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 We do not publish confidential law enforcement information, predict future checkpoint locations, or encourage anyone to avoid impaired driving enforcement.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 7, 2026
Verified by: Dinesh K Verma

County
City
OVI Location
Time & Date
GreeneFairbornThe 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
HancockFindlayThe 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
SanduskyFremontThe 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
FranklinWorthingtonThe 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
MontgomeryHuber HeightsAn OVI checkpoint is scheduled near 5144 Old Troy Pike and 6220 Brandt Pike.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
ClarkSpringfieldAn OVI checkpoint is scheduled along US-40.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 9 PM
MahoningAustintownAn OVI checkpoint is scheduled along Meridian Road at an undisclosed location.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
StarkMinervaA DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled in the 300 block of East Lincolnway.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 8:30 PM
StarkParis TownshipA DUI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled in the 3600 block of Union Avenue SE.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 11 PM
SummitCoventry TownshipAn OVI sobriety checkpoint is scheduled along South Arlington Road.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 11 PM
RossChillicotheAn OVI checkpoint is scheduled along US-50.Friday, August 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
HamiltonCincinnati400 block of Delta Ave., Cincinnati - Area: Columbia-Tusculum, near Delta Avenue & Columbia Parkway, down the hill from Mt. LookoutAugust 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM–8:30 PM
LucasNorthwoodAn 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
LucasNorthwoodAn 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
ErieVermilionAn 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
MuskingumZanesvilleAn 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
ClermontOVI checkpoint will be held tonight on State Route 125 in Clermont CountyFriday, July 31, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
StarkBrewsterThe 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
FranklinColumbus or ReynoldsburgThe 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
ButlerFairfieldThe 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
HamiltonWoodlawnThe 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
HamiltonMariemontThe checkpoint will be located in the 6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in Mariemont.Friday, July 10, 2026 | 8 PM to 10 PM
LucasMaumeeOVI Checkpoint at 1552 S. Reynolds Road Maumee, OHFriday, July 10, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasMaumeeOVI Checkpoint at 2527 Parkway Plaza Maumee, OHFriday, July 10, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
StarkCanal FultonSobriety Checkpoint tonight in 8100 block of Manchester Avenue NWFriday, June 26, 2026 | 6 PM to 8:30 PM
StarkDoylestownSobriety Checkpoint tonight in the 10800 block of Portage StreetFriday, June 26, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 11 PM
MahoningYoungstownOVI Checkpoint at at 483 N. Canfield-Niles Road Youngstown, OH 44515Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 12:30 AM to 3 AM
ButlerWest ChesterThe 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
MahoningYoungstownOVI Checkpoint at 4545 New Road, Youngstown, OHFriday, June 12, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
LucasOregonOVI Checkpoint at 3524 Navarre Avenue Oregon, OH 43616, USAFriday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasOregonOVI Checkpoint at 2350 Starr Avenue Oregon, OH 43616, USAFriday, June 12, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
HamiltonCincinnatiOVI Checkpoint Scheduled at 3200 Block of Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45205Thursday, June 11, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
LucasToledoThe checkpoints will be located at 4460 Heatherdowns Boulevard in south ToledoFriday, May 29, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasToledoThe checkpoints will be located at 5765 Secor Road in west Toledo.Friday, May 29, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
