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Ohio DUI Checkpoints: Your Saturday Night Road Alert
16 May
Summary
- Ohio Highway Patrol is conducting OVI checkpoints Saturday.
- Checkpoints will operate in numerous counties across Ohio.
- The goal is to deter and intercept drivers under the influence.
The Ohio Highway Patrol has announced a series of OVI (operating a vehicle under the influence) checkpoints scheduled across the state for Saturday. These enforcement operations are designed to deter and intercept drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, thereby enhancing road safety for all.
These statewide checkpoints are funded through federal grant funds and will run concurrently with "saturation patrols." According to patrol superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones, the objective is to proactively remove dangerous drivers from Ohio's roadways. Multiple counties will host these checkpoints from the early evening through midnight, with specific times and locations detailed for areas like Akron, Cleveland, and numerous other towns across the state.
