Oregon laws in the news

• Title 59 Oregon vehicle code

• Unanswered questions on Sellwood Bridge fee 

  Clackamas Review / Eric Hofeld - Feb 9

  “The ordinance cited Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 801.041 as authority for this ac­tion. However, a careful read of ORS 801.041 reveals . . .”

  See: ORS 2009 § 801.041
• NDPD column: Officers often see violators of state's new cell ... 

  Newberg Graphic / Huntley Miller - Jan 29

  “Oregon's cell phone law requires the use of a hands-free accessory while using a mobile communica­tion device and operating a vehicle . . .”

  See: ORS 2009 § 811.507
• Helmet needed to answer bike lane question 

  The Oregonian / Joseph Rose - Nov 1, 2010

  “Last week, I breezed through what I considered a yawner of a ques­tion: Can a motorist move into a bike lane when approaching an intersec­tion to make a right turn?”

  See: ORS 2009 § 811.440
• Yes, you can be pulled over for talking on your cell phone the ... 

  Lincoln County News - Oct 4, 2010

  “. . . unlike the seat belt law under which you have to doing something else wrong in order to be pulled over, talking on a cell phone without a bluetooth or ear piece WILL put flashing lights in your rear-view mirror for that viola­tion alone.”

  See: ORS 2009 § 811.507
• An Overview of Oregon DUII 

  Paul Galm Law - Aug 24, 2010

  “In the United States, drunk driving is al­ways illegal. In Oregon, the crim­i­nal charge is known as Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII). . . .”

  See: ORS 2009 § 813.010, ORS 2009 § 813.410, ORS 2009 § 813.450
• Is carrying someone on your bike illegal? 

  BikePortland.org / Jonathon Maus - Apr 26, 2010

  “Back in February, Portlander Ken Southerland got a ticket for at­tempting to give a friend a ride on the back rack of his bicycle. . . .”

  See: ORS 2009 § 814.460
• Does Oregon's new cell phone law apply to people on bikes? 

  BikePortland.org / Jonathon Maus - Feb 9, 2010

  “Since Oregon enacted their new cell phone law on January 1st, many people have asked me if it applies to people riding bicycles. . . .”

  See: ORS 2009 § 814.400, ORS 2009 § 811.507
• Judge: Woman hit in unpainted bike lane is not protected by law 

  BikePortland.org / Jonathon Maus - Dec 18, 2009

  “... For guidance [the judge] looked to ORS 811.060 which states 'bicycle lane’ means that part of a highway, adjacent to the roadway, designated by official signs or markings...' ...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 811.050, ORS 2007 § 811.060, ORS 2007 § 801.160
• Oregon and Washington DUI sentencing - Diversion v. Deferred Prosecution 

  Oregon DUI Lawyer Blog / Andrew Elliott - Dec 3, 2009

  “... Where Oregon has diversion, Washington has deferred pros­e­cu­­tion. ... Both of these systems have strengths and weaknesses from a public policy point of view. ...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 813.170
• Bicyclist should have let cars pass 

  Mail Tribune - Medford,OR,USA - Nov 9, 2009

  “Oregon Revised Statute 811.425, the failure of a slower driver to yield to an ... they may be creating a hazard behind them due to uphill and/or twisting, ...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 811.425
• Who Let the Dogs Out? 

  Oregon Bike Law / Ray Thomas - Nov 2, 2009

  “It is important to remember that Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 814.430, the law that provides bicyclists with a right to the roadway, specifically extends to bicyclists the right to take the entire traffic lane in order to avoid animal hazards ...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 814.430
• Car-Doored Again? Part 1: The Law Is On Your Side! 

  Oregon Bike Law / Ray Thomas - Oct 28, 2009

  “It is al­ways a pleasure to find out that the law is in our favor when bicyclists have a conflict on the road with motorists. Usually, conflicts relate to the ques­tion of who has the right to the same space at the same time. ...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 811.490
• Willamette Week: Woman sues for over $100,000 after dooring incident 

  BikePortland.org / Jonathon Maus - Jul 10, 2009

  “...In Oregon, there is a law (ORS 811.490) that specifically prohibits opening a car door unless it is “reasonably safe to do so.” Local bike lawyer Ray Thomas has written an article on this topic where he states that, 'Fortunately, this is one of those areas where the law is on the side of the bicycle rider.'”

  See: ORS 2007 § 811.490
• New campaign to bring motorists to justice 

  BikePortland.org / Jonathan Maus - Jan 4, 2006

  “...[W]ithout requiring any change in law or policy, Oregon bicyclists already have the legal tools to initiate pros­e­cu­­tion of traffic law breakers. Oregon law allows a citizen to initiate traffic viola­tion pros­e­cu­­tions in state court, AND to have police help...”

  See: ORS 2007 § 810.410, ORS 2007 § 811.490, ORS 2007 § 811.280, ORS 2007 § 811.350, ORS 2007 § 811.050
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