On January 1, 2010, Oregon joined the growing number of states restricting the use of cell phones while driving. The 2009 legislature expanded Oregon’s cell phone driving restrictions in the wake of new data showing that distracted driving was a major problem on Oregon highways. In fact, texting while driving has been shown to be…
Every day in Oregon police officers have encounters with drivers and passengers of vehicles during routine traffic stops. Often the police will develop a suspicion that the stopped drivers or passengers have drugs in their possession either in the vehicle, on their persons or in their belongings (backpacks, suitcases etc). The police officers may try…