Bend Police Focus On Distracted Driving, 46 Tickets Issued

Bend, Ore. – The City of Bend Police Department took three hours on Monday to focus on enforcing distracted driving, specifically the use of cellphones while driving.

The Bend Police Department assigned eight staff members on the two locations to observe drivers operating motor vehicles to determine if they were using their cellphones while operating a motor vehicle.

During this event, officers stopped 63 total vehicles in a three hour period. The following chart breaks down the activity by the officers by type of citation. Officers impounded one vehicle and warned other drivers on 11 varying violations.

Violation Citation:

Unlawful use of a mobile communication device 46

Driving While Suspended 1

No operator’s license 1

Driving uninsured 1

Seat belt violation 4

Fail to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalk 1

Totals 54

Vehicle impound 1

Warnings for various violations 13

“The Bend Police Department has committed to the safety of motorists using the roadways in our community. Distracted driving is a national problem that has caused several deaths and severe injuries.” – Lt. Clint Burleigh.

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