Distracted Driving Avoidance Course

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A Distracted Driving Avoidance Course (DDAC) may be available to drivers who have received a citation for with the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Using a Mobile Electronic Device, ORS 811.507. The court may suspend a portion of the fine (not the violation) if the driver completes a court-approved class within the allotted timeframe.

  • A DDAC course is only for a person’s first conviction of driving a motor vehicle while using a mobile electronic device.
  • The DDAC course must be completed within 60 days from the court date and proof of completion must be provided to the court.
  • Upon enrollment of the DDAC course, $165.00 of the $265.00 presumptive fine will be suspended leaving $100.00 due to the court no later than 60 days from their court date.
  • Please note that the offense is still reported to the DMV as required by Oregon Law, ORS 811.507. Any future offenses within a 10-year period will result in elevated sanctions.

You may contact the court anytime prior to your court date to see if you are eligible to take the DDAC course. Please wait one week after the date cited before contacting the Court about your eligibility.

PARK YOUR PHONE IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO GO!

🚗 Did You Know? Distracted Driving in Oregon is a Major Safety Concern! 🛑

Distracted Driving

From 2017-2021, there were:

  • 26,264 crashes resulting in 194 fatalities and 24,264 injuries due to distracted driving in Oregon.
  • 2,005 crashes involving a cell phone, leading to 15 fatalities and 1,775 injuries.
  • 125 crashes involving drivers aged 16-18 using a cell phone, with no fatalities but 188 injuries.

📊 Convictions for Using a Mobile Device (2017-2021):

Year Convictions
2017 8,748
2018 13,086
2019 16,668
2020 10,255
2021 11,762
Total 60,519

🚨 Why It Matters:

Distracted driving is a serious safety issue for everyone on the road. Cell phones and other distractions take attention away from the road, causing crashes, injuries, and fatalities.

📲 What You Can Do:

Put down your phone and focus on the road while driving. Spread the word to help make our roads safer!

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Helpful Resources:

Video Links

ODOT Distracted Driving Safety Campaign Video Playlist
Park Your Phone PSA for Instagram - 15 seconds
Spanish Language News Story Video

Learn about Alexxyss' Story "To make drivers aware of the serious consequences of distracted driving, the Oregon Department of Transportation and Oregon State Police have produced a distracted driving TV PSA. The PSA features Alexxyss' mother in an effort to persuade drivers to pay attention and to drive without distractions, especially cell phones" 

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