COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State Highway Patrol announced that they will focus enforcement on impaired driving during the Labor Day weekend, from midnight Aug. 30 to 11:59 p.m. Sept. 2.

“Everyone traveling Ohio's roads plays a part in keeping them safe this Labor Day," Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles Jones said in a press release. "By planning ahead and designating a sober driver, you contribute to making our roadways secure for all."

During the weekend last year, OSHP says there were 23 fatal accidents that resulted in the deaths of 24 people.

“Of those, 16 crashes and 17 fatalities involved alcohol and/or drugs,” the release reads. “Eleven of the fatalities where safety belts were available, 10 were unbelted. Seven motorcyclists, three pedestrians, two ATV drivers and a bicyclist were also killed during the Labor Day weekend. The Patrol also made 417 OVI arrests during this timeframe.”

They ask other drivers report impaired drivers/drug activity by calling #677.