8/2/05-Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed a bill into law to slap speeders going faster than 100 mph with a hefty fine and the loss of their licenses.
Existing Oregon law makes driving more than 30 mph over a posted speed limit punishable by a fine between $421 and $720.
The new law, previously SB568, allows fines of up to $1,000 and possible suspension of driver’s licenses for one to three months.
It also allows judges to temporarily suspend the license of anyone speeding by more than 30 mph over the posted speed limit. With most Oregon highways having a 55 mph speed limit, drivers could face the new punishment at speeds starting at 85 mph.
The new rule takes effect Jan. 1, 2006.

6/28/05-The House voted 57-2 last month to approve a bill that would slap speeders going faster than 100 mph with a hefty fine and the loss of their licenses.
Sponsored by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, the bill now moves to Gov. Ted Kulongoski for his signature. It passed the Senate 27-1 in May.
Current Oregon law makes driving more than 30 mph over a posted speed limit punishable by a fine of between $421 and $720.
SB568 would allow fines of up to $1,000 and possible suspension of driver’s licenses for one to three months.
The bill also would allow judges to temporarily suspend the license of anyone speeding by more than 30 mph over the posted speed limit. With most Oregon highways having a 55 mph speed limit, drivers could face the new punishment at speeds starting at 85 mph.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.

5/25/05-The Senate voted 27-1 May 23 to approve a bill that would boost the penalty for speeding in excess of 100 mph.
SB568, sponsored by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, would impose fines of up to $1,000 and possible suspension of driver’s licenses for one to three months.
The bill would also allow judges to temporarily suspend the license of anyone doing more than 30 mph over the posted speed limit, even if they’re doing less than 100.
It has been sent to the House for further consideration. For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.

5/16/05-A bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee would boost the penalty for speeding in excess of 100 mph.
SB568, sponsored by Sen. Floyd Prozanski, D-Eugene, would impose a $1,000 fine plus a 30-day license suspension for anyone caught reaching triple-digit speeds.
The bill would also allow judges to temporarily suspend the license of anyone doing more than 30 mph over the posted speed limit, even if they’re doing less than 100.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180.