The Governor of Ohio recently signed a law that could impact the average Ohio motorist. Distracted driving is a serious safety concern throughout the country, and one way that states combat this issue is by implementing and enforcing strict laws about phone use while...
Robert R. Hart, Jr., Attorney at Law
Ohio city changes speed limits
The state of Ohio has a statutory speed limit that applies to all jurisdictions unless a local government seeks permission to change it. However, there are options that will allow a town to bypass this process. Recently, Cleveland Heights was able to drop its speed...
What happens after getting a traffic ticket?
Many Ohio drivers go over the speed limit from time to time. However, any time a person drives at a rate faster than the posted speed limit, he or she is breaking the law, and law enforcement would have grounds to pull the driver over. A speeding ticket may not seem...
Cincinnati drivers may be more likely to receive speeding tickets
In Ohio, receiving a ticket for driving over the speed limit could come with a range of penalties. Some of the repercussions associated with speeding include higher insurance rates, expensive fines and points on a driver’s license. In Cincinnati, more drivers could be...
Distracted driving may soon be a more serious offense in Ohio
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....
Traffic violations for those with commercial driver’s licenses
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...
Fighting the problem of reckless driving in some cities
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...
Ohio law enforcement to increase monitoring for reckless driving
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...
Will you go to jail after a first-time OVI in Ohio?
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...
Suspected drunk driving and its impact on a driver’s license
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...