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Bicycle / Skateboard Helmet Law

Oregon Revised Statutes 814.485 Failure to wear protective headgear

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a bicycle operator or rider to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, operates or rides on a bicycle on a highway or premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure of a bicycle operator or rider to wear protective headgear, is a traffic infraction punishable by a maximum fine of $72.00.

ORS 814.488 Citations; exemption from requirement to pay fine

(1) If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 is 11 years of age or younger, any citation issued shall be issued to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation of ORS 814.486, rather than to the child for violation of ORS 814.485.

(2) If a child in violation of ORS 814.485 to 814.486 is at least 12 years of age and is under 16 years of age, a citation may be issued to the child for violation of ORS 814.485 or to the parent, legal guardian or person with legal responsibility for the safety and welfare of the child for violation ORS 814.486, but not to both.

NON MOTORIZED VEHICLES OTHER THAN BICYCLES

814.600 Failure of skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of failure of a skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear if the person is under 16 years of age, rides on a skateboard or scooter or uses in-line skates on a highway or on premises open to the public and is not wearing protective headgear of a type approved under ORS 815.052.

(2) The offense described in this section, failure of a skateboarder, scooter rider or in-line skater to wear protective headgear, is a traffic violation punishable by a maximum fine of $25. [2003 c.106 §1]

 

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Seat Belt Law

811.210 Failure to use safety belts; penalty.

(1) A person commits the offense of failure to use safety belts if the person:

(a) Operates a motor vehicle on the highways of this state and is not properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness as required by subsection (2) of this section;

(b) Operates a motor vehicle on the highways of this state with a passenger who is under 16 years of age and the passenger is not properly secured with a child safety system, safety belt, or safety harness as required by subsection (2) of this section; or

(c) Is a passenger in a motor vehicle on the highways of this state who is 16 years of age or older and who is not properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness as required by subsection (2) of this section.

(2) To comply with this section:

(a) A Person who is under four years of age and weighs 40 pounds or less must be properly secured with a child safety system that meets the minimum standards and specifications established by the Department of Transportation under ORS 815.055 for child safety systems designed for children weighing 40 pounds or less;

(b) A person who is at least four years of age and under six years of age or weighs between 40 and 60 pounds must be properly secured with a child safety system that elevates the person so that a safety belt or safety harness properly fits the person. "Proper fit" means the lap belt of the safety belt or safety harness is positioned low across the thighs and the shoulder belt is positioned over the collarbone and away from the neck. The child safety system shall meet the minimum standards and specifications established by the Department of Transportation under ORS 815.055 for child safety systems designed for children weighing between 40 and 60 pounds; or

(c) A person who is at least six years of age and weighs 60 pounds or more must be properly secured with a safety belt or safety harness that meets requirements under ORS 815.055.

(3) The offense described in this section, failure to use safety belts, is a Class D traffic infraction.

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Curfew

City of Cottage Grove Municipal Code 7.44.110 Responsibility of guardian or parent.

9.28.030 Curfew.

A.  No minor under eighteen years of age shall be in or upon a street, alley or other public place between the hours of twelve a.m. and four a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or a guardian or other adult having the care and custody of the minor.

B.  Nothing in subsection (A) of this section shall apply to a minor under eighteen years of age actually engaged in traveling to and from a place of employment or religious meeting or while upon an errand of mercy or emergency under the direction of his parent, guardian or other adult having the care and custody of the minor.

C.  No parent, guardian or other adult having the care and custody of the minor under the age of eighteen years shall allow such minor to be in or upon any street, highway, park, alley or other public place between the hours specified in subsection A of this section, except as otherwise provided in subsection B. (Ord. 2522 §3, 1984; Ord. 2410 §59, 1981)

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At what age can a child be left home alone? The law does not specify the age at which a child can be left home alone.  However, you may want to consider ORS 163.545.
163.545 Child neglect in the second degree.

(1) A person having custody or control of a child under 10 years of age commits the crime of child neglect in the second degree if, with criminal negligence, the person leaves the child unattended in or at any place for such period of time as maybe likely to endanger the health or welfare of such child

(2) Child neglect in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

A child should not be left in a position of authority or be left alone in situations beyond their ability to handle. Each child must be looked at individually to make sure he or she is physically and emotionally able to handle the given responsibility.

