New Law Proposed in Oregon ride free while you can
This law that is being proposed in Oregon will make bicycles fall under motor vehcial regestration laws and if you dont pay $54 every two years you will be fined
" 75th OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2009 Regular Session
House Bill 3008
Sponsored by Representatives ESQUIVEL, KRIEGER; Representatives
GARRARD, SCHAUFLER
SUMMARY
The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the
measure and is not a part of the body thereof subject to
consideration by the Legislative Assembly. It is an editor's
brief statement of the essential features of the measure as
introduced.
Establishes bicycle registration and licensing system.
Creates offense of altering bicycle serial number or license.
Punishes by maximum fine of $90.
Creates offense of failure to register bicycle. Punishes by
maximum fine of $25.
Sets registration, renewal and other fees.
Makes bicycle ownership information available to law
enforcement agencies.
Establishes Bicycle Transportation Improvement Fund.
Continuously appropriates moneys in fund to Department of
Transportation for bicycle related transportation improvement
projects."