Drivers Cited for Speeds Over 100 MPH on Highway 97
Deschutes County deputies report surge in speeding and DUII-related complaints
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. — The Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office says deputies have recently stopped multiple drivers traveling at extreme speeds on Highway 97, including several exceeding 100 miles per hour.
According to the sheriff’s office, three drivers were stopped over the past week for speeds of 102 mph, 109 mph, and 115 mph. Deputies say the driver traveling 115 mph was also arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants (DUII).
Under Oregon law, driving at those speeds can result in significant penalties, including a base fine of $1,150 and a license suspension ranging from 30 to 90 days.
The sheriff’s office says excessive speeding continues to be a frequent concern for both deputies and the public. Since February 20, dispatchers have received 114 DUII-related complaints and 288 reports of speeding or aggressive driving.
Officials emphasize that those numbers reflect only calls handled by the Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office and do not include incidents reported to other law enforcement agencies.
In response, the agency says it is increasing enforcement efforts through a hybrid traffic team focused on speeding, reckless driving, distracted driving, and DUII.
Deputies are urging drivers to slow down, allow extra travel time, and avoid driving under the influence.
“We’d much rather see you arrive a few minutes late than not at all,” the sheriff’s office said in its statement.
Images: Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office.
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