HamiltonMariemontTonight’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
CuyahogaStrongsvilleThe 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
DefianceDefianceOVI Checkpoint - state Route 18 near milepost 26Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
PauldingPauldingOVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 127 near milepost 12Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
ErieErieOVI Checkpoint - state Route 4 at Bone Creek DriveSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
HuronHuronOVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 250 near milepost 1Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
CuyahogaClevelandOVI Checkpoint - 5300 Harvard Ave.Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 12 AM
SummitAkronOVI Checkpoint - 1990 S. Main St. in AkronSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 12 AM
WayneWayneOVI Checkpoint - state Route 585 near milepost 1Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 8 PM to 11 PM
ColumbianaColumbianaOVI Checkpoint - state Route 14 near milepost 11Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
AuglaizeAuglaizeOVI Checkpoint - County Road 25A north of state Route 67Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
MiamiMiamiOVI Checkpoint - County Road 25A and Industry Park DriveSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
FairfieldFairfieldOVI Checkpoint - Diley Road at Long RoadSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 12 AM
BelmontBelmontOVI Checkpoint - U.S. Route 40 at Friends Church RoadSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
WashingtonBelpreOVI Checkpoint - 619 Maine Street in BelpreSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
ClermontClermontOVI Checkpoint - state Route 125 near milepost 3.5Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
ClintonWilmingtonOVI Checkpoint - Rombach Avenue at Progress WaySaturday, May 16, 2026 | 7 PM to 9 PM
AthensAthensOVI Checkpoint - 748 W. Union St.Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
GalliaGallipolisOVI Checkpoint - Pine Street near Union StreetSaturday, May 16, 2026 | 6 PM to 10 PM
Champaignthe checkpoint will be on U.S. 36 near Community DriveFriday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
Greenecheckpoint will be on Main StreetFriday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
Montgomerycheckpoint will be on South Smithville RoadFriday, May 15, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
CrawfordOVI Checkpoint - County Road 330, west of U.S. 30Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 10 PM
DelawareDelawareOVI Checkpoint - state Route 37 West and Lexington Blvd.Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
FranklinFranklinOVI Checkpoint - Frank Road at Gantz RoadFriday, May 15, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 12 AM
LickingHeathOVI Checkpoint - state Route 79 at Scioto DriveFriday, May 15, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
MadisonOVI Checkpoint - U.S. 42 near milepost 8Friday, May 15, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
KnoxOVI Checkpoint - West Hight Street near Old DelawareFriday, May 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 10 PM
GuernseyCambridgeOVI Checkpoint - U.S. 22 near milepost 6Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
MuskingumZanesvilleOVI Checkpoint - 1623 West Main Street in ZanesvilleFriday, May 15, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
RossOVI Checkpoint - U.S. 50 near milepost 21Friday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
PickawayOVI Checkpoint - South Court StreetFriday, May 15, 2026 | 8 PM to 10 PM
TrumbullWarrenOVI Checkpoint - Elm Road, south of N. River Road in WarrenFriday, May 15, 2026 | 9 PM to 12 PM
AllenOVI Checkpoint - State Route 81 in Allen CountyFriday, May 15, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
AllenFindlayOVI Checkpoint - Tiffin Avenue in FindlayFriday, May 15, 2026 | 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM
AllenBellefontaineOVI Checkpoint - Main Street, north of Avon Lake in BellefontaineFriday, May 15, 2026 | 9 PM to 11 PM
ButlerOVI Checkpoint at ixie HighwayThursday, May 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 9 PM
WarrenClear CreekOVI Checkpoint at Ohio 73 near Meadowview CourtThursday, May 14, 2026 | 10 PM to 11 PM
LucasHollandOVI Checkpoint at 7805 Airport HighwayThursday, May 14, 2026 | 9 PM to 12 AM
