COLUMBUS, Ohio - Law enforcement and transportation agencies across Ohio are focusing on impaired driving prevention as motorists get on the road for the Labor Day weekend.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ohio Traffic Safety Office, and the Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission are all encouraging drivers to prioritize safety during the holiday travel period, which runs ,through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1.

Col. Charles A. Jones, Patrol superintendent, advised travelers to designate a sober driver, ensure all occupants wear seat belts and avoid distractions. Last year's Labor Day weekend in Ohio saw 17 fatal crashes that resulted in 18 deaths. Fourteen of those crashes were linked to impaired driving.

Troopers made 382 arrests for impaired driving and issued 932 citations for dist

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