State v. Gartzke

Defendant appeals his conviction for driving while suspended, ORS 487.560. The sole issue on appeal is whether he received notice of his suspension as required by ORS 482.570. At the time defendant’s notice of suspension was sent by Motor Vehicles Division (the Division) in February of 1976, ORS 482.570 provided in pertinent part:

"(1) When the division, as authorized or required, suspends, revokes or cancels a license or the right to apply for a license to operate motor vehicles, it shall give notice of such action to the person whose license or right is affected. Service of the notice is…