[Updated Nov 2023] For most people, a speeding ticket is nothing more than a pain in the neck and a financial headache. However, in some situations, speeding in Ohio can have far more dire consequences, such as a misdemeanor conviction and jail time. If you're...
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How can someone prove truck driver fatigue?
Driving while fatigued is a dangerous practice police officers in Ohio strive to prevent. Yet some police officers ticket commercial drivers who are not guilty of drowsy driving or conduct traffic stops without probable cause to do so. If a drowsy driving ticket goes...
Diabetes can cause false positives in OVI/DUI tests
[Updated Nov 2023] The medical condition of diabetes can cause either high or low blood glucose, depending on whether the person takes medication, when he or she has last eaten, and other factors that can induce the classic symptoms of a diabetic crisis. As...
Drowsy driving is dangerous driving
It never ends well for drivers who fall asleep behind the wheel. However, there is also a growing awareness of the dangers of driving while drowsy, which is a ticketable offense. This trend is confirmed by the American Automobile Association, which found that...
Traffic tickets could jeopardize your employment prospects
You're driving down the road when your brain registers sirens behind you. You move over to the side, hoping that the patrol car will go past you, but it doesn't. You pull all the way over off the road and wonder what you did to draw the attention of a police officer....
Moving over for emergency vehicles and others
With weeks of winter still ahead, chances are good you will see emergency vehicles, snowplows and tow trucks if you are traveling in or through Ohio. These responders often place their own lives and safety in danger to help others in the most miserable conditions,...
New distracted driving laws in 2019
Most adults in Ohio have likely used a cell phone while driving in their cars. Over the last several years, a lot of attention has been placed on phone use by drivers and today, there are a variety of headsets or technologies built into vehicles to allow people to...
When traveling in the left lane is a violation
Traveling on one of Ohio's many state and interstate highways is often an adventure, and not the kind you look forward to. Whether you are a resident of the Buckeye State or you travel here from neighboring states, you have likely found yourself dealing with all kinds...
New law increases penalties for distracted driving
If you are one of the many Ohio drivers who still takes a peek at your cell phone while you are behind the wheel, you have likely heard the many warnings about the dangers involved. Not only are you placing other drivers at risk of an accident, but you are placing...
What should you know about traffic violations?
In Ohio, there are many different types of traffic violations that a person can be charged with. They also range in severity depending on the action that was allegedly taken, and can impact your life to differing degrees. FindLaw lists out numerous actions that can be...
