The North Bend Police Dept. will again participate in a nationwide Traffic Enforcement Safety Blitz beginning Monday, May 15 and lasting through Sunday, May 28. The focus of the campaign will be Safety Restraints (Seat Belts) and proper Child Safety Seats. According to a news release from NBPD, “with the onset of warmer weather, North Bend officers will also be checking compliance with laws prohibiting transportation of a minor in an open pickup truck bed.” The “enhanced enforcement” is made possible through grant funding of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and administered by ODOT. “Roadside observations of belt use among North Bend travelers in 2016 revealed 96% of travelers use safety belts.”