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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Troopers focus on seatbelts with multi-state enforcement effort
(WKBN) – Troopers with the Ohio State Highway Patrol issued 2,631 citations for seat belt violations as part of an enforcement effort involving multiple jurisdictions. The numbers were released Friday by the Highway Patrol. As part of the '6-State Trooper Project,' another 83 citations were also issued relating to child safety seat violations. The eight-day initiative ran from Monday, May 19 through Monday, May 26. The following enforcement actions were taken locally: Columbiana – 27 safety belt violations and one child safety seat violation Mahoning – 57 safety belt violations and one child safety seat violation Trumbull – 58 safety belt violations and one child safety seat violation The campaign included the Indiana State Police, Kentucky State Police, Michigan State Police, Pennsylvania State Police and West Virginia State Police. In total, 6,863 citations were issued for safety belt violations and 401 for child safety seat violations. 6-State Trooper Project statisticsDownload Gerry Ricciutti contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
OSP issues over 2,600 citations for seat belt violations
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Ohio State Highway Patrol has released its results from participating in the 6-State Trooper Project. According to OSP, troopers issued 2,631 citations for safety belt violations from May 19 through 26. OSP troopers also reportedly issued 83 additional citations for alleged violations related to child safety seats. Across Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia, law enforcement reportedly issued a total of 6,863 citations during the time frame. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Thousands of drivers cited for seatbelt violations in multi-state safety initiative
Over 6,800 drivers were cited for safety belt violations in a 6-State Trooper Project to focus on safety belt enforcement. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] State police from Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia joined forces for an eight-day initiative to focus on safety belt enforcement, according to a media release by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. From Monday, May 19, through Monday, May 26, the Ohio State Highway Patrol issued 2,631 citations for safety belt violations, according to the release. TRENDING STORIES: 'Hard to just stand and watch;' Large fire destroys historic Catholic church 22-year-old man killed in head-on crash in Northern Miami Valley Area police chief placed on paid leave pending misconduct investigation Another 83 citations were issued for child safety seat violations in Ohio. In total, across the six states, 6,863 citations were issued, plus another 401 for child safety seat violations. 'The 6-State Trooper Project is a multi-state law enforcement partnership aimed at providing combined and coordinated law enforcement and security services in the areas of highway safety, criminal patrol and information sharing,' OHP Sergeant Brice Nihiser said in the release. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Why is OSP joining 5 other states for enforcement in May?
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — If you're heading out on the road from mid to late May, you should expect to see law enforcement. From May 19 to 26, troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol will be on the road to enforce safety belts. OSP is joining the state police departments of Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania and West Virginia as a part of the 6-state trooper project. 'The 6-State Trooper Project is a multi-state law enforcement partnership aimed at providing combined and coordinated law enforcement and security services in the areas of highway safety, criminal patrol and information sharing,' said OSP. Out of 8,159 citations for reported safety belt violations during the 2024 initiative, OSP made 3,459 citations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
