Chapter 444 Oregon Laws 2001

AN ACT

SB 153

Relating to speed measuring devices; amending ORS 810.420.

Be It Enacted by the People of the State of Oregon:

SECTION 1. ORS 810.420 is amended to read:

810.420. (1) When the speed of a vehicle has been checked by [radio microwaves or other electrical] a speed measuring device, the driver of the vehicle may be stopped, detained and issued a citation by a police officer if the officer is in uniform and has either:

[(1)] (a) Observed the recording of the speed of the vehicle by the [radio microwaves or other electrical] device; or

[(2)] (b) Probable cause to detain based upon a description of the vehicle or other information received from the officer who has observed the speed of the vehicle recorded.

(2) A police officer may not issue a citation based on a speed measuring device unless the officer has taken and passed a training course, approved by the law enforcement agency that employs the officer, in the use of the speed measuring device.

Approved by the Governor June 19, 2001

Filed in the office of Secretary of State June 19, 2001

Effective date January 1, 2002

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