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Ohio motorists could be arrested for driving during snow event

OHIO — Several counties in the state of Ohio have declared a Level 3 Snow Emergency in multiple counties due to severe winter weather conditions.

This emergency level prohibits all non-emergency personnel from traveling on roadways, except in cases of absolute necessity or personal emergency.

Under a Level 3 Snow Emergency, all roads are closed to non-essential traffic, and anyone found driving may face arrest.

Employees are advised to contact their employers to confirm whether they should report to work.

The counties currently affected by the Level 3 Snow Emergency include:

  • Athens County
  • Fayette County
  • Hocking County
  • Jackson County
  • Morgan County
  • Pickaway County
  • Pike County
  • Ross County
  • Scioto County
  • Vinton County

Residents in these areas are urged to stay off the roads to allow emergency crews to clear and treat the highways.

Conditions remain hazardous, with snow accumulation and drifting making travel dangerous.

Ohio Statewide Staff

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