WoodPerrysburgOVI Checkpoint at East Front Street at Elm Street in PerrysburgThursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 9 PM
MarionMarionOVI Checkpoint at Mount Vernon Avenue in MarionThursday, May 14, 2026 | 9 PM to 10:30 PM
RichlandOVI Checkpoint at U.S. 42 near milepost 15Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 8:30 PM
AshlandOhio 3 near milepost 5Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 8:10 PM
MedinaBrunswick817 Pearl Road in BrunswickThursday, May 14, 2026 | 7 PM to 10 PM
GeaugaOhio 44 near milepost 18Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 10 PM
PortageOhio 43 north of Interstate 76Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 8 PM to 10 PM
JeffersonCounty Road 22A and Malone DriveThursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
TuscarawasOhio 39 near milepost 12Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 10 PM to 12 AM
JacksonOhio 93 near milepost 14Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
SciotoOhio 139 at milepost 8Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 8 PM
Lucas7805 Airport HwyThursday, May 14, 2026 | 9 PM to 12 AM
WoodPerrysburgEast Front Street at Elm Street in PerrysburgThursday, May 14, 2026 | 6 PM to 9 PM
ButlerWest ChesterOVI 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 checkedFriday, May 8, 2026 | 7:15 PM to 10 PM
StarkLake TownshipOVI Checkpoint in the 3300 block of State Street NW in Lake TownshipThursday, April 30, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 11 PM
StarkLake TownshipOVI Checkpoint in the 9900 block of Cleveland Avenue NW in Lake Township.Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 11 PM
MontgomeryTrotwoodOVI checkpoint will be in the 5100 block of Salem AvenueFriday, April 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 9 PM
MontgomeryTrotwoodOVI checkpoint will be in the 4800 block of Salem AvenueFriday, April 24, 2026 | 6:30 PM to 9 PM
StarkCantonOVI Checkpoint at 1801 Mahoning Road NE in CantonFriday, April 24, 2026 | 6 PM to 8:30 PM
StarkCantonOVI Checkpoint at the 3700 block of Tuscarawas Street West in Canton.Friday, April 24, 2026 | 8:30 PM to 11 PM
MahoningYoungstownThe 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
HamiltonColerainThe 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
HamiltonColerainA 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
FranklinColumbusA 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
LucasToledoOVI roadblock in place at 5033 Suder Ave, Toledo, OH 43611Friday, April 3, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasToledoOVI roadblock in place at 5901 Stickney Ave, Toledo, OH 43612Friday, April 3, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
MontgomeryDaytonDrivers should expect an OVI checkpoint at the intersection of South Patterson Boulevard and West Stewart Street in Dayton, OHSaturday, March 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM
MontgomeryDaytonDrivers should expect an OVI checkpoint at the intersection of South Main Street and West Stewart Street in Dayton, OHSaturday, March 28, 2026 | 6 PM to 12 AM
ButlerMiddletownA 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
LucasHollandOVI checkpoint scheduled at 1220 S Holland Sylvania Rd, Holland, OH 43528.Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasSwantonOVI checkpoint scheduled at 13502 Airport Highway.Friday, March 20, 2026 | 8 PM to 2 AM
MontgomeryWashingtonOVI 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
StarkAn OVI checkpoint is set for the evening of St. Patrick’s Day at an undisclosed site.Tuesday, March 17, 2026
SummitLaw enforcement has scheduled an OVI checkpoint for St. Patrick’s Day night, location not disclosed.Tuesday, March 17, 2026
MahoningYoungstownA 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
FranklinUpper ArlingtonOVI checkpoint location on Henderson Road west of Reed Road.Friday, March 13, 2026 | 8 PM to 12:30 AM
HamiltonMount HealthyA 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
StarkNot DisclosedAs 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
ButlerFairfieldAn 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
MahoningBoardmanAn 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
SummitUndisclosedOfficials have not yet provided specific details on the time or locations of the checkpoints. If anyone Know Location Please send via Instagram @duicheckpointsfinderWednesday, Nov. 26, 2025, into early Thursday morning, Nov. 27, 2025.
