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Ohio Cracks Down on Impaired Driving With High-Visibility Patrols

8/19/2026

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Ohio officials launched a campaign from Aug. 19 through Sept. 7 to increase patrols and high-visibility enforcement against impaired driving.
In 2025, OVI-related crashes accounted for 54% of all fatal crashes in Ohio, according to the Cuyahoga County Safe Communities Coalition.
Officials said visible patrols can reduce impaired-driving deaths by up to 20%.
Participating officers received superhero-themed bollard covers and posters to display at local businesses and restaurants during the campaign.

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Ohio officials launched a campaign from Aug. 19 through Sept. 7 to increase patrols and high-visibility enforcement against impaired driving.
In 2025, OVI-related crashes accounted for 54% of all fatal crashes in Ohio, according to the Cuyahoga County Safe Communities Coalition.
Officials said visible patrols can reduce impaired-driving deaths by up to 20%.
Participating officers received superhero-themed bollard covers and posters to display at local businesses and restaurants during the campaign.