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A driver who knows or has reason to believe the driver's vehicle was in a collision has to stop immediately at the scene, or as close to it as possible, reasonably investigate what the vehicle struck, and remain until the duties the law sets are done.

The driver's name and address, and the names and addresses of the vehicle's owner and any other occupants.
The vehicle's registration number, the name of its insurance carrier, the policy number and the carrier's phone number.
On request and if available, the number of the driver's license or other evidence of driving privileges.

That is what goes to the other driver or a passenger. If the vehicle struck is unattended, the driver either finds its operator or owner and gives the same information, or leaves a written notice in a conspicuous place in the vehicle with that information and a statement of what happened. Damage to fixtures or property beside the highway means taking reasonable steps to notify its owner.

ORS 811.700

When someone is hurt. The driver renders reasonable assistance to anyone injured, including arranging to get them to a physician or hospital where treatment is apparently needed or requested. If everyone entitled to the information is killed, unconscious or unable to receive it, the driver stays until a police officer arrives, unless leaving to get medical care or to report the collision. A driver who realizes only later that someone was hurt makes a good faith effort to comply as soon as reasonably possible and immediately contacts 9-1-1.

ORS 811.705

Failure to perform the duties of a driver	Class
Failure to perform the duties of a driverProperty damaged	ClassClass A misdemeanor
Failure to perform the duties of a driverSomeone injured	ClassClass C felony
Failure to perform the duties of a driverSerious physical injury or death	ClassClass B felony

A collision that injures or kills anyone, that damages anyone's property by more than $2,500, or that leaves a vehicle needing a tow is also reportable to the Department of Transportation by the drivers and owners involved; how and when is set out in sections not on this page, and the department may raise the dollar figure every five years. Whether a driver had reason to believe a collision happened is a question for a licensed Oregon attorney.

ORS 811.720

Sources for this section (3)

ORS 811.700 — Failure to perform duties of driver when property is damaged
ORS 811.705 — Failure to perform duties of driver to injured persons
ORS 811.720 — When collision must be reported to Department of Transportation

Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Oregon attorney.

OREGON FIELD FILE

Traffic stops

Being stopped

Marijuana and drugs

Court and money

Your home

Recording

Carrying a firearm

Charges and penalties

How you carry yourself

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OREGON FIELD FILE

Traffic stops

After A CrashORS 811.700, ORS 811.705 and ORS 811.720 — stop, give your information, help the injured, and report over $2,500▾

The Insurance SuspensionORS 806.010 and ORS 806.200 — driving uninsured, and a filing within 30 days after a crash▾

On A BicycleORS 814.400 and ORS 814.430 — the same rights and duties as a driver, and as far right as practicable when slower▾

Crossing The RoadORS 811.028 and ORS 814.040 — drivers stop and stay stopped at a crosswalk; outside one, the pedestrian yields▾

Two Plates, And Nothing Over ThemORS 803.525 and ORS 803.550 — two plates for most vehicles, and no cover or frame that hides them▾

Staying In Your LaneORS 811.370 and ORS 811.300 — within a single lane as nearly as practicable, and half the road to oncoming traffic▾

The Last Hundred FeetORS 811.335 — a turn signal continuously during the last 100 feet before turning▾

The Electric BicycleORS 801.258 and ORS 814.405 — three classes, a bicycle rather than a motor vehicle, and not on the sidewalk▾

Where You May Not ParkORS 811.550 — 10 feet from a hydrant, 20 feet from a crosswalk, 50 feet from a railroad crossing▾

Traffic StopsORS 810.410 — no arrest for a traffic violation, and a request to search only after the right to refuse is explained▾

Being stopped

Taken In For An EvaluationORS 426.228 and ORS 426.232 — custody on probable cause, and a hold of no more than five judicial days▾

When Police Use ForceORS 161.233 and ORS 161.242 — objectively reasonable, a warning where there is a chance, and deadly force only against an imminent threat▾

Marijuana and drugs

Calling For An OverdoseORS 475.898 — the caller and the person overdosing are immune from arrest for possession▾

ParaphernaliaORS 475.525 and ORS 475.565 — selling it knowing its use, and a civil penalty of $2,000 to $10,000▾

Court and money

Signing Over AuthorityORS 127.005 and ORS 127.015 — effective when signed, it survives incapacity unless it says otherwise▾

When A Court Appoints A GuardianORS 125.305 and ORS 125.300 — clear and convincing evidence, and no more restrictive than necessary▾

When They Take The Car BackORS 79A.6090 and ORS 79A.6120 — no breach of the peace, and 15 days' notice before a consumer sale▾

Discrimination At WorkORS 659A.030 and ORS 659A.820 — a complaint to the Bureau of Labor and Industries within five years▾

When The House Is ForeclosedORS 86.764 and ORS 86.778 — 120 days' notice of a trustee's sale, and a cure up to five days before it▾

Hurt At WorkORS 656.265 and ORS 656.319 — notice within 90 days, and 60 days to contest a denial▾

