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Ohio Cell-Phone Law E-Mail Hoax Notice:We have received many emails and phone calls from concerned Ohio citizens about a new cell-phone laws that starts on July 1st, 2008. This email is a HOAX and has no basis in fact. The State of Ohio summary of Cell-Phone laws and Legislation is provided below. Keep in mind that only 2 states have hands-free laws going into effect on July 1st, 2008, California and Washington. Sample Hoax Email - Starts like this - Two new laws dealing with the use of wireless telephones while driving in Ohio go into effect July 1, 2008. Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions concerning these new laws.
Ohio Driving Laws and Cell-Phone LegislationThe State of Ohio does not have a statewide cell-phone or hands-free driving law. However, Ohio does allow localities to create their own laws regarding driving and cell-phone use. Three localities in the State of Ohio have created their own laws dealing with cellular phone use and driving. Brooklyn, North Olmstead and Walton Hills Ohio all have specific ordinances in place that make it illegal to talk on a cell-phone while driving. In Brooklyn, Ohio you can be fined from $35-$100 for violating their cell-phone ordinance . The Brooklyn law stipulates that you cannot use a mobile telephone unless the driver maintains both hands on the steering wheel. This driving law implies that hands-free devices such as a bluetooth headset or wired headset could be used while driving. More on the Brooklyn, Ohio driving law can be found on the State of Ohio's ordinance website located at: In North Olmstead Ohio you can be fined up to $75 for violating their cellular phone ordinance. Unlike the Brooklyn, Ohio law the North Olmstead cell-phone law does not have an allowance for hands-free devices. The law does allow for emergency calls and using a cell-phone if the vehicle is in the "Park" position. More on the North Olmstead Ohio driving law can be found on the following government website: North Olmstead Ohio Cell-Phone Law In Walton Hills Ohio you can be fined up to $100 for using a cellular phone while driving. I was unable to locate the legislation on the Walton Hills driving law, and do not have specifics on the possible allowance of hands-free devices. I will post more on this when I can contact their ordinance website.
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