OVI Checkpoints in Ohio

If you’re looking for the latest Ohio OVI checkpoints today, you’ve come to the right place. This page provides regularly updated information about upcoming and recent OVI checkpoints in Ohio that have been publicly announced by law enforcement agencies. Our team monitors publicly available announcements and updates this page as new information becomes available.

The checkpoint listings below are provided for public awareness and roadway safety. We do not publish confidential law enforcement information, predict future checkpoint locations, or encourage anyone to avoid impaired driving enforcement.

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Upcoming and Recent Ohio OVI Checkpoints

The table below includes both upcoming and past Ohio OVI checkpoints that have been publicly announced.

Last Updated: August 21, 2026
Verified by: Dinesh K Verma

County	City	OVI Location	Time & Date
Greene	Fairborn	The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Greene County Sheriff’s Office, and Fairborn Police Department will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on Colonel Glenn Highway.	Saturday, August 22, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Portage	Rootstown Township	An OVI checkpoint is planned on State Route 44, involving the Ohio State Highway Patrol, Portage County Sheriff’s Office, and Northeast Ohio Medical University Police Department.	Friday, August 21, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Allen	Lima	The Ohio State Highway Patrol will hold an OVI checkpoint on State Route 309, east of Interstate 75 near milepost 17.	Friday, August 21, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Lorain	Lorain	The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Lorain Police Department, and Lorain County Sheriff's Office will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint on State Route 57.	Friday, August 21, 2026 \| 7 PM to 10 PM
Hancock	Findlay	The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Findlay Police Department, and Hancock County Sheriff's Office will conduct an OVI checkpoint on Tiffin Avenue.	Friday, August 21, 2026 \| 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Sandusky	Fremont	The Ohio State Highway Patrol, Fremont Police Department, and Sandusky County Sheriff's Office will conduct an OVI checkpoint on West State Street between Smith Road and Christy Road.	Friday, August 21, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Franklin	Worthington	The Franklin County DUI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint on US 23 south of I-270.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Montgomery	Huber Heights	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled near 5144 Old Troy Pike and 6220 Brandt Pike.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Clark	Springfield	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled along US-40.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 7 PM to 9 PM
Mahoning	Austintown	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled along Meridian Road at an undisclosed location.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Stark	Minerva	A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled in the 300 block of East Lincolnway.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Paris Township	A DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled in the 3600 block of Union Avenue SE.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Summit	Coventry Township	An OVI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled along South Arlington Road.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 8 PM to 11 PM
Ross	Chillicothe	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled along US-50.	Friday, August 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Hamilton	Cincinnati	400 block of Delta Ave., Cincinnati - Area: Columbia-Tusculum, near Delta Avenue & Columbia Parkway, down the hill from Mt. Lookout	August 11, 2026 \| 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
Lucas	Northwood	An OVI checkpoint is planned by the Lucas County OVI Task Force at 2523 Woodville Road near Great Eastern Boulevard.	Friday, August 7, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Northwood	An OVI checkpoint is planned by the Lucas County OVI Task Force at 4211 Woodville Road near Wilson Street.	Friday, August 7, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Erie	Vermilion	An OVI checkpoint is planned by the Ohio State Highway Patrol on Liberty Avenue east of Vermilion Road.	Friday, August 7, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Muskingum	Zanesville	An OVI checkpoint is planned by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in partnership with the Zanesville Police Department and Muskingum County Sheriff's Office on West Main Street.	Friday, August 7, 2026 \| 7 PM to 9 PM