Dying Without A WillORS 112.025 to ORS 112.045 — the spouse takes all unless there are children from outside the marriage▾

Assistance Dogs In PublicORS 659A.143 — two questions may be asked, no papers demanded, and no pet fee charged▾

A Lien On Your HouseORS 87.035 and ORS 87.055 — a claim within 75 days, and a suit within 120 days or it lapses▾

Grandparents And VisitationORS 109.119 — a relationship with the child, and a presumption that the parent acts in the child's best interest▾

Getting The Deposit BackORS 90.300 — a written accounting or the deposit within 31 days, or twice the amount withheld▾

Signing Over A CarORS 803.112 and ORS 803.092 — the seller tells the department within 10 days; the buyer applies within 30▾

What Parents Answer ForORS 30.765 — a child's intentional or reckless tort, up to $7,500▾

Being Evicted For RentORS 90.394 and ORS 105.137 — 10 or 13 days' notice for nonpayment, then a first appearance in court▾

Turning EighteenORS 109.621 — control of one's own actions and business at 18, or on marrying▾

A Small EstateORS 114.510 and ORS 114.515 — a simple estate affidavit, 30 days after the death▾

When A Meeting Is PublicORS 192.630 and ORS 192.640 — open to all, noticed in advance, and 24 hours for a special meeting▾

A Notary Is Not A LawyerORS 194.350 — no legal advice, no immigration help, and no "notario"▾

Working Under EighteenORS 653.315 and ORS 653.320 — under 16, not before 7 a.m. or after 7 p.m. outside summer, and 10 hours a day at most▾

Voting, Step By StepORS 247.025 and ORS 254.470 — registered by the 21st day before, and a mailed ballot postmarked by election day▾

Living Together Is Not MarriageORS 106.010 and ORS 106.041 — a civil contract, a license, and a solemnization before two witnesses▾

Helping At The SceneORS 30.800 and ORS 30.802 — no liability for emergency help or a defibrillator unless grossly negligent▾

A Death Somebody CausedORS 30.020 — the personal representative sues, within three years▾

The Letter About Your InformationORS 646A.604 — notice of a data breach within 45 days, and the Attorney General told when over 250 people▾

When The Landlord Will Not Fix ItORS 90.368 and ORS 90.360 — repair and deduct up to $300 after seven days, or notice to end the tenancy▾

Living In A Nursing HomeORS 441.605 — informed, free from abuse and restraints, and moved only for listed reasons▾

Your home

Disciplining A ChildORS 161.205 — reasonable physical force to maintain discipline, unless it is abuse▾

Putting It In Writing FirstORS 127.510 and ORS 127.515 — an advance directive, signed and witnessed by two adults or notarized▾

Who The Parent Is On PaperORS 109.067 and ORS 109.070 — the marital presumption, and an acknowledgment that can be rescinded within 60 days▾

The Value On Your Tax BillORS 308.146 and ORS 309.100 — a maximum of 103 percent of last year's assessed value, and a petition by December 31▾

The Strip You Have Been MowingORS 105.620 — 10 years, an honest belief of ownership, and clear and convincing evidence▾

When The Taxes Go UnpaidORS 312.010 and ORS 312.120 — foreclosure after three years' delinquency, then two years to redeem▾

Recording

Recording A Call Or A ConversationORS 165.540 — one participant's consent for a call; everyone told for a conversation▾

Protests And AssemblyORS 131.675 and ORS 166.025 — a command to disperse, and blocking traffic as disorderly conduct▾

Carrying a firearm

Carrying A FirearmORS 166.250 and ORS 166.291 — concealed carry takes a license; a belt holster worn openly is not concealed▾

Who Cannot CarryORS 166.270, ORS 166.250 and ORS 166.255 — a felony conviction, certain commitments, and certain orders and misdemeanors▾

Handing Over A FirearmORS 166.470 — no transfer to someone under 18, a person with a felony conviction, or others the section lists▾

KnivesORS 166.240 — carrying a switchblade, dirk or dagger concealed is a Class B misdemeanor▾

Charges and penalties

The Registration CalendarORS 163A.010 and ORS 163A.040 — in person within 10 days of a move, a name change or a birthday▾

When They Take Your PropertyORS 131A.255 and ORS 131A.165 — forfeiture needs a conviction, and a claim is due within 21 days▾

When You Are The VictimORS 147.417 and ORS 147.015 — notice of constitutional rights, and a compensation claim within one year▾

HazingORS 163.197 — a violation for the member and the organization, and consent is no defense▾

How you carry yourself

An Interpreter In CourtORS 45.275 and ORS 45.285 — appointed whenever necessary, at no charge to the person▾

Fireworks In The YardORS 480.120 and ORS 480.165 — only consumer fireworks from a permitted seller, and up to $500 a violation▾

On The WaterORS 830.325 — boating under the influence is a Class A misdemeanor and a year off the water▾

Where Nobody May SmokeORS 433.845 — no smoking or vaping in a public place or workplace, or within 10 feet of its doors and windows▾

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