Category: Driving Safety

Regulations to Decrease Oregon Older Driver Accidents

It is common knowledge that the average age of the population is increasing.  This is due to the fact that the aging population is much larger now than it has ever been before.  And with this aging population comes the realization that there are now many older drivers who are still in possession of their… read more

Do You Know the Oregon Laws for Motorcycles?

For bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts, there’s nothing like the freedom of getting on that bike and riding down the open road. Unfortunately for them, that freedom is not quite totally free, especially in the State of Oregon. Oregon laws for motorcycles have been around for quite some time now, and have only increased in scale… read more

Oregon Child Safety Laws for Car Seats

Every state has its own set of laws. And while the Oregon child safety laws are similar to others in the U.S. either, they do have their differences. Following these safety laws will ultimately lead to much safer situations when a child is in a driving situation. Let’s take a look at how to properly… read more

Fatal Auto Accidents Increased More than 5% in 2011

Fatal auto accidents are a big problem in the state of Oregon. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), there were nearly 50,000 auto accidents in Oregon in 2011. The ODOT also reported that fatal auto accidents in Oregon increased by more than 5% in 2011. To put it simply, Oregon motorists face a… read more

Did You Follow the Rules During August Stop on Red Week?

August 5 to 11 was the National Coalition for Safer Roads (NCSR) Stop on Red Week – seven days set aside every year to highlight the importance of coming to a complete stop at red lights, and the dangers of not doing so. While any right-thinking person knows that it’s simply not smart (nor is… read more

How Well do You Know Your Oregon Bike Lane Laws?

Given that Portland has been called the most bike-friendly city in the country, and the effort and money that have gone into providing bike lanes on city streets to make cycling safer, you would think that cyclists—and motorists—would be pretty familiar with Oregon bike lane laws. Or would they? Hardly a day goes by without… read more

Impact of Public Transportation

If you had to take a quick guess as to what it costs to own and operate your car over, say, a five-year period, what do you think it would be? Would it shock you to find out that, if you’re an “average” motorist, the AAA estimates that you’ll spend almost $45,000 over five years… read more

Fatal Traffic Accidents Increase, NHTSA Guesses Why

The year 2011 saw the fewest road traffic fatalities in America in more than 60 years. The last time the number of people killed in U.S. road accidents was as low as last year came in 1949. While officials responsible for road safety, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) were still congratulating themselves… read more

Drowsy Driving as Dangerous as Drunk Driving, Experts Say

When you’re out on the road and see someone weaving dangerously between lanes for no reason whatever, or whose speed changes without warning or cause, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? It would only be natural for you to think, “I’ll bet that driver has had a few too many tonight!” Here’s… read more

New Portland Speed Limit Signs Lower Speed to 20 MPH

Portland’s cyclists, pedestrians and parents of children who walk to school are all breathing a sigh of relief. At long last, the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is preparing to roll out between 250 and 300 new speed limit signs right across the city’s neighborhood greenways. These neighborhood greenways are part of the city’s network… read more