Cars are a common form of transportation in Oregon. People rely on their cars, trucks and commercial vehicles for a variety of different purposes. However, motor vehicles happen to also be one of the most highly regulated activities in Oregon as well. There are rules about who can drive, how fast people can drive and where people can drive. Activity inside a person's car -- like using a cell phone or a seatbelt -- is also regulated by state law.
In many cases, breaking these rules can lead to traffic violations. In many cases, these violations may not seem serious. But, in the right circumstances they can lead to fines, jail time or loss of driving privileges.
Recently, Oregon City, Oregon residents were subject to an aggressive police campaign. In this campaign police were trying to enforce traffic rules and increase driving safety in the area. During the seven-day long operation, Oregon City police issued three warnings and 47 traffic violations. These citations included 14 tickets for speeding, 13 tickets for violating seatbelt rules and six tickets for violating cell phone restrictions. Additionally, police were looking to find people who were not properly using car seats and other child safety seats.
Campaigns, like this one, are not uncommon in Oregon. Police are often looking to keep motorists safe. However, traffic violation operations can lead to serious charges and consequences for people. When people have received a traffic citation, they should make sure they understand their legal rights and whether they have the right to challenge the ticket. In many cases, people do not unnecessarily need to suffer the consequences of a traffic citation.
Source: The Oregonian, "Forty-seven citations issued by Oregon City police during seatbelt blitz," Rick Bella, June 12, 2014
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