Ohio

Ohio’s Traffic Violation Point System

Once an Ohio driver receives 12 or more points within a two-year period, the BMV will issue a notice of suspension. The suspension is generally for six months.

Ohio’s Teen Driver’s License and Insurance Requirements

In Ohio, there are different paths for young drivers to obtain a license depending on their age, experience, and purpose for driving.

Ohio’s Cellphone-Use & Texting-While-Driving Laws

Ohio’s distracted driving laws generally ban texting-while-driving for all motorists and talking on a cellphone for only certain drivers. Read about the law's specifics and the costs of getting a cellphone or texting ticket.

Speeding Tickets in Ohio

Ohio has three types of speeding laws: a “basic speeding law,” “prima facie speed limits,” and “absolute speed limits.” Read about how these speed limits work and the penalties for a speeding ticket.

Red Light and Stop Sign Tickets in Ohio

Ohio drivers who run stop signs or red lights will likely have to pay a fine. A red light or stop sign conviction will also add points to a person’s driving record. This article gives an overview of what the law requires and some of the penalties for a stop sign or red light ticket.

Driving Without a Valid (or on a Suspended) License in Ohio

There are several situations considered as "driving without a license," each with their own penalties and fines.

Ohio’s Commercial Driver’s License Laws

Ohio has different commercial driver’s license (CDL) classes and endorsements to authorize the operation of each type of commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Each license and endorsement carries different requirements and is subject to varying rules.

Ohio’s Child Car Restraint and Seatbelt Laws

Ohio’s child restraint law requires children younger than eight years old to be secured in a child restraint system. However, the law provides exceptions for certain types of vehicles and situations.

Ohio's Reckless Operation (Driving) Laws and Penalties

In Ohio, a person can be convicted of “reckless operation” (also called “reckless operation”) for operating a vehicle “in willful or wanton disregard of the safety of persons or property.” Generally, the term “willful” refers to conduct that is purposeful or intentional, rather than accidental.   And “wanton disregard” basically means the person understood the conduct was risky but decided to do

Ohio's Vehicular Homicide and Manslaughter Laws and Penalties

A motorist who kills another person while driving negligently, recklessly, or in violation of any traffic law will likely face vehicular homicide or manslaughter charges.