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What is the legal babysitting age? There is no law regarding a specified babysitting age. What is being taught by the local classes offered to prospective sitters is age 11 or 12. The law that may pertain to the 12 years of age follows.
161.290 Incapacity due to immaturity.

(1) A person who is tried, as an adult in a court of criminal jurisdiction is not criminally responsible for any conduct which occurred when the person was under 12 years of age.

(2) Incapacity due to immaturity, as defined in subsection (1) of this section is a defense.

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Common Dog and Animal Complaints

6.04.030 Dog licenses.

A. Every person who keeps a dog which has a set of permanent canine teeth or has attained the age of four months, whichever event occurs first, not permanently confined in a cage or enclosure shall immediately obtain a -license for said dog.

B. Licenses shall be issued on a calendar-year basis and shall be valid only for the year issued. The annual license flee shall be prorated as of the date of issuance.

C. No license shall be issued until a certificate of vaccination for rabies, valid for the license year, is presented to the dog control authority.

D. Dog owners shall renew the dog license before it becomes delinquent for as long as they own the dog.

E. A license tag issued to a dog owner shall be attached securely to a collar or harness on the dog for which it was issued. If a license tag is lost, the owner may obtain a duplicate license tag upon satisfactory proof of loss and payment of the required fee. (Ord. 2682 §2, 1991; Ord. 2592 §2, 1987; Ord. 2198 §5(l), 1976)

6.04.015 Number of dogs permitted.

No person, family or business shall keep more than three dogs past the age of six months on any property within the City except within a kennel which has been approved in accordance with the City of Cottage Grove Development Code regulations.

6.04.100 Dogs at large prohibited.

No dog owner shall permit a dog to be at large. (Ord. 2198 §2, 1976)

6.04.110 Barking or howling dogs.

No person shall own a barking dog. (Ord. 2198 §3, 1976)

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Common Vehicle Complaints

10.12.020 Prohibited parking or standing.

No person shall park or stand:

A. A vehicle in violation of state motor vehicle laws or in violation of a lawfully erected parking limitation sign;
B. A vehicle adjacent to a yellow-painted curb;
C. A vehicle in an alley other than for the expeditious loading or unloading of persons or materials, and in no case for a period in excess of thirty consecutive minutes;
D. Any commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles, as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes, of four or more axles and weighing fifteen thousand or more pounds, or a truck trailer designed to transport fifteen thousand or more pounds, in front of or adjacent to a residence, motel, apartment house, hotel or other sleeping accommodation between the hours of nine p.m. and seven a.m. of the following day, except as required for pickup or delivery or for related active performance of work;
E. Any commercial vehicle or combination of vehicles, as defined by Oregon Revised Statutes, with four or more axles and weighing fifteen thousand pounds or more and any commercial vehicle with a truck trailer designed to transport fifteen thousand or more pounds on any residential street at any time;
F. Any truck trailer designed to transport fifteen thousand or more pounds on any street at any time when the truck trailer is detached from a truck tractor;
G. A commercial vehicle on any street at anytime with the engine running and vehicle unattended. (Ord. 2643 §2, 1989; Ord. 2605 §3, 1988; Ord. 2579 §2, 1986; Ord. 2531 §16, 1984)

10.12.030 Prohibited parking.

No operator shall park and no owner shall allow a vehicle to be parked upon a street for the principal purpose of:

A. Displaying the vehicle for sale;
B. Repairing or servicing the vehicle, except repairs necessitated by an emergency;
C. Displaying advertising from the vehicle;
D. Selling merchandise from the vehicle, except when authorized. (Ord. 2531 §17, 1984)

10.12.050 Unattended vehicles.

Whenever a police officer finds a motor vehicle parked or standing unattended with the ignition key in the vehicle, the officer is authorized to remove the key from the vehicle and deliver the key to the person in charge of the police station. (Ord. 2531 §19, 1984)

Definitions.

(1)"Abandoned" means a vehicle left unoccupied and unclaimed; or in such a damaged or disabled or dismantled condition that the vehicle is inoperable; or not currently licensed through the Motor Vehicle Division, if such a license is required by law.

803.540 Failure to display plates; exceptions; penalty.
(1) A person commits the offense of failure to display registration plates if the person operates, on the highways of this state, any vehicle or camper that has been assigned registration plates by this state and the registration plates assigned to the vehicle or camper are displayed in a manner that violates any of the following:

      (a) The plate must be displayed on the rear of the vehicle, if only one plate is required.

