Ohio Revised Code Search

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, that portion of the road known as state route two, commencing at the interchange of that state route and state route three hundred six and proceeding in a westerly direction to the interchange of state route two and Lost Nation road, in Lake county only, shall be known as "Lcpl Bret M. Poklar Memorial Highway." The director of transportation ...

...In addition to any other name in the Revised Code or otherwise, the northbound and southbound lanes of interstate route number seventy-one between the intersections of state route number thirty-nine and state route number thirteen, in Richland county only, shall be known as the "Richland County Veterans Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name...

...That portion of the road known as state route number three hundred twenty-eight, commencing at the intersection of that route and United States route number thirty-three and proceeding in a southerly direction to the intersection of that route and state route number fifty-six, within Hocking county only, shall be known as the "Patrolman Carl "Shorty" Thrush Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect...

...That portion of the road known as state route number sixty, running in a northerly and southerly direction between the intersection of that route and county road number ninety-seven and the intersection of that route and the southern boundary of the municipal corporation of Zanesville in Muskingum county, shall be known as "Lieutenant Michael J. Lutz Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suit...

...That portion of the road known as state route number one hundred forty-six, running in a northwesterly and southeasterly direction between the intersection of that route and Musselman drive and the intersection of state route number one hundred forty-six and Shannon valley road, in Muskingum county, shall be known as "Deputy Sheriff Robert M. Tanner, Jr. Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect s...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of interstate route number two hundred seventy, commencing at the interchange of that route and state route number three and extending in a westerly direction to the intersection of interstate route number two hundred seventy and Cleveland avenue, in Franklin County, shall be known as the "Officers Anthony Mo...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the portion of the road known as state route number four, running in a northerly and southerly direction, between the intersection of that route and north Fair avenue and the intersection of that route and state route number one hundred twenty-nine, in Butler county only, shall be known as the "Firefighter/Paramedic Patrick Wolterman Memorial ...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of interstate route number two hundred seventy, commencing at the interchange of that route and state route number three and extending to the intersection of interstate route number two hundred seventy and Cleveland avenue, in Franklin county, shall be known as the "Officers Anthony Morelli and Eric Joering Me...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the portion of the road known as United States route number thirty-three, running in a westerly and easterly direction, between the intersection of that route and north Souder avenue and the intersection of that route and west fifth avenue, in Franklin county only, shall be known as the "Officer Thomas Hayes Memorial Highway." The director o...

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of state route number two between the intersection of that route and state route number three hundred six and the intersection of that route and state route number six hundred fifteen, in Lake county, shall be known as the "Patrolman Mathew Mazany Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect s...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the northbound and southbound lanes of state route number seven between state route number eighty-two and state route number three hundred five, in Trumbull county, shall be known as the "Patrolman James A. Fredericka Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the northbound and southbound lanes of state route number ninety-three between ceramic way and west main street, in Perry county, shall be known as the "Crooksville Firefighters David Theisen and Stephen Carletti Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, that portion of the road known as United States route number two hundred twenty-four, commencing at the western edge of the municipal corporation of Barberton and proceeding in an easterly direction to the interchange of that route with interstate highway route number seventy-seven in Summit county, shall be known as the "Officer Justin Winebr...

...The eastbound and westbound lanes of United States route number two hundred twenty-four between the intersection of that route and Diana drive and the Pennsylvania border, in Mahoning county, shall be known as the "Poland Township Police Officer Charles K. Yates Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...That portion of the road known as state route number one hundred seventy, running in a northwesterly and southeasterly direction between the southeastern border of the municipal corporation of Poland and the northwestern border of the township of Springfield, in Mahoning county, shall be known as the "Poland Township Police Officer Richard E. Becker Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitab...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, that portion of state route number seven hundred five commencing at the intersection of that route with Sawmill road and proceeding in a southerly and easterly direction to the intersection of that route with Eilerman road, in Shelby county only, shall be known as the "Michael J. Aselage Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may ...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of state route number thirty-two, between the eastern and western border of Batavia township in Clermont county, shall be known as the "Deputy Bill Brewer Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of interstate route number two hundred seventy-five between the intersection of that route and Winton road and the intersection of that route and interstate route number seventy-five, in Hamilton county, shall be known as the "Officer Kaia L. Grant Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect ...

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the road known as United States route number fifty, running in a westerly and easterly direction, commencing at the intersection of that route and Newtown road and extending to the intersection of that route and Elm road, in Hamilton county only, shall be known as the "Deputy Sheriff Emil Kleinwaechter Memorial Highway." The director of tran...

