Beginning Jan. 01,2010 the law becomes effective drivers here in Oregon will be banned from all text messaging and their cell phone use will be limited to using a hands-free attachment ,all use of hand held cell phones are banned .Drivers under the age of 18 with learner’s permits or intermediate licenses are prohibited from using cell phones ,regardless of whether a hands-free device is employed and text messaging while driving is banned .
This law is a primary enforcement and will allow police to pull someone over just because they were using their phone for texting or while using it without a handsfree device . Fines will be given and will be around $90.00 each offense and violations could lead to suspension of your licence.
2009 legislation:
HB 2377:
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