4 Weird Ohio Driving Laws
Every state has a handful of outdated, nonsensical, or just downright weird laws. Ohio is no exception, especially when it comes to laws about operating a vehicle in the state. While many of the following regulations are no longer enforced, they’re still technically on the books. The car accident lawyers at Amourgis & Associates, Attorneys at Law, thought we’d highlight a few so you can avoid a ticket for something you never knew was illegal in the first place. Keep reading to learn more.
Don’t Run Out of Gas in Youngstown
Many of us have been in the unfortunate situation of running out of gas at the wrong time. Usually, this is a mere inconvenience. But in some parts of Ohio, you can be charged with a crime for running out of gas. In particular, running out of gas within the city limits of Youngstown is a misdemeanor. While running out of gas in the wrong spot can be a safety hazard, it’s an odd thing to criminalize.
Honk Your Horn While Passing Another Vehicle
You would think that honking your horn when passing another vehicle would be a major safety hazard and distraction, but not according to Ohio law. State law says that drivers are supposed to honk their horns whenever they pass another vehicle. Thankfully, most drivers are either unaware of or ignore this law, and police rarely (if ever) enforce it, helping to keep our roads a bit quieter.
No Toy Cars Allowed on the Road in Canton
Many of us had a lot of fun driving miniature motorized cars around when we were kids. But if you want to drive a Power Wheels car or similar miniature vehicle on the streets of Canton, watch out. Canton has banned Power Wheels and other vehicles from being used on city streets. Indeed, a child driving a Power Wheels car down a major road could be a safety issue. But it seems the better answer would be to keep kids out of the street in the first place, Power Wheels or not.
Don’t Honk Your Horn Excessively in Fairview Park
Ohio is chock full of weird laws about when you can or can’t honk your horn. In Fairview Park, it’s illegal to honk your horn “excessively.” What does that mean? Well, that’s generally up to law enforcement to say. Regardless, watch how you use your horn when traveling through Fairview Park if you don’t want to wind up with an unexpected ticket.
Contact an Ohio Car Accident Lawyer Today
It’s fun to joke about Ohio’s weird driving laws, but car accidents are no laughing matter. If you’ve been severely injured in a car accident in Ohio, contact Amourgis & Associates, Attorneys at Law, today. Our Ohio car accident lawyers will help you pursue fair compensation for your injuries. To learn more, contact any of our offices today for a free initial consultation.
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