Ohio Traffic Law Blog
Can you appeal your Ohio CDL disqualification?
Even the safest drivers may receive a traffic ticket at some point. As a commercial motor vehicle driver in Ohio, however, getting traffic violations on-the-job or off may result in a disqualification of your commercial driver’s license. If you disagree with the...
read moreHow does a speeding ticket affect your car insurance?
Traffic tickets are common in Ohio, and most drivers have dealt with a traffic stop at one point or another in their life. Many think immediately of the bottom line and how a ticket will affect their car insurance premiums. In some situations, a traffic ticket on your...
read moreWhat is the penalty for driving on a suspended license in Ohio?
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require individuals to possess a driver's license before operating a motor vehicle. This requirement is in place to uphold the safety and well-being of the general public, as well as of the individual drivers themselves....
read moreCan you go to jail for speeding in Ohio?
For most people, a speeding ticket is nothing more than a pain in the neck and a financial headache. However, in some situations, speeding in Ohio can have far more dire consequences, such as a misdemeanor conviction and jail time. FindLaw explains when you may have...
read moreWhat is a CDL disqualification?
Keeping people safe on the roads is a top priority in Ohio. The state takes a hard stance against anyone who is caught breaking the law. This includes issuing disqualifications if you hold a commercial driver's license. If you receive a CDL disqualification, according...
read moreHow can someone prove truck driver fatigue?
Driving while fatigued is a dangerous practice police officers in Ohio strive to prevent. Yet some police officers ticket commercial drivers who are not guilty of drowsy driving or conduct traffic stops without probable cause to do so. If a drowsy driving ticket goes...
read morePenalties for speeding involve more than fines
Many people in Ohio get a thrill from driving fast. Speed limits are set based on a number of safety factors, though, and the law treats speeding seriously. After a law enforcement officer pulls someone over for driving over the posted limit, the driver may be...
read moreWhen are you too drunk to drive?
Rather than using the term DUI or DWI, Ohioans now refer to drinking and driving citations and laws as OVI or operating a vehicle under the influence. As with a DUI or DWI, there are various consequences and penalties that drivers face when they get behind the wheel...
read moreDiabetes can cause false positives in OVI/DUI tests
The medical condition of diabetes can cause either high or low blood glucose, depending on whether the person takes medication, when he or she has last eaten, and other factors that can induce the classic symptoms of a diabetic crisis. As EMTs and paramedics know from...
read moreWhat penalties do you face for an OVI conviction?
If you face DWI charges in Ohio, this is a serious matter indeed. Not only does a conviction place your freedom at risk for a considerable length of time, but you can also wind up having to pay substantial fines and court costs. The Garfield Heights Municipal Court...
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