Snowmobiles are a fun outdoor activity enjoyed by many during the winter time. They can also be dangerous. To drive a snowmobile in Bend Oregon you must take a safety training class if you are under 16 years and without a driver’s license. The safety class must be approved by the DMV. After the safety … Read More
Road Rage Incidents
The incidents involving rage or anger at other drivers while driving has increased over the years, which can be a criminal act of assault. If a driver’s actions result in a “hit and run” that has a fatality or serious injury, that is a Class C felony. Some actions that could be characterized as road … Read More
Distracted Driving in Bend Oregon
Driving is complicated enough without adding unnecessary distractions to it. When drivers are eating, putting on makeup, looking at dashboard electronics and talking or texting on their cell phone, they are distracted from driving and it is very dangerous. In Bend Oregon as of 11/28/2010 there were 292 traffic fatalities and last year there were … Read More
Bicycle Accidents in Bend, Oregon
A bicyclist in Oregon should know that the law treats a bicycle as another vehicle on the road. This means that a bicycle rider has the same rights and responsibilities as drivers of automobiles. Some responsibilities of bicyclists are: • After dark the person must have a front bright light and a rear reflector. • … Read More
Head On Collisions
To be a driver in Oregon, you must have insurance according to ORS 806.010 and that insurance must include: * $25,000 per person for bodily injury * $50,000 per accident for bodily injury to others * $20,000 per crash for property damage The driver also needs to have Personal Injury Protection to include: * $15,000 … Read More
Child Car Seat Expiration Dates are Important!
Car seats expire – for real. However, it is a sneakily quiet expiration, unlike the milk in the fridge that goes bad. It is up to the parents to figure out when a car seat will expire. However, this is a vitally important task, particularly if the car seat was not bought new, or you are using … Read More