COLUMBUS, Ohio - Law enforcement will be out in force to make sure people are buckled up this holiday weekend.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol will join a multi-state enforcement blitz this Memorial Day to remind drivers to buckle up and drive sober.
During the Memorial Day holiday weekend, from May 26 through May 29, troopers will be out on Ohio roads in full force to encourage drivers to wear their safety belts, watch their speed, designate sober drivers and follow traffic laws.
“We prioritize safety belt enforcement because of the clear evidence that buckling up saves lives,” said Colonel Paul A. Pride, Patrol superintendent. “Troopers see the deadly results that follow when motorists decide not to buckle up. We want everyone on the road to get home safe, and that’s why you should buckle up every trip, every time.”
Troopers will join similar efforts this weekend in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.