      (b) Plates must be displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle if two plates are required
                (Pickups and Cars are required to display a front and rear plate)

      (c) The plates must be in plain view and so as to be read easily by the public.

      (d) The plate must not be any plate that does not entitle the holder thereof to operate the
           vehicle upon the highways.

      (2) A person is not in violation of this section if the person is operating a vehicle or camper
           under and in accordance with the requirements for any of the following:

      (a) A temporary application permit issued under ORS 803.615.

      (b) An agent temporary registration permit issued under ORS 803.625.

      (c) Provisions established under ORS 826.007, 826.009 or 826.011 for the display of
           registration plates or other evidence of registration on vehicles that are proportionally
           registered under ORS 826.009 or 826.011.

      (3) The offense described in this section, failure to display registration plates, is a Class D
           traffic violation. [1983 c.338 §261; 1985 c.668 §13; 1989 c.43 §28; 1995 c.383 §6]

803.550 Illegal alteration or display of plates; prohibited; described; exceptions; penalty. (1) A person commits the offense of illegal alteration or display of a registration plate if the person knowingly does any of the following:

      (a) Illegally alters a registration plate in a manner described in subsection (2) of this section.

      (b) Operates any vehicle that is displaying a registration plate that is illegally altered in a
           manner described in subsection (2) of this section.

      (c) Owns and causes or permits a vehicle to display a registration plate that is illegally altered
           in a manner described in subsection (2) of this section.

      (2) A registration plate is illegally altered for purposes of this section if the plate has been
           altered, modified, covered or obscured including, but not limited to the following:

      (a) Any change of the color, configuration, numbers, letters or material of the plate.

      (b) Any material or covering, other than a frame or plate holder, placed on, over or in front of
           the plate that alters the appearance of the plate.

      (c) Any frame or plate holder that obscures the numbers, letters or registration stickers, so as
           to render them unreadable.

      (3) This section does not apply to the following:

      (a) Any placement of registration stickers described under ORS 803.555.

      (b) Any public official who displays or performs any alteration of a registration plate in the
           course of official duties.

      (c) Any special interest registration plate approved under ORS 805.210.

      (4) The offense described in this section, illegal alteration or display of a registration plate, is
           a Class B traffic violation. [1985 c.243 §2]

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Fact Sheet for Mini-Motorbikes/Scooters

Q: Are pocket bikes, mini-choppers or mini-motorcycles legal on Oregon public roads?

A: No. These vehicles are not intended for use on public streets and highways. They are manufactured for off-road use.
 
A mini-motorcycle, pocket bike, go-kart, all-terrain vehicle or similar motorized vehicle is not legal for use on public roads in Oregon. At least two traffic violations could apply for anyone found using such a vehicle on public roads:

  • Operation of an unsafe vehicle is a Class B traffic violation (ORS 815.020), with a fine up to $360.
  • Operation of a vehicle that violates equipment rules is a Class C traffic violation (ORS 815.100), with a fine up to $180.

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Q: But don’t some of these vehicles fit the legal definition of a motorcycle?

A: Not necessarily. A motorized vehicle might fit the definition of a motorcycle and still be illegal to ride on public roads.
 
To be legal on public roads, motorized vehicles, including motorcycles, need to meet the U.S. Department of Transportation’s vehicle design safety and equipment requirements, which are also the standards adopted by Oregon (ORS 815.010 and 815.030).
 
Manufacturers that meet these requirements provide a vehicle identification number (VIN), and a manufacturer's certificate of origin, or MCO, which certifies that the vehicle meets U.S. DOT standards. Other proof of compliance with standards may be provided. For more information see Imported Motorcycle and Moped Requirements.
 
Oregon, like all other states, requires that if a motor vehicle is designed for use on public roads that it needs to be titled and registered. That requirement includes mounting of a license plate or plates and payment of a registration fee.
 
The rider must have a driver license or instruction permit. For some vehicles, such as motorcycles, the driver also must have endorsements on their driver licenses.

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Q: What about scooters, mopeds, electric assisted bicycles and personal mobility devices?

A: Some of these vehicles are legal in some situations if they meet the specific definitions and restrictions in Oregon law. Also, riders must be at least 16 years old and not have driving privileges suspended or revoked.
 