Clermont		OVI checkpoint will be held tonight on State Route 125 in Clermont County	Friday, July 31, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Stark	Brewster	The Stark County Sheriff’s Office and the Stark County OVI Task Force are teaming up to operate sobriety checkpoints throughout Brewster Village.	Saturday, July 25, 2026
Franklin	Columbus or Reynoldsburg	The checkpoint is scheduled to be set up on US 40, east of McNaughten Road, within Truro Township.	Friday, July 24, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Butler	Fairfield	The checkpoint is located in the City of Fairfield, on northbound US 127 (Pleasant Avenue) at Symmes Road.	Saturday, July 18, 2026 \| 7 PM to 10 PM
Hamilton	Woodlawn	The OVI Task Force will conduct a sobriety checkpoint tonight along the 9900 block of Springfield Pike in Woodlawn.	Friday, July 17, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Hamilton	Mariemont	The checkpoint will be located in the 6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in Mariemont.	Friday, July 10, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Lucas	Maumee	OVI Checkpoint at 1552 S. Reynolds Road Maumee, OH	Friday, July 10, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Maumee	OVI Checkpoint at 2527 Parkway Plaza Maumee, OH	Friday, July 10, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Stark	Canal Fulton	Sobriety Checkpoint tonight in 8100 block of Manchester Avenue NW	Friday, June 26, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Doylestown	Sobriety Checkpoint tonight in the 10800 block of Portage Street	Friday, June 26, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Mahoning	Youngstown	OVI Checkpoint at at 483 N. Canfield-Niles Road Youngstown, OH 44515	Saturday, June 13, 2026 \| 12:30 AM to 3 AM
Butler	West Chester	The Butler County OVI Task Force will be conducting an OVI Checkpoint tonight in West Chester on Cincinnati-Columbus Rd (US 42) at Regal Ln. The northbound lane will be checked.	Friday, June 12, 2026 \| 7:15 PM to 10 PM
Mahoning	Youngstown	OVI Checkpoint at 4545 New Road, Youngstown, OH	Friday, June 12, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Lucas	Oregon	OVI Checkpoint at 3524 Navarre Avenue Oregon, OH 43616, USA	Friday, June 12, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Oregon	OVI Checkpoint at 2350 Starr Avenue Oregon, OH 43616, USA	Friday, June 12, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Hamilton	Cincinnati	OVI Checkpoint Scheduled at 3200 Block of Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205	Thursday, June 11, 2026 \| 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Lucas	Toledo	The checkpoints will be located at 4460 Heatherdowns Boulevard in south Toledo	Friday, May 29, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Toledo	The checkpoints will be located at 5765 Secor Road in west Toledo.	Friday, May 29, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Hamilton	Mariemont	Tonight’s checkpoint will be located in the 6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in Mariemont.	Friday, May 22, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Cuyahoga	Strongsville	The checkpoint will be held at 8199 Pearl Road, in Strongsville, from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m.	Thursday, May 21, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12 AM
Defiance	Defiance	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 18 near milepost 26	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Paulding	Paulding	OVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 127 near milepost 12	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Erie	Erie	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 4 at Bone Creek Drive	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Huron	Huron	OVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 250 near milepost 1	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Cuyahoga	Cleveland	OVI Checkpoint - 5300 Harvard Ave.	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12 AM
Summit	Akron	OVI Checkpoint - 1990 S. Main St. in Akron	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12 AM
Wayne	Wayne	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 585 near milepost 1	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 8 PM to 11 PM
Columbiana	Columbiana	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 14 near milepost 11	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Auglaize	Auglaize	OVI Checkpoint - County Road 25A north of state Route 67	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Miami	Miami	OVI Checkpoint - County Road 25A and Industry Park Drive	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Fairfield	Fairfield	OVI Checkpoint - Diley Road at Long Road	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 12 AM
