Know Oregon's DUII Laws
Oregon's driving under the influence of intoxicants laws prohibit driving:
With a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08% or more, or while under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, a controlled substance, and/or an inhalant.
In Oregon, a motorist can be convicted of Attempted DUII by intentionally engaging in substantial step toward driving with a BAC at or above .08% or while under the influence.
An offender can commit a DUII offense while driving something other than a vehicle, such as boats, bicycles, mopeds, scooters, and motorized wheelchairs in some circumstances.
Under Oregon law, “under the influence” is defined as having one's physical or mental facilities are adversely affected to a noticeable or perceptible degree as the result of ingesting drugs and/or alcohol.
Learn Oregon's Impaired Driving Laws
Get a Ride Campaign
In 2020, driving while intoxicated was a contributing factor in 253 automobile crashes in Lane County, resulting in 27 deaths. To prevent future impaired driving fatalities, Safe Lane Transportation Coalition wants you to join and promote the “Get a Ride” campaign. The campaign reinforcing our community's expectation that alcohol should be consumed in a responsible manner and remind everybody there are plenty of options for getting home safely. Help keep our community safe by displaying the “Get a Ride” message and getting involved in the "Get a Ride" campaign
University of Oregon's Duck rides
Duck Rides is a student-led organization dedicated to providing free and accessible transportation to all university students, staff and faculty. Duck Rides is committed to promoting the safety of all university members. Their goal is to provide safe transportation that is an alternative to walking home alone at night. The shuttle allows intoxicated students and their friends a safe alternative to driving under the influence, therefore endangering themselves and others. The Duck Rides Shuttle operates 7 days a week from 6PM - 12AM
Find more information at Duckrides.uoregon.edu
