7/12/07-Gov. Ted Kulongoski signed a bill into law targeting stalled or abandoned vehicles on freeways.
The new law, previously SB567, targets stalled or abandoned vehicles on freeways. Existing Oregon law authorizes the state Transportation Department to immediately tow vehicles left on freeway shoulders during rush hours. Otherwise, red tags must first be affixed on vehicles giving owners 24 hours’ notice.
The new rule gives ODOT authority to have vehicles towed off the freeway at any time.
It takes effect Jan. 1, 2008.