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APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH NHTSA and CBPD Remind Drivers to Drive Phone-Free The Coos Bay Police Department has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences, including fines, of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel. During the month of April, law enforcement nationwide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts come during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Cell phone use, texting, and other activities that don’t contribute to safe driving are all forms of distracted driving. In 49 states, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands, texting while driving is illegal. According to NHTSA, in 2022 there were 3,308 people killed and an estimated additional 289,310 people injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers. However, data collection limitations show that these figures are likely lower than the real figures. “Distracted driving, mainly cell phone use, remains a major contributor to serious and fatal crashes,” said Coos Bay Police Captain Lindahl. “It is dangerous, it is illegal, and it puts everyone on the road at risk. Our officers will increase enforcement and stop and ticket anyone who is texting and driving. If you drive distracted, you will face the consequences,” he said. Violating Oregon’s distracted-driving laws can be costly. ORS 811.507, Operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device, is a class B violation for first time offenders, class A violation for second time offenders within 10 years, and a class B misdemeanor for third time offenders within 10 years. Safe driving can be adopted by these phone-free driving habits: • Pull over and park in a safe location before using the phone to send or read a text message. • Ask a passenger to be the “designated texter” and allow them to manage calls and messages during the drive. • Avoid social media scrolling and any form of messaging while behind the wheel. • Use “Do Not Disturb” mode to silence notifications. • Drivers can put their phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat of the vehicle to break the habit of driving distracted. Featured News by City of Coos Bay
APRIL IS DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARENESS MONTH NHTSA and CBPD Remind Drivers to Drive Phone-Free The Coos Bay Police Department has joined the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Put the Phone Away or Pay campaign reminding drivers of the deadly dangers and legal consequences, including fines, of texting and other forms of messaging behind the wheel. During the month of April, law enforcement nationwide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel. These efforts come during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Cell phone use, texting, and other activities that don’t contribute to safe driving are all forms of distracted driving. In 49 states, including Washington, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands, texting while driving is illegal. According to NHTSA, in 2022 there were 3,308 people killed and an estimated additional 289,310 people injured in traffic crashes involving distracted drivers. However, data collection limitations show that these figures are likely lower than the real figures. “Distracted driving, mainly cell phone use, remains a major contributor to serious and fatal crashes,” said Coos Bay Police Captain Lindahl. “It is dangerous, it is illegal, and it puts everyone on the road at risk. Our officers will increase enforcement and stop and ticket anyone who is texting and driving. If you drive distracted, you will face the consequences,” he said. Violating Oregon’s distracted-driving laws can be costly. ORS 811.507, Operating motor vehicle while using mobile electronic device, is a class B violation for first time offenders, class A violation for second time offenders within 10 years, and a class B misdemeanor for third time offenders within 10 years. Safe driving can be adopted by these phone-free driving habits: • Pull over and park in a safe location before using the phone to send or read a text message. • Ask a passenger to be the “designated texter” and allow them to manage calls and messages during the drive. • Avoid social media scrolling and any form of messaging while behind the wheel. • Use “Do Not Disturb” mode to silence notifications. • Drivers can put their phone in the trunk, glove box or back seat of the vehicle to break the habit of driving distracted.
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Oregon's Largest Ski Resort To Run 70-Room Hotel Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon's Largest Ski Resort To Run 70-Room Hotel
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Arizona one of the teams to watch for former Oregon PG Jackson Shelstad Featured News by Oregon Today News
Arizona one of the teams to watch for former Oregon PG Jackson Shelstad
Arizona is one of the two teams to watch for Oregon point guard Jackson Shelstad per a rep... More

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What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change Featured News by Oregon Today News
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change
As gray whales make 10000-mile round-trip migration scientists warn less Arctic food is im... More

04/06/2026

Portland Fire leadership unfazed by condensed timeline before WNBA debut Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Dreadful start leaves Timbers answering tough questions Featured News by Oregon Today News
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UConn vs. Michigan National Championship: Free live stream tonight Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Oregon State basketball forward Isaiah Sy entering transfer portal Featured News by Oregon Today News
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This 4-star CB chose Oregon over Alabama, Georgia and Texas Featured News by Oregon Today News
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The Oregon Ducks have received a commitment to their 2027 recruiting class from four-star ... More

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WATCH: Parakeet goes snorkeling in Bahamas with homemade submarine Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Bebe the parakeet becomes an internet sensation after snorkeling in a homemade submarine d... More

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Artemis II lunar flyby: When will Orion spacecraft lose connection? Featured News by Oregon Today News
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During the seven-hour lunar observation the Orion spacecraft will lose connection for near... More

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Oregon Hunters Association receives $50k to combat a 'misleading' petition - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon Hunters Association receives $50k to combat a 'misleading' petition - KOBI-TV NBC5 / KOTI-TV NBC2
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04/06/2026

Gas prices in Portland near $5 a gallon, more pain at the pump expected Featured News by Oregon Today News
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Drivers across Oregon are paying more at the pump with the statewide average now just shy ... More

04/06/2026

Oregon baseball falls to No. 21 with first conference series-loss of 2026 Featured News by Oregon Today News
Oregon baseball falls to No. 21 with first conference series-loss of 2026
Oregon baseballs first series-loss of 2026 cost the Ducks some ground in all five major to... More

04/06/2026

Washington, Clackamas counties to decide on Portland homeless funding request Tuesday Featured News by Oregon Today News
Washington, Clackamas counties to decide on Portland homeless funding request Tuesday
Leaders in Washington and Clackamas counties are set to discuss whether or not to contribu... More

04/06/2026

2 found dead in Willamette River after high-speed Portland crash Featured News by Oregon Today News
2 found dead in Willamette River after high-speed Portland crash
Two people are dead and one person is being treated at a Portland hospital after crashing ... More

04/06/2026

Rene Gonzalez again sues Portland Auditor over 2024 campaign finance violations, this time for damages Featured News by Oregon Today News
Rene Gonzalez again sues Portland Auditor over 2024 campaign finance violations, this time for damages
Gonzalez and his campaign filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging that Portland Auditor ... More

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Trump reportedly considering firing this Oregon Republican from his cabinet Featured News by Oregon Today News
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We can use more positive news and less drama 🎭 This home is Iconic on the Southern Oregon Coast. Congratulations to al... Featured News by Curry County Chamber of Commerce
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