Ohio Traffic Law Blog
There are many ways to lose driving privileges in Ohio
The original goal of Ohio lawmakers in suspending driving privileges may have been to make the roads safer. However, now, according to the Dayton Daily News, there are 32 different ways for an Ohio driver to lose his or her driver’s license, and not all of these have...
Know the penalties for Ohio OVI
Ohio law calls driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol OVI, which stands for operating a vehicle impaired. Even a first OVI offense carries mandatory jail time along with fines and license suspension. The officer will confiscate your license upon your arrest,...
Do you have all the facts about overweight truck violations?
As a truck driver, you may already be well aware of how common overweight truck violations are in Ohio and everywhere else across the U.S. Maybe you are guilty of occasionally overloading your truck, just a little bit, yourself. Lantech examines facts truck drivers...
Can you appeal your Ohio CDL disqualification?
Even the safest drivers may receive a traffic ticket at some point. As a commercial motor vehicle driver in Ohio, however, getting traffic violations on-the-job or off may result in a disqualification of your commercial driver’s license. If you disagree with the...
How does a speeding ticket affect your car insurance?
Traffic tickets are common in Ohio, and most drivers have dealt with a traffic stop at one point or another in their life. Many think immediately of the bottom line and how a ticket will affect their car insurance premiums. In some situations, a traffic ticket on your...
What is the penalty for driving on a suspended license in Ohio?
All 50 states and the District of Columbia require individuals to possess a driver's license before operating a motor vehicle. This requirement is in place to uphold the safety and well-being of the general public, as well as of the individual drivers themselves....
Can you go to jail for speeding in Ohio?
For most people, a speeding ticket is nothing more than a pain in the neck and a financial headache. However, in some situations, speeding in Ohio can have far more dire consequences, such as a misdemeanor conviction and jail time. FindLaw explains when you may have...
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...
How 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...
Penalties 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...
