DAYTON -- According to AAA, Independence Day is the single deadliest day for fatalities on roads across the country.
That's why police have extra presence out on the roads this Thursday.
Dayton police are keeping their eyes on certain roadways like Gettysburg Avenue, the US 35 corridors, Route 4 and other areas they typically respond to.
"Those officers will be focusing on areas where we've had accidents in the past, where we known accidents are likely to happen in the future," said Dayton Lieutenant, Wendy Stiver.
Besides looking for speed and seat belt violations; police will be looking for OVI's.
Thursday is a zero tolerance which means you wont get a warning.
The Fourth means more people on out on the roads and most of them trying to get to their cookouts or festivals.
"I'm sure I'll celebrate like most people by drinking a lot of beer, eating about 17 hot dogs," said Dayton resident, Randy Cornett.
Police say they will continue the patrols through Saturday.
That's why police have extra presence out on the roads this Thursday.
Dayton police are keeping their eyes on certain roadways like Gettysburg Avenue, the US 35 corridors, Route 4 and other areas they typically respond to.
"Those officers will be focusing on areas where we've had accidents in the past, where we known accidents are likely to happen in the future," said Dayton Lieutenant, Wendy Stiver.
Besides looking for speed and seat belt violations; police will be looking for OVI's.
Thursday is a zero tolerance which means you wont get a warning.
The Fourth means more people on out on the roads and most of them trying to get to their cookouts or festivals.
"I'm sure I'll celebrate like most people by drinking a lot of beer, eating about 17 hot dogs," said Dayton resident, Randy Cornett.
Police say they will continue the patrols through Saturday.
