Ohio Traffic Safety Office

Ohio Traffic Safety Office OTSO is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s Roadways.

If you need any of this content in an accessible format, please contact us at: [email protected]. The Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) is dedicated to saving lives and preventing injuries on Ohio’s roads by using creative leadership, innovative education and comprehensive enforcement programs. OTSO strives to work in partnership with local, state and federal entities to advance equity in highway safety programs, ensuring they benefit all road users in Ohio.

06/02/2026

Cars heat up fast and leaving children behind is never safe. Keep your child safe with Stop. Look. Lock.

05/29/2026

May is Bike Safety Month! It’s okay to pass bicyclists when they can’t pedal as fast as your car. Just make sure you give them plenty of space.

05/27/2026

Not buckling up could cost you a ticket — or your life. or Ticket.

Memorial Day weekend is one of Ohio’s highest-risk times for impaired driving. Don’t take the risk – take a safe ride. O...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day weekend is one of Ohio’s highest-risk times for impaired driving. Don’t take the risk – take a safe ride. OTSO launched Project Plan Ahead so Ohioans can claim up to $15 in Uber or Lyft credits in participating counties. Get a ride credit and keep Ohio’s roads safe this holiday! https://bit.ly/4dnWXh8

05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice serving in the U.S. military. Wishing you a SAFE Memorial Day!

Planning to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend? Plan a safe ride too. OTSO’s “Project Plan Ahead” is offering $15 in fr...
05/24/2026

Planning to celebrate this Memorial Day weekend? Plan a safe ride too. OTSO’s “Project Plan Ahead” is offering $15 in free Uber or Lyft credits in 7 participating Ohio counties. A safe ride is just a tap away. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dnWXh8

05/22/2026

Keenen’s story is a reminder of how quickly life can change. His family shares a powerful message for every motorcycle rider and every driver: get trained, keep your distance, slow down, and always wear your helmet. Their hope is simple: that other families never have to experience this kind of loss.

Last Memorial Day holiday period, there were 13 fatal crashes. Nine of those crashes involved alcohol and/or drugs.This ...
05/22/2026

Last Memorial Day holiday period, there were 13 fatal crashes. Nine of those crashes involved alcohol and/or drugs.

This Memorial Day holiday period, or get pulled over.

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1970 W. Broad Street
Columbus, OH
43223

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5:15pm

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