ButlerRoss TownshipTonight 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
StarkLouisvilleDUI / 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
StarkOsnaburgAnother 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
HamiltonBlue AshThe 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
MahoningYoungstownAn 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
BelmontBridgeportAn 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
FranklinColumbus🚨 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
HamiltonSharonville🚓 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
SciotoWashington 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
MahoningYoungstownAnother 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
MahoningYoungstownPolice 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
StarkAlliance🚔 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
StarkAlliance🚨 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
FranklinColumbusOfficers 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
FranklinColumbusA 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
HamiltonNorwoodAn 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
CuyahogaBrook ParkAn OVI checkpoint is scheduled on Brookpark Road.Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 7 PM to 11 PM
HockingLoganOVI checkpoint to be conducted on West Hunter Street between Betty Avenue and Riff AvenueFriday, September 19, 2025 | 6 PM to 11 PM
SanduskyFremontCheckpoint scheduled on Rawson Avenue between North Street and the US 6 Fremont BypassFriday, September 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 10 PM
ButlerOxfordOVI checkpoint located in the 500 block of South Locust Street, City of OxfordFriday, September 19, 2025 | 7 PM to 10 PM
HamiltonMariemontOVI checkpoint planned in the 6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in MariemontFriday, September 19, 2025 | 8 PM to 10 PM
CuyahogaSolonSobriety checkpoint planned around Harper RoadFriday, September 19, 2025
CuyahogaClevelandOVI Police Checkpoint Near Kinsman Rd & E 132nd StWednesday, September 17, 2025 | 6 PM to 11 PM
StarkCantonOVI 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
ButlerWest ChesterAn 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
MuskingumZanesvilleAn 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
CuyahogaParmaOVI 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
WarrenFranklinOVI 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
HamiltonGroesbeckOVI Block in the 3600 Blue Rock Rd Groesbeck, OH 45239Friday, August 29, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
RossChillicotheOVI Checkpoint Scheduled Tonight on Western Avenue in ChillicotheFriday, August 29, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
LucasToledoOVI Checkpoint at 2854 N Holland Sylvania Rd Toledo, OH 43615, USAFriday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
FairfieldLancasterLancaster 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
ButlerHamiltonOVI Checkpoint at 2210 S. Erie Blvd. (SR 4) The northbound lane will be checked.Friday, August 22, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM
HuronNorwalkNorwalk 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
LucasToledoOVI Checkpoint at 5650 Central Ave Toledo, OH 43615, USAFriday, August 22, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
KnoxMount VernonSobriety Checkpoint on State Route 13 and South Main St, Mt. Vernon, OH – Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, 8–10 PMFriday, August 15, 2025 – 8 PM to 10 PM
MontgomeryDaytonRiverside, 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
MontgomeryDaytonDayton, OH – Another checkpoint will take place at the 2600 block of Harshman Road.Friday, August 15, 2025 – 6:45 PM to 11:45 PM
BelmontBridgeportBelmont 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
StarkNimishillenNimishillen 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
HamiltonBlue Ash10300 block of Kenwood Rd. (near Pfeiffer Rd.)Friday, August 15, 2025 – 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
HamiltonBlue Ash5100 block of Pfeiffer Rd. (near Hickory Point Dr.)Friday, August 15, 2025 – 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM
ButlerFairfieldState Route 4 near Muhlhauser Rd.Friday, August 15, 2025 – 9:00 PM to 11:00 PM
OttawaPort ClintonPort 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
StarkNimishillen TownshipOVI Checkpoint in the 7300 block of Easton Street NEAug 9, 2025 – 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
StarkNimishillen TownshipOVI Checkpoint in the 7300 block of Ravenna Avenue NEAug 9, 2025 – 8:30 PM to 11 PM
MarionMarionOVI Checkpoint on Mount Vernon Avenue, east of Forest Lawn Drive in Marion.August 8, 2025 From 9 PM to 11 PM
SummitCheck back for updatesCheck back for updatesFriday, August 8, 2025
