-
Traffic Tickets in Oregon

Traffic tickets in the State of Oregon can be addressed fairly simply, or they can impact your driving privileges if you do not deal with them according to the state's requirements and laws, overseen by Oregon courts.
The Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) does not operate a point system like other states, but instead relies on its Driver Improvement Program to promote good driving and discourage repeat violations.
Oregon motorists must participate in the Driver Improvement Program if convicted of multiple offenses including speeding, running red lights, failure to signal for lane changes, and multiple accidents.
The program is described in depth on the Oregon State Archives' website.
Pay Your Ticket Online
The DMV may restrict or suspend your driving privileges if you have multiple traffic tickets or accidents. The number and type of offenses or incidents, and when they were committed, are also considered in such penalties.
If you are 19 or older and you are convicted of any of the following offenses, the DMV will restrict your driving privileges for 30 days. You will be prohibited from driving between midnight and 5 a.m., except for work:
- three convictions in 18 months
- three accidents in 18 months
- a combination of three convictions or accidents in 18 months
DMV will also restrict your driving privileges for 30 days if you are convicted of any of the following offenses:
- four convictions in 24 months
- four accidents in 24 months
- a total of four convictions and/or accidents in 24 months
Regardless of current or previous suspensions, the DMV may further suspend your driving privileges for Driver Improvement Program violations or preventable accidents, or for five traffic tickets or incidents within two years.
For teenage drivers 18 and younger, the Oregon DMV restricts driving privileges for 90 days for the following:
- two convictions
- two accidents
- a combination of one conviction and one accident
You may drive to, from, or during work, but may not have any passengers other than your parents, step parents, or guardians.
Another traffic ticket or accident during the restricted driving period will result in another loss of driving privileges for another six months, even if you turn 18 during your suspension.
Each additional Driver Improvement Program violation or preventable accident will result in a six-month suspension, in addition to your current or previous penalties.
The Driver Improvement Program restrictions on teen drivers are separate from the provisional license restrictions Oregon already places on teen drivers.
Other Topics in This Section
Recommended Articles
Next Prev-
Contesting an Out-of-State Traffic Ticket -
Traffic Ticket Myths: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction? -
Using Witnesses When Fighting a Traffic Ticket -
The Pros and Cons of Fighting a Traffic Ticket -
Traffic Ticket and DUI Penalties for Commercial Drivers -
Attending Traffic School for an Auto Insurance Discount -
Types of Traffic Schools -
Attending Traffic School for a Traffic Ticket -
Handling a Lost Parking Ticket -
Handling a Lost Out-of-State Traffic Ticket -
Federal Agency Stirring Around the Idea of Lowering BAC Limit to .05 Percent -
How to Do An Online Warrant Search
- What do I do if get a traffic ticket in OR?
- What is the total cost of my traffic ticket?
- Are traffic ticket fines the same throughout the state?
FAQs
- Contesting an Out-of-State Traffic Ticket
- Traffic Ticket Myths: What’s Fact and What’s Fiction?
- Using Witnesses When Fighting a Traffic Ticket
- The Pros and Cons of Fighting a Traffic Ticket
- Traffic Ticket and DUI Penalties for Commercial Drivers
- Attending Traffic School for an Auto Insurance Discount
Articles
Can't find something? Let us help you find it!
We put a lot of effort into making our content helpful & accurate. Please let us know if you see something that isn't clear or correct; we are here to ease any frustrations you may have while navigating DMV topics. We are not a government agency, please reach out to your local DMV, insurance agent, or respective professional for further assistance on specific situations.
Traffic Ticket Attorneys
Pay Traffic Ticket
Fight Traffic Ticket
Lost Traffic Ticket
Driving Records
Ticket Fines and Penalties
Ticket Dismissal
Traffic Ticket FAQ