# ORS § 801.038: 801.038 Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles

> Oregon · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.038

## Section

- **Citation:** ORS § 801.038
- **Heading:** 801.038 Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles
- **Jurisdiction:** Oregon
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** OR Code / Title 59 / Chapter 801 / Section 801.038

## Text

A city, county or other local government may not enact or enforce any charter provision, ordinance, resolution or other provision regulating the use of cellular telephones in motor vehicles. [2001 c.133 §1]

Note: 801.038 (Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of the Oregon Vehicle Code or any chapter or series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 801.038 — Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors801.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).

## Nearby sections

- [ORS § 801.010 801.010 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.010.md)
- [ORS § 801.015 801.015 Effect of naming offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.015.md)
- [ORS § 801.020 801.020 Statements of policy and purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.020.md)
- [ORS § 801.026 801.026 General exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.026.md)
- [ORS § 801.030 801.030 Exemptions from amendments to vehicle code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.030.md)
- [ORS § 801.038 801.038 Local government regulation of cell phones in motor vehicles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.038.md)
- [ORS § 801.040 801.040 Authority to adopt special provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.040.md)
- [ORS § 801.041 801.041 Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by county](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.041.md)
- [ORS § 801.042 801.042 Terms and conditions for imposition of registration fee by district](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.042.md)
- [ORS § 801.043 801.043 Moneys required by department for initial implementation of registration fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.043.md)
- [ORS § 801.044 801.044 County registration fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.044.md)
- [ORS § 801.045 801.045 Permissive use of private roadway](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.045.md)
- [ORS § 801.050 801.050 Privilege of motorist to use highways](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.050.md)
- [ORS § 801.055 801.055 Weight standards](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_OR_T59_C801_S801.055.md)

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