DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ore. - The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is participating in a nationwide speed enforcement campaign beginning July 6 and continuing through July 31, 2026.  Funding for the enhanced patrols is provided through grants administered by the Oregon Department of Transportation. Deputies will be assigned to work overtime throughout Douglas County with a focus on speed-related violations through education and enforcement.  Speeding continues to be one of the leading factors in serious and fatal traffic crashes. Higher speeds reduce a driver's ability to react to changing road conditions, increase stopping distance, and make crashes more severe. Whether traveling on city streets, county roads, or highways, obeying posted speed limits helps protect everyone on the road.  "Speed limits are established to keep everyone safe," said Sheriff John Hanlin. "Our goal is not simply to write citations, but to encourage drivers to slow down, make responsible decisions behind the wheel, and help prevent crashes that can have lifelong consequences."  The Douglas County Sheriff's Office encourages motorists to obey posted speed limits, eliminate distractions like cellphones, and always drive at a speed appropriate for traffic, weather and roadway conditions.  For more information about the dangers of speeding, please visit: https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/speeding.