UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio — The Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition is joining nationwide efforts to deter drunk driving and prevent tragedies this Labor Day holiday during the annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period.
Members of the Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition gathered for an annual kick off of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign during the 2026 Friday Fun Fest on Aug. 7 at Harrison Smith Park in Upper Sandusky. Pictured from left is Post Commander Lt. Ty Skaggs, Ohio State Highway Patrol; Sgt. Carson Orians, Wyandot County Sheriff's Office; Officer Faith Fox, Upper Sandusky Police Department; Chief Kurtis Clark, Wyandot County EMS; Callan McMillion, Wyandot County Public Health; and Chief Mike MaGinn, Upper Sandusky Fire Department.
From August 19 through September 7, 2026, law enforcement will be out in Wyandot County and around the state sending a clear message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Alcohol-related crashes represent about 3% of all traffic crashes occurring in Wyandot County since the beginning of 2021. However, when looking at crash severity, alcohol-related crashes are disproportionately represented, accounting for 12% of Wyandot County fatal and serious-injury crashes in this same period. Alcohol-related traffic crashes are preventable, but it will take everyone in Wyandot County working together to end drunk driving.
“Our priority is keeping people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead if they’ll be out drinking,” said Wyandot County Sheriff Todd Frey. “The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign is an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal and it kills. Let’s make this a partnership between law enforcement and drivers: Help us protect Wyandot County and put an end to this dangerous behavior.”
Impairment clouds judgment and endangers others on the road. When making plans to drink, always include a plan for a safe ride home. Never be afraid to ask for help getting a sober ride home if plans fall through.
When hosting gatherings, ensure sober guests and designated drivers have plenty of food, water and non-alcoholic beverages to enjoy. Take keys away from friends and family members planning to drive after drinking. Help them find a sober ride home instead.
Take the responsibility of designated driver seriously and stay 100% sober. Report drunk or impaired drivers to local law enforcement.
“Wyandot County is such a tight-knit community that looks out for its own,” Wyandot County Safe Communities Coalition Coordinator Callan McMillion said. “Choosing to drive 100% sober is simply an extension of the fierce pride that makes our county special. We can end drunk driving together.”
Hosting an end of summer gathering? Try out these mocktail recipes from the 2026 Zero Proof Mix Off. For more information on impaired driving, visit NHTSA.gov/DrunkDriving.
