If the trend continues for the last two weeks of 2013, Ohio will record the least deadly year on state roadways ever. So far this year, 945 people have died on Ohio roadways. That’s the lowest number since the state began keeping tabs in 1936 when 2,389 people died on Ohio’s roadways. State officials are […]
ODOT Shows What Can Happen When Motorists “Crowd the Plow”
December 16, 2013 by
With the latest winter storms, and more forecast, across much of the state, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is reminding motorists “Don’t Crowd The Plow.” So far this winter, there were 13 crashes involving ODOT snow plows including one earlier this week in Washington County (click the photo to enlarge). In that crash, a […]
Patrol Reminds Motorists that Safety Belts Save Lives
December 13, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol says there is simply no disputing that wearing a safety belt can save your life. That is why they are reminding all motorists to buckle-up this upcoming holiday season and continue to do so throughout the New Year. This is in response to seven of the 13 killed during the […]
Marion AAA Store Holding Annual Holiday “Mocktail” Competition
December 12, 2013 by
Last year alcohol contributed to 12,548 crashes and 470 deaths on Ohio’s roads, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. This included 79 alcohol-related crashes in Marion County. Across Ohio, more alcohol-related crashes happened in December than any other month of the year. In an effort to curb alcohol-related crashes this holiday season, AAA […]
Ohio Expands “Move Over Law” to Protect Highway Workers
December 12, 2013 by
Wednesday the Ohio General Assembly passed Senate Bill 137, which is designed to protect the safety of construction and maintenance workers operating on Ohio roadways. The new version of Ohio’s “Move Over Law” requires motorists to slow down and, as conditions permit, shift to an adjacent lane when approaching construction, maintenance and public utilities commission […]
Patrol Offers Tips and Warnings about Winter Weather Driving
December 11, 2013 by
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of driving in winter weather and is offering some tips on what drivers should do in the event of a vehicle break down or a crash. From December 2012 through March 2013, 18,779 crashes, including 98 in Marion County, occurred on snow, ice or […]
State Fire Marshal Urges Fire Safety During Winter Storm
December 6, 2013 by
As Ohio prepares for the upcoming winter weather advisories and warnings that are being issued Friday, State Fire Marshal Larry Flowers wants to remind Ohioans that that there is increased risk for home fires when the weather turns bad. However, many of these fires are preventable and citizens can reduce their risks of becoming a […]
AAA Offeres Tips as Forecast Turns Snowy
December 5, 2013 by
Forecasters are predicting several rounds of winter weather over the next few days, which could lead to some dangerous driving conditions. Motorists should take time now to prepare for the forecasted wintry blast. When winter storms dump snow and ice across Ohio AAA’s call volume skyrockets with stranded motorists. Calls range from those who have […]
Increased Deer Movement Causes a Spike in Deer-Vehicle Crashes
December 3, 2013 by
Ohio hunters are heading out for whitetail deer as gun season takes place this week, but the vehicle you drive on state highways can be just as deadly for the animal. In calendar year 2012, there were 20,993 vehicle collisions involving deer in Ohio resulting in six fatalities and 1,013 injuries. An untold number of […]
Ohio Attorney General Offers Safe Holiday Shopping Tips
November 29, 2013 by
As Ohioans prepare for the holiday season, Attorney General Mike DeWine is sharing tips for staying safe when shopping in stores or online. “We want Ohioans to have a safe and happy holiday season, free of scams and thefts,” Attorney General DeWine said. “It’s a busy time of year, and distractions can put us at […]
