Coburg Police Department

08/26/2026

E-bikes and E-scooters in Oregon: Know the classes, know the law.🚲

Below you will find the three classes of electric bicycles (and e-scooters) as defined in the Oregon revised statutes, along with some new updates regarding age restrictions of riders, effective January 2027.

E-bikes are considered bicycles and follow the same rules as any other drivers on the road. If your bike is able to exceed 20mph with a throttle or 28mph with pedal assist only, then it is not an e-bike, it is an e-moto, which are prohibited on paths, bike lanes, sidewalks or streets.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.coburgoregon.gov/police/page/e-bike-e-scooter-laws-updated-laws

07/23/2026

UPDATE: OWNER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.

Do you know who I belong to? I was found behind Chiefs in Coburg.

If this is your dog, please call us at 541-682-7850

07/15/2026

Stay up to date with our Police Department Quarterly Reports, which provide an overview of department highlights, trends, and stats over the last quarter. The most recent one presented to council is now available to view on our website along with a new monthly Police Department activity log at https://www.coburgoregon.gov/.../police-department-reports

07/14/2026

DON'T FORGET! Join us this Thursday for coffee with a cop.

Join us next Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 PM for Coffee with a Cop in the Coburg City Council Chambers!

☕ This event is all about connection. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to prevent barriers between our police officers and the citizens we serve. It’s a chance to meet in person, share conversations about what matters to you, and strengthen community trust and understanding in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

07/10/2026

Join us next Thursday, July 16th at 6:00 PM for Coffee with a Cop in the Coburg City Council Chambers!

☕ This event is all about connection. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to prevent barriers between our police officers and the citizens we serve. It’s a chance to meet in person, share conversations about what matters to you, and strengthen community trust and understanding in a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

As we gear up for fireworks, BBQs, and 4th of July celebrations, remember that drinking and driving remains one of the leading causes of serious crashes in our state. In 2024, there were 579 people killed in traffic crashes during the Fourth of July holiday period in the US. This Independence Day, keep the red, white, and blue in the sky — not flashing in your rearview mirror.

If you have to ask yourself if you’re safe to drive, the chances are low that you actually are. If you feel buzzed, you don’t belong behind the wheel of a vehicle. For some people, even one drink is too many to safely drive. Plan a sober ride, designate a driver, or use rideshare. A safe choice protects you, the community, and everyone sharing the roads.

07/02/2026

Fireworks in Coburg PSA

The Coburg Fire District and Coburg Police Department actively monitor firework activity and do have regulatory enforcement "tools" to use should dangerous use of fireworks occur. The City and Fire District encourage close adult supervision when fireworks are used, as well as ready availability of a hose or other water source if problems occur. Enjoy a safe Fourth of July celebration!

06/12/2026

Recent Oregon HB 4007 updates transportation laws, defines powered micromobility devices, adjusts age and helmet requirements for e-bikes and scooters, and more.

🚲Think your e-bike is legal? You might want to double check. 🛴

Not every electric two wheeled vehicle is considered an e-bike under Oregon law. Some devices sold as "e-bikes" are actually e-motos, and the rules are very different.

E-bikes are okay to use, while e-motos are motorcycles that can only be used on private property and OHV trails. That means no riding e-motos on the paths, bike lanes, sidewalks or streets.

- If your e-bike goes faster than 20mph with a throttle, then it's an e-moto, NOT an e-bike.
- E-motos are often sold as e-bikes and may have functional pedals, making it tricky to tell them apart. But if you can ride faster than 20mph without pedaling (by using a throttle), then it's illegal to ride in town.
- E-bikes are considered bicycles and only go 20mph with a throttle, or a maximum of 28mph with pedal assist.

Regardless of what you ride, the speed limit on a bike is 20mph when you are alone and 12mph when others are present. Let's all go an appropriate speed and keep each other safe!

05/11/2026

Stay up to date with our Police Department Quarterly Reports, which provide an overview of department highlights, trends, and stats over the last quarter. The most recent one presented to council is now available to view on our website along with a new monthly Police Department activity log at https://www.coburgoregon.gov/police/page/police-department-reports