Bike Portland: Family Biking - I shouldn’t feel like a criminal for biking with my baby
Portland personal injury attorney Charley Gee was recently interviewed for an article on BikePortland.org. The essay "Family Biking: I...
KOIN: "Oregon isn’t the most bike-friendly state"
Koin.com reports on a recent designation from the League of American Bicyclists. Oregon is currently ranked as the second most...
Is it legal to run in the bike lane in Oregon?
Cyclists will often encounter people running in the bike lane. Runners, especially the more experienced and faster ones, prefer to run...
Does a bicycle have to have brakes?
In Oregon, a bicycle is legally required to be able to stop. ORS 815.280 Violation of bicycle equipment requirements legally requires a...
Oregon Vulnerable Roadway User law
Oregon’s Vulnerable Roadway User (VRU) Law is not a stand-alone law. It is an enhanced penalty that can be levied when a driver violates...
Does an Oregon Bicyclist have to Yield to Pedestrians in a Crosswalk
Here the answer is simple: yes. Oregon cyclists riding on the "highway" must follow all of the same laws that motor vehicle operators...
Can Cars Park in Bike Lanes in Oregon?
Like a lot of things in the law the answer to whether cars can park in bike lanes is: it depends. This is in opposition to the common...
Can cyclists pass cars on the right in Oregon?
While most vehicles are prohibited from passing another vehicle on the right in Oregon, bicyclists are allowed a special exception. ORS...
Do I have to ride as far the right as practicable in a bicycle lane in Oregon?
The quick answer: no. A rider can ride in any position in a bicycle lane and still be riding legally. ORS 814.430 requires Oregon...
Oregon's Dangerous Street Drain Law
Oregon has a statutory law against dangerous street drains. This law is reflective of Oregon’s progressive safety laws. However, it is...
