Traffic blitzes slated in 2 local jurisdictions

12/18/2002

Perrysburg Township and Oregon police will conduct holiday traffic blitzes for speeders, drunken drivers, and other traffic violators.

In Oregon, the blitzes start Friday and run until Jan. 5 with increased patrols and zero tolerance for drunken drivers.

The targeted streets are Navarre and Starr avenues, Wheeling Street, and Woodville Road. Police will ticket for seat belt violations.

The blitz is part of the "You Drink & Drive, You Lose" campaign sponsored by the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

The traffic blitzes start in the township next week. Township officers will focus their attention on State Rts. 25 and 795.