(1) In addition to any other punishment imposed under ORS 818.040 a convicting court has authority to recommend the suspension of the driving privileges of the operator of the vehicle used to violate ORS 818.040 or the registration of the vehicle if the vehicle is required to be registered by the Department of Transportation. The authority of a court to recommend the suspension of driving privileges or registration under this section is subject to the following:
(a) Subject to paragraph (b) of this subsection, the court may only recommend suspension for a period of up to 90 days.
(b) For a second or subsequent violation of ORS 818.040, within one year after the first conviction, the court shall recommend the suspension for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days.
(2) Upon recommending a suspension under this section, a court shall secure the license, driver permit or registration plates recommended suspended and shall immediately forward them to the department with the recommendation of suspension as provided under ORS 809.275.
(3) Upon receipt of an order under this section, the department shall proceed as provided under ORS 809.020 or 809.280. [1983 c.338 §390; 1985 c.16 §207; 1991 c.407 §31]
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