Bill > HB2762

This bill creates a new traffic violation in the Oregon Vehicle Code that makes it an offense to sleep within 10 feet of a roadway's edge or curb between sunset and sunrise. Specifically, the bill defines sleeping in a "highway danger zone" as a Class D traffic violation, which can be punished by a maximum fine of $250. The provision aims to protect individuals from the potential risks of sleeping too close to moving traffic, such as being struck by a vehicle or causing a traffic disruption. By establishing this specific offense, the bill seeks to discourage people from sleeping in areas that could pose a significant safety hazard to themselves and passing motorists.

Justice

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2762