Alcohol Laws in Oregon:
* Blood alcohol content defined as illegal: .08%
* Open container laws: Yes
* Open container laws: Yes
Helmet Laws in Oregon:
Helmets are required in this state for the following:
Bicycle
Riders under the age of 16
Motorcycle
All riders
Seat Belt Laws in Oregon:
* Seat belts required for driver & all passengers age 16 and older
* Children age 8 to 16 & more than 57" must be properly secured with a safety belt
* Children under 8, more than 40 lbs or less than 57" must be secured by a child safety system that elevates the person so that a safety belt properly fits the person. Children riding in the back seat in a lap belt only vehicle are exempt from complying with the booster seat provision
* Children more than 1 (& between 20 and 40 lbs) must be in a forward-facing child safety seat; all children more than 40 lbs must be in a booster seat until they are age 8 more than 57"
* Children age 8 to 16 & more than 57" must be properly secured with a safety belt
* Children under 8, more than 40 lbs or less than 57" must be secured by a child safety system that elevates the person so that a safety belt properly fits the person. Children riding in the back seat in a lap belt only vehicle are exempt from complying with the booster seat provision
* Children more than 1 (& between 20 and 40 lbs) must be in a forward-facing child safety seat; all children more than 40 lbs must be in a booster seat until they are age 8 more than 57"
Speed Limits in Oregon:
Rural Interstates
Cars: 65 mph
Trucks: 55 mph
Cars: 65 mph
Trucks: 55 mph
Urban Interstates
Cars: 55 mph
Other Limited Access Roads
Cars: 55 mph
Other Roads
Cars: 55 mph
Public Smoking in Oregon:
No person shall smoke in a public place or place of employment, including restaurants and bars.
Sources: AAA, American Lung Association
