TrafficWise - August 3, 2020

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TrafficWise

August 3, 2020 

 

Year-to-Date Confirmed Traffic Fatalities, Current versus Previous Year

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FATAL CRASHES 2020 YEAR TO DATE MAP can be found here.

FATAL COMPARISON MAP can be found here.

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AN INVITATION FROM
DIRECTOR TOM STICKRATH
OHIO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Dear Traffic Safety Partner:

The National Traffic Safety Mobilizations are just around the corner. The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement mobilization runs from August 26 to September 7, and the Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization will run from November 16 to November 29.

As the Director of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, I wanted to personally invite your agency to participate with Law Enforcement and Traffic Safety Partners throughout Ohio for the 2020 mobilizations. 

Just as your agency is, the Ohio Department of Public Safety is committed to saving lives and reducing injuries on Ohio roads. During the 2019 mobilization period, Ohio recorded 106 fatal crashes resulting in 116 deaths. Of these fatal crashes, 32 were alcohol-related resulting in 34 alcohol-related deaths. One death is one too many. Your agency’s participation and efforts are critical for success during these life-saving mobilizations. In 2020, together we can strive to reduce these deaths and injuries.

Participation in these mobilizations includes an educational and media component, coupled with high-visibility enforcement. Look for the mobilization link at http://ohiohighwaysafetyoffice.ohio.gov/index.stm, which we will update with support materials as they become available. Materials will be available free of charge through your Safe Communities representative or by completing the “Material Order Form” that can be found by clicking here and returning it. If you have questions regarding material orders, please contact the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO) at (614) 466-3250 or by email at TrafficSafety@dps.ohio.gov.

In order to document Ohio’s effort as we report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), law enforcement partners are asked to report their enforcement and public awareness efforts for both mobilizations. OTSO has an updated “Activity Report” form which your agency can use for each of the mobilizations. The “Activity Report” form can be found by clicking here. Please complete and return your activity for both mobilization periods by the due dates listed on the “Activity Report” form.  The “Activity Report” and the “Material Order Form” can be sent to OTSO by fax at (614) 752-4646 or by email at TrafficSafety@dps.ohio.gov.

Thank you for your support and your agency’s efforts in supporting the goal to make Ohio’s roads safe.

To view the complete letter from Director Stickrath, click here.

SPECIAL NOTICE SAFE COMMUNITIES DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER KICK-OFF EVENTS

July 27, 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the required DSOGPO kick-off events for OTSO grantees may be modified to a virtual format or at a minimum a media release. 

OTSO will not send out the normal Kick-Off Event Form; instead Safe Communities will need to report the kick-off details on the Event page of August’s expenditure report. Under the “What was done at the event?” section, select “Other” and in the “What was done, if "Other":” box, enter Virtual and/or Press Release.

Please address any questions to your assigned planner.

Thank you,

OTSO

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BREATH PERMIT RENEWAL CONTINGENCY PLAN - COVID-19 UPDATE 07/13/2020

To:

Breath Alcohol Testing Operators and Senior Operators

From: 

Jeanna Walock, Program Administrator Alcohol and Drug Testing Program

Date: 

June 9, 2020

Breath Permit Renewal Contingency Plan - COVID-19 Updated 07/13/2020

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program will temporarily suspend training classes and in-person Breath Test Operator and Senior Operator permit renewal testing.

For Breath Test Operators and Senior Operators who have a permit with an expiration date prior to October 1, 2020 AND who have not completed a renewal test, click here and follow the instructions to apply for renewal.  

BAC Datamaster Proficiency Test form can be found by clicking here.

Intoxilyzer 5000 Proficiency Test form can be found by clicking here.

If you have any questions, contact the Alcohol and Drug Testing Program at BADT@odh.ohio.gov or call (614) 644-4609.

We will communicate in the future when we are again able to conduct training and in-person renewal testing. If your I-8000 card expired on 12/31/2019 and you have not completed a renewal test, we will resume testing when we are able to conduct in-person testing.

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Special Notice

2020 Drive Sober or  Get Pulled Over National Mobilization

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ohio, updates to the August Calendar and events surrounding the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" national mobilization will be subject to change. 

Updates will be distributed as they become available.

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