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Oregon Governor Signs Legislation Requiring Drivers’ Use of Hands-Free Cell Phone Devices

Last week Governor Ted Kulongoski signed HB 2377. As a result, as of January 1, 2010, Oregon will join six states, numerous municipalities, and the District of Columbia prohibiting use of a hand-held cellular telephone while driving.

According to Senator Ginny Burdick (D-Portland), a long-time advocate for eliminating distractions on the roads, “this is a common sense safety issue. Particularly as a cyclist, I see this as a step in the right direction for helping everyone on the road develop safer habits.”

Exceptions to the new law are provided for public safety and emergency personnel, persons operating a vehicle within the scope of employment, persons engaged in certain one-way communications, and FCC-licensed amateur radio and two-way radio operators. HB 2377 designates a violation as a primary offense punishable as a Class D traffic violation with maximum fine of $90.

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About the <span>Author</span>

About the Author

Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.
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