Oregon DUI Laws
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Form 32 Accident & Insurance Report, Oregon Traffic
Form 6659 Accident, Report of Uninsured
Form 32B Accident Report Supplement (Supplement for more than 2 drivers involved in crash)
Form 7200 Drug Test under ORS 825.410, Report of Positive
Form 6826 DUII Information Sheet
Form 6874 Ignition Interlock Device Exemption, Employer
Form 6807 Violation Notification
Diversion Form 6: Motion to Extend the DUII Diversion Period and Order (revised 1-1-08)
DUII Diversion Form 5: Summary of DUII Diversion Fees (Revised 10-1-09, for Petitions Filed After 10
DUII Diversion Form 5: Summary of DUII Diversion Fees (created 1-1-08,for petitions filed before 10
DUII Diversion Form 4: Petition for Entry of Plea,Waiver of Jury Trial,and Order (revised 10-1-09
DUII Diversion Form 4: Petition for Entry of Plea,Waiver of Jury Trial,and Order (revised 1-1-10)
DUII Diversion Form 3: Petitioner Sworn Statement of Eligibility (revised 1-1-10)
DUII Diversion Form 2: Explanation of Rights and DUII Diversion Agreement (revised 1-1-08)
DUII Diversion Form 1: Uniform DUII Diversion Petition and Agreement (revised 1-1-08)
SCO #07-045 Adopting New Forms for DUII Diversion as Required by ORS 813.200(3)
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Oregon DUI laws are harsh and serious. The penalties for an Oregon DUI vary based on a drivers age and license type, BAC or blood alcohol concentration, and the number of offenses. Oregon DUI Laws enforce a zero tolerance or 0.02 limit for drivers under the age of 21.
Commercial drivers are not allowed a BAC that reaches or topples over 0.04. Drivers over 21 may not have a BAC the reaches or topples over 0.08. Additionally, Oregon DUI prohibits the use of any other impairments such as marijuana, inhalants, cocaine, prescription drugs, etc. Unlike many other state DUI laws, the first offense is not a warning offense, and carries a heavy sentence.
The first offense for an Oregon DUI results in a 1 year suspended drivers’ license. A minimum 48 hours in jail is required as well as 80 hours of community service work. The monetary penalties for an Oregon DUI start off with a minimum penalty of $1000.00. Additional fees include a $40.00 assessment fee, a $139.00 alcohol program fee, $95.00 additional assessment fee, a $59.00 county fee, and a $90.00 diagnostic fee.
The second offense for an Oregon DUI results in a year suspended drivers license for up to 3 years. A jail sentence ranging from 48 hours to 1 year is required. The monetary penalties for an Oregon DUI start off with a minimum penalty of $1500.00. Additional fees include a $40.00 assessment fee, a $139.00 alcohol program fee, $95.00 additional assessment fee, a $59.00 county fee, and a $90.00 diagnostic fee.
The third offense for an Oregon DUI results in a permanently suspended license. A jail sentence ranging from 48 hours to 1 year is required. The monetary penalties for an Oregon DUI start off with a minimum penalty of $2000.00. Additional fees include a $40.00 assessment fee, a $139.00 alcohol program fee, $95.00 additional assessment fee, a $59.00 county fee, and a $90.00 diagnostic fee.
Within Oregon law DUI exists the Implied Consent Law, which refers to the submission of ones blood, urine, or breath to an officer in the event of a DUI suspicion. A driver’s refusal to comply with this law will result in an automatic suspension of ones driver's license.
A temporary license is given until sentencing in court. The refusal to comply with sobriety testing is used as evidence against the driver in court, and adds credibility to an Oregon DUI claim. Oregon DUI Laws are very specific and leave very little room for negotiations. When convicted of an Oregon DUI, ones driving privileges and freedoms are instantly revoked.
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