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fastang2k1

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Turns out I didn't have a great weekend with the Washington County Sheriff Dept. Was pulled over twice. Shi**y. One was for making a U-turn at 185th and Baseline, although there's no sign that says I couldn't and the other was for not having the front plate visible. That's just a fix-it ticket, but the U-turn is gonna be fought in court. Especially when the same cop follows me to 185th and Cornell and makes a U-turn on a red there. At least mine was on the green arrow.

 

WaterPog

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in oregon U-turns are not permitted at any intersection controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign specifically permits the turn, you be funked.

http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/37.pdf

 

Scooby5.0Doo

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page 43 of 120
U-Turns
Reverse or U-turns are prohibited in these locations:
• In any intersection controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign
permits the turn.
• Between intersections in a city.
• At any other urban location where you cannot see traffic coming
from both directions for 500 feet.
• In rural areas if you cannot see approaching traffic from either
direction for 1,000 feet.
• At any location where U-turns are prohibited by official signs
or markings.

 

saleenster

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WaterPog said:

in oregon U-turns are not permitted at any intersection controlled by a traffic signal, unless a sign specifically permits the turn, you be funked.

http://www.odot.state.or.us/forms/dmv/37.pdf

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Agreed. If in dought, proceed to the next driveway and turn legally. Dont take the chance.

 

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fastang2k1

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Thanks for the tips guys. I learned to drive in Cali, so I guess that won't be too good of a defense in traffic court.

 

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Logan2003Cobra

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Get the license plate issue fixed and that one won't be an issue.

As for the U-turn, ask the clerk if the fine can be reduced... if they can reduce it, pay it and be on your way. If they can't, request a hearing. Tell the judge that while you learned to drive in Ca., you admit to the making the mistake (ignorance isn't an excuse). Ask if you can get a reduction. You might get lucky, and if the officer doesn't show up the ticket could be dismissed. Regardless, it's worth going for the reduction and chance of an officer no show.

 

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84Gt350

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Hire an attorney, getting it reduced won't help you if you get another ticket, if you are young you won't be able to get insurance and your rates will certainly go up more than the $300 or so it will cost you to hire professional help.

Dan