Ohio Traffic Law Blog
What 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...
read moreDon’t just stop, stop before the line!
The Ohio traffic laws and their strict enforcement are legendary around the country with people who follow these sorts of things. But it is a fact of life for drivers here. We recently got another reminder when a three-judge Court of Appeals panel expanded upon the...
read moreDrowsy driving is dangerous driving
It never ends well for drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel. However, there is also a growing awareness of the dangers of driving while drowsy, which is a ticketable offense. This trend is confirmed by the American Automobile Association, which found that...
read moreOhioans with suspended licenses may qualify for amnesty
A driver's license is often more than a luxury. For many people in Ohio, it is necessary to maintain a job, to obtain food for oneself and one's family and to access medical care. Even so, hundreds of thousands of people statewide have had their licenses suspended in...
read morePortage County judge facing DUI charges
It is not as though the dangers associated with drunk driving are a recent discovery. This may cause some to question how is it that anyone would make the mistake of getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. The fact that it still happens may speak to just how much...
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