DELAWARE, Oh.  – The SAFE Delaware County Coalition will be holding its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign Kick-off event this Friday, August 8 at 1:30pm at the Back-to-School Bash at Tanger Outlets Columbus located at 400 S Wilson Rd, Sunbury, OH.

From August 13 through September 1, which includes the Labor Day holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside law enforcement agencies in Delaware County, for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. 

The Ohio State Highway Patrol along with Delaware County law enforcement and will be highly visible on the state’s roadways during this timeframe. As always, law enforcement is committed to removing dangerous and impaired drivers, keeping Ohioans and our visitors safe.

“Telling families that your loved one won’t be coming home is one of the most difficult duties our troopers face, especially during the holiday season,” said Colonel Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent. “When you plan ahead and make responsible decisions, such as driving sober, you’re helping to ensure a safe holiday season for everyone.”

Troopers have issued more than 80,000 citations related to OVI since 2020, with nearly one in four citations involving a motorist impaired by one or more drugs.

The public is encouraged to safely call #677 to report reckless or impaired drivers and drug activity.