Although a driver license is not required for motor-assisted scooters, electric assisted bicycles and personal mobility devices, riders must be at least 16 years old (ORS 807.020 and 814.512) and be eligible for driving privileges. It is also possible for a person whose driving privileges are suspended or revoked to be charged with operating any motorized vehicle while suspended/revoked - including a motor-assisted scooter - on public roads.
 
Driving any motor vehicle on a public road while suspended is a Class A violation with a maximum fine of $720.
 
Operation by a rider under 16 years of age is a Class D traffic violation with a maximum fine of $90.
 
A parent or legal guardian of a child younger than 16 years old who authorizes or knowingly allows a child to operate a motor-assisted scooter may be subject to a traffic citation and fine (ORS 814.536), as well.
 
Riders must follow Oregon traffic laws and any laws that apply specifically to these vehicles, such as wearing a helmet.
 
A driver license or restricted license is required for anyone to operate a moped (ORS 807.031). Violation of this law is a Class B traffic violation with a maximum fine of $360.

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Q: Which motor-assisted scooters, mopeds, electric assisted bicycles and personal mobility devices are legal on public roads in Oregon?

A: To be legal on Oregon public roads, they must fit one of the definitions in the state’s laws.

Riders must be at least 16 years old.
 
Use of these vehicles also may be restricted in cities, counties, parks, bike lanes, crosswalks, sidewalks and other locations and situations.
 
Mopeds must be titled and registered, but Oregon law specifically exempts motor-assisted scooters, electric assisted bicycles, and personal mobility devices from title and registration requirements.

A motor-assisted scooter:

  • is designed to be operated on the ground with not more than three wheels;
  • has handlebars and a foot support or seat;
  • can be propelled by human or motor;
  • has a motor capable of propelling it no faster than 24 miles per hour on a level road; and
  • has a motor no bigger than 35 cubic centimeters or, if electric, has a power output of no more than 1,000 watts.

(ORS 801.348)

 A moped:

  • is designed to be operated on the ground upon wheels;
  • has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;
  • is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
  • is equipped with an independent power source that is capable of propelling the vehicle, unassisted, at a speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a level road surface; and if the power source is a combustion engine, has a piston or rotor displacement of 35.01 to 50 cubic centimeters regardless of the number of chambers in the power source; and
  • is equipped with a power drive system that functions directly or automatically only and does not require clutching or shifting by the operator after the system is engaged.

A bicycle equipped with a power source may be classed as a moped if it meets all the moped requirements and also does not meet either the definition of an electric assisted bicycle as defined in ORS 801.258 or a motor assisted scooter as defined in ORS 801.348.
 
(ORS 801.345)
 
An electric assisted bicycle:

  • is designed to be operated on the ground on wheels;
  • has a seat or saddle for use of the rider;
  • is designed to travel with not more than three wheels in contact with the ground;
  • has both fully operative pedals for human propulsion and an electric motor; and
  • is equipped with an electric motor that has a power output of not more than 1,000 watts and is incapable of propelling the vehicle at a speed of greater than 20 miles per hour on level ground.

(ORS 801.258)
 
An electric personal mobility device:

  • is self-balancing on two tandem wheels;
  • is designed to transport one standing person;
  • has an electric motor; and
  • has a maximum speed of 15 miles per hour.

(ORS 801.259)

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Oregon Motorized Scooter Pocket Bike Reference Guide.
Adobe PDF Format.

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Related Information

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WHEN DO YOU CALL 9-1-1?  - Top
Examples of when to call 9-1-1 are:

  • When you see smoke or fire.
  • When someone’s life and/or property are in immediate danger.
  • When you see a crime being committed.
  • When rescue or emergency medical assistance is needed.
  • When you are not sure, call & let trained personnel decide

WHO DO I CALL IF I DON’T CALL 9-1-1? - Top

Unless you need an immediate response to a police, fire or medical emergency, call the non-emergency number instead of 9-1-1. In the City of Cottage Grove, the non-emergency number for the Police Department is 541-942-9145. The non-emergency number for Lane County Sheriff's Office is 541-682-4141. The non-emergency number for South Lane Rural Fire and Rescue is 541-942-4493. Call 9-1-1 for all medical services. Using the non-emergency number keeps 9-1-1 available for emergencies.