Belmont	Belmont	OVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 40 at Friends Church Road	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Washington	Belpre	OVI Checkpoint - 619 Maine Street in Belpre	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Clermont	Clermont	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 125 near milepost 3.5	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Clinton	Wilmington	OVI Checkpoint - Rombach Avenue at Progress Way	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 7 PM to 9 PM
Athens	Athens	OVI Checkpoint - 748 W. Union St.	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Gallia	Gallipolis	OVI Checkpoint - Pine Street near Union Street	Saturday, May 16, 2026 \| 6 PM to 10 PM
Champaign		the checkpoint will be on U.S. 36 near Community Drive	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Greene		checkpoint will be on Main Street	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Montgomery		checkpoint will be on South Smithville Road	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Crawford		OVI Checkpoint - County Road 330, west of U.S. 30	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 10 PM
Delaware	Delaware	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 37 West and Lexington Blvd.	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Franklin	Franklin	OVI Checkpoint - Frank Road at Gantz Road	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 12 AM
Licking	Heath	OVI Checkpoint - state Route 79 at Scioto Drive	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Madison		OVI Checkpoint - U.S. 42 near milepost 8	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Knox		OVI Checkpoint - West Hight Street near Old Delaware	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Guernsey	Cambridge	OVI Checkpoint - U.S. 22 near milepost 6	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Muskingum	Zanesville	OVI Checkpoint - 1623 West Main Street in Zanesville	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Ross		OVI Checkpoint - U.S. 50 near milepost 21	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Pickaway		OVI Checkpoint - South Court Street	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Trumbull	Warren	OVI Checkpoint - Elm Road, south of N. River Road in Warren	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 9 PM to 12 PM
Allen		OVI Checkpoint - State Route 81 in Allen County	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Allen	Findlay	OVI Checkpoint - Tiffin Avenue in Findlay	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Allen	Bellefontaine	OVI Checkpoint - Main Street, north of Avon Lake in Bellefontaine	Friday, May 15, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Butler		OVI Checkpoint at ixie Highway	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 7 PM to 9 PM
Warren	Clear Creek	OVI Checkpoint at Ohio 73 near Meadowview Court	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 10 PM to 11 PM
Lucas	Holland	OVI Checkpoint at 7805 Airport Highway	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 9 PM to 12 AM
Wood	Perrysburg	OVI Checkpoint at East Front Street at Elm Street in Perrysburg	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 9 PM
Marion	Marion	OVI Checkpoint at Mount Vernon Avenue in Marion	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 9 PM to 10:30 PM
Richland		OVI Checkpoint at U.S. 42 near milepost 15	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Ashland		Ohio 3 near milepost 5	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 7 PM to 8:10 PM
Medina	Brunswick	817 Pearl Road in Brunswick	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 7 PM to 10 PM
Geauga		Ohio 44 near milepost 18	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Portage		Ohio 43 north of Interstate 76	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Jefferson		County Road 22A and Malone Drive	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Tuscarawas		Ohio 39 near milepost 12	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 10 PM to 12 AM
Jackson		Ohio 93 near milepost 14	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Scioto		Ohio 139 at milepost 8	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8 PM
Lucas		7805 Airport Hwy	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 9 PM to 12 AM
Wood	Perrysburg	East Front Street at Elm Street in Perrysburg	Thursday, May 14, 2026 \| 6 PM to 9 PM
Butler	West Chester	OVI Checkpoint location is in West Chester on Tylersville Rd. by Crosley Blvd. which is between Cox Rd. and Butler-Warren Rd. The westbound lane will be checked	Friday, May 8, 2026 \| 7:15 PM to 10 PM
Stark	Lake Township	OVI Checkpoint in the 3300 block of State Street NW in Lake Township	Thursday, April 30, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Stark	Lake Township	OVI Checkpoint in the 9900 block of Cleveland Avenue NW in Lake Township.	Thursday, April 30, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Montgomery	Trotwood	OVI checkpoint will be in the 5100 block of Salem Avenue	Friday, April 24, 2026 \| 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Montgomery	Trotwood	OVI checkpoint will be in the 4800 block of Salem Avenue	Friday, April 24, 2026 \| 6:30 PM to 9 PM
