State v. Farley

*725ROSSMAN, J.

In this prosecution for driving while suspended, ORS 811.175, and driving without insurance, ORS 806.010, the state appeals from the trial court’s order suppressing evidence obtained after a stop of defendant’s vehicle. We reverse.

Defendant was stopped because his vehicle had no visible license plates, an apparent traffic infraction. ORS 803.540. While talking with defendant, the officer saw a valid temporary vehicle permit posted on defendant’s windshield; that permit allowed defendant to operate the car without license plates. ORS 803.540(2)(a). The officer explained the reason…