Oregon Code § 811.231·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Reckless endangerment of highway workers; penalties.
(1) A person commits the offense
of reckless endangerment of highway workers if the person drives a motor
vehicle in a highway work zone in such a manner as to endanger persons or
property or if the person removes, evades or intentionally strikes a traffic
control device in a highway work zone.
(2) Reckless
endangerment of highway workers is a Class A misdemeanor. In addition to any
other penalty, a person convicted of reckless endangerment of highway workers
is subject to suspension of driving privileges as provided in ORS 809.411 (6). [1995
c.253 §3; 1997 c.83 §4; 2001 c.176 §7; 2003 c.402 §38]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 811.231
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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