Ohio State Highway Patrol Announces Plans For An OVI Checkpoint
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COLUMBUS - The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that troopers will operate an OVI checkpoint to deter and intercept impaired drivers this week.
The county where the checkpoint will be held will be announced the day prior to the checkpoint, and the location will be announced the morning of the checkpoint.
“On average, there are more than 16,000 alcohol-related traffic crashes that kill more than 450 people each year in Ohio,” Colonel Richard H. Collins, superintendent of the Patrol, said. “These checkpoints are designed to not only deter impaired driving, but to proactively remove these dangerous drivers from our roadways.”
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.
Operational support for the sobriety checkpoints will be provided by local law enforcement agencies.
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For Immediate Release: October 6, 2008
Contact: Lt. Tony Bradshaw or Sgt. Tim Karwatske (614) 752-2792
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