Stark	Canton	OVI Checkpoint at 1801 Mahoning Road NE in Canton	Friday, April 24, 2026 \| 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Canton	OVI Checkpoint at the 3700 block of Tuscarawas Street West in Canton.	Friday, April 24, 2026 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Mahoning	Youngstown	The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be working alongside the Ohio State Highway Patrol to conduct a checkpoint in the area of 1535 Mahoning Avenue in Youngstown, according to the Canfield Police Department.	Friday, April 17, 2026 \| 10 PM to 2 AM
Hamilton	Colerain	The Hamilton County OVI Task Force, in coordination with Colerain Township Police, has announced a sobriety checkpoint scheduled for tonight at the 8800 block of Colerain Avenue in Colerain Township.	Friday, April 17, 2026 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Hamilton	Colerain	A sobriety checkpoint will be active tonight in the 100 block of E. McMillan St., Cincinnati from 7:00 PM–9:00 PM, along with more officers on nearby roads.	Thursday, April 16, 2026 \| 7 PM to 9 PM
Franklin	Columbus	A sobriety checkpoint has been announced for the Henderson Road area, specifically west of Reed Road. This location serves as a major link between Upper Arlington and Columbus. Expect heavier traffic than usual near the COTA Route 33 stops and the 4800 Reed Road block. Plan your commute accordingly and drive safely!	Friday, April 10, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Lucas	Toledo	OVI roadblock in place at 5033 Suder Ave, Toledo, OH 43611	Friday, April 3, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Toledo	OVI roadblock in place at 5901 Stickney Ave, Toledo, OH 43612	Friday, April 3, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Montgomery	Dayton	Drivers should expect an OVI checkpoint at the intersection of South Patterson Boulevard and West Stewart Street in Dayton, OH	Saturday, March 28, 2026 \| 6 PM to 12 AM
Montgomery	Dayton	Drivers should expect an OVI checkpoint at the intersection of South Main Street and West Stewart Street in Dayton, OH	Saturday, March 28, 2026 \| 6 PM to 12 AM
Butler	Middletown	A sobriety checkpoint will be active in Middletown along SR 73 near Miami River County Park and the access road to the 4300 block of Tytus Ave.	Friday, March 20, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Holland	OVI checkpoint scheduled at 1220 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Holland, OH 43528.	Friday, March 20, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Swanton	OVI checkpoint scheduled at 13502 Airport Highway.	Friday, March 20, 2026 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Montgomery	Washington	OVI Checkpoint set for St. Patrick’s Day evening in Montgomery County. State Route 725 near Paragon Road in Washington Township.	Tuesday, March 17, 2026 \| 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Stark		An OVI checkpoint is set for the evening of St. Patrick’s Day at an undisclosed site.	Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Summit		Law enforcement has scheduled an OVI checkpoint for St. Patrick’s Day night, location not disclosed.	Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Mahoning	Youngstown	A scheduled OVI checkpoint in Austintown will take place at 4477 Mahoning Avenue near South Raccoon Road. Police will stop vehicles and check drivers from 10 PM Friday through 2 AM Saturday.	Friday, March 13, 2026 \| 10 PM to 2 AM
Franklin	Upper Arlington	OVI checkpoint location on Henderson Road west of Reed Road.	Friday, March 13, 2026 \| 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Hamilton	Mount Healthy	A DUI/OVI enforcement checkpoint will take place tonight in Mt. Healthy. Officers from the Hamilton County OVI Task Force and the Mt. Healthy Police Department will monitor drivers in the 7300 block of Hamilton Avenue.	Friday, March 13, 2026 \| 9 PM to 11 PM
Stark	Not Disclosed	As part of the annual Super Bowl enforcement campaign, the Stark County Sheriff’s Office will increase patrols across the county on February 8–9, 2026, with support from a grant provided by the Ohio Traffic Safety Office to help prevent impaired driving.	Sunday, February 8, 2026
Butler	Fairfield	An OVI checkpoint is planned at the intersection of OH-4 and Indian Meadows Drive in Fairfield Township, Ohio (45011).	Saturday, December 20, 2025 \| 6 PM to 1 AM
Mahoning	Boardman	An OVI checkpoint will be set up near 1032 Boardman Canfield Road in Boardman, according to the Mahoning County OVI Task Force and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.	Friday, December 5, 2025 \| 10 PM to 2 AM
Summit	Undisclosed	Officials have not yet provided specific details on the time or locations of the checkpoints. If anyone Know Location Please send via Instagram @duicheckpointsfinder	Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, into early Thursday morning, Nov. 27, 2025.
