Section 815.145 - Exemptions from traction tire or chains requirement(1) This section establishes exemptions from ORS 815.140 and 815.142.(2) The following are completely or partially exempt as described: (a) Police vehicles under any conditions.(b) Fire vehicles when responding to a fire.(c) An ambulance when responding to an emergency.(3) A passenger vehicle or truck is not required to use chains if the vehicle or truck: (a) Has an unloaded weight of 6,500 pounds or less;(b) Is equipped and operated to provide power to both front and rear wheels;(c) Is carrying chains as defined in ORS 815.045;(d) Is equipped with tires, on all wheels, that are vehicle traction tires as defined in ORS 815.045;(e) Is not towing another vehicle other than as may be necessary to remove disabled vehicles from the roadway; and(f) Is not being operated in a manner or under conditions where the vehicle loses traction while stopping, cornering or moving.Amended by 2021 Ch. 630,§ 98, eff. 9/25/2021.1983 c.338 §475; 1997 c.493 §3