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Driver Alert
Drivers should be aware of recent updates in Oregon traffic law as the start date of the Bike Commute Challenge grows near. Beginning Sept. 1, 12,500 cyclists are expected to hit the roads for the annual competition, which may impact the streets and roads on your commute route or in your neighborhood. The Bicycle Transportation Alliance sponsors the month-long competition that attracts new and inexperienced riders. Drivers are encouraged to be watchful for cyclists and pedestrians and familiarize themselves with the three updates listed below in order to help keep residents and visitors that use streets and sidewalks safe.
Vulnerable Road User law
The Bicycle Transportation Alliance helped pass SB 415 to improve police officers' ability to enforce the existing Vulnerable Road User law. The new law allows officers to note that the offense "appears to have" contributed to the serious physical injury or death of a vulnerable user, rather than requiring officers to conclude the cause of serious physical injury or death.
Where careless driving causes the serious injury or death of a vulnerable user, there are enhanced penalties requiring the driver at fault to complete a traffic class and perform 100 to 200 hours of community service. If they fail to do so, they face a $12,500 fine and a suspension of driving privileges.
Oregon's crosswalk law
The Willamette Pedestrian Coalition helped pass SB 424, which clarifies and strengthens Oregon's crosswalk law. Specifically, the legislation states that a person is crossing the street "when any part or extension" of the individual's body, wheelchair, cane, crutch, bicycle or leashed animal enters the roadway.
Failure to stop and remain stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk is a Class B traffic infraction and carries a $360 fine.
Community-determined speed limits
The Portland Bureau of Transportation helped pass HB 3150, which makes it easier for Oregon communities to lower speed limits on their streets. This means neighborhood greenways can reduce the speed limit to 20 mph. Bicyclists and pedestrians gain a powerful ally and tool in creating safer bike facilities.
Speeding fines vary depending on how many miles per hour over the posted speed limit:
MPH over the posted speed Infraction level Fine
1 to 10 Class D $ 90
11 to 20 Class C $180
21 to 30 Class B $360
Over 30 Class A $720
Bicycle Transportation Alliance
Willamette Pedestrian Coalition
Portland Bureau of Transportation
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