Rules to remember
- Full-service gas only in most counties (self-service allowed in rural areas)
- Bicycle lanes must be respected - cyclists have significant rights
- Studded tires only November 1 through March 31
- No sales tax on vehicles
Oregon still doesn't let you pump your own gas in most counties — one of only two states with this rule. The state also requires a staggering 100 hours of supervised driving for new teen drivers.
Open saved handbook URLOregon has strong bicycle and pedestrian safety laws. The state requires 100 hours of supervised driving for drivers under 18 - one of the highest in the nation. Insurance minimums are 25/50/20.