Display Route Events does not use the definition query for a layer

Description

When drawing route events in ArcMap, either with Display Route Events, or with Tools > Add Route Events, all events will be drawn regardless of a definition created on the route layer.

Cause

This is a known limitation.

Solution or Workaround

Note:
For more info on adding layers programmatically, refer to the Dynamic Segmentation samples on the ArcObjects site. Click the link below and expand Samples > Dynamic Segmentation.