What Are Some Other Regulations?

Open intoxicants are prohibited in the vehicle.
Unloaded firearms are permitted in the vehicle. Handguns must be cased and not easily accessible. Long guns are not required to be cased.
Studded tires are permitted from November 1 to April 15.
Tire chains are not required.
Ohio has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
Ohio has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 5 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds, requiring the use of approved car safety seats.
Ohio has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 18 years of age and for persons with less than one year of experience.
Registration is not required to be carried in the vehicle. Insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

Q: What Are The Speed Limits In Ohio?
A: Absolute Interstates Prima Facie all other roads Interstate 65 mph Ltd Access Rds 55 mph Other Primary Rds 55 mph Residential 35 mph More
Q: How Are Speed Limits Enforced?
A: Enforced through use of: Pacing Yes Radar Yes Vascar Yes Photo Radar No Aircraft Yes Laser Yes More
Q: How Can Tickets Be Paid?
A: Tickets can be paid in person. Tickets can also be paid by mail in certain jurisdictions for the first offense.
Q: Is Trial By Declaration Allowed?
A: Guided by local courts.
Q: When Is A Jury Trial Allowed?
A: Speeding *Yes Parking *Yes Equipment *Yes DWI *Yes *Only when a jail sentence is a possible penalty. More
Q: What Is A Member Nonresident Compact?
A: Nonresident motorist receiving a ticket in a member state will receive the same treatment as resident motorists. If your state or the state you receive a ticket in is … More
Q: What Is A Member Driver License Compact?
A: If you receive a ticket, warning, etc. in another state and your state is a member, you state will be notified about the ticket.
Q: When And Where Do I File Accident Reports?
A: Accidents involving death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $400 must be reported immediately to the local authorities. Accidents must also be reported in … More
Q: What Are The Resident Insurance Requirements?
A: Compulsory insurance law. Minimum limits: $12,500/25,000/7,500.