WayneCheck back for updatesCheck back for updatesFriday, August 8, 2025
DarkeGreenvilleOVI Checkpoint at State Route 571 in the city of Greenville.Friday, Aug 1, 2025 | 8 PM to 10 PM
MahoningBoardmanOVI 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
StarkSugarcreekOVI Checkpoint in SugarcreekSaturday, July 26, 2025
TrumbullChampion TownshipOVI Checkpoint at Mahoning AvenueJuly 24, 2025 — 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
LoganBellefontaineOVI Checkpoint on South Main Street in BellefontaineSaturday, July 19, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
HamiltonWoodlawnOVI Checkpoint in 9900 block of Springfield Pike Wyoming, OH 45215, USAFriday, July 18, 2025 From 7 PM to 10 PM
BrownMount OrabOVI Checkpoint on US 68, south of State Route 32 in the Village of Mount Orab, Brown CountyFriday, July 18, 2025 From 9 PM to 11 PM
FranklinGrove CityAn 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
FranklinGrove CityAnother 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
HancockFindlayOVI Checkpoint on Tiffin Avenue, in the City of FindlayFriday, July 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 12 AM
ButlerFairfield TownshipThere’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
LucasMaumeeOVI Checkpoint at 1360 Conant St Maumee, OH 43537Friday, July 11, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasMaumeeOVI Checkpoint at 361 W Dussel Dr Maumee, OH 43537Friday, July 11, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
MahoningAustintownAnother 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
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint at 5144 Old Troy Pike Dayton, OH 45424Friday, July 11, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
MontgomeryHuber HeightsOVI Checkpoint at 6620 Brandt Pike Huber Heights, OH 45424Friday, July 11, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Hamiltonconjunction Tonight’s checkpoint will be located in the 5500 block of Vine St. in Elmwood PlaceFriday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
PickawayCirclevilleOVI Checkpoint at Lancaster Pike in CirclevilleFriday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
LucasOregon OVI Checkpoint at 2551 Woodville Rd. Friday, June 27, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasToledoOVI 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
MahoningAustintownThe 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
DefianceDefianceOVI checkpoint on East Second Street in DefianceFriday, June 20, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
FranklinColumbusOVI checkpoint on Frank Road in Franklin CountyFriday, June 20, 2025 From 8:30 PM to 12 AM
AuglaizeSaint MaryOVI checkpoint set up on Celina Road in Auglaize County.Friday, June 20, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
SummitCheck Back for updateLaw 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
MahoningYoungstownAn 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
MahoningYoungstownAn 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
FranklinGrove CityOVI Checkpoint at US 62 & Parlin DriveFriday, June 13, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
FranklinGrove CityOVI Checkpoint at Stringtown Rd & Parkmead DriveFriday, June 13, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
ButlerWest Chester TownshipOVI 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
ButlerMadeiraOVI Checkpoint tonight in the 8100 block of Montgomery Rd. (US-22) in Madeira.Friday, June 13, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
MahoningBoardmanOVI checkpoint at 4030 Market Street in Boardman just south of Midlothian Boulevard.June 13, 2025, From 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM
CuyahogaOVI sobriety checkpoint on Snow RoadThursday, June 12, 2025 From 7 PM to 10 PM
CuyahogaNewburgh HeightsSobriety checkpoints at Harvard Avenue in the Village of Newburgh Heights By Newburgh Heights Police DepartmentFriday, June 6, 2025
StarkTuscarawas TownshipLincoln Way West or Route 172 just east of Route 93 or Manchester Avenue. (12000 block)Friday, June 6, 2025 From 6 PM to Midnight
StarkTuscarawas TownshipManchester Avenue NW near Kurtz Stadium. (1800 block)Friday, June 6, 2025 From 8:30 PM to Midnight
HamiltonCincinnatiOVI Checkpoint in the 3200 block of Warsaw Ave. in Cincinnati.June 5, 2025 From 7 PM to 9 PM
LakeTimberlakeOVI checkpoint on Lake Shore Boulevard By Timberlake Police Department and the Eastlake Police Department.Saturday, May 31, 2025 From 10 PM to Midnight
ButlercanceledSaturday, May 31, 2025
HamiltonSharonvilleOVI Checkpoint at 11900 block of Lebanon Rd. (US-42) in Sharonville.Friday, May 30, 2025 From 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
