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.

☀️ Happy first day of Summer! ☀️ Know what to do before, during, and after extreme heat. Learn more at ready.gov/heat.
06/21/2026

☀️ Happy first day of Summer! ☀️ Know what to do before, during, and after extreme heat. Learn more at ready.gov/heat.

Today we honor and celebrate all you dads out there! Happy Father's Day!!
06/21/2026

Today we honor and celebrate all you dads out there! Happy Father's Day!!

Today is Juneteenth. The federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United State...
06/19/2026

Today is Juneteenth. The federal holiday commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

06/18/2026

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.

Warm weather means more traffic, which can often correlate with an increase in serious-injury crashes and death. That’s ...
06/17/2026

Warm weather means more traffic, which can often correlate with an increase in serious-injury crashes and death. That’s why the time period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer.

We ask that you do your part in contributing to safer roadways across Ohio by obeying the speed limit, avoiding distractions, driving sober and buckling up for every trip, every time.

06/14/2026

Distracted driving caused 8,346 crashes in Ohio last year – that’s more than 22 a day. Every one of them was preventable. Make the choice to keep your eyes up and your phone down while driving.

Wishing everyone a happy Flag Day!
06/14/2026

Wishing everyone a happy Flag Day!

Check out the new RoadReady Ohio mobile app! This app is designed to help drivers with learner's permits and their paren...
06/12/2026

Check out the new RoadReady Ohio mobile app! This app is designed to help drivers with learner's permits and their parents/guardians log the required 50 hours of supervised driving time needed before taking the final driver's license test. It also scores each driving session in key areas like braking, acceleration, turning, and speed, offering recommendations on how a driver can improve their skills during their next practice drive.

06/12/2026

🎉 Now, there’s an easier way to log 50 hours of driving practice! The RoadReady Ohio app makes it simple to log every hour and finish the BMV’s 50-Hour Affidavit without the paperwork hassle.

✅ Automatically track day and night hours
✅ Keep all your logs in one place
✅ Export a complete log when you’re ready to test at the BMV

No lost sheets. No guessing. Just drive, log, and done. Download the RoadReady Ohio app and make the process easier for everyone: https://bit.ly/3S4Lf2G

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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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+16144663250

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