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The South Portland Neighborhood Association (SPNA) recently met with an ODOT representative who explained that they are in the early stages of developing a plan for tolling areas of I-5 and 205 as shown on the map. The current plan is to have a rolling…

Choosing a Distracted Driving App There are several distracted driving apps available. We here at DMV.ORG got our hands on several top-rated apps to help guide you towards an app best suited for your needs. When choosing a distractive driving app, consider…

1st VIDEO MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR ALL VIEWERS - BEWARE Over the past month we have been sharing with you how INSANELY important it is to PAY FULL ATTENTION while driving. That means putting the phone DOWN and not touching it as well as not allowing anything…

According to research conducted by AT&T, 77% of American teenagers report that adults close to them instruct them not to text while driving… Yet they see those same adults text or email while they drive. It takes all of us to make safe roads. Take responsibility…

Many people work in jobs that require them to spend a great deal of time behind the wheel: bus drivers, truck drivers, and even construction workers and other people who need to haul a great deal of equipment on a regular basis. Unfortunately, drunk…

No Excuse Makes it Okay People tend to give all kinds of excuses when they are asked why they text while they drive. For most, it is that some texts are too important to be ignored. However, as one grieving mother puts it, no text message is more important…

What Are My Rights After an Arrest? Rights Lawyer in Portland OregonIf you were arrested, you don’t give up all of your rights. But do you know what those rights are and what to do if police violate your rights while you’re in custody? Here is a brief…

Last October, a new law went into effect in Oregon, making it illegal to drive while holding or using an electronic device, such as a cell phone. Now, Eugene Police say that the harsher rules appear to be working. Sgt. Shawn Marsh says that he’s seen…