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From the Sheriff: Safety belt and child seat law

The following general information regarding safety belt and child restraint laws comes from the Oregon Department of Transportation Safety Division. 

DUII enforcement patrol scheduled during Seafood & Wine Festival

The Lincoln City Police Department will utilize DUII grant funds to put an extra patrol officer on duty Saturday, Feb. 23, for DUII enforcement during the Newport Seafood & Wine Festival.

D River Bridge work mishap warrants temporary traffic radar system

Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) officials are working on the installation of two new temporary radar detectors at the D River Wayside and Highway 101 intersection to fix a problem caused by an underground traffic wire that was damaged during the ongoing D River Bridge improvements.

UPDATED: Several cited in Lincoln City Police pedestrian safety stakeout

Thirty-one motorists were cited or warned in a Lincoln City Police pedestrian safety enforcement campaign Thursday on Highway 101 between D River Wayside and...

National Weather Service cold weather update

National Weather Service Portland has issued another special weather statement focusing on the likelihood of treacherous driving conditions tonight and Tuesday.

Get your Gray Whale license plates beginning Friday in Oregon

The Oregon State University Marine Mammal Institute Gray Whale vehicle license plate will be available for Oregon passenger vehicles only starting Friday.

UPDATED: Waldport woman dies in head-on collision near Newport

A head-on collision took the life of one driver and another was injured Monday night as the result of a two-vehicle accident at NW 68th Street and Highway 101.

Lincoln City Police to protect public with DUII Enforcement Grant funds

The Lincoln City Police Department plans on using the first of its 2018-2019 DUII grant funds during an enhanced enforcement event over the upcoming holiday season.

Enforcement operation gives drivers crash course on pedestrian safety

Approximately 20 drivers were cited or warned Thursday as part of a pedestrian safety enforcement operation executed by the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) at the crosswalk on SW 3rd and Highway 101.

State Police express concern over traffic fatalities

Oregon State Police responded to investigate 11 deaths from motor vehicle crashes over the last three days.

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