MontgomeryTrotwoodOVI Checkpoint in the areas of 5120 Salem Avenue and 4825 Salem Avenue. By Trotwood OVI Task Force.Friday, May 30, 2025 From 6:30 PM to Midnight
CuyahogaSolonOVI checkpoint at State Route 91 and Portz Parkway : OH-43 & Aurora Rd Bedford Heights, OH 44146Friday, May 30, 2025 From 7 PM to 11 PM
LucasToledoCheckpoint at 1125 E Alexis Rd Toledo, OH 43612Saturday, May 17, From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasToledoCheckpoint at 6010 N Summit St Toledo, OH 43611Saturday, May 17, From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasToledoCheckpoint at 5801 Suder Ave Toledo, OH 43611Saturday, May 17, From 8 PM to 2 AM
FranklinHilliardOVI Checkpoint at Hilliard Rome Road at Heritage Club DriveFriday, May 16, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
FranklinHilliardOVI Checkpoint at Cemetery Road at Lacon RoadFriday, May 16, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
StarkCantonFurther details have not been released at this time.Friday, May 16, 2025
ButlerWest ChesterOVI Checkpoint tonight at West Chester at Tylersville Road and Crosley Boulevard between Butler-Warren Road and Cox Road.Friday, May 9, 2025, From 7 PM to 10 PM
ClermontPierceOVI checkpoint at State Route 125 in Clermont County.Friday, May 9, 2025, From 9 PM to 11 PM
MahoningYoungstownOVI Checkpoint and saturation patrols on 4477 Mahoning Ave Youngstown Near Farm and Home storeFriday, May 9, 2025 From 10 PM - 2 AM
MahoningYoungstownU-Haul and Dollar General, not far from the intersection with Raccoon Road.Friday, May 9, 2025 From 10 PM - 2 AM
CuyahogaBrook ParkOVI Sobriety Checkpoint / DL Checkpoint at West 130th StreetThursday, May 8, 2025 From 7 PM to 11 PM
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint at Stanley Avenue at Troy Street. The Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgomery County and Dayton police will operate the checkpoints.Friday, April 25, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint at area of Needmore Road at Successful Way. The Combined Agency OVI Task Force of Montgomery County and Dayton police will operate the checkpoints.Friday, April 25, 2025 From 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM
LorainOVI Checkpoint on Grove AveFriday, April 25, 2025 From 8 PM to 12 AM
HamiltonFairfaxOVI checkpoint will be held on US 50, Wooster Pike, in the Village of Fairfax in Hamilton County tonight.Friday, April 25, 2025 From 8 PM to 10 PM
MahoningOVI Checkpoints: More specific details, including the time and location of the checkpoint, will be revealed later.Friday, April 25, 2025
MahoningExact details—like the time, date, and location—of the checkpoint will be announced later this week. In addition to the checkpoint, saturation patrols will also be active throughout Mahoning County. These patrols are being set up with one clear goaFriday, April 25, and Sunday, April 27.
LucasWest ToledoOVI Checkpoint at 3711 Monroe St Toledo, OH 43606Friday, April 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasWest ToledoOVI Checkpoint at 1901 Dorr St Toledo, OH 43607Friday, April 18, 2025 From 8 PM to 2 AM
ButlerHamilton OVI Task Force will conduct an impaired driving checkpoint today in Hamilton on Ohio 4 at 2210 S. Erie Blvd.Friday, April 18, 2025 From 6 PM to 10 PM
SummitComing Soonsobriety checkpoints across the county on Easter weekend. Locations of OVI checkpoints are typically released closer to their scheduled date. Most of the crashes occurred on Interstates 77 and 76 and state Routes 8 and 18, according to the patrol.Friday, April 18, 2025
StarkCantonOVI Checkpoint in the 3400 block of Middlebranch Avenue NEFriday, April 18, 2025 From 6 PM to 8:30 PM
StarkCantonOVI Checkpoint in the 3500 block of Martindale Road NEFriday, April 18, 2025 From 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
ButlerMiddletownOVI Task Force will conduct an impaired driving checkpoint at the Monroe Fire Department at 6262 Hamilton-Middletown Road.Friday, April 11, 2025, From 7 PM to 11 PM
TrumbullLiberty TownshipOVI Checkpoint May be The most heavily traveled roads in Liberty other than I-80 and State Route 11, are Belmont Ave. and Churchill Hubbard Road.April 9, 2025
MahoningAustintownOVI Task Force at 483 N Canfield Niles Road , which is close to Hollywood GamingFriday, April 4, 2025 From 10 PM to 2 AM
ButlerOVI Task Force Alert: An impaired driving checkpoint will be held. Time and location will be announced on the day of the checkpoint. This, along with increased patrols, aims to reduce OVI-related crashes, injuries, and fatalities.Saturday, March 29
FranklinPrairieOVI Checkpoint at Norton Rd. s/o W. Broad StMarch 28, 2025 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
ButlerFairfieldOVI checkpoint on State Route 4 at Indian Meadow Drive in Fairfield TwpMarch 27, 2025 From 9 PM to 12 AM
