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The Eugene City Council has advanced a proposal to ban handing items from a vehicle to a pedestrian in a traffic lane.

Supporters of the ban cite traffic safety concerns, while opponents question its effectiveness and constitutionality.

Violators of the proposed ordinance could face a fine of up to $50.

Eugene's proposal to ban handing anything to a pedestrian from a vehicle in a driving lane is heading to a public hearing.

Eugene City Councilors advanced the proposed panhandling ban at their Oct. 27 meeting.

Last month, the City Council began discussing the proposal, which would make it illegal for drivers and passengers on public streets in Eugene to pass money or goods to pedestrians. It would make the crime punishable by up to a $50 fine.

Councilors in favo

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