Butler	Ross Township	Tonight at midnight, an impaired driving checkpoint will operate on Ohio 128 in the 3300 block of Hamilton-Cleves Road next to Ross High School, serving Ross Township, Hamilton, and Colerain Township commuters. Anyone facing OVI charges, traffic violations, or needing a criminal defense attorney or DUI defense lawyer in Butler County or Greater Cincinnati should use caution in the area.	Wednesday, November 26, 2025 \| 8 PM to 2 AM
Stark	Louisville	DUI / OVI checkpoint active on the 4400 block of Louisville Street NE in Louisville, OH 44641. This checkpoint is located near Downtown Louisville and just minutes from State Route 44, making it a key DUI checkpoint location for drivers searching for DUI roadblocks, OVI checkpoints near me, or Louisville police checkpoints.	Friday, November 14, 2025 \| 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Osnaburg	Another DUI / OVI checkpoint is operating on the 200 block of North Wood Street in East Canton, within the Osnaburg area. It sits close to the East Canton town center and near Route 172 — a high-traffic spot often checked during drunk driving enforcement, police roadblocks, and OVI stops in East Canton.	Friday, November 14, 2025 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Hamilton	Blue Ash	The OVI Task Force and Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct a sobriety checkpoint in the 5100 block of Pfeiffer Road, Blue Ash. Drivers are urged to use caution and follow all traffic laws.	Friday, November 7, 2025 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Mahoning	Youngstown	An OVI checkpoint will be set up near 483 N Canfield Niles Road by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and OVI Task Force. Expect possible delays and remember to drive sober.	Friday, November 7, 2025 \| 10 PM to 2 AM
Belmont	Bridgeport	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled near State Route 7 and Aetna Street, close to Bridgeport in Belmont County, as part of ongoing safety efforts.	Friday, October 31, 2025 \| 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Franklin	Columbus	🚨 OVI Checkpoint near South High Street & Dolby Drive in Columbus, OH 43207, close to the South Side area.	Friday, October 24, 2025 \| 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Hamilton	Sharonville	🚓 OVI Checkpoint in the 11900 block of Lebanon Road (US-42) in Sharonville, near the Sharonville Convention Center area.	Friday, October 24, 2025 \| 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
Scioto	Washington Township	⚠️ OVI Checkpoint on State Route 73 and Dry Run Road in Scioto County, near the Lucasville area.	Friday, October 24, 2025 \| 4 PM to 6 PM
Mahoning	Youngstown	Another checkpoint is running on Glenwood Avenue at Playhouse Lane, near Mill Creek Park and the Playhouse Theatre.	Saturday, October 18, 2025 \| 12:30 AM to 3 AM
Mahoning	Youngstown	Police have set up an OVI checkpoint near Market Street and Hilton Avenue, close to the South Avenue and Downtown area.	Friday, October 17, 2025 \| 10 PM to 2 AM
Stark	Alliance	🚔 OVI checkpoint in 600 block of S. Union Ave, Alliance — near Glamorgan & Milton St. Expect delays downtown!	Friday, October 17, 2025 \| 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Alliance	🚨 Another checkpoint at 2200 block of W. State St, Alliance, near Alliance Community Hospital. Drive safe, folks!	Friday, October 17, 2025 \| 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Franklin	Columbus	Officers will be setting up an OVI checkpoint on East Broad Street, just east of Rosehill Road, Columbus, OH.	Friday, October 10, 2025 \| 8 PM to 1 AM
Franklin	Columbus	A second OVI checkpoint will be held on East Main Street, just east of McNaughten Road, Columbus, OH.	Friday, October 10, 2025 \| 8 PM to 1 AM
Hamilton	Norwood	An OVI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled for the 2000 block of Ross Avenue in Norwood. The checkpoint will be located near Section Avenue, close to Norwood Plaza and only a short distance from Xavier University, so drivers in this area should be prepared.	Friday, October 3, 2025 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Cuyahoga	Brook Park	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled on Brookpark Road.	Tuesday, September 23, 2025 \| 7 PM to 11 PM
Hocking	Logan	OVI checkpoint to be conducted on West Hunter Street between Betty Avenue and Riff Avenue	Friday, September 19, 2025 \| 6 PM to 11 PM
Sandusky	Fremont	Checkpoint scheduled on Rawson Avenue between North Street and the US 6 Fremont Bypass	Friday, September 19, 2025 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Butler	Oxford	OVI checkpoint located in the 500 block of South Locust Street, City of Oxford	Friday, September 19, 2025 \| 7 PM to 10 PM
Hamilton	Mariemont	OVI checkpoint planned in the 6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in Mariemont	Friday, September 19, 2025 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Cuyahoga	Solon	Sobriety checkpoint planned around Harper Road	Friday, September 19, 2025