LucasHollandOVI Checkpoint at 1470 McCord Road in HollandFriday, March 21, 2025, From 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasMaumeeOVI Checkpoint at 7145 Garden Road in MaumeeFriday, March 21, 2025, From 8 PM to 2 AM
MontgomeryWashington TownshipOVI Checkpoint in Washington Township at the intersection of Paragon Road and State Route 725.Monday, March 17, 2025
LickingPataskalaOVI checkpoint tonight on State Route 16 near Park Street in Pataskala. by troopers from the Granville post, alongside Pataskala Police Officers and Licking County Sheriff’s Deputies.Saturday, March 15, 2025, From 10 PM to Midnight
SummitALL Summit CountyThe Summit County OVI Task Force will be conducting sobriety checkpoints across the county from Saturday, March 15, to early Sunday morning, March 16.Saturday, March 15, 2025 Evening to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint in the area of 1500 E. Third St. near Terry Street and near South Keowee and East Fifth streets.Friday, March 14, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM
ButlerHamiltonThe OVI checkpoint will held on southbound Ohio 128 (Hamilton-Cleves Road) at the Ross Middle School in the 3300 block of Hamilton-Cleves. The checkpoints, along with saturation patrols, are a continuing effort to reduce OVI related crashes resulting in injuries and fatalities, a statement from the Butler County OVI Task Force says.Wednesday, October 27, 2024 From 8 PM to Midnight
LucasToledoSobriety checkpoint at 702 Woodville RoadSaturday, Nov. 16, From 8 PM to 1 AM
MahoningYoungstownOVI Checkpoint - Near the Grace Evangelistic Temple Church on Mahoning Avenue in YoungstownFriday, November 8, 2024, From 10 PM to 12 AM
MahoningYoungstownOVI Checkpoint - Market Street near Ridge Avenue in YoungstownFriday, November 8, 2024, From 12:30 AM until 3 AM
SummitUnspecifiedSobriety checkpoints across the county. Law enforcement officials will set up checkpoints at various locations to assess drivers for signs of impairment.Friday, November 1, 2024
MahoningBoardmanOVI Checkpoint on South Avenue near Larkridge AvenueFriday, October 25, 2024 From 10 PM to 1 AM
MahoningBoardmanOVI Checkpoint on Market Street near Boardman United Methodist ChurchFriday, October 25, 2024 From 12:30 AM to 3 AM
StarkMinervaOVI Checkpoint at 15571 Lincoln St. SE Minerva, OH 44657Friday, October 25, 2024 From 6 PM to Midnight
StarkMinervaOVI Checkpoint at 3615 Union Ave Minerva, OH 44657Friday, October 25, 2024 From 9 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint - South Main Street at Stewart StreetThursday, October 24, 2024 From 6 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint - South Patterson Boulevard West Stewart StreetThursday, October 24, 2024 From 6 PM to Midnight
ButlerHamiltonOVI Checkpoint - at 2210 S. Erie Blvd. (SR 4)Friday, October 18, 2024, From 6 PM to 10 PM
Pike CountyPike CountyOVI Checkpoint - US-23 in Pike CountyFriday, October 18, 2024, From 7 PM to 9 PM
Gallia, Pike, Delaware and Sandusky CountiesThe Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct OVI checkpointsFriday, October 18, 2024
LucasHolland7225 Airport Hwy. Holland, OH 43528Friday, October 18, 2024 , from 8 PM to 2 AM
LucasHolland1220 S. Holland Sylvania Rd. Holland, OH 43528Friday, October 18, 2024 from 8 PM to 2 AM
FranklinColumbusSobriety checkpoint at South High Street and Dolby Drive on Columbus' South Side Columbus, OH 43207, USAFriday, October 11, 2024 From 8 PM to 12:30 AM
CuyahogaClevelandOVI Checkpoint - St Clair Ave. & Addison Rd Cleveland, OH 44103 and E. 79th StreetFriday, October 11, 2024 From 9 PM to 1 AM
MahoningMore specific details including the time and location of the checkpoint will be revealed at a later time.Friday, September 27, 2024
SummitOVI Checkpoint - The locations will be announced Friday.Friday, September 27, 2024 Tonight
ButlerFairfieldOVI Task Force will conduct a DUI enforcement effort at OH-4 & Symmes Road Fairfield, OH 45014Thursday, September 26, 2024 From 6 PM to 10 PM
ButlerWest Chester TownshipThe time and location of the checkpoint will be released SOONFriday, September 20, 2024
CuyahogaParmaOVI Checkpoint 7200 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134Thursday, September 19, 2024 From 7 PM to 12 AM
StarkNavarreOVI Checkpoint - in the 8000 block of Hudson Drive SW Navarre, OH 44662Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 From 6 PM to Midnight
StarkNavarreOVI Checkpoint - in the 1250 block of Main Street N Navarre, OH 44662Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 From 8:30 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonOVI checkpoint in the 5900 block of West Third Street in TrotwoodFriday, September 13, 2024, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
MontgomeryDaytonOVI checkpoint in the 4300 block of Germantown Pike in Jefferson Twp.Friday, September 13, 2024, from 10:30 PM to 12:30 PM.
