1. What is the minimum age required for children to ride in a booster seat in Oregon?

In Oregon, children must be at least 4 years old and 40 pounds in order to ride in a booster seat.

2. Does Oregon require children to be in rear-facing car seats until a certain age?

Yes, Oregon law requires children to ride in rear-facing car seats until they are at least two years old or have reached the height and weight limits of the car seat.

3. What type of car seat is required for newborns and infants in Oregon?

In Oregon, newborns and infants must be restrained in a rear-facing car seat that meets or exceeds federal safety standards. This applies to children under 40 pounds or up to 40 inches in height.

4. Does Oregon have a law requiring children to ride in the back seat of a vehicle?

Yes, Oregon has a law requiring children under age 8 to ride in the back seat of a vehicle, unless the vehicle does not have a back seat, or the back seat is already occupied by another child under age 8.

5. How many passengers does Oregon permit to ride in the back seat with a child who is using a safety seat?

Oregon allows up to three passengers in the back seat with a child who is using a safety seat.

6. Does Oregon have any restrictions regarding the use of cell phones by drivers with passengers under the age of 18?

Yes, Oregon has restrictions regarding the use of cell phones by drivers with passengers under the age of 18. Drivers with passengers under the age of 18 are prohibited from using a cell phone at any time while operating a motor vehicle.

7. Does Oregon have laws that address the use of child restraint systems in taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles?

Yes. Oregon has laws that address the use of child restraint systems in taxicabs and other for-hire vehicles. According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, children under 3 years old must be properly secured in an approved child safety seat. Children between 4 and 8 years old must either use a safety seat or be restrained by a seat belt. Children over 8 years old must use a seat belt.

8. Are lap and shoulder belts required for all passengers in vehicles registered in Oregon?

Yes, lap and shoulder belts are required for all passengers in vehicles registered in Oregon.

9. Does Oregon impose any restrictions on the use of rear-facing car seats on airplanes?

No, Oregon does not impose any restrictions on the use of rear-facing car seats on airplanes. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, parents are allowed to bring car seats on airplanes for their children and can use them in the airplane, depending on the size of the airplane seat.

10. Does Oregon have any laws that prohibit drivers from smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18?

Yes, Oregon does have a law that prohibits drivers from smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18. According to Oregon State law ORS 811.128, “No person may smoke in a motor vehicle while a person who is younger than 18 years of age is present in the motor vehicle.”

11. Are there any laws in Oregon that apply specifically to booster seat requirements?

Yes, Oregon has laws in place that apply specifically to booster seat requirements. In Oregon, all children who are between the ages of 4 and 7 and who measure less than 4 feet 9 inches in height must be secured in a federally approved booster seat while riding in a motor vehicle. The Oregon Department of Transportation also recommends that children 8 to 12 years of age use a booster seat as well.

12. Does Oregon allow for children under a certain age to be secured with a lap belt only?

No, Oregon does not allow children under any age to be secured with a lap belt only. Children under the age of 8 must be secured in an appropriate child safety seat or booster seat.

13. Which type of vehicles are exempt from child restraint laws in Oregon?

In Oregon, vehicles that are used for public transit or paratransit services, taxi or limousine services, emergency response vehicles, school buses and motorcycles are exempt from child restraint laws.

14. Are there any laws in Oregon that allow for exceptions to certain child restraint requirements for pregnant women?

No, there are no laws in Oregon that allow for exceptions to certain child restraint requirements for pregnant women.

15. What are the penalties associated with violating child passenger safety laws in Oregon?

Penalties for breaking Oregon’s child passenger safety laws vary depending on the specifics of the violation. Generally, fines range from $15 to $250. A second violation may result in fines up to $435 and/or a suspension of the driver’s license for up to one year. Additionally, the court may order a person convicted of violating Oregon’s child passenger safety laws to attend an approved child safety seat education program.

16. Are there any restrictions regarding children riding in the front seat of a vehicle in Oregon?

Yes. In Oregon, children under the age of 12 must ride in the back seat of a vehicle. If a vehicle does not have a back seat, or if the back seat is already occupied, then children between the ages of 7 and 12 may ride in the front seat, but must wear a seat belt. Children under the age of 7 are prohibited from riding in the front seat.

17. Does Oregon require the use of child safety seats at all times or just when certain criteria are met?

Oregon requires the use of a child safety seat for children up to age 8 or until the child is 4 feet 9 inches tall.

18. Is it legal to transport an unrestrained pet when transporting children in a vehicle registered in Oregon?

No, it is not legal to transport an unrestrained pet when transporting children in a vehicle registered in Oregon. According to Oregon state law, no person shall operate a motor vehicle while transporting any child under 16 years of age unless every child is properly restrained and securely seated. This includes the use of an approved safety seat, seat belt, or harness for each child. An unrestrained pet is not considered a proper restraint for a child and therefore is not legal.

19. What kind of child safety seats must be used when traveling on buses operating within Oregon?

Oregon requires that children ages seven and under must use an approved child safety seat when traveling on buses operating within the state. Approved child safety seats include those meeting the federal motor vehicle safety standards established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the American Society for Testing and Materials International.

20. Is there a law in Oregon that requires all children riding in school buses to use booster seats or other child safety restraints?

No, there is no such law in Oregon. The Oregon Department of Transportation requires all children under the age of 8 to be properly secured in a federally-approved child safety restraint system, such as a car seat or booster seat. However, it does not require all children riding in school buses to use booster seats or other child safety restraints.