Cuyahoga	Cleveland	OVI Police Checkpoint Near Kinsman Rd & E 132nd St	Wednesday, September 17, 2025 \| 6 PM to 11 PM
Stark	Canton	OVI checkpoint will be held at 1701 Mahoning Road NE, Canton, OH 44705, near Mapleton Ave NE and the Eastwood area. Drivers in Canton and nearby Stark County should expect delays.	Saturday, September 13, 2025, From 7 PM to 11 PM
Butler	West Chester	An OVI sobriety checkpoint is set up on Ohio 747/Princeton-Glendale Road at Premier Way, southbound, in West Chester Township.	Friday, September 12, 2025, From 7:15 PM to 10 PM
Muskingum	Zanesville	An OVI checkpoint will be held on West Main Street in Zanesville with support from the Zanesville Police Department and the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office.	Friday, September 12, 2025, From 7 PM to 10 PM
Cuyahoga	Parma	OVI checkpoint on State Road (5900 block, near Riverside): Police will be stopping drivers along this stretch of State Road to check for impaired driving. Expect delays and have your license ready.	Friday, September 12, 2025, From 7 PM to 12 AM
Warren	Franklin	OVI checkpoint on State Route 73 (near Springboro, Warren County): Officers will be set up on Route 73, close to the Springboro area. Be prepared for traffic stops as vehicles will be screened for DUI/OVI violations.	Friday, September 12, 2025, From 9 PM to 11 PM
Hamilton	Groesbeck	OVI Block in the 3600 Blue Rock Rd Groesbeck, OH 45239	Friday, August 29, 2025 \| 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ross	Chillicothe	OVI Checkpoint Scheduled Tonight on Western Avenue in Chillicothe	Friday, August 29, 2025 \| 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lucas	Toledo	OVI Checkpoint at 2854 N Holland Sylvania Rd Toledo, OH 43615, USA	Friday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
Fairfield	Lancaster	Lancaster OVI Checkpoint: Located on East Main Street near Graceland Drive, close to the shopping and residential areas of Lancaster.	Friday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 12 AM
Butler	Hamilton	OVI Checkpoint at 2210 S. Erie Blvd. (SR 4) The northbound lane will be checked.	Friday, August 22, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM
Huron	Norwalk	Norwalk OVI Checkpoint: Set up on Milan Avenue near the intersection with Lais Road, not far from local businesses and neighborhoods in Norwalk.	Friday, August 22, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
Lucas	Toledo	OVI Checkpoint at 5650 Central Ave Toledo, OH 43615, USA	Friday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
Knox	Mount Vernon	Sobriety Checkpoint on State Route 13 and South Main St, Mt. Vernon, OH – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, 8–10 PM	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 8 PM to 10 PM
Montgomery	Dayton	Riverside, OH – Officers will be conducting an OVI checkpoint in the 600 block of Woodman Drive.	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:45 PM to 11:45 PM
Montgomery	Dayton	Dayton, OH – Another checkpoint will take place at the 2600 block of Harshman Road.	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:45 PM to 11:45 PM
Belmont	Bridgeport	Belmont County – Drivers should expect an OVI checkpoint along State Route 7 at Aetna Street.	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Stark	Nimishillen	Nimishillen Township – Law enforcement will also be set up in the 5700 block of Louisville Street NE.	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Hamilton	Blue Ash	10300 block of Kenwood Rd. (near Pfeiffer Rd.)	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Hamilton	Blue Ash	5100 block of Pfeiffer Rd. (near Hickory Point Dr.)	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Butler	Fairfield	State Route 4 near Muhlhauser Rd.	Friday, August 15, 2025 – 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Ottawa	Port Clinton	Port Clinton – OVI checkpoint will take place on Perry Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452.	Thursday, August 14, 2025 – from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Stark	Nimishillen Township	OVI Checkpoint in the 7300 block of Easton Street NE	Aug 9, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Stark	Nimishillen Township	OVI Checkpoint in the 7300 block of Ravenna Avenue NE	Aug 9, 2025 – 8:30 PM to 11 PM
Marion	Marion	OVI Checkpoint on Mount Vernon Avenue, east of Forest Lawn Drive in Marion.	August 8, 2025 From 9 PM to 11 PM
Summit	Check back for updates	Check back for updates	Friday, August 8, 2025
Wayne	Check back for updates	Check back for updates	Friday, August 8, 2025
Darke	Greenville	OVI Checkpoint at State Route 571 in the city of Greenville.	Friday, Aug 1, 2025 \| 8 PM to 10 PM
Mahoning	Boardman	OVI Checkpoint at State Route 7 and Saturation patrols are monitoring the surrounding area as well.	Saturday, July 26, 2025 — 10:00 PM to 2:00 AM
