Oregon driving laws

“A person commits the offense of driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device if the person, while driving a motor vehicle on a highway or premises open to the public: (a) Holds a mobile electronic device in the person's hand; or (b) Uses a mobile electronic device for any purpose.”

“Driving means operating a motor vehicle on a highway or premises open to the public, and while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic control device or other momentary delays.”

“Was 18 years of age or older and was using a hands-free accessory;”

“Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, for a person's first conviction, a Class B traffic violation.”

“For a person's third or subsequent conviction within a 10-year period preceding the date of the person's current conviction, a Class B misdemeanor.”

“the court shall impose a minimum fine of $2,000 on a person convicted of a Class B misdemeanor under subsection (5)(d) of this section.”

“the maximum fine for a violation committed by an individual is: (a) $2,000 for a Class A violation. (b) $1,000 for a Class B violation.”

“the presumptive fines for violations are: (a) $440 for a Class A violation. (b) $265 for a Class B violation.”

“Has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood of the person made under ORS 813.100, 813.140 or 813.150;”

“for a person who is under 21 years of age, any amount of alcohol in the blood constitutes being under the influence of intoxicating liquor.”

“0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood of the person as shown by chemical analysis of the breath or blood if the person was driving a commercial motor vehicle;”

“If the suspension is for refusal of a test under ORS 813.100 and the person is not subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430, the suspension shall be for a period of one year.”

“If the suspension is for refusal of a test under ORS 813.100 and the person is subject to an increase in the suspension time for reasons described in ORS 813.430, the suspension shall be for a period of three years.”

“The presumptive fine for refusal to take a test for intoxicants is $650.”

“the offense described in this section, driving while under the influence of intoxicants, is a Class A misdemeanor and is applicable upon any premises open to the public.”

“For a person's first conviction if the current offense was committed while operating a vehicle other than a bicycle, a minimum of $1,000.”

“The court must impose and not suspend execution of a sentence requiring the person either to serve at least 48 hours' imprisonment,”

“Schedule II. The suspension or revocation periods under Schedule II are as provided in this subsection. The period of suspension or revocation under this schedule shall be: (a) One year for a first offense”

“Operates a motor vehicle on the highways of this state and is not properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness as required by subsection (2) of this section.”

“Is a passenger in a motor vehicle being operated on the highways of this state who is 16 years of age or older and who is not properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness”

“Oregon has a primary seatbelt law that requires “proper” use of safety belt and child restraint systems.”

“A person who is under two years of age must be properly secured with a child safety system in a rear-facing position.”

“a person who weighs more than 40 pounds and who is four feet nine inches or shorter must be properly secured with a child safety system that elevates the person so that a safety belt or safety harness properly fits the person.”

“a person who is eight years of age or older need not be secured with a child safety system but must be properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness”

“approaches a motor vehicle that is stopped and is displaying required warning lights or hazard lights, or a person is indicating distress by using emergency flares or posting emergency signs”

“Make a lane change to a lane not adjacent to that of the stopped motor vehicle; or (B) Reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least five miles per hour under the speed limit”

“On a two directional, two-lane highway, fails to reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a speed that is at least five miles per hour under the speed limit”

“if the driver meets or overtakes from either direction any vehicle that is stopped on a roadway and that is operating red bus safety lights”

“(a) Stop before reaching the vehicle; and (b) Remain standing until the bus safety lights are no longer operating.”

“A driver need not comply with this section if the vehicle operating red bus safety lights is stopped on a different roadway.”

“(A) Fifteen miles per hour when driving on an alley or a narrow residential roadway. (B) Twenty miles per hour in a business district. (C) Twenty-five miles per hour in a public park.”

“(D) Twenty-five miles per hour on a highway in a residence district if the highway is not an arterial highway. (E) Sixty-five miles per hour on an interstate highway. (F) Fifty-five miles per hour in locations not otherwise described in this paragraph.”

“Drives a vehicle in a school zone at a speed greater than 20 miles per hour if the school zone is:”

“the person drives in the school zone between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on a day when school is in session.”

“on the portion of Interstate 84 beginning at the eastern city limit of The Dalles and ending at the Idaho state line at a speed greater than:”

“(a) Sixty-five miles per hour for vehicles described in subsection (1)(b) of this section; or (b) Seventy miles per hour for all other vehicles.”

“any place a collision is caused by the motion of a vehicle or its load that results in injury or death to any person, the collision is subject to the reporting requirements”

“The driver of a vehicle that has more than $2,500 damage must report the collision in the manner specified under ORS 811.725.”

“If a vehicle involved in the collision is damaged to the extent that the vehicle must be towed from the scene of the collision, each driver involved in the collision must report the collision”

“does not, within 72 hours of the collision, complete a report of the collision in a form approved by the Department of Transportation and submit the report to the department.”

“does not give notice of the collision immediately to a police officer or a law enforcement agency by the quickest means available.”

“$25,000 because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one accident;”

“Subject to that limit for one person, $50,000 because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one accident; and (c) $20,000 because of injury to or destruction of the property of others in any one accident.”

“Personal injury protection $15,000 per person. Uninsured motorist $25,000 per person; and $50,000 per crash for bodily injury.”

“A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle operator to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person operates a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet.”

“A person commits the offense of failure of a motorcycle passenger to wear a motorcycle helmet if the person rides as a passenger on a motorcycle and is not wearing a motorcycle helmet.”

“(1) Within an enclosed cab. (2) Operating or riding a vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour.”

“You must wear a helmet compliant with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) standards. You should wear face and eye protection.”

“An applicant must be 16 years of age or older and have a commercial driver license or a Class C license to receive the same driving privileges as are granted under a motorcycle endorsement.”

“A Class C instruction driver permit shall be valid for 24 months from the date of issuance. All other instruction driver permits issued under this section shall be valid for one year from the date of issuance.”

“the holder of the instruction driver permit must be in the company and under the supervision and visual observation of the accompanying person and the accompanying person must be operating a separate motorcycle.”

“(a) The holder may operate a motorcycle only during daylight hours. (b) The holder may not carry any passengers on the motorcycle. (c) The holder of the instruction driver permit must wear an approved helmet while operating a motorcycle.”

“accompanied by a person with a class of license granting the same driving privileges or a license with an endorsement granting the same driving privileges who is not less than 21 years of age.”

“The Department of Transportation may not issue a motorcycle endorsement to a person unless the person shows to the satisfaction of the department that the person has successfully completed a motorcycle rider education course”

“Operates a moped or motorcycle between lanes of traffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.”

“Overtakes and passes in the same lane occupied by the vehicle the operator is overtaking, unless the vehicle being passed is a motorcycle or a moped.”