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Helmet
Laws in Oregon
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MANDATORY
MOTORCYCLE HELMET LAW IN
OREGON |
STATUTE:
Title
59. Oregon Vehicle Code.
Chapter 814. Pedestrians,
passengers, Livestock,
Motorcycles, Mopeds,
Bicycles, Motorized
Wheelchairs. Mopeds and
Motorcycles. Section 814.269
Failure of motorcycle
operator to wear a
motorcycle helmet; penalty.
:
"(1)
A person commits the
offense of failure of a
motorcycle operator to
wear a motorcycle helmet
if the person operates a
motorcycle and is not
wearing a motorcycle
helmet."
FINE:
Bill
Magnie has reported that the
fine for a conviction of the
above statute is $67 (unless
you go to Brookings, where
it's rumored fines can reach
$300). Thanks Bill.
STANDARDS:
Title
59. Oregon Vehicle Code.
Chapter 801.366:
"'Motorcycle Helmet'
means a protective covering
for the head consisting of a
hard outer shell, padding
adjacent to and inside the
outer shell and a chin-strap
type retention system with a
sticker indicating that the
motorcycle helmet meets
standards established by the
United States Department of
Transportation.
COURT
DECISIONS:
The
harassment of bikers
continued even after the
recent changes in the Oregon
law. ABATE of Oregon sued
the Superintendent of the
Oregon State Police and got
a terrific decision -- ABATE
of Oregon v. Howard.
CURRENT
ACTIVITY:
July
7, 2001 - HB 2808
- In committee upon
adjournment.
March
28, 2001
- HB 2808 - 21 and
over helmet mod bill. 03/26
- Passed House 35 - 22.
Moved to Senate Trans
Committee as of 3/28.
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