In Ohio’s Lakota Local School District, there were two crashes involving students walking to and from school. One of the students, Aspen Runnels, died after being hit in a crosswalk in 2024. In response, two Ohio House Representatives introduced HB 203, titled ‘Aspen Runnels Law’. The Bill proposes to increase penalties for vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault whe...

The BMV 2255 is a form used by Ohio law enforcement officers when imposing an Administrative License Suspension in DUI cases (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio). A sworn copy of the form is given to the arrested person, sent to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), and sent to the court in which the OVI case is being heard. The BMV revised the Form 2255 in 2025, but some officers c...

During the holiday season, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, people gather with friends and family and attend work parties. Those get-togethers often involve alcohol consumption. Police are aware of this, so DUI (called ‘OVI’ in Ohio) enforcement is typically increased during this season.

Increased OVI Enforcement in 2025