CIRCLEVILLE, OH – The Ohio State Highway Patrol, in collaboration with the Circleville Police Department and the Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office, announced an OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired) checkpoint scheduled from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. tonight, Friday, June 27, 2025, on Lancaster Pike in Circleville. The statement was released at 10:53 AM EDT, aiming to enhance road safety during the evening hours.
Funded by federal grants, the checkpoint seeks to deter impaired driving and remove those who drive under the influence from the roadways. In addition to the checkpoint, saturation patrols will be deployed to further reduce OVI-related injuries and fatalities. Authorities urge individuals planning to consume alcohol to arrange for a designated driver or alternative transportation, emphasizing, “Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired.”
In compliance with Ohio law, authorities provide public notice of an upcoming checkpoint. This notification, often disseminated via local media, includes details like the checkpoint’s date, time, and location. The rationale behind this public announcement is to prevent impaired driving before it happens.
