Bend, OR – In recognition of National Teen Driver Safety Week, the Bend Police Department is reminding families to help young drivers stay safe on the road.

The department encourages parents to set clear rules before teens get behind the wheel, emphasizing no phone use, no distractions, no speeding, limited passengers, and always wearing seatbelts.

Officers highlighted the importance of community involvement in promoting safe driving habits, noting that working together can help protect all motorists, including new and inexperienced drivers.