Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 734 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DELIVERY AND OPERATIONS DIVISION
Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) Chapter 734 is a comprehensive set of regulations from the Department of Transportation, Delivery and Operations Division. This chapter covers a wide array of topics related to the construction, maintenance, operation, and public use of Oregon's state highways.
Here's a breakdown of the key areas and divisions within OAR Chapter 734:
General Administration and Procedures:
Division 1: Procedural Rules (General administrative procedures).
Division 5: Oregon Coordinate Systems.
Division 10: Highway and Bridge Construction Contractors (Regulations for contractors working on state projects).
Traffic Control and Roadway Operations:
Division 17: Chains or Traction Tires (Regulations on tire chain use).
Division 20: Traffic Control (Includes rules for establishing speed zones, prohibited activities on right-of-way, and general traffic management).
Division 26: Roadside Memorial Sign Program.
Division 29: Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Division 30: Rest Areas (Regulations for the use and management of rest areas).
Division 31: Rest Area Sponsorship Acknowledgement Sign Program.
Division 32: Oregon Scenic Byway Program.
Right-of-Way, Access, and Permits:
Division 35: Right of Way and Real Property (Acquisition and management of land for transportation purposes).
Division 40: Junkyards and Auto Wrecking Yards (Regulations related to their proximity to highways).
Division 50: Weight Restrictions for Highways and Land Use Permits.
Division 51: Highway Approaches, Access Control, Spacing Standards and Medians (Crucial division detailing permits for connecting to state highways, managing access points, and related standards). This includes rules for private and public approaches, changes of use, and dispute resolution.
Division 55: Pole Lines, Buried Cables, Pipe Lines, Signs, Miscellaneous Facilities and Miscellaneous Operation (Permits and regulations for utilities and other facilities within highway right-of-way).
Division 56: Special Event Permits (For events that impact state highways).
Division 57: Permits for Development on Highway Right-of-Way.
Division 58: Pedestrian Activities.
Signs and Advertising:
Division 59: Signs – General Provisions.
Division 60: Signs (General sign regulations).
Division 62: Signs Identifying Cultural and Historical Features.
Division 63: Relocating Outdoor Advertising Signs on a Scenic Byway.
Division 64: Signs - Highway Construction Projects.
Division 65: Advertising Signs Attached to Transit Shelters or Benches.
Vehicle Weight, Dimension, and Movement Permits:
Division 70: Vehicle Weight and Dimension Limits - Permits (General regulations for oversized/overweight vehicles).
Division 71: Lengths of Vehicles, Loads, and Combinations of Vehicles in Operation Without Need of Special Permit.
Division 72: Telephonic Application and Self-Issuance of Permits for the Movement of Oversize/Overweight Vehicles and Loads.
Division 73: 102"-Wide Commercial Vehicles - Combinations Not Subject to Overall Length Restrictions.
Division 74: Issuance of Permits for Combinations of Vehicles Having Gross Weights in Excess of 80,000 Pounds.
Division 75: Movement of Over-Dimension Mobile Homes and Modular Building Units.
Division 76: Issuance of Permits Allowing Tow Cars to Tow Oversize Disabled Vehicles or Combinations of Vehicles on State Highways.1
Division 77: Transportation of Food Processing Plant By-Products From Which There Is Fluid Leakage.2
Division 78: Transportation of Overlength Logs, Poles, Piling, and Structural Members.3
Division 79: Permit Exemptions.4
Division 80: Designated Scenic Areas.5
Division 82: Variance Permits Issued for Non-Divisible Loads and Road Use Assessment 6Fees.
In essence, OAR Chapter 734 is the primary source for understanding the detailed rules and procedures related to how the Oregon Department of Transportation's Delivery and Operations Division manages and regulates the state highway system and related activities. If you are involved in construction, transportation, or any activity that interacts with Oregon's state highways, this chapter is highly relevant.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's always best to refer to the official Oregon Secretary of State's website or the Oregon Legislature's online resources.
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