Work Zone Traffic Laws: Oregon
Violations Affected
Various
Enhanced Penalties
Double original fine (few exceptions)
Workers Must Be Present?
No
Signs Must Be Present?
No
Oregon
GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Oregon. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Oregon
Bike helmets required?
Bicycle helmets required for all riders under 16.
Oregon
Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Universal helmet law enacted 1988.
Oregon
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
8 years
Oregon
Provisions for Mature Drivers
50 and over: vision test required
Oregon
DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs
None
Oregon
Marijuana Possession and Use
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
Oregon
Marijuana Impaired Driving
None
Oregon
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
65 (70 on specified segments)
Oregon
Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
65
Oregon
Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)
55
Oregon
Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)
55
Oregon
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)
65
Oregon
Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)
65
Oregon
Open container laws
Yes
Oregon
Repeat Offender Laws
No
Oregon
Increased penalty for high BAC
0.15
Oregon
Administrative license suspension on first offense
90 days
Oregon
Limited driving privileges during suspension
After 30 days
Oregon
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions and diversions
Oregon
Child Restraint Required
Under 2 yrs in a rear-facing child restraint
Properly used child restraint (harness) required until child weight 40 lbs.
Booster required until the child is 8 years old AND the adult seatbelt fits correctly OR the child is 4’9” tall
Oregon
Adult Safety Belt Permissible
8-15 yrs or over 4'9" tall
Oregon
Full Privilege Minimum Age
17 years
Oregon
Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
15
Oregon
Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)
6
Oregon
Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)
50; 100 without driver's ed.
Oregon
Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)
16
Oregon
Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction
Midnight - 5 a.m.
Oregon
Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)
First 6 months: no passengers under 20 Second 6 months: No more than 3 passengers under 20
Oregon
Type of Law
Primary
Oregon
Who is Covered?
All riders
Oregon
In What Seat?
All
Oregon
Hand-Held Ban?
Yes. Primary law.
Oregon
All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers
No
Oregon
All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers
Drivers under 18. Primary law.
Oregon
Text Messaging Ban?
All drivers. Primary law.
Oregon
Speed Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
Oregon
Speed Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide (effective January 1, 2023); not on controlled access highways; must be operated by uniformed police officer out of marked police vehicle; only permitted in construction zones when workers are present
Oregon
Red Light Cameras: State Law
Permitted by state law
Oregon
Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted
Statewide
Keys to Oregon's Management Review Success
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reviews each State Highway Safety Office (SHSO) program once every three years through its Management Review (MR) process.