Oregon schools are on Spring Break between March 27 and March 31, 2023, and Deschutes County law enforcement agencies are reminding everyone to be safe as this time means an increase in travelers on the road. Law enforcement reminds all roadway users to make safe driving choices – put the phone away, buckle up, wear a helmet when on a motorcycle or bicycle, pedestrians to wear reflective/light-colored clothing, and slow down.
Officers all across Deschutes County will be present on our roadways and highways on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during the break. Enhanced enforcement will focus on speeding vehicles, distracted drivers (mobile electronic devices), seat belt usage, and impaired drivers.
Drivers in Redmond will see message boards placed in key locations around the city, helping to remind drivers to slow down. These electronic signs are one tool the City uses to discourage speeding.
