Oregon residents use their cars constantly. People often don't think about them as being a potential source of criminal charges. However, traffic violations are common. These violations can, in some cases, result in misdemeanor charges, fines and other penalties.
People need to keep these consequence in mind when they get behind the wheel of a car. In particular, those individuals with a lead foot can find themselves in a lot of trouble if speed restrictions are ignored.
The specific penalties that a person faces for speeding in Oregon depends on how far over the speed limit the person was going. The faster a person is going, the higher the penalties are going to get. According to ORS section 811.109, if a person is going up to 10 miles over the posted speed limit then the person can face a Class D traffic violation, unless the person was in a 65 miles-per-hour zone, then going 10 over is a Class C traffic violation. A person can face a Class A traffic violation if the person travels more than 30 mph over the speed limit -- or more than 20 mph over in a 65 mph zone.
If people are convicted of traveling 100 or more mph over the speed limit, then people can lose their drivers' license for between 30 and 90 days and be sentenced to a $1,150 fine.
While people may not think that traffic violations are a big deal, they can cause legal difficulties for Oregon residents. There are situations where people may be unfairly targeted by police or other law enforcement officials. An attorney can help explain people's rights and help them deal with any potential criminal charges.
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