Oregon Revised Statutes

Or. Rev. Stat. § 276.598 (2026)

Carpools or vanpools; rules

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      276.598 Carpools or vanpools; rules. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of ORS 283.395, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may establish carpool or vanpool programs in which state-owned vehicles are used by state employees as commute vehicles, provided that a daily, weekly or monthly fee is charged that is adequate to reimburse the state for the cost of providing such vehicles for such purposes.

      (2) The department shall prescribe rules that:

      (a) Define the use of state-owned motor vehicles that constitutes use in the conduct of state business and distinguish such use from misappropriation for private use;

      (b) Identify procedures for determining and collecting the appropriate charges from employees for the use of commute vehicles; and

      (c) Identify procedures to be used in the operation of state-owned vehicles as commute vehicles in the state carpool or vanpool programs authorized in subsection (1) of this section.

      (3) The department may authorize other state agencies to use state-owned vehicles under the control of such agencies for the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section. [1977 c.598 §25b; 1981 c.490 §5; 2023 c.9 §16]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 23 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1983–2026 · leading case: Krieger v. Just, 876 P.2d 754 (Or. 1994).
Krieger v. Just, 876 P.2d 754 (Or. 1994). · cites it 3× “300, every public body is subject to action or suit for its torts and those of its officers, employes and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a…”
Nearing v. Weaver, 670 P.2d 137 (Or. 1983). · cites it 2× “265(3) (1979): "(3) Every public body and its officers, employes and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement authorized under ORS 276.598, are immune from liability for: ".”
Garrison v. Deschutes Cnty., 48 P.3d 807 (Or. 2002). · cites it 2× “265(3)(c): "Every public body and its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement authorized under ORS 276.598, are immune from liability for: "* * * * * "(c) Any claim…”
Jensen v. Whitlow, 51 P.3d 599 (Or. 2002). “300, every public body is subject to action or suit for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a…”
Storm v. McClung, 47 P.3d 476 (Or. 2002). “265(3)(a) provides, in part: “Every public body and its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement authorized under ORS 276.598, are immune from liability for: “Any claim…”
Mark v. State, Dept. of Fish & Wildlife, 974 P.2d 716 (Or. Ct. App. 1999). · cites it 2× “300, every public body is subject to action or suit for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a…”
Hughes v. Wilson, 199 P.3d 305 (Or. 2008). “300, every public body is subject to action or suit for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a…”
Hawkins v. City of La Grande, 843 P.2d 400 (Or. 1992). “300, every public body is subject to action or suit for its torts and those of its officers, employees and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a…”
Rogers v. Saylor, 746 P.2d 718 (Or. Ct. App. 1987). · cites it 2× “300, every public body is liable for its torts and those of its officers, employes and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, whether arising out of a governmental or proprietary function or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement…”
Millspaugh v. Port of Portland, 671 P.2d 743 (Or. Ct. App. 1983). · cites it 2× “265(3)(a): "(3) Every public body and its officers, employes and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement authorized under ORS 276.598, are immune from liability for: "(a) Any claim for injury…”
City of Salem v. Salisbury, 5 P.3d 1131 (Or. Ct. App. 2000). ““(3) When issued on state-owned vehicles furnished for public use including, but not limited to, use authorized under ORS 276.598, such insurance shall include uninsured motorist coverage and personal injury protection benefits and shall provide at least the minimum coverages…”
Sager v. City of Portland, 684 P.2d 600 (Or. Ct. App. 1984). “265 provides in relevant part: “(3) Every public body and its officers, employes and agents acting within the scope of their employment or duties, or while operating a motor vehicle in a ridesharing arrangement authorized under ORS 276.598, are immune from liability for: $ * * *…”
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