MuskingumOVI checkpoint will be held in Muskingum County. The location of the checkpoint will be announced the Evening of Friday, September 13thFriday, September 13, 2024
AshtabulaSpecific details have not yet been released.Saturday, September 7, 2024
RichlandMansfieldOVI checkpoint at North Trimble Road, near Wyandotte Avenue, in Mansfield.Saturday, September 7, 2024 from 8
p.m. until 10 p.m.
HamiltonCincinnaticheckpoint will be located in the 3000 block of Springdale Rd. in Colerain Township.Friday, September 6, 2024 From 7 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonThe checkpoint will start near 4825 Salem Avenue.Friday, September 6, 2024 From 6:30 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryTrotwoodThe checkpoint will start near 5120 Salem AvenueFriday, September 6, 2024 From 6:30 PM to Midnight
MahoningYoungstownOVI checkpoint - Mahoning Avenue near Halls Heights AvenueFriday, September 6, 2024 between 10:00 p.m. and midnight Friday night.
HamiltonMariemont6900 block of Wooster Pike (US-50) in front of the Mariemont Theater.August 30th, 2024, From 8 PM to 12 AM [ Labor Day Weekend ]
CuyahogaClevelandOVI Checkpoint Near E 9th St & Prospect Ave E Cleveland, OH 44115Sunday, August 25, 2024 From 9 PM to 1 AM
TrumbullWarren TownshipOVI checkpoint/Saturation Patrols tonight on Parkman RoadSaturday, Aug. 24, 2024 From 9 PM to 11 PM
LoganOVI checkpoint will be set up on State Route 235Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 From 7 PM to 10 PM
AthensOVI checkpoint will be conducted on State Route 56Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 From 7 PM to 9 PM
LorainElyriaOVI Checkpoint at Lake Avenue in the City of ElyriaSaturday, Aug. 24, 2024 From Evening to Midnight
ButlerOxfordOVI checkpoint - 500 Block of South Locust Street.Friday, August 23, 2024 From 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint at 2222 N. James H. McGee Boulevard Dayton, OH 45417Friday, August 23, 2024 From 7 PM to Midnight
MontgomeryDaytonOVI Checkpoint In the 200 block of W. Third Street Dayton, OH 45402Friday, August 23, 2024 From 7 PM to Midnight
HancockFindlayOVI checkpoint will be held tonight, on Main Street, in the City of Findlay, Hancock CountyFriday, August 23, 2024 From 8 PM to 12 PM
PerrySobriety Checkpoint - The location of the checkpoint will be announced very soon.Friday, August 23, 2024
ClermontSR 125OVI checkpoint from on SR 125Friday, August 23, 2024 From 9 PM to 11 PM
BrownMount OrabUS 68, south of State Route 32 in the Village of Mount OrabFriday, August 9, 2024 From 9 PM to 11 PM
HuronNorwalkU.S. Route 250, just south of Lais Road in the City of NorwalkFriday, August 9, 2024 From 7 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

 

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.