| Racing Activity Vehicles |
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| Registering & Titling |
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| Plates |
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Plates issued for racing activity vehicles have a yellow background with blue letters and numbers. The configuration on the plate is “SP” followed by five numbers. These plates are called “Special Interest” plates. One plate is issued and must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle.
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| Related Information |
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| Racing Activity Vehicle Definition |
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A Racing Activity Vehicle is a motor vehicle that:
1. Is primarily used for racing on a race track and that has:
a. A bodiless tubular steel chassis that forms the main structural component of the vehicle;
b. High side rails;
c. Integral front and rear rollover tubes;
d. A suspension with both front and rear double unequal length wishbones and inboard,
pushrod operated dampers; and
e. A product identification number instead of a vehicle identification number; and
2. Is not a replica or an assembled vehicle.
A racing activity vehicle is exempt from vehicle equipment requirements under ORS 815.040, 815.075, 815.250, 815.295 and 815.310 if the vehicle is equipped with original manufacturer’s equipment and accessories or their equivalent; and the vehicle is maintained in safe operating condition.
Special interest vehicles must be maintained as a collector’s item and may only be used for exhibitions, parades, club activities and similar uses, but not used primarily for transportation of persons or property.
NOTE: Racing Activity Vehicles are subject to limitations on the use of the vehicle.
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