The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out in full force this holiday season removing dangerous
and impaired drivers in an effort to reduce fatal and injury crashes.Last year in Ohio, seven people
died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New Year’s."The holidays can be one of the most
dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving," said Col. Paul A. Pride,
patrol superintendent. "Drivers need to designate a sober driver, buckle-up and keep their focus on
the road to ensure that everyone celebrates the holidays safely."Last year the patrol arrested 92
drivers for OVI during the two-day Christmas holiday.The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to
report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well as drug activity.The Ohio State Highway Patrol will be out
in full force this holiday season removing dangerous and impaired drivers in an effort to reduce fatal
and injury crashes.Last year in Ohio, seven people died in OVI-related crashes between Christmas and New
Year’s."The holidays can be one of the most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in
impaired driving," said Col. Paul A. Pride, patrol superintendent. "Drivers need to designate
a sober driver, buckle-up and keep their focus on the road to ensure that everyone celebrates the
holidays safely."Last year the patrol arrested 92 drivers for OVI during the two-day Christmas
holiday.The public is encouraged to continue using #677 to report dangerous or impaired drivers, as well
as drug activity.