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The Newberg-Dundee Police Department participated in April's “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” by conducting enhanced patrols to locate motorists using cell phones while driving. Officers focused primarily on pedestrian heavy zones as people in these areas are more vulnerable to injuries from crashes. Officers made 50 contacts with motorists in April for the specific offense of operating a vehicle while using a mobile communication device. Funding for these extra patrols was made possible through grants and in partnership with Oregon Impact.
April is “Distracted Driving Awareness Month." The Newberg-Dundee Police Department will participate by conducting enhanced patrols that target distracted driving (cell phone use) in pedestrian heavy areas and school zones. Drivers distracted by using mobile communication devices in these areas are more likely to cause injuries or property damage from crashes.
Last month, NDPD participated in focused speed enforcement by conducting 652 traffic stops resulting in 95 speeding citations issued.
Funding for these extra patrols is made possible through grants and in partnership with Oregon Impact.