Some examples of non-emergency police calls within the City Limits are:

  • Your house or car was broken into yesterday. - 541-942-9145
  • Your missing child has returned home. - 541-942-9145
  • You need to add additional items to the burglary report which you made last week. - 541-942-9145
  • Your car was stolen sometime overnight. 541-942-9145
  • Someone stole your bicycle while you were at school. - 541-942-9145
  • There is an abandoned vehicle on your street. - 541-942-9145

All callers are asked a standard set of questions which will help the dispatcher prioritize your call, and will provide the responding personnel with information before their arrival. The following are just some of the questions we may ask you.

LOCATION OF THE PROBLEM: - Top

Where are you and where did the incident happen?

This is important if the phone line disconnects for some reason. Even though the 9-1-1 information the dispatcher receives should have the phone number and address of where you are calling from, the dispatcher will ask you for the address where the problem is, as well as where you are calling from, to verify the information on the 9-1-1 screen. This is especially critical if you are calling from an address other than the one where the problem is. It is also important to give any building names, building numbers, apartment or condominium names and unit or suite numbers.

Be as specific as possible. Avoid using "left" and "right" as directions. This is often confusing. Instead, use a direction such as "North" or "South". The best locations are specific street addresses or cross streets.

NATURE OF THE PROBLEM: - Top

Please use real language – don’t try to use lingo or slang, it will only confuse the situation. Just tell us briefly what is happening or what happened.

  • Is anyone injured?
  • Basic description of what occurred.
     

TIME ELEMENT: When did this occur? 5 minutes ago, 5 days ago, last year, has it been going on over a span of time (hours, days, or weeks).

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  • How many people are involved?
  • Race, sex, height, weight, clothing, hair color, facial hair, eyeglasses, hat, etc.
  • We like descriptions from the top to bottom, outside to inside…
  • What is “Top to Bottom”? Hat, hair, facial hair? shirt, coat, pants, shoes – top of the person to the bottom.
  • What is “Outside to Inside”? Coat is on the outside, shirt is on the inside, t-shirt inside that – outer clothing first then to the detailed less visible clothing.
  • DID THE PERSON HAVE A WEAPON? If so, what kind?
  • Was the person carrying anything?
  • Where did the person go?

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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: - Top

  • Color, make, model, license #, state, and # of doors
  • Direction of travel

    When calling 9-1-1, all you have to do is answer the dispatcher’s questions! Stay on the phone and answer the questions as calmly as you can. Sometimes it may sound as if the dispatchers are repeating themselves with the same questions, but you may give more detail the second time. There may have been something you've forgotten earlier. Please don't become irritated with them, they are trying to obtain important information and to assist you. We know how stressful an emergency situation can be, try to remain calm when giving information.

Do not hang up until the 9-1-1 Dispatcher, or the on scene Police or Fire personnel, direct you to do so.

WHEN GIVING INFORMATION, DON'T EDIT OR EXAGGERATE! - Top
Give all the information that you have. For Example: If you don't mention that the suspect was wearing a red hat because you don't think it was important, you may be withholding the single most important identifier in apprehending the suspect.

Emergency response WILL NOT be delayed by answering the above questions. In most instances, assistance will be dispatched while you are still on the phone. By answering the dispatcher's questions, the dispatcher can relay important information to the units responding prior to their arrival. This increases the chances of a successful outcome to the call!

WHAT ABOUT DIALING 9-1-1 IN A MAJOR DISASTER ? - Top


There will be a delay in receiving a dial tone. Don't flick the phone hook switch button (click button up and down), since each time it is depressed, your call reverts to the "end of the line" to receive the dial tone, resulting in further delay!
Wait at least one to one and a half minutes for a dial tone. It could take that long or even 5-6 minutes in a major disaster, because of the number of calls being made.
Please tune in the emergency broadcast station of your radio for information and updates rather than to call the police or fire departments. DO NOT CALL radio stations for updates; the less the phone lines are used, the more service there will be for emergency help.
 
In some instances, the dial tone will be eliminated from residential phones and phones that are not on "essential service". In these instances, ALL PAY PHONES will be operable, with a dial tone.

There is no way to tell, in advance, if the 9-1-1 screens in the dispatch center will be functioning correctly in a major emergency, so be prepared to give the dispatcher all information.

During a disaster, electricity usually fails. Do NOT call 9-1-1 to find out when the power will go back on.
 

