In a unique show of unity transcending the bitter football rivalry, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and Michigan State Police are joining forces to tackle a shared adversary: impaired driving during The Game on Saturday. The collaboration is part of a concerted effort to minimize crashes and enhance safety as fans from both sides participate in the much-anticipated Ohio State vs. Michigan game festivities.
"The best way to keep the roads safe during this weekend’s Ohio State vs. Michigan game is for all drivers to make safety a priority," declared Colonel Charles A. Jones of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, emphasizing the importance of responsible driving habits. A similar sentiment was echoed by Colonel James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police, "There is absolutely no reason to drive impaired – ever." The Ohio State Highway Patrol procured both statements.
The two states' initiative seeks to remind fans that no matter their allegiance – be it Scarlet and Gray or Maize and Blue – responsible and sober driving is crucial for everyone's safety. With the spotlight on Columbus this year, where The Game is set to take place, additional measures to curb impaired driving include an incentive: a $20 Lyft rideshare credit offered across Ohio, thanks to a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association, facilitated through the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.
