9/5/03-A new state law went into effect Sept. 1 that increases the state’s maximum fines and base fines for traffic violations by as much as 40 percent.
The maximum fine for a Class D traffic violation goes from $77 to $94, up 22 percent. Class D violations include exceeding maximum length, height, or width without an over-dimension variance permit.
A Class C violation rises to $141 from $109, up 29 percent. These violations include failing to carry or use tire chains when required.
The fine for a Class B violation went from $175 to $237, up 35 percent. Class B violations include driving a commercial vehicle without a CDL or exceeding CDL restrictions.
Class A violations will increase to $421 from $295, up 43 percent. Common violations include operating without an Oregon weight receipt and tax identifier, operating with an invalid Oregon certificate of permit, or operating in excess of a declared weight.
HB2759 amends previous law to change the way a base fine is calculated, making it 50 percent of the maximum fine rather than 40 percent. It also increases by $2 the unitary assessment that is part of the base fine.