Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Vehicle Code (Ch. 806–815)

ORS (Vehicle Code) § 809.730: Seizure of motor vehicle for civil forfeiture; driving while under the influence of intoxicants

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

A motor vehicle may be seized and forfeited if the driver is arrested or cited for driving under the influence and has a prior DUI or related conviction within three years. Proceedings follow civil forfeiture law.

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