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If you need any of this content in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected]. The Ohio Department of Public Safety is proud to serve and protect the safety and security of Ohioans through our divisions: Administration; Bureau of Motor Vehicles; Emergency Management Agency, Emergency Medical Services; Homeland Security; Office of Criminal Justice Services; and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Each year in Ohio, more than one thousand people are killed and many more are seriously injured on our roads. These are ...
05/11/2026

Each year in Ohio, more than one thousand people are killed and many more are seriously injured on our roads. These are sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, friends, and colleagues. Please join the Central Ohio Alliance for Safe Transportation (COAST), in partnership with the Ohio Traffic Safety Office, and Burgess and Niple in a World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims ceremony on Thurs., Nov. 12 at 11:30 am on the Ohio Statehouse west lawn. https://wdor-usa.org/

During the month of November, we tend to see an uptick in deer-related crashes due to the combination of peak deer breed...
04/11/2026

During the month of November, we tend to see an uptick in deer-related crashes due to the combination of peak deer breeding season and the end of daylight-saving time.

To combat this trend, drivers are reminded to
- Be aware of the time, as deer are most active between sunset and sunrise.
- Look beyond your immediate headlights and scan the roadsides for deer.
- Brake, never swerve
- Pull safely off the roadway and call 911 or the nearest Patrol post in the event of a crash. Do not approach an injured deer.

🚨 It is Crash Responder Safety Week!Anytime you see a roadside worker with flashing lights of any color - or Slow Down...
02/11/2026

🚨 It is Crash Responder Safety Week!

Anytime you see a roadside worker with flashing lights of any color - or Slow Down! It's the law.

Happy National Ohio Day! Today is a day to celebrate our Buckeye State, which was the 17th state to become a part of the...
02/11/2026

Happy National Ohio Day! Today is a day to celebrate our Buckeye State, which was the 17th state to become a part of the United States of America.

Nominations are now open for the 26th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards!
02/11/2026

Nominations are now open for the 26th Annual EMS Star of Life Awards!

It is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Drowsy driving is really risky. When you drive without adequate sleep, your motor ...
02/11/2026

It is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Drowsy driving is really risky. When you drive without adequate sleep, your motor skills are seriously impaired. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2IXr56r

01/11/2026

Daylight savings is a good reminder to check in on your emergency plans and kits! Evaluate what you have and make any necessary updates like new batteries, replacing expired products, and including new household members in plans.

01/11/2026

DON’T FORGET! 📝 Daylight Saving Time is ending. After turning the clocks back ⏰ and inspecting smoke alarms 🔥, take a few minutes to check your vehicle for safety recalls 🚗. Learn more by visiting NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Costumes? ✔️Candy? ✔️Safe ride home? ✔️Don’t forget your free rideshare credit this Halloween weekend through Project Pl...
31/10/2026

Costumes? ✔️
Candy? ✔️
Safe ride home? ✔️
Don’t forget your free rideshare credit this Halloween weekend through Project Plan Ahead.
Stay spooky—drunk driving is NEVER worth the risk. 🎃
https://oh.projectplanahead.com/

31/10/2026

Does your Halloween celebration involve indulging in a spooky cocktail or ghostly potion? 🍷🔮🧙 Leave the keys behind and designate a sober driver. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

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