Traffic stops are one of the most common points of contact between the public and law enforcement. They are also one of the most misunderstood.

In Ohio OVI investigations, confusion is not accidental. Most people do not know what they are legally required to do during a stop, what is optional, or how standardized field sobriety tests are actually supposed to work. That lack of clarity shifts power entirely to the roadside officer, often without the driver realizing it.

The OVI Pocket Guide was created to address that imbalance through transparency, not advocacy.

Why Traffic Stop Confusion Matters

During an OVI stop, decisions are made quickly and under stress. Drivers are expected to comply, interpret instructions, and perform unfamiliar tasks, all while being observed and judged.

Most people assume that everything they are asked to do is mandatory. It is not.

Others assume that field sobriety tests are scientific measurements of impairment. They are not.

Most Americans still imagine control as something obvious: soldiers in the streets, ballots being stuffed, or loud authoritarian decrees.

That’s no longer how modern systems work.

Today, power operates through data, algorithms, and narrative shaping — not force.

Most people don’t realize it’s happening.

Ants and bees communicate through signals. No single ant understands the whole system — it simply follows cues.

Miss Rachel is honored for the Glamour Woman of the Year 2025 Award. This is a well-deserved distinction. She is like a modern Mr. Rogers, and she grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Her journey began with a YouTube channel aimed at helping her son with a speech delay, which has since grown into a global movement. Her work has empowered millions of children and their parents, making her a role model for compassion and creativity in education. 

At the Glamour Women of the Year ceremony, Ms. Rachel made a lasting impression with her gown embroidered with drawings from children in Gaza, symbolizing hope and resilience. She expressed her pride in sharing art from these children and their stories during her Instagram story post.

That was not before StopAntisemitism has conducted a hate and smear campaign against her.  Miss Rachel said she's willing to risk her career to keep advocating for kids in Gaza. She’s faced pushback for speaking out about the struggles children are facing due to conflict and lack of resources.

Friday, December 26, 8:30pm
Natalie's, 945 King Ave, Columbus, OH, United States, Ohio 43212

Comedian, filmmaker and Columbus native Travis Irvine comes home for the holidays to present his annual Christmas comedy show featuring an eclectic cast of comedians, characters, carols and more!

Food & Bar: Our full food and drink menu will be available before and during the show.