Ohio Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Ohio -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).
 
Drinking & Driving ViolationsTraffic Laws: Driving While Intoxicated (ORC Ch. 4511.19 to 4511.197)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended LicenseOperation without valid license prohibited (ORC section 4507.02)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient InsuranceFinancial Responsibility (ORC Chapter 4509)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired RegistrationLicensing of Motor Vehicles (ORC Chapter 4503)
Illegal U-TurnRules for Turns at Intersections (ORC section 4511.36)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & RunFailure to stop after accident involving property of others (ORC section 4549.03)
Mechanical ViolationsTraffic Laws: Equipment (ORC Chapter 4513)
Reckless DrivingWillful or wanton operation on street or highway (ORC section 4511.20)
Running a Red Light / Stop SignObeying Traffic Control Devices (ORC section 4511.12)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint ViolationsOccupant Restraining Devices (ORC section 4513.263)
SpeedingSpeed Limits (ORC section 4511.21)
Unlawful Vehicle ModificationsTraffic Laws: Equipment (ORC Chapter 4513)