In the village of Peninsula, leaders say speeding drivers are creating safety problems for both residents and visitors. Regular speed limit enforcement methods are effective, but police and local lawmakers are considering the implementation of cameras to monitor...
Ohio Traffic Law Blog
Ohio troopers give out hundreds of citations in recent operation
In a recent effort that spanned six different states, state troopers focused on monitoring for infractions of traffic laws, including speeding, texting while driving and more. Part of this effort took place in Ohio over the course of one weekend. Troopers gave out...
Do stop signs help keep roads safer?
When operating a motor vehicle, an Ohio driver is responsible for following the rules of the road, including yielding to oncoming traffic and stopping at stop signs. Failure to stop when there is a sign could result in a traffic stop by law enforcement, during which...
What kind of offenses could result in the loss of your CDL?
Individuals who operate large commercial vehicles have the responsibility of driving safely and adhering to the rules of the road. Due to the large size and heavy weight of semitrailers, large trucks and other types of commercial vehicles can cause significant damage...
Speed limits may soon be lower in the city of Columbus
In high-traffic areas, such as cities, speeding is a serious safety concern. When a driver is traveling at a rate that is over the posted speed limit, it makes it much more likely that he or she will strike a pedestrian or cause a rear-end accident. For this reason,...
Drivers will not get refunds on traffic tickets from cameras
Previously, some jurisdictions in Ohio employed the use of traffic cameras to monitor driver behavior and catch people who were violating the speed limit. These cameras were also used to catch violations at red lights, including running the light or speeding through...
Stricter distracted driving laws are coming to Ohio
The Governor of Ohio recently signed a law that could impact the average Ohio motorist. Distracted driving is a serious safety concern throughout the country, and one way that states combat this issue is by implementing and enforcing strict laws about phone use while...
Ohio city changes speed limits
The state of Ohio has a statutory speed limit that applies to all jurisdictions unless a local government seeks permission to change it. However, there are options that will allow a town to bypass this process. Recently, Cleveland Heights was able to drop its speed...
What happens after getting a traffic ticket?
Many Ohio drivers go over the speed limit from time to time. However, any time a person drives at a rate faster than the posted speed limit, he or she is breaking the law, and law enforcement would have grounds to pull the driver over. A speeding ticket may not seem...
Cincinnati drivers may be more likely to receive speeding tickets
In Ohio, receiving a ticket for driving over the speed limit could come with a range of penalties. Some of the repercussions associated with speeding include higher insurance rates, expensive fines and points on a driver’s license. In Cincinnati, more drivers could be...