Originally Posted by Blue Order
I really don't think 100-200 hours of community service is any more significant a deterrent for killing somebody than the current $240 ticket.
It's not mentioned in this Oregonian article, but the max fine under the proposed law would be $12,500.00
The close passing law will (IMO) be more effective because it has the possibility of preventing tragedies through it's deterrent effect whereas the Vulnerable User law only comes into play after someone is killed.