According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, “the rate of current alcohol consumption increases with increasing age from nearly 2% among 12-13 year olds to nearly 19% at ages 16-17, and almost 36% among 18-20 year olds.”

The downtown Cleveland parade may be cancelled but that doesn’t mean police won’t be out in full force.

From December 31- January 3, Ohio State Highway Patrol officers made 3,979 traffic enforcement contacts; including 303 OVI arrests, 115 distracted driving and 478 safety belt citations.

Drunk driving claims about three times more lives on America’s roads than distracted driving.

Texting and driving just became a bigger offense in Ohio.

With statistics showing “a 64 percent increase in accident alerts and a 38 percent increase in police alerts on the Wednesday of Thanksgiving Eve,” it is vital to avoid drinking under the influence at all costs.

It’s the month to dress up and celebrate but make sure you do it safely to avoid jail time.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported 2019 was the second-deadliest year of the past decade with at least 1,157 people killed in Ohio traffic crashes.

Alcohol sales are dramatically increasing and The Wall Street Journal reported sales at liquor and grocery stores are up 22%.

Drinking and driving is a known offense but the Ohio State Highway Patrol is also cracking down on drugged driving.

The bars are open and so are the roads, making Independence Day weekend a dangerous combination.

Spring Break trips are coming and whether your child is 21 or 18, it’s important they stay safe and avoid legal trouble.

Known for all-day drinking and late night celebrations, don’t let ‘Fat Tuesday’ be the day you face DUI charges.

The Cleveland St. Patrick’s Day parade will be here on March 17 and so will half a million people ready to celebrate!

Filled with holiday parties and celebrations, it’s no surprise attention is brought to the fight against drunk driving this month.

Last year during the New Year's holiday there were six deadly crashes across the state and Ohio State Troopers say they have a zero tolerance policy.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Thanksgiving has the highest number of drunk driving accidents of any holiday.