The new school zone law which was passed by the Oregon State Legislature (July 2006) makes the speed limit 20 mph or less in school zones in any of the following situations (1) Anytime a yellow light on a school speed sign is flashing (2) Between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. on school days and (3) Crosswalks near school grounds when children are present.

Under the Oregon school zone safety law “children are present” means when school kids are in the crosswalk, waiting on the curb or roadway shoulder at a crosswalk or when a crossing guard is present. Slowing done in a school zone is common sense but the law is much needed and at fault drivers will now face a ticket that could cost as much as $679.00 in addition to facing a much stronger civil injury claim against them.

If your Portland Public School or other Oregon School District age child suffered an injury by a car at or near their school call for a free injury case evaluation so that your child’s rights can at least be protected.

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