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OH HB552
Bill
Status
6/15/2010
Primary Sponsor
Linda Bolon
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AI Summary
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Prohibits arrest, charging, or conviction for speeding violations under Ohio Revised Code sections 4511.21 or 4511.211 based solely on a peace officer's unaided visual estimation of vehicle speed.
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Requires speeding enforcement to be based on radar, electrical devices, or mechanical timing devices that measure speed over a measured distance.
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Allows arrest and citation based on radio messages from observing officers only if the message is dispatched immediately after the violation is recorded and includes vehicle description and recorded speed.
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Applies prohibition to violations on public streets, highways, private roads, and driveways involving motor vehicles, trackless trolleys, or streetcars.
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Defines "peace officer" according to section 2935.01 of the Revised Code.
Legislative Description
To prohibit a person from being arrested, charged, or convicted for speeding on a public street, highway, private road, or driveway based on a peace officer's unaided visual estimation of the speed of a motor vehicle, trackless trolley, or streetcar.
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Last Action
To Criminal Justice
6/15/2010