MANSFIELD — Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings and festivities, which leads to many people traveling to see loved ones during the holiday weekend.
As motorists travel from one destination to another, traffic increases and the potential for unforeseen crashes arises. The possibility of inclement weather adds stress to the task of driving, many times causing a lapse in concentration.
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 24 through 28, the Mansfield Division of Police will be participating in High Visibility Traffic Enforcement.
This traffic enforcement will target high crash areas throughout the city and focus on OVI, distracted an aggressive driving, seatbelt violations, a major cause of injury crashes.
This enforcement detail is federally funded through the Ohio Department of Public Safety, FY 2022 – IDEP/ HVE STEP Grant.
For more information about the Ohio Traffic Safety Office and statewide efforts to improve safety on Ohio roadways, log on to: http://ohiohighwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov/
During this time, as always, the Mansfield Division of Police would like to remind motorists to follow a few simple rules:
Make sure everyone is buckled up. Every time, all the time! Don’t drink and drive. Don’t allow someone who has been drinking to drive, and don’t ride with someone who has been drinking.
If a friend has been drinking, take the keys and call a cab or ride service. If you see someone who is driving impaired, report it by calling 419-522-1234 or 911 for emergencies. Do not text and drive.
Driving requires full attention to your surroundings for the safety of all on the roadway Drive responsibly. A moment lapse could result in a lifetime of regret.
The Mansfield Division of Police would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday!
