Bill > SB1213

This bill establishes regulations for Kei trucks in Oregon, which are small vehicles originally manufactured in Japan or South Korea with specific size and engine displacement requirements. The bill defines a Kei truck as a motor vehicle with an engine displacement of 660 cubic centimeters, measuring 11 feet or less in length, 4.9 feet or less in width, 6.6 feet or less in height, and with a model year that predates the current year by 25 years or more. The legislation allows for the titling and registration of Kei trucks in Oregon and creates a new traffic violation for operating these vehicles on highways with speed limits greater than 65 miles per hour. The bill also includes Kei trucks in various vehicle exemptions, such as pollution control system requirements and ethanol fuel blending regulations. Additionally, the bill establishes a registration fee of $63 for Kei trucks and provides specific provisions for their operation and classification within the Oregon Vehicle Code. The goal appears to be to provide a clear legal framework for the registration, operation, and regulation of these unique small vehicles in the state of Oregon.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB1213