Oregon DUI Record Search

In Oregon, it is illegal to drive while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs. When pulled over, the driver will take a breath test to determine their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). If their BAC is over .08, then they will be arrested for a DUI. They can also be arrested if their BAC is below .08, but the police officer determines that they are too impaired to drive.

A drivers first DUI conviction in Oregon has a minimum 48 hours jail sentence, up to a maximum of 1 year. It is possible that the court will allow them to perform 80 hours of community service instead. The driver will have to pay $300 minimum in various DUI processing fees, and pay a fine of at least $1,000. If their BAC was .15 or above, the minimum fine is $2,000. If there is a child under 18 years of age and 3 years younger than the driver in the vehicle, then the driver will have to pay a minimum fine of $10,000. The drivers license will be suspended for 1 year, and after that time they are required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. Oregon courts also require that DUI offenders complete drug and alcohol treatment programs and participate in victim impact panels.

DUI / DWI facts and statistics in Oregon

• In 2017, 15 out of the 137 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21

• In the same year, 97 out of the 13,273 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18

• In 2018, 11 out of the 153 driving fatalities due to DUI / DWI were driven by drivers under the age of 21

• In the same year, 104 out of the 13,707 offenders caught for DUI / DWI were under the age of 18

source: responsibility.org, fbi.gov