Vulnerable Users... It's HERE! YAY!!!

[K'Tesh]

HB 3314 - Vulnerable Users of Public Right of Way went into effect yesterday 1/1/8. Too late to be used in my personal case (got hit 10/12/7), but hopefully this will raise awareness (thus preventing further crashes).


This bill creates a class of Vulnerable Users that includes anyone not in an enclosed vehicle. It creates enhanced penalties for drivers that kill or seriously injure a vulnerable user and are convicted of Careless Driving. The sentence requires:

Two mandatory court appearances (current standards do not require an appearance)
100-200 hours of community service
Completion of a traffic safety course
Up to $12,500 fine (waived if above requirements met)
One-year license suspension (waived if above requirements met, but ODOT can place an additional administrative suspension)