(1)(a) If signs authorized by ORS § 810.245 are posted, the presumptive fine for a person charged with an offense that is listed in subsection (2)(a) or (b) of this section and that is committed in a school zone shall be the amount established under ORS § 153.020 for the offense.

Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 811.235

  • Person: includes individuals, corporations, associations, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint stock companies. See Oregon Statutes 174.100

(b) If signs authorized by ORS § 810.245 are posted, the minimum fine for a person convicted of a misdemeanor offense that is listed in subsection (2)(c) to (g) of this section and that is committed in a school zone is 20 percent of the maximum fine established for the offense.

(c) If signs authorized by ORS § 810.245 are posted, the minimum fine for a person convicted of a felony offense that is listed in subsection (2)(c) to (g) of this section and that is committed in a school zone is two percent of the maximum fine established for the offense.

(2) This section applies to the following offenses if committed in a school zone:

(a) Class A or Class B traffic violations.

(b) Class C or Class D traffic violations related to exceeding a legal speed.

(c) Reckless driving, as defined in ORS § 811.140.

(d) Driving while under the influence of intoxicants, as defined in ORS § 813.010.

(e) Failure to perform the duties of a driver involved in a collision, as described in ORS § 811.700 or 811.705.

(f) Criminal driving while suspended or revoked, as defined in ORS § 811.182.

(g) Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, as defined in ORS § 811.540.

(3) For purposes of this section, a traffic offense occurs in a school zone if the offense occurs while the motor vehicle is in a school zone, notice of the school zone is indicated plainly by traffic control devices conforming to the requirements established under ORS § 810.200 and posted under authority granted by ORS § 810.210 and:

(a) Children are present as described in ORS § 811.124; or

(b) A flashing light is used as a traffic control device and operated as provided under ORS § 810.243. [1997 c.682 § 3; 1999 c.1051 § 293; 2003 c.397 § 9; 2011 c.597 § 115; 2015 c.139 § 3; 2018 c.22 § 10]

 

GENERAL DRIVING RULES

 

(Generally)

 

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