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OH HB45
Bill
Status
2/24/2009
Primary Sponsor
Linda Bolon
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AI Summary
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Amends section 4513.03 of the Revised Code to require vehicle headlights to be lighted whenever windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation.
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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.
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Exempts motorized bicycles from the general requirement but mandates they display lighted lights meeting rules adopted by the director of public safety.
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Prohibits motor vehicles from using only parking lights as illumination during any of the specified times.
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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