Stark	Sugarcreek	OVI Checkpoint in Sugarcreek	Saturday, July 26, 2025
Trumbull	Champion Township	OVI Checkpoint at Mahoning Avenue	July 24, 2025 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Logan	Bellefontaine	OVI Checkpoint on South Main Street in Bellefontaine	Saturday, July 19, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
Hamilton	Woodlawn	OVI Checkpoint in 9900 block of Springfield Pike Wyoming, OH 45215, USA	Friday, July 18, 2025 From 7 PM to 10 PM
Brown	Mount Orab	OVI Checkpoint on US 68, south of State Route 32 in the Village of Mount Orab, Brown County	Friday, July 18, 2025 From 9 PM to 11 PM
Franklin	Grove City	An OVI checkpoint will be set up on US-62 and Parlin Dr in Grove City, OH 43123, this Friday, July 18, 2025, from 8 PM to 1 AM, covering areas near Southwest Franklin County.	Friday, July 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 1 AM
Franklin	Grove City	Another checkpoint will also take place at Parkmead Dr and Stringtown Rd in Grove City, OH, on the same date and time, watching traffic near Grove City Town Center and local neighborhoods.	Friday, July 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 1 AM
Hancock	Findlay	OVI Checkpoint on Tiffin Avenue, in the City of Findlay	Friday, July 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 12 AM
Butler	Fairfield Township	There’s an OVI checkpoint happening tonight on westbound State Route 4 at Indian Meadows Drive. Plus, extra patrol units will be cruising around, so don’t take any chances.	Saturday, July 12, 2025 From 9 PM to 1 AM
Lucas	Maumee	OVI Checkpoint at 1360 Conant St Maumee, OH 43537	Friday, July 11, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Maumee	OVI Checkpoint at 361 W Dussel Dr Maumee, OH 43537	Friday, July 11, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
Mahoning	Austintown	Another checkpoint alert in Austintown near 1051 S. Raccoon Rd. 🚓 Stay safe and sober out there—buzzed driving is drunk driving!	Friday, July 11, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM
Montgomery	Dayton	OVI Checkpoint at 5144 Old Troy Pike Dayton, OH 45424	Friday, July 11, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Montgomery	Huber Heights	OVI Checkpoint at 6620 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424	Friday, July 11, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Hamilton	conjunction	Tonight’s checkpoint will be located in the 5500 block of Vine St. in Elmwood Place	Friday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
Pickaway	Circleville	OVI Checkpoint at Lancaster Pike in Circleville	Friday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
Lucas	Oregon	OVI Checkpoint at 2551 Woodville Rd.	Friday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
Lucas	Toledo	OVI checkpoint on State Route 2. The checkpoint will also be held in conjunction with nearby saturation patrols to deter impaired drivers and aggressively combat fatal crashes.	Friday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 11 PM
Mahoning	Austintown	The Mahoning County OVI Task Force will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint at 483 N. Canfield-Niles Road in Austintown.	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM
Defiance	Defiance	OVI checkpoint on East Second Street in Defiance	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
Franklin	Columbus	OVI checkpoint on Frank Road in Franklin County	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 8:30 PM to 12 AM
Auglaize	Saint Mary	OVI checkpoint set up on Celina Road in Auglaize County.	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
Summit	Check Back for update	Law enforcement has announced that OVI checkpoints will be conducted at multiple locations throughout the county, but the specific spots have not been disclosed. Be safe and drive sober—checkpoints can pop up anywhere.	Friday, June 20, 2025 Tonight
Mahoning	Youngstown	An OVI checkpoint is scheduled on Glenwood Avenue at Playhouse Lane. In addition to the checkpoint, saturation patrols will be active in the surrounding area. Expect heightened law enforcement and make smart choices—don’t drink and drive.	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 12:30 AM to 3 AM
Mahoning	Youngstown	An OVI checkpoint is set up at 3600 Market Street in Youngstown, OH. Along with the checkpoint, saturation patrols will be active in the area, so expect increased police presence. If you're out driving, make sure you're sober and following all traffic laws.	Friday, June 20, 2025 From 10 PM to 12 AM
Franklin	Grove City	OVI Checkpoint at US 62 & Parlin Drive	Friday, June 13, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Franklin	Grove City	OVI Checkpoint at Stringtown Rd & Parkmead Drive	Friday, June 13, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
Butler	West Chester Township	OVI Checkpoint tonight in West Chester on Cincinnati-Columbus Rd (US 42) at Regal Ln.	Friday, June 13, 2025 From 7:15 PM to 10 PM

