Traffic & Parking

The Bend Police Department receives a lot of calls about traffic problems. As our city grows, these kinds of issues are becoming more common. Bend Police traffic officers focus on keeping our roads safe and work with the community to address problems like speeding and dangerous driving.

If you’re worried about specific behavior in a certain location, please call the non-emergency dispatch line at 541-693-6911.

When reporting a problem, please include these areas of concern:

• The street name and nearby cross streets
• What time of day the problem usually happens
• What exactly is going on—like speeding or not stopping at stop signs
• Whether it happens often or just occasionally
• Your name and phone number so the team can follow up with you if needed

If you think a vehicle is parked illegally or has been abandoned in the City of Bend, here’s what you can do.

To report a parking issue, call non-emergency dispatch at 541-693-6911.

What You’ll Need When You Call

Be ready to share:

• Your first and last name
• Your phone number
• Your physical address
• The date and time you noticed the problem

Be prepared to give details about the vehicle:

• The vehicle’s make, model, and color
• How long the vehicle has been parked there
• The exact location (address or closest intersection)
• License plate number and state, or the vehicle’s identification number (VIN)
• Anything else that helps describe the vehicle

What Happens with Abandoned Vehicles

1. A Community Service Officer checks the vehicle to see if it’s abandoned.
2. If it is, they’ll tag it for impound and may give it a parking ticket.
3. They’ll come back to check on it three business days later.
4. If the vehicle hasn’t moved, it may be towed.
5. Once the tow is requested, the tow company has 24 hours to remove the vehicle.

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