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...
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Despite ruling, some Ohio municipalities still use speed cameras
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...
Some cities at odds with state authorities over traffic cameras
Depending on the local jurisdiction where a ticket was written, traffic violations in Ohio can come with steep penalties. This may include expensive fines, increased insurance rates and more. In many cases, tickets were written because an officer witnessed an illegal...
Ohio leads the nation in speeding tickets written
If an Ohio driver goes over the posted speed limit, he or she could receive a traffic ticket that may result in expensive fines and penalties. This could include higher insurance rates, additional points on a driver’s license and more. According to statistics,...
Are Ohio drivers more likely to have speeding tickets?
According to a recent survey, drivers in the state of Ohio are more likely to have certain types of traffic violations on their records. A recent report indicated that drivers in Ohio lead the nation in speeding tickets. In the Buckeye State, speeding tickets not only...
Traffic cameras the source of an ongoing legal dispute in Ohio
In some Ohio jurisdictions, local authorities use technology to monitor for speeding drivers and enforce traffic laws. Traffic cameras can be an effective way to reduce speeding in high-traffic areas, but some drivers believe that their use is unfair and could be a...
A speeding ticket can have implications for one’s career
Different types of traffic violations can have various impacts on an Ohio driver’s life. A speeding ticket can lead to expensive fines and other consequences, including higher insurance and negative impacts on one’s career. This is especially true in situations in...
Ohio lawmaker pushes back on traffic cameras
Law enforcement often uses traffic cameras to enforce speed limits in certain areas. These cameras are designed to take pictures of vehicles that are breaking the speed limits, and drivers will receive tickets in the mail in the weeks following the infraction. While...
Ohio law enforcement is taking speeding seriously
Driving over the speed limit can present a range of safety concerns and increase the chance of an accident. If a speeding vehicle is involved in a crash, the rate the vehicle was traveling can have a direct impact on the severity of damage caused by the impact. Ohio...
Higher fines for speeding in some parts of Ohio
In Ohio, driving over the speed limit comes with the potential of traffic tickets, expensive fines and more. The fine for a speeding ticket depends on where the driver was at the time of the violation and other factors, but in some areas of the state, these fines have...
