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Yahoo
4 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
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
State trooper rescues ‘slow-moving critter' on Ohio highway
Why did the turtle cross the road? We are still trying to answer that, but an Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) trooper recently rescued one. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Video posted on social media shows that a state trooper saw a woman pulled over on the side of the road on U.S. 22. TRENDING STORIES: Coroner called to crash near Dayton International Airport 1 officer in critical condition, another stable after shooting in Ohio; Suspect on the run Former Kool & the Gang member dies in car crash As he got closer to investigate, he noticed that she stopped for a turtle that was trying to cross the road. 'I think I get him without getting bit,' said Sgt. Brice Nihiser. The state trooper managed to pick up and put him in the grassy area. 'I was a little nervous, I'm not going to lie,' Sgt Nihiser laughed. OSHP said if anyone comes across something on the road that's slowing them, call #677 to be connected to the nearest patrol post. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Law enforcement stress defensive driving over Memorial Day weekend
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — Hundreds of Ohio law enforcement agencies will have extra eyes on the road this weekend. Memorial Day weekend official kicks off the statewide 'Click it or ticket' campaign. The goal is to enforce Ohio's seat belt laws, promote safe driving habits and remove impaired drivers from the roads. Millions of Ohioans are expected to drive somewhere this weekend, whether across town to a neighborhood cookout or for a long weekend vacation. OSP says there's nothing like a defensive driver when the roads are busy. 'Make sure you're really looking back behind you before you make a lane change, don't rely on your car's technology,' said Sgt. Brice Nihiser, OSP. 'Nothing beats a safe driver, nothing beats a defensive driver. So just make sure you're looking in your mirrors, adjusting for everything that is around you.' Memorial Day is the start of what's know as the '100 deadliest days,' a period when traffic deaths and injuries typically increase during the summer months. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Yahoo
Memorial Day weekend will see record-breaking travel: AAA
(NewsNation) — Tens of millions of Americans are expected to take to the roads, skies and waterways for the busiest Memorial Day travel period ever, according to the American Automobile Association. AAA predicted more than 45 million people will travel at least 50 miles between Thursday, May 22, and Wednesday, May 28. Roughly 90% of holiday travelers are driving, AAA estimated. That could have something to do with gas prices, which are down to just $3.19 per gallon on average as of Friday morning, according to GasBuddy's live fuel insights tracker. That average is 40 cents cheaper than last year's. Can you decline to have your photo taken at a TSA checkpoint? With so many hitting the roads, authorities are urging travelers to stay sober, buckled and cautious. 'Anything could happen on the road. Something could run out on the road, there could be a tire, there could be debris,' Ohio State Highway Patrol Sgt. Brice Nihiser told NewsNation. 'Make sure that you're ready for that, make sure that you're ready to respond to whatever's in front of you.' Peak travel times will be between 4 and 7 p.m., so it's best to hit the road earlier to beat the traffic, per AAA. Talent agent and musician killed in San Diego plane crash A record 3.61 million people are planning to fly, marking a nearly 2% increase over last year, AAA predicts. The Transportation Security Administration said it is expecting to screen about 18 million passengers and crew members at airports nationwide over the extended holiday weekend. Memorial Day is the first major travel holiday under REAL ID protocol, which requires a specific type of ID for domestic flights. Travelers can still fly without a REAL ID so long as they have TSA-accepted forms of ID, like a passport — but it will likely add some time to security screenings. Traveling? You can still watch NewsNation Those without a REAL ID will likely be asked to complete a 'certification of identity' form. If TSA agents are able to confirm all the details provided, they will be allowed to proceed through the security checkpoint as normal. Some of the most popular flying destinations this year are Chicago, New York, Orlando, Denver and Seattle. One of the three major airports servicing the New York City area, Newark Liberty International Airport, has been the scene of a travel meltdown for weeks. An air traffic controller shortage, multiple tech outages and runway construction have led to proposed cuts in flights in and out of the New Jersey airport — and some travelers avoiding it altogether. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
