MANSFIELD — Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) are continuing to
focus on removing impaired drivers from the roadway through multiple coordinated
two-week long enforcement initiatives with the goal of reducing the total number of
OVI-related crashes across the state.
These initiatives are high-visibility enforcement efforts where troopers stop drivers
and identify those who are found to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired by
alcohol, drugs or a combination of both.
“The decision to drive impaired affects every single motorist and family in Ohio,”
said Major David R. Brown, Office of Field Operations. “Our focus during these
two-week periods is a reminder that impaired driving will not be tolerated, and the
Patrol is committed to making our roads safer for everyone.”
Impaired driving remains one of the leading contributing factors in fatal and serious
injury crashes in Ohio. According to Patrol statistics, there have been 68,294 OVI-
related crashes statewide since the beginning of 2020, with 3,507 of those crashes
being fatal. To combat this issue, troopers have made 92,195 OVI-related arrests
within the same timeframe.
By increasing patrols and maintaining a zero-tolerance policy on impaired driving,
the OSHP is systematically working to reduce the total number of OVI-related fatal
and serious injury crashes.
The fight against impaired driving is a shared responsibility. It requires
commitment and action from every driver to make our roadways safe. You can make
a difference by designating a sober driver, using a rideshare service or riding public
transportation.
Additional statistics on OVI-related crashes can be found on the Patrol’s Ohio
Statistics and Analytics for Traffic Safety (OSTATS) OVI Dashboard .
The motoring public is encouraged to safely call #677 to report reckless or impaired
drivers.