Police don't have to cite drivers who hit bicyclists if there are no injuries

From the "C'mon, WTF" department comes this article in Portland Mercury by Taylor Griggs:

Did you know: Portland police don’t have to cite drivers who injure cyclists and/or pedestrians so long as they don’t need an ambulance. Police say they lack the resources to cite all drivers for breaking the law in these cases, and writing a citation would require a lengthy investigation. However, the victims say lackluster police response lets dangerous drivers off the hook.

https://www.portlandmercury.com/news/road-rules/

Posted Jun 11, 2026, 9:19 PM UTC

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