Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 737 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION SAFETY OFFICE
Here’s a comprehensive summary of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 737, which governs the Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Office (formerly Division), updated June 8, 2021:
📂 Chapter 737: Divisions & Scope
| Division | Topic | Key Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Ignition Interlock Device Program | Rules for devices mandated for DUII offenders: installation, monitoring, certification, reports. (law.cornell.edu, oregon.gov) |
| 10 | Vehicle Equipment & Safety Standards | Equipment compliance (lights, brakes, tires, visibility) for vehicles operating in Oregon. |
| 15 | Traffic Safety Education | Standards for driver education providers: curriculum, instructor qualifications, simulators, recordkeeping, subsidies, and sanctions. |
| 20 | Distracted Driving Avoidance Course | Details about required program for offenders; curriculum and participation rules. |
| 25 | Oregon Safe Routes to School Fund | Grants and guidelines for infrastructure and education to enhance child pedestrian/bicycle safety. |
| 100 | Emergency Vehicle Designation | Criteria and application for designating private vehicles (e.g., ambulances) as emergency vehicles, usage restrictions, review and cancellation protocols. |
🔍 Selected Division Highlights
🚗 Division 5 – Ignition Interlock Device Program
Defines the process and responsibilities for court-ordered ignition interlock devices, including installation protocols, calibration, reporting, and program duration tied to DUII cases. (law.cornell.edu)
🛠 Division 10 – Vehicle Equipment & Safety Standards
Specifies required safety equipment standards—brakes, lights, mirrors, etc.—that ensure vehicles meet Oregon roadway safety requirements. (oregon.public.law)
🎓 Division 15 – Traffic Safety Education
Outlines:
Curriculum requirements and adaptive strategies for underserved areas.
Instructor qualifications and code of ethics.
Use of simulators: up to 50% of required behind-the-wheel hours and must be concurrent with classroom instruction; instructors must complete relevant workshops and documentation (oregon.public.law, law.cornell.edu).
Monitoring, recordkeeping, income-based subsidies, and appeal options. (oregon.public.law)
📵 Division 20 – Distracted Driving Avoidance Course
Establishes specialized courses for offenders to reduce distracted driving incidents, detailing the curriculum and required completion standards.
🏫 Division 25 – Safe Routes to School Fund
Grants support both infrastructure (sidewalks, crossings) and education/enforcement to improve child safety near schools. Defines terminology like "Cash Match", "Priority Safety Corridor", application procedures, and eligible spending. (law.cornell.edu)
🚨 Division 100 – Emergency Vehicle Designation
Specifies:
Eligibility (e.g., ambulances, private fire/rescue vehicles).
Application components: owner’s request, usage area map, mechanic certification, law-enforcement endorsements.
Equipment rules (lights, sirens), biennial reviews, non-transferability, cancellation criteria, and traffic law exemptions. (oregon.public.law)
✅ Next Steps
Would you like:
Full-text of specific sections (e.g., ignition interlock device requirements)?
Clarification on application procedures for emergency vehicle designation?
Details about funding/grant tiers in the Safe Routes to School program?
Insights into curriculum structure for traffic safety education or distracted driving coursework?
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