The Ohio State Highway Patrol reported over 3,000 crashes this past year alone resulting in 20 deaths from distracted driving.

Plans for partying begin on May 5 and it’s important to make sure you celebrate safely.

With underage drinking and driving under the influence being key concerns, it is vital your teen understands the life-long consequences an arrest can have on their future.

Don’t count on the luck of the Irish to keep you from a DUI. Before you head out to those bars, restaurants or parties, make sure you have a plan to get back home safely.

This will ensure a greater visualization during regular traffic stops, DUI, drug arrests and more.

New Year’s Eve is a time to ring in the new year and we want to make sure you do it safely.

With earlier sunsets and winter weather comes an increased risk for accidents on the road.

It’s no secret that the night before Thanksgiving is known for drunk driving arrests and we advise you and your teens to stay safe.

With your teens, candy might not be what they are looking for and it’s vital you talk to them about the dangers of underage drinking.

College parties are here and it’s important to make sure to avoid an arrest.

It’s not all new backpacks and supplies. As your teens return to high school or enter college, it’s time for the tough talks.

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “Excessive drinking is responsible for more than 3,500 deaths and 210,000 years of potential life lost among people under age 21 each year.”

As we begin summer vacation with lots of time on their hands, it’s important to educate your teens.

The kick-off to summer officially begins on May 31 and whether it’s a backyard bbq, pool party or vacation, make sure you drive smart.

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.