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Mayor’s cell phone use while driving violates City of Portland Administrative Rule

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December 16, 2021

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

39 Comments


Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler was driving and talking on a video call during City Council meeting

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December 15, 2021

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

73 Comments


Hillsboro PD’s novel distracted driving sting nets 50 citations in three hours

Every city in America has a big problem when it comes to distracted driving. Most states have laws that outlaw it, but the challenge is enforcement.

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October 4, 2019

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

32 Comments


ODOT invites reporters to drive distracted

Go ahead, give it a try!

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April 11, 2018

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

12 Comments


What you should know about Oregon’s new distracted driving law

It’s good news for road safety advocates.

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October 16, 2017

Ray Thomas (Contributor)

62 Comments


Undercover distracted driving sting leads to 107 stops in just 5 hours

Not sure how many deputies there were, but that’s a lot of law-breakers.

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October 13, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

147 Comments


ODOT’s new safe driving competition will use app that locks phone screen while driving

Keep your phone locked while driving and you could win.

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August 1, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

47 Comments


Phone use study finds Oregon drivers are “least distracted” in America

The most robust study of phone use while driving ever conducted.

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April 18, 2017

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

47 Comments


Oregon Senate prez wants distracted driving penalties on par with drunk driving

Repeat violators could felony charges, a prison sentence or hefty fines.

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December 16, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

121 Comments


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State’s distracted driving campaign now includes unmarked patrol cars, task force

Watch out! Unmarked patrol cars are looking for distracted drivers.

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April 6, 2016

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

82 Comments


Ask BikePortland: Is there a right way to confront someone who’s texting and driving?

This week, BikePortland reader Kim sent us a query that will be familiar to many people on the road.

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June 18, 2015

Michael Andersen (Contributor)

131 Comments


Governor Kitzhaber, top legislators raise awareness of distracted driving

Oregon lawmakers say “It can wait” when it comes to texting and driving.

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September 17, 2014

Jonathan Maus (Publisher/Editor)

13 Comments


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