Ohio State Highway Patrol Ramps Up Memorial Day Weekend Enforcement to Promote Roadway Safety

During the Memorial Day weekend, the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be promoting traffic safety by conducting high-visibility enforcement on roadways across the state.

The effort began at midnight last night and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 26.

As motorists travel throughout the weekend, they are reminded to utilize their safety belts and be responsible by designating a sober driver.

Last year in Ohio, 26 people were killed in 22 fatal crashes during the four-day Memorial Day weekend reporting period.

According to Patrol statistics, 18 of those fatalities were OVI-related.

In the fatalities where a safety belt was available, eight of the 14 were unbelted, which is why the Patrol is also taking part in the Click It or Ticket campaign through June 12.

You can help contribute to a safer Ohio by calling #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving on Ohio roadways.