HB 3345
Requires taxis and rideshare vehicles to have rideshare plates that have cherry red lettering and numbering.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Commerce and Consumer Protection
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0%
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100%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires taxis and rideshare vehicles operating in Oregon to use specific plates – rideshare plates with cherry red lettering and numbering. The law creates a violation for not displaying these plates and sets a maximum fine of $250. It also establishes procedures for issuing and returning these plates, and outlines fees associated with their use.
Key provisions
- Rideshare plates must be cherry red with red lettering and numbering.
- Failure to display rideshare plates is a Class D traffic violation punishable by a $250 fine.
- The requirement to display rideshare plates begins 30 days after a vehicle’s first use as a taxi or rideshare vehicle.
- The Department of Transportation will design and issue rideshare plates.
- The law amends existing Oregon Vehicle Code sections regarding plate design and fees.
- Fees for rideshare plates are $50 for original issuance or renewal, and $12 for duplicates or replacements.
- The law defines ‘rideshare vehicle’ as a motor vehicle operated by a transportation network company.
- The law establishes a fee structure for various types of registration plates, including dealer plates and special interest plates.
Who is affected
- Taxi drivers
- Rideshare drivers
- Transportation network companies
- Vehicle owners of taxis and rideshare vehicles
- The Department of Transportation
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Here is the synthesized paragraph representing the Oppose position: The opposition to HB 3345, as expressed by testifiers, centers on concerns that the proposed requirement for red letter and number plates on taxis and rideshare vehicles is unnecessary and may create a false sense of security. that this measure would be an ineffective deterrent against crime and could potentially lead to increased costs for drivers and passengers without providing tangible benefits. Additionally, some skepticism about the potential impact on public safety, suggesting that other measures should be prioritized over this requirement.
Source: Testimony Summaries