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OTSO is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s roadways.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly due to their lack of skills and driving experience. In Ohio, youthful drivers, aged 15 to 24, were involved in 154,363 traffic crashes from 2023 to 2024.
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Drivers MUST stop when a school bus is dropping off or picking up students. School bus drivers who see someone run the stop sign will report the vehicle’s license plate number and incident location to law enforcement, which could lead to criminal charges. #STOPmeansSTO
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Anything that takes your eyes off the road, your hands off the steering wheel, and your mind off of driving is dangerous. Distracted driving is preventable when you put your phone on “Do Not Disturb” while driving! #JustDrive #
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In a crash, your body keeps moving even if the vehicle stops. If you’re not buckled up, you could be thrown into another passenger and cause serious injuries. Don’t become a projectile – wear your seatbelt every time. More resources at
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🚫🚗 Impaired driving crashes are 100% preventable. When someone chooses to drive after using alcohol or drugs, they put lives at risk – theirs, their passengers, and everyone else on the road. Your decision could save a life this Labor Day Weekend! #DriveSober
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🏈🌰 Play it safe on game day and don’t drink and drive! Law enforcement across Ohio are stepping up patrols this weekend to stop impaired drivers. If you are planning to drink alcohol, make sure your plans include a safe ride home. #DriveSober Ohio!
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In Ohio, Labor Day is the holiday period with the highest number of fatal and serious injury crashes involving drunk driving. This weekend, make the choice to plan ahead:.✅ Designate a sober driver.✅ Use a rideshare or taxi.✅ Call a sober driver.✅ #DriveSober Ohio!
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The Ohio Traffic Safety Office and Ohio State Highway Patrol are working together to prevent impaired driving across Ohio.
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Enjoy your long weekend, but remember the sobering statistics behind the holiday: Labor Day is one of the deadliest weekends for driving, with increased fatal crashes, fatalities, and OVI arrests. Drive safely!
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This Labor Day weekend, let’s all pledge to be responsible. If you plan to drink, plan for a sober ride home. 🚫🍻 Otherwise, you’ll risk it all. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
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Just like any skill your teen wants to master, learning to drive takes practice. Teens can get valuable driving experience by learning with their parents. You’re not just in the passenger seat – you’re shaping how your teen drives for life. Resources:
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School is back in session! It’s crucial that everyone commits to helping school bus riders get to and from their destinations safely each day. Bus safety isn’t just the responsibility of the bus driver - other drivers, parents, and students all have a role to play.
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Summer months mean warmer weather and potentially dangerous temperatures. 🌡️ In just 10 minutes the temps inside a car can increase 20 degrees and be deadly to a child.
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The period from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend has been characterized by safety officials as the "100 Deadliest Days of Summer." During these summer months, the expected traffic volume increases bring with them corresponding increases in vehicular crashes & deaths
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As students head back to the classroom, we're asking drivers to protect our kids by sharing the roadway with school buses and adhering to traffic laws. Since 2020, a total of 6,225 crashes involving a school bus have been reported in Ohio, five of which were fatal.
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🚗💥 Think your seat belt only protects you? Think again. In a crash, unbuckled passengers can become dangerous projectiles. Buckle up to protect yourself AND those you love. #BuckleUp #SeatbeltSafety
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Ohio is making progress in reducing distracted driving, but we need everyone to commit to being safe on our roadways. Drivers must put their phones down, or let a passenger use phone apps. #JustDrive #PhonesDownOhio
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🚌 It is Back to School Season! 🚌 . Remember: Yellow Lights on a school bus mean drivers should prepare to stop. If you’re driving, slow down, stay alert, and watch out for children. When you see a stop sign: #STOPmeansSTOP for school buses!
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In a crash, your body keeps moving even if the vehicle stops. If you’re not buckled up, you could be thrown into another passenger and cause serious injuries. Don’t become a projectile – wear your seatbelt every time. More resources at
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