likely to recur or similar driving behavior has previously been reported to DMV.

(2) All written documentation voluntarily submitted under this rule, including the name of the person submitting the documentation, will be kept confidential and not released to any person unless:

(a) The report was submitted by a police officer or judge acting within the scope of his or her official duties;

(b) DMV determines the documentation, or any portion thereof, must be released pursuant to the Public Records Law, ORS 192.410 to 192.505, or the Attorney General or a court orders disclosure in accordance with the Public Records Law; or

(c) The documentation is determined by DMV to be necessary evidence in an administrative proceeding involving the suspension or cancellation of the person's driving privileges or right to apply for driving privileges.

(3) Before taking action, DMV may request more information from the person making the report if DMV has reason to believe the information provided is inaccurate or inadequate.

(4) DMV may accept and process multiple reports regarding similar behavior, similar concerns or the same event; if the reports, taken together, include all required elements as described in section (1) or this rule.

Or. Admin. Code § 735-076-0005

DMV 8-2003, f. 5-14-03, cert. ef. 6-1-03; DMV 6-2006, f. & cert. ef. 5-25-06; DMV 6-2008(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 2-22-08 thru 8-19-08; DMV 11-2008, f. & cert. ef. 5-19-08; DMV 20-2020, temporary amend filed 06/25/2020, effective 07/06/2020 through 1/1/2021; DMV 37-2020, amend filed 12/11/2020, effective 1/1/2021; DMV 15-2021, amend filed 09/13/2021, effective 9/13/2021; DMV 34-2021, temporary amend filed 11/23/2021, effective 11/23/2021 through 05/21/2022; DMV 6-2022, amend filed 07/18/2022, effective 7/18/2022; DMV 14-2023, amend filed 05/15/2023, effective 5/15/2023

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 184.619, 802.010, 807.340 & 809.419

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 807.340