Canton, OH – Drivers in Stark County should expect increased enforcement and possible delays Friday as deputies set up two OVI sobriety checkpoints in Plain Township and Osnaburg Township.
According to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office, the checkpoints—scheduled for Friday, November 14, 2025—are part of a coordinated operation with the Stark County OVI Task Force aimed at reducing impaired driving on local roads. Specific checkpoint times and exact locations were not released but are expected to run during peak evening travel hours.
Deputies will conduct roadside screenings for alcohol and drug impairment, focusing on drivers showing signs of unsafe operation. Officials said additional patrol units will be stationed nearby to identify and stop impaired drivers who attempt to avoid the checkpoints.
The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the operation is designed to prevent crashes and keep communities in Plain Township, Osnaburg Township, and the greater Canton area safe as weekend travel begins. The agency noted that impaired driving arrests typically rise on Friday nights, prompting the targeted enforcement.
Residents and commuters are advised to allow extra travel time, remain alert for slowed or redirected traffic near checkpoint areas, and have alternative transportation plans if consuming alcohol.
“Impaired driving is never acceptable,” the agency stated in its announcement. “Always make the responsible choice to plan ahead for a safe, sober ride home.”
Drivers who encounter the checkpoints can expect brief interactions unless deputies detect signs of impairment, in which case further evaluation may occur.
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