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the northbound and southbound lanes of interstate route number seventy-five, between the intersection of that route and state route number forty-one and the intersection of that route and United States route number thirty-six, in Miami county, shall be known as the "Ohio State Highway Patrol MCEI Kimra Skelton Memorial Highway." The director...

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of state route number three hundred nine, between the intersection of that route and Marion-Williamsport road west and the intersection of that route and Holland road, in Marion county, shall be known as the "Deputy Sheriff Bill Bender and Trooper Randy Bender Memorial Highway." The director of transportatio...

...In addition to any other name prescribed by the Revised Code or otherwise, the eastbound and westbound lanes of state route number one hundred eighty-four, between mile marker six and mile marker seven, in Lucas county, shall be known as the "Officer Anthony Dia Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, that portion of the highway known as United States route number twenty-three, commencing at the intersection of that route and Wyandot county road number forty-two and proceeding in a southerly direction to the intersection of that route and Wyandot county road number forty-four, shall be known as the "OSHP Sgt. John F. Best Memorial Highway."...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the portion of the road known as United States route number thirty-five, running in a westerly and easterly direction, between the intersection of that route and United States route number forty-two and the intersection of that route and United States route number sixty-eight, in Greene county, shall be known as the "Sheriff Gene Fischer Memor...

...In addition to any other name prescribed in the Revised Code or otherwise, the northbound and southbound lanes of state route number one hundred forty-two, between interstate route number seventy and United States route number forty, in Madison county, shall be known as the "Firefighter Tommy Rees Memorial Highway." The director of transportation may erect suitable markers along the highway indicating its name.

...(A) As used in this section: (1) "Mass transit system" means any county transit system, regional transit authority, regional transit commission, municipally owned transportation system, mass transit company operating exclusively within the territorial limits of a municipal corporation, or within such limits and the territorial limits of municipal corporations immediately contiguous to such municipal corporation, a...

...(A) No person shall drive a "commercial motor vehicle" as defined in section 4506.01 of the Revised Code, or a "commercial car" or "commercial tractor," as defined in section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, while the person's ability or alertness is so impaired by fatigue, illness, or other causes that it is unsafe for the person to drive such vehicle. No driver shall use any drug which would adversely affect the dri...

...(A) When any child who is in either or both of the following categories is being transported in a motor vehicle, other than a taxicab or public safety vehicle as defined in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code, that is required by the United States department of transportation to be equipped with seat belts at the time of manufacture or assembly, the operator of the motor vehicle shall have the child properly secured ...

...(A) No operator or occupant of a motor vehicle shall, regardless of intent, throw, drop, discard, or deposit litter from any motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road, or highway, except into a litter receptacle in a manner that prevents its being carried away or deposited by the elements. (B) No operator of a motor vehicle in operation upon any street, road, or highway shall allow litter to be thrown, droppe...

...(A) As used in this section: (1) "Earphones" means any device that covers all or a portion of both ears and that does either of the following: (a) Through either a physical connection to another device or a wireless connection, provides the listener with radio programs, music, or other information; (b) Provides hearing protection. "Earphones" does not include speakers or other listening devices that are built int...

...(A) The operator of a chauffeured limousine shall accept passengers only on the basis of prearranged contracts, as defined in division (LL) of section 4501.01 of the Revised Code, and shall not cruise in search of patronage unless the limousine is in compliance with any statute or ordinance governing the operation of taxicabs or other similar vehicles for hire. (B) The operator of a chauffeured limousine may ...

...As used in this section, "Chautauqua assembly" means a corporation that is organized in this state for the purpose of holding Chautauqua assemblies or encouraging religion art, science, literature, or the general dissemination of knowledge, or two or more of such purposes, and that occupies grounds and holds meetings or entertainments on the grounds for the purposes for which it is organized. Chapters 4511. and 4513...

...The director of transportation may establish speed limits within construction zones that vary based on the type of work being conducted, the time of day, or any other criteria the director may consider appropriate. The director, board of county commissioners, or board of township trustees shall cause signs to be erected advising motorists that increased penalties apply for certain traffic violations occurring o...

...Whoever violates any provision of sections 4511.01 to 4511.76 of the Revised Code for which no penalty otherwise is provided in the section violated is guilty of one of the following: (A) Except as otherwise provided in division (B) or (C) of this section, a minor misdemeanor; (B) If, within one year of the offense, the offender previously has been convicted of or pleaded guilty to one predicate motor vehicle or ...

