Oregon · Oregon Revised Statutes — Oregon Vehicle Code (Ch. 806–815)
ORS (Vehicle Code) § 811.182: that: (a) An injury or immediate threat of injury to a human being or animal, and the urgency of the circumstances made it necessary for the defendant to drive a motor vehicle at the time and place in question; or (b) The defendant had not received notice of the defendant’s suspension or revocation
What this law says, in plain English
Driving with a suspended or revoked license may be excused if urgently necessary to prevent injury, or if the driver never received notice. The defense fails if the driver refused notice, failed to update their address, was told in court of suspension, had actual knowledge, or received intent-to-suspend notice.
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