Troy, OH – Miami County kicked off its annual designated driver and holiday safety campaign today, urging residents across the county to plan safe rides as celebrations ramp up through Christmas and New Year’s. The initiative, led by Troy Rotary and supported by Community Rides, aims to curb impaired driving during one of the busiest social periods of the year.
According to the Miami County Sheriff’s Office and a countywide coalition of law enforcement agencies, the long-running program has helped prevent alcohol-related crashes since it began in 1999. This year’s effort includes expanded public messaging, new posters at local businesses, and coordinated outreach from police departments in Troy, West Milton, and nearby villages, as well as the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
Community Rides will again offer free late-night transportation for anyone within the greater Troy area who needs help getting home after consuming alcohol. According to program organizers, the service will operate December 19, 20, 26, 27, and 31 from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Riders can call 937-396-9917 to request pickup.
Officials emphasized that every holiday season brings heightened risks on local roads, and urged residents not to drive if they have been drinking—even short distances within city or village limits. Troy Rotary noted that no one has died on Miami County roads during the holidays as a result of impaired driving since the program began.
Local restaurants, bars, banks, retail shops, and civic organizations across Troy, Tipp City, and West Milton are supporting the effort with posted reminders and holiday-season safety messaging.
Community partners say the goal is simple: keep Miami County residents safe, reduce impaired driving, and ensure everyone gets home responsibly.
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