Ohio Traffic Law Blog
What 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...
read moreDeath of Ohio pedestrian results in prison for driver
The penalties for drunk driving and driving under suspension in Ohio are serious enough individually. Drunk driving on a suspended license can be mean even more severe consequences. If someone becomes hurt as a result of these activities, one can expect the penalty to...
read moreHow per se laws affect your OVI arrest
Police officers who pull you over under suspicion of OVI have many methods of obtaining evidence to use against you in court to make those charges stick. From the moment they approach your vehicle, they are on the alert for signs that you have been drinking...
read moreCan my health make it hard to pass a field test?
If you are like many people in Ohio, you may have some misconceptions about what happens during a drunk driving investigation. These misconceptions may even include the belief that the testing used by law enforcement officers is foolproof. This is actually quite far...
read moreNew distracted driving laws in 2019
Most adults in Ohio have likely used a cell phone while driving in their cars. Over the last several years, a lot of attention has been placed on phone use by drivers and today, there are a variety of headsets or technologies built into vehicles to allow people to...
read moreLane violation stop leads to drunk driving arrest
People who live in Ohio should be aware of how a person might end up being investigated for suspected drunk driving. These situations generally start with a driver being pulled over by an officer for a reason that may have nothing at all to do with potentially being...
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