New Oregon Laws
January 1, 2006
Many new laws come into effect starting January 1. One of them is particular interest to many families.
In motor vehicles, monitors playing videos, DVDs, television or video games must be behind the driver’s seat when on state highways. There are exceptions for navigation devices and for emergency vehicles.
Does your spouse or kid sit in the front passenger playing their PlayStation Portable? You’re going to have them move to the back. And no more flying down highway 97 with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the Gameboy. There’s a ticket in your future!

