In the first two weeks of February, Bend Police have been educating our community members with written warnings in multiple school zones throughout the City of Bend. Officers issued close to 100 written warnings for speeding, cell phone use and other violations.

On February 16, 2021, three traffic officers and two school resource officers were enforcing the school zones in the areas of Elk Meadow Elementary School and Mountain View High School.  The Officers focused their enforcement in those areas from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.  The speed limit in school zones is 20 mph and is clearly marked with signage.

There were 41 citations issued and 12 warnings.  Of the 32 citations that were issued for speeding, all of the drivers were traveling 30 mph or above in the posted 20 mph school zones. Some drivers were traveling over 40 mph in the school zones.  Officers issued 4 citations for cell phone use and the other violations were for driving while suspended, failure to obey a traffic control device and failure to wear a seatbelt.

The Bend Police conduct several distracted driving details throughout the year. We are reminding our community to please slow down and use hands free devices for cell phones, to keep everyone safe.

Submitted by: Lt. Juli McConkey