Other states have taken a different approach to careless driving violations. In Oregon, considerable effort was put into precisely delineating the scope of careless driving offenses, violations, and their penalties. A person is guilty of careless driving in Oregon when driving a vehicle “in a manner that endangers or would be likely to endanger any person or property.” This definition of carelessness in driving is narrower and also less circular than Pennsylvania’s, which helps make the standard clearer for drivers and courts alike. Oregon penalties are also relatively mild: careless driving is usually a Class B traffic violation, and at worst a Class A (when injuries occur), meaning individuals may face traffic safety courses, community service and education requirements, and a fine.
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