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Drinking And Driving

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Authorities on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers Thanksgiving Eve

It's one of the biggest drinking days of the year. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging people to celebrate responsibly.

Thanksgiving Eve is one of the biggest drinking days of the year. Old friends get together, often at bars, before spending time with their families on Thursday. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging people to celebrate responsibly and not drive under the influence. Last year during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, 17 people were killed on Ohio’s roadways, with 30 percent related to impaired driving, according to the highway patrol. Last year 27 people were killed due to impaired driving between the Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve holidays. AAA predicts 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the holiday. Patrol officials say motorists should schedule plenty of time for road trips, so as not to speed. Safety …

Dagne Bowles

12:43 pm on Tuesday, November 27, 2012

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

WATCH: Authorities on the Lookout for Drunk Drivers Thanksgiving Eve

It's one of the biggest drinking days of the year — but authorities are urging people to celebrate responsibly.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, anticipating heavier than usual traffic over the Thanksgiving weekend, released a video that could dampen some enthusiasm for holiday spirits. The eight-minute video shows compelling footage from actual traffic stops. Last Thanksgiving weekend, 10 people were killed on Ohio's roadways, with 30 percent of those crashes due to impairment.  Each year between Thanksgiving and New Year's, nearly 39 people die in crashes, the Patrol says. Of the 42.5 million Americans who will travel over the coming holiday weekend, about 90 percent will be driving, according to AAA. Patrol officials say motorists should schedule plenty of time for road trips, so as not to speed. Safety should be the top priority, not getting there…

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