Any kind of distraction is a serious safety concern on Ohio roads and across the United States. Despite its known dangers and the risks associated with driving while distracted, drivers continue to pick up their phones, endangering themselves and others on the road....
In Ohio, a traffic violation can result in serious penalties for drivers, including high fines, increased insurance rates, points on a license and more. However, the stakes are even higher for those who hold commercial driver’s licenses. A traffic violation can...
Ohio drivers who violate traffic laws could face expensive fines, costly tickets and other complications that may affect multiple areas of their lives. There are different traffic violations for speeding, illegal parking, reckless driving and more. Reckless driving is...
According to numbers released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, more than 840 fatalities have occurred in accidents involving pedestrians dating back to 2017. In response to these numbers and to make the roads safer for everyone, the OSHP and other state law...
Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense that can result in penalties that may alter the course of your life. However, if this is your first offense, you may assume that the penalties you are facing are not that significant. Some first-time offenders may believe it...
If Ohio law enforcement sees a driver exhibiting behavior they believe indicates that person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they will initiate a traffic stop. They may ask the driver to submit to sobriety tests, or they could eventually decide to take the...
Driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol can lead to serious penalties, including time behind bars and expensive fines. However, it may be possible that a DUI offense in Ohio could also lead to the confiscation of personal property. Recently, the Ohio...
The Ohio Supreme Court recently ruled that the collection of fines from speeding drivers by using certain types of electronic devices is not permissible. Many municipalities throughout the state were using cameras as speed detection devices, and many people believed...
Drunk driving is more prominent at different times of the year, and Labor Day weekend is a time when it may be more common for drivers to drink and get behind the wheel. To reduce the number of drunk drivers and discourage unsafe behaviors, Ohio law enforcement...
One moment you may be driving home, and the next you could find yourself on the side of the road after a law enforcement vehicle pulled you over. A traffic stop for suspected drunk driving can be daunting, and it will be even more so if police place you under arrest...