Ohio Counties Checkpoints

Uncover the latest on OVI checkpoints across Ohio counties! Click on the county name to access detailed information about DUI checkpoints happening in your area. Stay informed and make responsible choices on the road to ensure everyone’s safety. Discover the checkpoints near you with just a click!

	Hancock
Adams	Hocking	Ottawa
Allen	Holmes	Paulding
Ashland	Huron	Perry
Ashtabula	Jackson	Pickaway
Athens	Jefferson	Pike
Auglaize	Knox	Portage
Belmont	Lake	Preble
Brown	Lawrence	Putnam
Butler	Licking	Richland
Carroll	Logan	Ross
Champaign	Lorain	Sandusky
Clark	Lucas	Scioto
Clermont	Madison	Seneca
Clinton	Mahoning	Shelby
Columbiana	Marion	Stark
Coshocton	Medina	Summit
Crawford	Meigs	Trumbull
Cuyahoga	Mercer	Tuscarawas
Darke	Miami	Union
Defiance	Monroe	Van Wert
Delaware	Montgomery	Vinton
Erie	Morgan	Warren
Fairfield	Morrow	Washington
Fayette	Muskingum	Wayne
Franklin	Noble	Williams
Fulton	Ottawa	Wood
Gallia	Paulding	Wyandot
Guernsey
Hamilton

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What Is an Ohio OVI Checkpoint?

In Ohio, impaired driving is referred to as OVI (Operating a Vehicle Impaired). An OVI checkpoint is a temporary traffic safety checkpoint where officers briefly stop vehicles to identify drivers who may be impaired by alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both.

The primary purpose of these checkpoints is to improve public safety, discourage impaired driving, and reduce alcohol- and drug-related crashes. During a checkpoint, officers typically look for signs of impairment while keeping traffic moving as efficiently as possible.

Many agencies also conduct OVI saturation patrols, where additional officers patrol nearby roads to enforce impaired driving laws.

How We Update Ohio OVI Checkpoints

Our editorial team regularly reviews publicly available announcements released by law enforcement agencies across Ohio.

When new checkpoint information is announced, we update this page to help visitors find the latest available information in one convenient place.

We also review previously listed checkpoints and archive them after they have ended, allowing visitors to view both current and recent enforcement activity.

Why Some OVI Checkpoints May Not Appear

Not every impaired driving enforcement operation is announced in advance.

Law enforcement agencies may also conduct:

OVI saturation patrols
Mobile enforcement operations
Holiday traffic safety campaigns
High-visibility enforcement initiatives

Because many of these operations are not publicly announced beforehand, they may not appear on this page.

Ohio OVI Laws

Ohio law makes it illegal to operate a vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, or both.

An OVI arrest can result in serious legal consequences, including:

Driver’s license suspension
Significant fines
Court costs
Mandatory education or treatment programs
Possible jail time
Increased insurance premiums

Penalties vary depending on the circumstances of the case, blood alcohol concentration (BAC), prior OVI convictions, and whether injuries or property damage occurred.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Ohio OVI checkpoints announced in advance?

Many OVI checkpoints are publicly announced before they begin. However, not every impaired driving enforcement operation is announced, and some agencies conduct mobile patrols instead of fixed checkpoints.

How often is this page updated?

This page is updated whenever new publicly announced Ohio OVI checkpoint information becomes available.

Are these checkpoint locations official?

The checkpoint information displayed on this page is compiled from publicly available announcements made by law enforcement agencies. We organize that information into an easy-to-read format for public awareness.

Is this website affiliated with law enforcement?

No. DUICheckpointsFinder.com is an independent informational website. We are not affiliated with any police department, sheriff’s office, highway patrol, prosecutor’s office, or government agency.

Can checkpoint schedules change?

Yes. Checkpoint dates, times, and locations may be changed, postponed, or canceled due to weather conditions, emergencies, staffing requirements, or operational needs.

Our Commitment to Public Safety

Our mission is to make publicly announced OVI checkpoint information easier to access while encouraging responsible driving throughout Ohio.

We believe that informed drivers make safer choices. If you plan to consume alcohol or any substance that may impair your ability to drive, always arrange a safe ride before you travel.

Never drink or use impairing drugs and drive. Help keep Ohio roads safe for everyone.