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Ohio Traffic Safety Office OTSO is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s Roadways.

If you need any of this content in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected]. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s roads by using creative leadership, innovative education and comprehensive enforcement programs. OTSO strives to work in partnership with local, state and federal entities to advance equity in highway safety programs, ensuring they benefit all road users in Ohio.

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. When you’re walking, keep your attention on what’s happening around you. Watch for t...
10/15/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Month. When you’re walking, keep your attention on what’s happening around you. Watch for traffic before crossing, stay visible and avoid distractions along the way.

10/13/2026

Speeding up your ride only speeds up the consequences. Stick to the speed limit. Motorcyclists’ Safety Is Everyone’s Safety.

Check out the new RoadReady Ohio mobile app! This app is designed to help drivers with learner's permits and their paren...
10/12/2026

Check out the new RoadReady Ohio mobile app! This app is designed to help drivers with learner's permits and their parents/guardians log the required 50 hours of supervised driving time needed before taking the final driver's license test. It also scores each driving session in key areas like braking, acceleration, turning, and speed, offering recommendations on how a driver can improve their skills during their next practice drive.

Wishing you a Happy and SAFE Columbus Day!
10/12/2026

Wishing you a Happy and SAFE Columbus Day!

Think of the roadway like an ecosystem. Every move affects someone else. And whether you’re behind the wheel… on two whe...
10/08/2026

Think of the roadway like an ecosystem. Every move affects someone else. And whether you’re behind the wheel… on two wheels… or on foot… the road is full of signs, signals, and people telling you what’s ahead. Always pause, look, and listen.

Speed limits save lives! Motorcycle Ohio courses teach riders that the safest speed is the one that matches the road, tr...
10/07/2026

Speed limits save lives! Motorcycle Ohio courses teach riders that the safest speed is the one that matches the road, traffic, weather and riding conditions. Speed-related fatalities are preventable!

10/05/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Month! Remember, we’re all pedestrians at some point, so let’s look out for one another:
✔ Yield for pedestrians
✔ Stick to the speed limit
✔ Stay alert and make yourself visible while walking or biking
✔ Share the road and keep everyone safe!

10/01/2026

Happy Birthday RoadReady Ohio! Today our app turned one year old! This app has 81,000 downloads in the first year! Here’s what people have been saying!

Speeding is one of leading causes of motorcyclist fatalities in Ohio. Speeding up your ride only speeds up the consequen...
09/29/2026

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!

09/24/2026

Planning a family getaway? Don’t miss this step — double check that your child is in the right car seat for their age and size before you go.

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1970 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH
43223

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5:15pm

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+16144663250

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