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Oregon
Alerts
No major alerts at this time.
800-977-6368  503-588-2941
Federal Highway Admin
 
  
 
503-399-5749
Cell Emergency Number
 
 
911  
Time Zone
Pacific and Mountain
Speed Limits
Rural Interstates Cars: 65, Trucks: 55
Urban Interstates Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Other Roads  Cars: 55, Trucks: 55
Work Zone Special Limits
Various, Double original fine (few exceptions), Workers Do NOT Have to Be Present, Signs Must Be Present
Rest Area Overnight Parking
Parking up to 12 hours
State Handheld Device Ban
Yes
State Texting Ban Laws
Yes
Seat Belt Laws
>8 or 4'9" in All Seats, $110
Sobriety Checkpoints
No, Illegal under state Constitution
High Blood Alcohol Content
0.15
Open Container Law
Yes
Motorcycle Helmet Laws
All riders
Bicycle Helmet Laws
under 16
Gun Law Simple Summary
Gun may not be concealed and accessible to occupants. Can be in residence vehicles without a permit.
Shoot First/Stand Ground Law
Yes - Weaker self-defense law built by a combination of case law, jury decisions and statutes
Radar Detectors
Legal
Diesel Tax (State and Federal)
0.547
Truck Access Policies
1 mi
Unless posted
Triple Towing
No
Tow Brake Laws Towing
Must be able to stop within legal limits
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