...(A) As used in this section and each section referenced in division (B) of this section, all of the following apply: (1) "Distracted" means doing either of the following while operating a vehicle: (a) Using an electronic wireless communications device, as defined in section 4511.204 of the Revised Code, in violation of that section; (b) Engaging in any activity that is not necessary to the operation of a veh...

...(A) A law enforcement agency shall compile the information from reports submitted in accordance with division (C)(2) of section 4511.204 and division (C) of section 4511.991 of the Revised Code. Every other month, the agency shall prepare a report that describes the number and race of the offenders who received a ticket, citation, or summons under those sections during the prior two months. Upon completion of the rep...

...As provided in section 4511.01 of the Revised Code, the definitions set forth in that section apply to this chapter.

...(A) No person shall drive or move, or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved, on any highway any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger any person. (B) When directed by any state highway patrol trooper, the operator of any motor vehicle shall stop and submit such motor vehicle to an inspection under division (B)(1) or (2) of this section, as appropriate, a...

...(A) As used in this section: (1) "Passenger car" means any motor vehicle with motive power, designed for carrying ten persons or less, except a multipurpose passenger vehicle or motorcycle. (2) "Multipurpose passenger vehicle" means a motor vehicle with motive power, except a motorcycle, designed to carry ten persons or less, that is constructed either on a truck chassis or with special features for occasiona...

...(A) As part of the motor vehicle inspection conducted pursuant to section 4513.02 of the Revised Code, the state highway patrol trooper shall request that the owner or operator of the motor vehicle produce proof that the owner maintains or has maintained on the owner's behalf, proof of financial responsibility as required by section 4509.101 of the Revised Code. (B) A state highway patrol trooper shall indicate on e...

...(A) Every vehicle, other than a motorized bicycle, operated upon a street or highway within this state shall display lighted lights and illuminating devices as required by sections 4513.04 to 4513.37 of the Revised Code during all of the following times: (1) The time from sunset to sunrise; (2) At any other time when, due to insufficient natural light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, ...

...(A) Every motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, and every trackless trolley shall be equipped with at least two headlights with at least one near each side of the front of the motor vehicle or trackless trolley. Every motorcycle shall be equipped with at least one and not more than two headlights. (B) Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.

...(A) Every motor vehicle, trackless trolley, trailer, semitrailer, pole trailer, or vehicle which is being drawn at the end of a train of vehicles shall be equipped with at least one tail light mounted on the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the rear, provided that in the case of a train of vehicles only the tail light on the rearmost vehicle need be visi...

...(A) Every new motor vehicle sold after September 6, 1941, and operated on a highway, other than a commercial tractor, to which a trailer or semitrailer is attached shall carry at the rear, either as a part of the tail lamps or separately, two red reflectors meeting the requirements of this section, except that vehicles of the type mentioned in section 4513.07 of the Revised Code shall be equipped with reflectors as r...

...(A) The director of public safety shall prescribe and promulgate regulations relating to clearance lights, marker lights, reflectors, and stop lights on buses, trackless trolleys, trucks, commercial tractors, trailers, semitrailers, and pole trailers, when operated upon any highway, and such vehicles shall be equipped as required by such regulations, and such equipment shall be lighted at all times mentioned in secti...

...(A) Every motor vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with two or more stop lights, except that passenger cars manufactured or assembled prior to January 1, 1967, motorcycles, and motor-driven cycles shall be equipped with at least one stop light. Stop lights shall be mounted on the rear of the vehicle, actuated upon application of the service brake, and may be...

...Whenever motor and other vehicles are operated in combination during the time that lights are required, any light, except tail lights, which by reason of its location on a vehicle of the combination would be obscured by another vehicle of the combination need not be lighted, but this section does not affect the requirement that lighted clearance lights be displayed on the front of the foremost vehicle required to hav...

...(A) Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in section 4513.03 of the Revised Code, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least five hundred feet to the sides and rear. The red light or lantern required by this section is in addition to...

...(A) Except in case of an emergency, whenever a vehicle is parked or stopped upon a roadway open to traffic or a shoulder adjacent thereto, whether attended or unattended, during the times mentioned in section 4513.03 of the Revised Code, such vehicle shall be equipped with one or more lights which shall exhibit a white or amber light on the roadway side visible from a distance of five hundred feet to the front of suc...

...As used in sections 4513.11 to 4513.115 of the Revised Code: (A) "Boat trailer" means any vehicle designed and used exclusively to transport a boat between a place of storage and a marina, or in and around a marina, when drawn or towed on a street or highway for a distance of no more than ten miles and at a speed of twenty-five miles per hour or less. (B) "Slow-moving vehicle" and "SMV" mean a boat trailer, unit ...