traffic violations

Many drivers tend to engage in risky and even reckless behaviors on the road. In just a few moments of driving on an Ohio road, it is likely that a driver will see other motorists doing dangerous things, such as speeding, texting or driving aggressively. When polled,...

When a driver gets behind the wheel, his or her primary responsibility is to focus on the task at hand. This means keeping both hands on the wheel, following the rules of the road and driving as safely as possible. However, many drivers do not take this responsibility...

Traffic violations can result in a range of penalties that can affect a driver’s life in different ways. It is important for an Ohio driver to take the potential consequences of a traffic violation, such as a speeding ticket, seriously. A driver may assume that the...

The dangers of texting while driving are well-known, and distraction is now one of the leading causes of accidents across the country. As a result, lawmakers have taken action to reduce the chance of drivers holding their phones and taking their eyes off the road...

In a recent effort that spanned six different states, state troopers focused on monitoring for infractions of traffic laws, including speeding, texting while driving and more. Part of this effort took place in Ohio over the course of one weekend. Troopers gave out...

When operating a motor vehicle, an Ohio driver is responsible for following the rules of the road, including yielding to oncoming traffic and stopping at stop signs. Failure to stop when there is a sign could result in a traffic stop by law enforcement, during which...

In high-traffic areas, such as cities, speeding is a serious safety concern. When a driver is traveling at a rate that is over the posted speed limit, it makes it much more likely that he or she will strike a pedestrian or cause a rear-end accident. For this reason,...

Previously, some jurisdictions in Ohio employed the use of traffic cameras to monitor driver behavior and catch people who were violating the speed limit. These cameras were also used to catch violations at red lights, including running the light or speeding through...

The Governor of Ohio recently signed a law that could impact the average Ohio motorist. Distracted driving is a serious safety concern throughout the country, and one way that states combat this issue is by implementing and enforcing strict laws about phone use while...

Many Ohio drivers go over the speed limit from time to time. However, any time a person drives at a rate faster than the posted speed limit, he or she is breaking the law, and law enforcement would have grounds to pull the driver over. A speeding ticket may not seem...