The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced today that an OVI checkpoint will be held on Mount Vernon Ave east of Forest Lawn Dr. in the City of Marion from 9:00 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.
OVI checkpoint, funded by federal grant funds, are planned to deter and intercept impaired drivers.
The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to aggressively combat alcohol-related injury and fatal crashes.
If you plan to consume alcohol, designate a driver or make other travel arrangements before you drink. Don’t let another life be lost for the senseless and selfish act of getting behind the wheel impaired