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OH HB45

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/24/2009

Primary Sponsor

Linda Bolon

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Origin

House of Representatives

128th General Assembly (2009-2010)

AI Summary

  • Amends section 4513.03 of the Revised Code to require vehicle headlights to be lighted whenever windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation.

  • Establishes three times when vehicles must display lighted lights: from sunset to sunrise, during conditions of insufficient natural light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, and when windshield wipers are in use.

  • Exempts motorized bicycles from the general requirement but mandates they display lighted lights meeting rules adopted by the director of public safety.

  • Prohibits motor vehicles from using only parking lights as illumination during any of the specified times.

  • Violations are punishable according to section 4513.99 of the Revised Code.

Legislative Description

To require the headlights of a vehicle to be lighted when its windshield wipers are in use.

Vehicle headlights on when windshield wipers in use

Last Action

To Transportation & Infrastructure

2/24/2009

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