Often, only elementary school age children are selected as the target group. ODOT is continuing this program to help educate young and adult cyclists, motorists, parents, and law enforcement personnel. Thousands of students have attended Smart Cycling events. DMV includes information on bicyclists and pedestrians in its publications aimed at motor vehicle drivers. At least one question regarding bicyclists or pedestrians is included on every written driver's license test.
Stricter enforcement can limit both intentional and unintentional infractions.
As with any law, lack of enforcement leads to a general disregard of the law. Local police officers should be willing to enforce the motor vehicle code with bicyclists and motorists. There are practical problems in citing bicyclists, since they often lack positive identification, such as a driver's license. Frequent contact between local bicycle advisory committees, traffic safety groups and the police can highlight the need for enforcement and identify problem areas. Bicycle-mounted police can often more easily apprehend offenders.