WHAT IF I DIAL 9-1-1 BY MISTAKE ? - Top

DO NOT HANG UP!
Before you hang up, be sure to tell the dispatcher that you have dialed 9-1-1 by mistake, and that you do not need emergency help! This is particularly important if you dial from a business phone with several phone lines. Anytime the police dispatcher receives a 9-1-1 "hang-up"; the caller must be contacted to be sure that no actual emergency exists. If your business has dozens or even hundreds of phone lines, it may be impossible for the dispatcher to determine who, if anyone needs help, and an officer may be dispatched to the address.

ARE PAY PHONES ANY DIFFERENT? - Top

You may dial 9-1-1 for an emergency at any pay phone, without
needing any coins. The phone number and location of the pay
phone should show up on the 9-1-1 screen.

WHAT ABOUT CALLING 9-1-1 FROM MY CELLULAR PHONE? - Top

While we encourage people to use the cellular phones to dial 911 in emergency situations, people also need to be aware that location information does not come up on the dispatcher's screen as it does on a call from a landline phone. Technology is advancing in this field, but currently the only information displayed on the 9-1-1 screen is the cellular company provider name (i.e. Verizon or Cingular, etc.) and the phone number of the cellular phone. If you dial 911 from your cellular phone, we will not know where you are at; you will have to give us location information to get units to respond.

In addition, reporting over a cellular phone presents another challenge – static and interference on the line. This can lead to missed information - please be patient and understanding if the dispatcher asks you the same question more than once.

When you dial 9-1-1 from you cellular phone, you will be routed automatically to the
9-1-1 center closest to the cellular site you are using. This is not something you or we can control. With cellular “skip”, we have seen calls from as far away as Eugene and Portland come into our Communications Center here in Cottage Grove. Be patient, you may have to be transferred to the correct Communications Center.

Do not call 9-1-1 if you only need information or directions. The business telephone numbers of local police and fire departments are listed on the front inside cover of telephone directories for easy reference – or they can be obtained by dialing 4-1-1.

The Cottage Grove Police Department strongly recommends that if you need to make a call from your cellular phone while you are driving, that you pull off the road to a safe location before making your call. Do not allow your phone to be a distraction to driving, driving safely is always priority #1!

WHAT IF I AM DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING? - Top

Each 9-1-1 station in the Communications Center is equipped with a TTY machine. To access TTY or TDD, press the space bar until a response is received

IF YOU WERE INJURED , WOULD YOUR CHILD KNOW HOW TO GET HELP?-Top

Make sure your child knows the following information:

  • Name (yours and the child’s).
  • Address (including name of apartment complex and apartment number if applicable).
  • Phone number.
  • Directions to your home from the nearest main road, intersection or major landmark.
  • Make sure your address and phone number are posted by the family phone(s), so they can be read by anyone using the telephone in an emergency. In times of emergency, even those who have lived in their houses for 20 years have been known to forget their information.
     
  • Do you have a cordless phone?
    Low batteries may activate a call to 9-1-1; check batteries regularly.
     
  • Make sure your house number is visible at night from the street and is clearly posted where your driveway joins the main road.

    9-1-1 is the number to dial for the fastest possible emergency response when you need emergency POLICE, FIRE or MEDICAL ASSISTANCE in a life or death situation.

          WHEN YOU SHOULD NOT CALL 9-1-1 - Top

  • Do not dial 9-1-1 for information regarding area power outages, unless there is an otherwise related emergency – refer your questions to your local power provider.
    Pacific Power and Light -     http://www.pacificpower.com/
     E.P.U.D. - http://www.epud.org
     
  • Do not dial 9-1-1 to ask for the Cottage Grove Police Department or any agencies non-emergency number. Cottage Grove Police is 541-942-9145, Lane County Sheriff's Office
    is 541-682-4141.
     
  • Do call 4-1-1 for phone number information assistance.
     
  • Do not dial 9-1-1 and hang-up before speaking to a dispatcher. If you do, you will be called
    back and a police car may be sent to your home.
     
  • Do not dial 9-1-1 for information, such as road or weather conditions.
  • Road and Pass condition Information - http://www.tripcheck.com
  • National Weather Service - http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
     
  • Do not dial 9-1-1 to ask for directions - directions can be obtained over the internet if you cannot obtain the information any other way.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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