Eligibility For Oregon Traffic Ticket Forgiveness (2025)

Who Qualifies for Oregon Traffic Ticket Forgiveness?

To be eligible to benefit from Oregon traffic ticket forgiveness, you must have been cited with a traffic violation, not a crime. This means you cannot have committed a traffic misdemeanor or felony, such as a repeat DUI.

Additionally, your license must have been suspended because of a failure to pay, and the DMV has to have an Oregon address on file. The sanction also has to have occurred before October 1, 2020.

How to Check if Your Fines Were Forgiven

To check if your fines were forgiven, you can look through the two lists of cases included in the remission orders. You can find a list for Governor Kotek and another for Governor Brown.

Steps to Request Forgiveness or Remission

The governors both submitted a list of people whose fines will be forgiven. You cannot request to be on that list, but instead should already be included if you meet the criteria.

What Happens After Fines Are Forgiven?

If you see that your fines have been forgiven, you will need to speak with the DMV to have your license reinstated. Check your license status; if it’s “Valid,” you can start driving. If it says “Eligible,” you can apply for a new license. If the status is “Expired,” you can either renew it or apply for a new license.

Alternatives if Not Included in Remission Orders

You can ask Oregon courts to forgive or reduce your debt if you’re not on these lists. You must first ensure you know exactly what you owe, and then write a request to the appropriate court to reduce the debt. Alternatively, you can ask to set up a payment plan.

Timeline for Reinstating Your Driver's License

It can take a few weeks for the court to let the DMV know that your case has been cleared.

Getting Help With Ticket Forgiveness in Oregon

If you have questions about your eligibility for Oregon’s traffic ticket forgiveness program or need other legal services, the knowledgeable team at ConsumerShield can help. We can connect you with qualified attorneys in your area. Contact us to get started with a free case review today.