Ohio Traffic Law Blog

Many people in Ohio might think that a driver has to do something extremely grievous in order to have their driver's license suspended. Certainly, the suspension of a driver's license may well be associated with a serious situation but there are also other situations that may lead a person to have their driving privileges suspended that one would not consider serious. These situations can often put people who may already be facing challenges in an even worse situation as they then become forced to pay very high prices to have their driving privileges reinstated.

For a driver who has had a license suspended, a choice must be made. That choice could include taking public transportation but requires that a person live and work in an area where this is truly feasible. Another choice may be to have another person drive them for some time but then they become dependent on others. Both of these things can become not only cumbersome but not sustainable for people who are responsible for others like children or elderly relatives who must be taken to medical appointments.

When an employer hires people to drive for their company in Ohio, they rely on their fleet of drivers to operate company vehicles in a manner that is safe and responsible. Failure to do so could result in costly consequences for both drivers and the company should an accident occur. Depending on the severity of an accident or traffic violation, a lawsuit could be filed and the company's reputation could be compromised. 

Commercial drivers are required by law to acquire and maintain a CDL that grants them the privileges of operating a larger vehicle. Often, this process requires testing to verify that drivers understand how to safely operate the vehicle they are required to drive. 

It can be difficult to know the best way to handle certain situations. If you have been accused of drunk driving, you may wonder how you could possibly escape the predicament without facing severe consequences. Of course, the details of your case could play a major part in how you choose to approach your defense against OVI allegations in Ohio.

Though the prosecution has the burden of proving your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, your defense presentation could impact the outcomes of your case. Depending on your specific case, you could end up with beneficial results ranging from reduced charges to having them dropped completely. However, the exact outcomes may not be predictable.

People in Ohio who have been arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense may understandably be concerned about their future and what consequences they may face if they are convicted of a crime. While it can be difficult, it is important to remember at this time that they have the right to defend themselves against all charges under the law.

An example of this can be seen in the case of a man who was arrested recently and charged with an impaired driving offense. As reported by The Vindicator, the man who was arrested is a police officer in Niles. It is not known if he was on duty or off duty at the time of his arrest. The incident happened in the early hours on a Friday morning. The defendant did not submit to a chemical test so no blood alcohol content is known.