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(A) | No person,
unless otherwise directed by a police officer, shall:
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(B) |
Except as otherwise provided in this division, whoever violates this section is
guilty of a minor misdemeanor. If, within one year of the offense, the offender
previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor
vehicle or traffic offense, whoever violates this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor of the fourth degree. If, within one year of the offense, the
offender previously has been convicted of two or more predicate motor vehicle
or traffic offenses, whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor
of the third degree.
If the offender commits the offense while distracted and the distracting activity is a contributing factor to the commission of the offense, the offender is subject to the additional fine established under section 4511.991 of the Revised Code. |
Cite as (Casemaker) R.C. § 4511.051
History. Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 250, §1, eff. 3/8/2019.
Amended by 132nd General Assembly File No. TBD, HB 95, §1, eff. 10/29/2018.
Effective Date: 01-01-2004.