ORS 802.325 Bicycle safety program; contents; fees

The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Transportation Safety Committee, shall establish a bicycle safety program that complies with this section to the extent moneys are available for such program. The program established may include the following:

Bicycle safety promotion and public education.

Advice and assistance for bicycle safety programs operated by government or nongovernment organizations.

Classroom instruction and actual riding instruction necessary to teach safe and proper operation of bicycles.

Bicycle education and information that assist police agencies in the enforcement of bicycle laws.

Other education or safety programs the department determines will help promote the safe operation of bicycles, promote safe and lawful riding habits and assist in accident prevention.

The department shall act as a liaison between government agencies and advisory committees and interested bicyclist groups.

The department may accept donations and solicit grants to enable the department to carry out the functions of this section.

The department may charge a fee for services provided under the program established under this section. Any fee charged by the department under this subsection must be established by rule and may not be in an amount that will discourage persons from participating in safety programs offered by the department under this section.