Ohio Traffic Law Blog
Why would you need an SR-22?
You have just been informed by the court that you need an SR-22. Like many Ohio residents, this may leave you feeling concerned and a bit confused. What exactly is an SR-22, and why do you need it? What does this mean for your driving record and your future? According...
What happens if you blow off your speeding ticket?
If you are like many Ohio people, you do not take getting a speeding ticket very seriously. In fact, you may just throw the ticket into your console compartment or glove box and forget all about it. If you do, however, such action may get you in a lot more trouble...
Can I lose my CDL due to a DUI charge?
Operating a commercial vehicle requires a CDL in Ohio. However, there are many ways you can lose that hard-earned commercial driver’s license. One of the main ways you can cause your license to be suspended is by driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The...
Top driving violations truckers need to know
Semi-trucks are a vital piece of the country’s economy. Without them traversing the roads across Ohio, consumer goods may never reach their point of sale. Truck drivers have restrictions and rules that are set by the company they haul for and the federal government. A...
Does a speeding ticket disqualify your CDL?
Receiving a commercial driver’s license or CDL requires that you complete more advanced testing than a regular driver’s license, as it is an indicator that you are a skilled and responsible driver who can be trusted with driving a vehicle that carries passengers or...
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...
