At the beginning of the new year, this is the perfect time to remind everyone that beginning October 2020, the federal government will no longer consider standard driver's licenses as a sufficient form of identification for air travel. Going forward, TSA will require a federally compliant driver’s license/identification card or another acceptable form of identification (such as a U.S. passport or military ID) to fly within the United States.
Ohioans who choose to obtain a compliant new or renewed license or identification card will be required to provide documentation at a deputy registrar location proving their name and date of birth (such as a birth certificate or passport), Social Security Number (such as a Social Security card or most recent W2), and two additional documents proving residential address (such as a utility bill or bank statement). Those who have changed their names must also provide a certified marriage certificate, divorce decree, U.S. passport, or court order with their legal name.
The Ohio BMV has a full list of documents that Ohioans can use to obtain a compliant driver’s license or ID at www.bmv.ohio.gov. The website also has an interactive checklist to help Ohioans create a customized, printable list of documents.
Ohioans do have the option to carry a standard, non-compliant driver’s license or identification card for purposes of driving, voting, etc. Standard cards do not require the additional documentation needed for federally compliant cards, but TSA will not accept them to board an airline flight. Those with standard cards can, however, board a flight with another type of acceptable documentation such as a U.S. passport or military ID. A full list of documents accepted by TSA for airline flights can be found at www.tsa.gov/real-id.
What We Heard at the Walk.Bike.Ohio Meetings
This summer, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) held six stakeholder meetings across the state to inform the development of Walk.Bike.Ohio, ODOT’s first plan to focus on walking and biking policies and programs around the state. Click to edit this placeholder text.
To view the complete results of the stakeholder meetings, click here.
Drunk Driving | Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
Super Bowl
Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk on February 2, 2020
Super Bowl has become synonymous with drinking and celebrating, making roads on Super Bowl weekend dangerous. Using these materials, you can raise awareness in your community or with your officers to the heightened dangers of drunk driving on Super Bowl weekend.
These marketing materials should only be used in support of the Super Bowl LIV drunk driving prevention campaign period.
To view the flyer with registration information, click here.
To view the flyer with registration information, click here.
To view the flyer with registration information, click here.
To view the flyer with registration information, click here.
To view the agenda and registration information, click here.
Drug Recognition Expert Program
The Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) Program is a traffic safety program that focuses on the detection, apprehension and adjudication of drug-impaired drivers.
A DRE is a law enforcement officer highly trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than or in addition to alcohol.
For more information, upcoming training dates and how to apply for this free training, please view the DRE Application, School Information and upcoming classes by clicking here.
THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR YOUR COMMITMENT
Akron University American Automobile Association (AAA) Buckeye Sheriffs Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Federal Highway Administration Ford Driving Skills For Life Governors Highway Safety Association Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Nationwide Insurance Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ohio Chiefs of Police Ohio Department of Health - Child Passenger Safety Ohio Department of Transportation Ohio Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Ohio Operation LifeSavers Ohio Peace Office Training Academy in London, Ohio Ohio State Highway Patrol Training Academy Ohio Supreme Court Ohio Traffic Safety Office's Law Enforcement Liaisons Ohio Traffic Safety Office's Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutors Ohio's numerous Law Enforcement Agencies (County, Municipal, Township, Universities and Private) Safe Communities State Farm Insurance Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) The Ohio State Highway Patrol The Ohio State University And the many grantees and other partners who have shared their passion in contributing to Traffic Safety in Ohio.
The Ohio Traffic Safety Office is looking forward to continuing our partnership with all of the above in 2020 as we work together to reduce Ohio's fatalities and serious injuries on Ohio's roadways.
REMEMBER the OTSO offers materials for numerous traffic safety campaigns, including impaired driving, restraint usage, distracted driving, and motorcycles. Utilizing the numerous materials found here can make an impact that will reach beyond your community. By raising public awareness YOU can help save lives. The order form can be found by clicking here.
