Ohio State Highway Patrol Urges Holiday Drivers to Stay Safe, Looks to Recruit New Troopers

Ohio State Highway Patrol urges holiday drivers to stay safe, looks to recruit new troopers

With a record number of Americans on the road this holiday season, the Ohio State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to slow down and stay alert.

Ohio State Highway Patrol ready for holiday travelers

NEW PHILADELPHIA (WJER ) (Dec. 23, 2025) – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is telling drivers to expect to see more troopers out on the roads for this holiday travel period to close out 2025. New Philadelphia Post Commander Lt. Johnnie Maier says troopers will be watching for drivers who are speeding, not obeying stop signs or traffic signals, and making unsafe lane changes. Maier reminds drivers about Ohio’s phones down law, which makes it illega…