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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.
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  • 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
  • Frank Oz

Meeting Dates

  • Jan. 1, 2024
  • Feb. 1, 2024
  • March 1, 2024
 

Tax Reporting
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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

Lucy Ball, program coordinator

503-986-3253