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Distracted Driving

Challenging Oregon drivers to ditch the distractions and focus on driving

Distracted driving has become an epidemic in Oregon. Every three hours someone in Oregon is injured by distracted driving behavior. The

Oregon Transportation Commission organized a Distracted Driver Task Force to find ways to curb distracted driving through enforcement, education, data, and policy. The task force includes members from the Oregon/Idaho chapter of the

American Association of Automobile owners, healthcare, law enforcement, courts, the media and transportation partners.

Elements of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a significant highway safety issue that must be addressed.

Distractions include anything that diverts your attention away from focusing on your primary task -operating your vehicle - and responding to what is going on around you.

This includes:

Visual distractions: Anything that takes your eyes off the road.
Cognitive distractions: Anything that takes your mind off the road.
Manual distractions: Anything that takes your hands off the wheel.

Committee Members

John Snow
Frank Lloyd Wright
Grace Jones
Susan Smith
John Hamm

Meeting Dates

Jan. 1, 2026
Feb. 1, 2026
March 1, 2026
June 1, 2026

Weight-Mile Tax

The weight-mile tax applies to vehicles in commercial operations on public roads within Oregon with a registered weight over 26,000 pounds.

Motor carriers:

With established accounts must enroll all weight-mile tax qualified vehicles under the account and pay the weight-mile tax on a tax report.
Without an established account must purchase and carry a temporary pass, and be able to produce a legible paper or electronic copy.
Are responsible for all tax enrolled vehicles under the account, including leased or rented vehicles.

Tax Reporting

Established motor carriers can use Oregon Trucking Online to file highway use tax reports and make payments by credit card, charge account or direct payment from an authorized checking account.

Contact Us

Sara Keck, program coordinator

503-986-3253

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