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8/6/07-Gov. Ted Kulongoski has signed a bill into law that enables law enforcement in Oregon to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones. It takes effect Jan. 1, 2008.
The new law, previously HB2872, prohibits drivers under 18 from using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry-type device while at the wheel. Police could only ticket offenders for chatting on the phone after pulling them over for another traffic offense.
Violators would face up to $90 fines.
7/2/07-A bill that would enable law enforcement to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones is headed to Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s desk.
The House and Senate reached agreement on a bill – HB2872 – that would prohibit drivers under 18 from using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. Police could only ticket offenders for chatting on the phone after pulling them over for another traffic offense.
Violators would face up to $90 fines.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/20/07-A bill that would enable law enforcement in Oregon to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones is in a conference committee.
The Senate version would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. It differs from the House-approved version that required officers to pull over teens for another traffic offense, such as speeding or running a red light, before ticketing them for chatting on the phone.
House lawmakers refused to agree to Senate amendments to the bill – HB2872. As a result, the bill has been sent to a conference committee made up of select members from both chambers to work out differences.
As a result, another modification to the bill would reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
In Oregon, legislators have until the end of June to reach agreement on prohibiting cell phone use for young drivers or the bill will die.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/14/07-The Senate has approved a bill that would enable law enforcement to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones. The bill is on its way back to the House for approval of changes.
The Senate version of HB2872 would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. It differs from the House-approved version of the bill. That version required officers to pull over teens for another traffic offense, such as speeding or running a red light, before ticketing them for chatting on the phone.
The bill also was altered to reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/7/07-The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, hand-held or “hands-free,” while at the wheel. The committee amended the bill to allow for primary enforcement.
Sponsored by Rep. Greg Macpherson, D-Lake Oswego, HB2872 also was altered to reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor. If approved there, it would head back to the House for final consideration.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
5/24/07-House lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill that would prohibit drivers under age 18 from using any cell phone, hand-held or “hands free,” while at the wheel. Teens could only get pulled over for violating the rule if they committed another traffic offense. Violators would face $260 fines.
Sponsored by Rep. Greg Macpherson, D-Lake Oswego, HB2872 has been forwarded to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
The new law, previously HB2872, prohibits drivers under 18 from using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry-type device while at the wheel. Police could only ticket offenders for chatting on the phone after pulling them over for another traffic offense.
Violators would face up to $90 fines.
7/2/07-A bill that would enable law enforcement to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones is headed to Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s desk.
The House and Senate reached agreement on a bill – HB2872 – that would prohibit drivers under 18 from using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. Police could only ticket offenders for chatting on the phone after pulling them over for another traffic offense.
Violators would face up to $90 fines.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/20/07-A bill that would enable law enforcement in Oregon to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones is in a conference committee.
The Senate version would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. It differs from the House-approved version that required officers to pull over teens for another traffic offense, such as speeding or running a red light, before ticketing them for chatting on the phone.
House lawmakers refused to agree to Senate amendments to the bill – HB2872. As a result, the bill has been sent to a conference committee made up of select members from both chambers to work out differences.
As a result, another modification to the bill would reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
In Oregon, legislators have until the end of June to reach agreement on prohibiting cell phone use for young drivers or the bill will die.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/14/07-The Senate has approved a bill that would enable law enforcement to pull over the state’s youngest drivers for using cell phones. The bill is on its way back to the House for approval of changes.
The Senate version of HB2872 would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, pager or Blackberry device while at the wheel. It differs from the House-approved version of the bill. That version required officers to pull over teens for another traffic offense, such as speeding or running a red light, before ticketing them for chatting on the phone.
The bill also was altered to reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
6/7/07-The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved a bill that would allow police to ticket drivers under 18 solely for using any cell phone, hand-held or “hands-free,” while at the wheel. The committee amended the bill to allow for primary enforcement.
Sponsored by Rep. Greg Macpherson, D-Lake Oswego, HB2872 also was altered to reduce the potential fine from as much as $360 to a maximum of $90.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor. If approved there, it would head back to the House for final consideration.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.
5/24/07-House lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a bill that would prohibit drivers under age 18 from using any cell phone, hand-held or “hands free,” while at the wheel. Teens could only get pulled over for violating the rule if they committed another traffic offense. Violators would face $260 fines.
Sponsored by Rep. Greg Macpherson, D-Lake Oswego, HB2872 has been forwarded to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For bill status, call (503) 986-1180. In Oregon, call 1-800-332-2313.