Recent updates to Ohio’s distracted driving laws have further expanded what may qualify as impaired operation. Texting while driving, using an electronic device, consuming drugs before or while driving, and even activities such as eating or applying makeup behind the wheel can result in citations.
The Shred-A-Thon returned to the Area Agency on Aging 3 to help protect the community’s identity. At its Allentown Road location, dozens of cars drove through to drop off sensitive documents such as check stubs, medical forms and receipts containing names, addresses or Social Security numbers.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol is trying to stop young driver crashes. Sgt. Anthony Kuhn is in with helpful hints and reminders to keep young d…
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and while distracted driving remains a significant concern in Ohio, new data indicates that two years after the state’s “phones down” law took effect, Ohio is seeing positive, lifesaving results.
An accident occurred on Dutch Hollow Road at Greenlawn Cemetery when a vehicle lost control while traveling south.
September 19, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Highway Patrol: LIMA – Nationally, around 11 percent of drivers are age 24 and younger. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, teen drivers have a higher rate of fatal crashes, mainly because of their immaturity, lack of skills and driving experience. In Ohio, youthful drivers, age 15 to 24, were involved in 157,947 traffic crashes from 2022 to 2023. An action on the part of the youthful driver contributed to 63 percent of these crashes. Crashes where youthful drivers were at fault resulted in 439 fatalities and 42,288 injuries during the same timeframe.
Two cars will be instrumental to helping spread driver safety tips in Allen County. The Ohio Highway Patrol seized a Corvette and a Camaro from drug stops earlier in the year.
