Ohio Traffic Safety Office

09/06/2026

Labor Day weekend is about enjoying the last days of summer, not worrying about a sober ride. Plan ahead so you can enjoy your night. A $15 ride share credit is available to Ohioans in seven participating counties, including Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, and more. Credits are limited, so don’t wait. Visit OH.ProjectPlanAhead.com to claim yours.

09/05/2026

🚦 Plan Ahead, Ohio! Whether you are enjoying a Labor Day cookout, or the college football kickoff this weekend – make the safe choice to ride with a sober driver. Ohioans can prevent drunk driving and claim a $15 ride share credit to use in select counties, while supplies last. Visit OH.ProjectPlanAhead.com to learn more about “Project Plan Ahead”.

09/05/2026

Over the four-day 2025 Labor Day weekend, OSHP troopers made 402 OVI arrests and issued over 3,800 speeding citations amidst 23 fatal crashes that claimed 27 lives.

Please remember to always buckle up, stay sober behind the wheel, and slow down to keep our roads safe.

09/04/2026

It is time for a job posting! Motorcycle Ohio is hiring a Motorcycle Mechanic/Technician in Franklin County. Learn more and apply at https://bit.ly/4yiBEVY

09/04/2026

Meet up with friends this Labor Day weekend, not law enforcement. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

09/03/2026

During the 2025 Labor Day reporting period, 27 people were killed in 23 crashes across Ohio — a 35% increase in fatalities compared with the previous year.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio drivers are being urged to plan ahead, slow down in work zones and never drive impaired as state officials prepare for increased traffic during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio State Highway Patrol and Ohio Traffic Safety Offic...

09/02/2026

Read the Road: There's Space for all of us.

Fatal and serious injury crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians are again on the rise. We're proud to partner with Ohio Department of Transportation on this new campaign to keep everyone safe.

How you can help:
🚸 Yielding to pedestrians
⚠️ Obeying the speed limits
👁️ Stay alert and visible when walking or biking
🤝 Share the road responsibly

More information on Read the Road: transportation.ohio.gov/ReadtheRoad

09/01/2026

Ready to Make a Difference in Rider Safety? 🚨🏍️

Register now for the 2026 Motorcycle Ohio Instructor Preparation Course (IPC) at Owens Community College in Perrysburg!

If you’re passionate about motorcycling and want to help new riders build strong, safe riding skills, this 90‑hour course will give you everything you need to become a certified Basic Riding Skills instructor.

You’ll learn:
• Classroom teaching techniques
• Range coaching skills
• Range management
• Background and organizational info
• Plus complete self‑study, in‑person training, and a riding assessment

Spots are limited — claim yours today!

👉 Learn more about the instructor pathway: https://motorcycle.ohio.gov/bec.../resources/upcoming-events

👉 View the IPC schedule & registration form: https://form.jotform.com/262075734907160

Have questions? Give us a call at 1‑800‑83-RIDER (74337) or email [email protected].

Let’s build safer roads together. Join us this October! 💛

08/29/2026

Meet up with friends this Labor Day weekend, not law enforcement. Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

08/27/2026

Speeding is one of leading causes of motorcyclist fatalities in Ohio. Speeding up your ride only speeds up the consequences. Speed limits are designed to protect everyone – including riders!